How did the first girl group LIMELIGHT sell so many albums? • Kpop News
The newest girl group to grace the K-pop scene just sold 35,961 units in 24 hours after releasing their debut mini-album earlier this week — and they’re called SPOTLIGHT. The group consists of three members: MiU, suhyeetc Do it.
Given that LIMELIGHT’s debut wasn’t one of the most talked about of the year, the strong sales figures came as a surprise to many. However, fans have come up with several theories as to why the girl group was able to achieve such success.
1. Her pre-debut exit
Although the LIMELIGHT group love and happiness is considered their first official album. They have already released a pre-debut mini-album entitled SPOTLIGHTand their song “STARLIGHT” is the title. Unexpectedly, the clip has been viewed 1.2 million times since its release. Apparently, this paved the way for the girls’ future success.
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2. Your new labelmates
Another popular fan theory relates to her agency’s recent signing — the earlier and famous one YG entertainment group icon.
The boy band split from YG Entertainment in December and announced on the first day of the new year that they would be signing to LIMELIGHT’s record label: 143 entertainment. With iKON fans excited to see the band under new company, it’s understandable that many were keen to learn more about their new label mates.
3. Her appearances on survival shows
A major factor that likely contributed to LIMELIGHT’s newfound success is their participation in recent survival shows. The group’s lead singer Suhye attended MBC‘S My teenage daughterthe show that was produced CLASS: and. She survived eight episodes, after which she was unfortunately eliminated.
The visual of the MiU group also contributed planet girl 999 as a solo intern. Eliminated in the first round during the fifth episode, MiU (then known by her full name Ito Miyu) didn’t make the debutantes group. Guardian. However, she garnered some sympathy from viewers when she volunteered to be the lead voice for her team after no one else wanted to come forward.
4. MiU’s existing fan base
Girl planet 999 wasn’t MiU’s first foray into the entertainment industry. Before becoming an idol, the Japanese member of LIMELIGHT was a model for the popular Japanese magazine PopTeen. Ouch Tokyo 2018 Girls Auditionsone of the largest model audition projects in the country, MiU received three different awards for her skills.
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💗Ito Miyu💗
@m__iyu0109Received the[up PLUS Award und den popteen Award]✨
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– TGA | Tokyo Girls Audition (@tg_audition) September 6, 2018
She also starred in two music videos by popular Japanese musicians. lol“FRIEND” etc GENERATIONS‘ ‘CITY RADIO’. Impressively, MiU even came with its own line of mini clothing EastWoods Last year. With so much activity, MiU likely built a loyal fanbase eager to hear about her K-pop debut.
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5. The growing popularity of their elders
Besides iKON, LIMELIGHT has two other well-known label colleagues. Guardian‘S Mashiro etc Yes were two of MiU’s contestants on Girls’ Planet 999, and they are also signed to 143 Entertainment.
Given the popularity of Kep1er, it was likely that Mashiro and Yeseo fans would want to discover LIMELIGHT. In fact, 143 Entertainment shared that LIMELIGHT aims to be a group that will continually introduce new members going forward, meaning the two could join the group after Kep1er’s promotional period ends.
Putting these five theories aside, there’s no doubt that the girls’ talent, concept, and music all contributed to their massive success. Check out their first single “HONESTLY” for yourself!
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