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QWER (Korean: 큐더블유이알) is a South Korean girl band under Prism Filter and Tamago Productions. They debuted on October 18, 2023, with the single album Harmony from Discord.
Key Information
Name
[edit]The group's English name is derived from the QWERTY keyboard, with Q, W, E, and R being the primary keys used in online games such as League of Legends.[1][2][3] The fandom's name 바위게 (Scuttle Crab) is also a reference to the multiplayer video game.[4]
Career
[edit]Formation
[edit]The group was formed through the "QWER Project", a YouTube series aiming to create a girl group composed of female online personalities.[1] The project was launched by Tamago Production, a company started by the YouTuber and web content creator Kim Gye-ran, in collaboration with 3Y Corporation. "QWER Project" followed the four members' incorporation into the group, their training, and daily lives.[3]
Prior to their debut, each of the members already had established online careers. Chodan and Magenta were active streamers on Twitch, Hina was a popular content creator and cosplayer on TikTok, and Siyeon is a former member of the Japanese idol group NMB48.[1][3][5]
2023–present: Debut with Harmony from Discord, Manito and Algorithm's Blossom
[edit]QWER made their debut on October 18, 2023, with the single album Harmony from Discord.[2] Songs from the album were first performed during their debut showcase at Musinsa Garage in Seoul.[5] The lead track "Discord" placed 5th on Spotify's "Viral 50 – Japan".[6] It debuted at number 88 on YouTube Music's "Korea Weekly Top Songs" chart at the time of its release and remained on the chart for 21 weeks.[7]
On March 18, 2024, the group announced their upcoming comeback. On the day of the announcement, QWER visited a military base and performed their unreleased single "T.B.H (고민중독)" from their upcoming EP.[8] Their first EP Manito was released on April 1.[9] Tracks from the EP were first performed in a showcase held at the Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul on the day of its release.[10] On August 28, the group announced the release of their single "Fake Idol" on September 2.[11] Their second EP Algorithm's Blossom was released on September 23,[12] with the lead single "My Name Is Malguem", which gave the group their first music broadcast trophy since debut on October 9 on Show Champion.[13]
On June 9, 2025, QWER released their third EP In a Million Noises, I'll Be Your Harmony, with the lead single "Dear".[14] On July 18, the group announced that they would be embarking on their first world tour, Rockation, kicking off in Seoul from October 3 to 5.[15] On October 6, QWER released a special single "Blue Whale", which is a remake of the hit song by South Korean rock band YB.[16]
Members
[edit]Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [17] | |||
| Manito |
Track listing
|
14 |
|
| Algorithm's Blossom |
Track listing
|
10 |
|
| In a Million Noises, I'll Be Your Harmony (난 네 편이야, 온 세상이 불협일지라도) |
Track listing
|
5 |
|
Single albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [17] | |||
| Harmony from Discord |
Track listing
|
8 |
|
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [22] |
KOR Songs [23] |
WW Excl. US [24] | ||||
| "Discord" | 2023 | 24 | — | — | Harmony from Discord | |
| "T.B.H" (고민중독) | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 117 | Manito | |
| "Fake Idol" (가짜 아이돌) | 99 | — | — | Algorithm's Blossom | ||
| "My Name Is Malguem" (내이름 맑음) | 2 | 1 | 111 | |||
| "Dear" (눈물참기) | 2025 | 16 | — | — | In a Million Noises, I'll Be Your Harmony | |
| "Blue Whale" (흰수염고래) | 152 | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory | ||||||
Other charted songs
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Down. [26] | |||
| "Harmony of Stars" (별의 하모니) | 2023 | 57 | Harmony from Discord |
| "Soda" | 2024 | 81 | Manito |
| "Free-Dumb" (자유선언) | 83 | ||
| "G9JB" (지구정복) | 82 | ||
| "Ferris Wheel" (대관람차) | 72 | ||
| "Make Our Highlight" (불꽃놀이) | 75 | ||
| "Manito" (마니또) | 84 | ||
| "Intro" | 79 | Algorithm's Blossom | |
| "Let's Love" (사랑하자) | 32 | ||
| "Run! Run! Run!" (달리기) | 35 | ||
| "Goodbye My Sadness" (안녕, 나의 슬픔) | 22 | ||
| "Rebound" (메아리) | 23 | ||
| "Outro" | 73 | ||
| "Be Happy" (행복해져라) | 2025 | 13 | In a Million Noises, I'll Be Your Harmony |
| "#QWER" (검색어는 QWER) | 18 | ||
| "Overdrive" | 19 | ||
| "D-Day" | 15 | ||
| "Yours Sincerely" | 20 |
Videography
[edit]Music videos
[edit]| Title | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Discord" | 2023 | Oh Eunho | [27][28] |
| "T.B.H" (고민중독) | 2024 | Jihoon Shin | [29] |
| "Fake Idol" (가짜 아이돌) | Yoon Joo-young | [30] | |
| "My Name Is Malguem" (내이름 맑음) | Lee Jaedon | [31] | |
| "Dear" (눈물참기) | 2025 | Jihoon Shin | [32] |
Filmography
[edit]Web shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | QWER Project (최애의 아이들) | YouTube series introducing the members of QWER | [33] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee/work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Artist Awards | 2024 | Rookie of the Year – Music | QWER | Won | [34] |
| D Awards | 2025 | Trend of the Year (Daesang) | Won | [35] | |
| Delights Blue Label | Won | ||||
| Best Band | Won | ||||
| K-World Dream Awards | 2024 | K-World Dream Best Band Award | Won | [36][37] | |
| K-World Dream Bonsang | Won | ||||
| Korea Grand Music Awards | 2024 | Best Band | Won | [38] | |
| MAMA Awards | 2024 | Best Band Performance | "T.B.H" | Won | [39] |
| Artist of the Year | QWER | Nominated | |||
| Best New Female Artist | Nominated | ||||
| Fans' Choice Female Top 10 | Nominated | ||||
| Song of the Year | "T.B.H" | Nominated | |||
| Melon Music Awards | 2024 | Hot Trend Award | QWER | Won | [40] |
| Top 10 Artist | Nominated | [41] | |||
| Seoul Music Awards | 2025 | Main Prize (Bonsang) | Won | [42] | |
| Grand Prize (Daesang) | Nominated | ||||
| Popularity Award | Nominated | [43] | |||
| K-Wave Special Award | Nominated | ||||
| K-pop World Choice – Group | Nominated |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Kim, Ju-yeon (October 10, 2023). "New girl group QWER to debut with single 'Harmony from Discord". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Park, Dong-sun (October 18, 2023). '김계란 걸밴드' QWER, '1집→1만집, 지구정복 걸밴드 첫 발!'[종합] ['Kim Gye-ran's girl band' QWER, '1 to 10,000 albums, the first step of the Earth-conquering girl band!]. The Electronic Times (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c Heo, Ji-young (November 18, 2023). 유튜브서 데뷔해 초동 2.3만장...김계란의 걸그룹 'QWER' 아시나요 [허지영의 케해석] [Do you know Kim Gye-ran's girl group 'QWER', which debuted on YouTube and sold 23 thousand copies?]. The Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Ha-young (October 16, 2023). '데뷔 D-2' QWER, 팬과 소통한다...위버스 입점 ['Debut D-2' QWER connects with fans... with Weverse]. Nate News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Kim, Chae-yeon (October 18, 2023). '제작사 변신' 김계란 "QWER의 강점? 최강 비주얼 걸밴드..그 안에 독기를 봤다" [종합] ['Production company transformed' Kim Gye-ran "QWER's strength? The strongest visual girl band...I saw the strength in them" [Synthesis]]. Osen (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024 – via Chosen Biz.
- ^ Park, Dong-jae (February 26, 2024). [브레이크뉴스] QWER, 日 페스티벌'Kstyle PARTY' 오프닝 무대 장식..'글로벌 최애 밴드' 입증 [[BREAK NEWS] QWER to open Japanese festival 'Kstyle PARTY'...proving to be a 'global favorite band']. Break News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Jang, Tae-yoon (March 12, 2024). QWER, 4월 컴백 예고..."최애 소녀밴드, 돌아온다" [QWER announces April comeback..."Your favorite girl band is back"]. Dispatch (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Ji-hye (March 20, 2024). "내 마니또가 될래?" QWER, 서브컬처 유행타고 흥행 2연타 노린다 ["Will You Be My Manito?" QWER rides subculture wave to aim for a win]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Park, Dong-jae (March 19, 2024). '글로벌 최애 밴드' QWER, 4월 1일 컴백 확정..미니 1집 'MANITO' 발매 ['Global Favorite Band' QWER Confirms Comeback on April 1... Releasing 1st Mini Album 'MANITO']. Break News (in Korean). Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Ji-sook (April 1, 2024). 김계란 걸그룹 QWER(큐더블유이알) - '고민중독' 쇼케이스 무대 [MHN영상] [Kim Gye-ran's girl group QWER - 'T.B.H' showcase stage [MHN Video]]. MHN Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ Hwang, Soo-young (August 29, 2024). 여기서 형이 왜 나와... QWER 그래피티 이 사람이 그렸다 [Why is my brother here... QWER graffiti was drawn by this person]. Asia Times (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ QWER [@official_QWER] (September 3, 2024). "QWER The 2nd Mini Album Algorithm's Blossom Comeback Poster" (Tweet). Retrieved September 3, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Kim, Do-hyung (October 9, 2024). '데뷔 만 1년 앞둔' QWER 일냈다...음악 방송 첫 1위 차지 [공식] ['Just before their 1st debut anniversary' QWER has done something... achieved 1st place on music show [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (June 9, 2025). QWER, 오늘 미니 3집 '성장 서사' [QWER, 'growth story' with their 3rd mini album today] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, So-jin (July 19, 2025). QWER, 본격 글로벌 음악 여정 전개...데뷔 첫 월드투어 'ROCKATION' 개최 [QWER, full-scale global music journey begins... First world tour 'ROCKATION' to be held since debut] (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Archived from the original on July 19, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seul-bi (October 7, 2025). QWER, YB '흰수염고래' 리메이크...색다르다! [QWER, YB remake 'Blue Whale'... Something different!] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on October 7, 2025. Retrieved October 7, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
- Harmony from Discord: "Album Chart – Week 42, 2023". Circle Chart. October 15–21, 2023. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- Manito: "Album Chart – Week 14, 2024". Circle Chart. March 31 – April 6, 2024. Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- Algorithm's Blossom: "Album Chart – Week 39, 2024". Circle Chart. September 22–28, 2024. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- In a Million Noises, I'll Be Your Harmony: "Album Chart – Week 24, 2025". Circle Chart. June 8–14, 2025. Archived from the original on June 19, 2025. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ Total sales of Manito:
- "Circle Album Chart – June, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 14, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – December, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Cumulative Sales of In a Million Noises, I'll Be Your Harmony:
- "Circle Album Chart – First Half, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 11, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 28, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 31, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 7, 2025. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- "Circle Album Chart – Week 34, 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 28, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ^ Cumulative sales of Harmony from Discord:
- "Album Chart – Week 42, 2023". Circle Chart. October 15–21, 2023. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- "Album Chart – Week 52, 2023". Circle Chart. December 24–30, 2023. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Peak positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
- "Discord": "Digital Chart – Week 1, 2024". Circle Chart. January 6, 2024. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- "T.B.H": "Digital Chart – Week 17, 2024". Circle Chart. April 21–27, 2024. Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- "Fake Idol" and "My Name Is Malguem": "Digital Chart – Week 40, 2024". Circle Chart. September 29 – October 5, 2024. Archived from the original on October 10, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- "Dear": "Digital Chart – Week 26, 2025". Circle Chart. June 22–28, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- "Blue Whale": "Digital Chart – Week 41, 2025". Circle Chart. October 5–11, 2025. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ Peaks on the South Korea Songs chart:
- "T.B.H": "South Korea Songs: Week of May 4, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- "My Name Is Malguem": "South Korea Songs: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the Billboard Global Excl. US:
- "T.B.H": "Billboard Global Excl. US: Week of May 11, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- "My Name Is Malguem": "Billboard Global Excl. US: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ "South Korean single streaming certifications" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ Peak positions on the Circle Download Chart:
- "Harmony of Stars": "Download Chart – Week 42, 2023". Circle Chart. October 15–21, 2023. Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- Manito: "Digital Chart – Week 14, 2024". Circle Chart. March 31 – April 6, 2024. Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- Algorithm's Blossom: "Digital Chart – Week 39, 2024". Circle Chart. September 22–28, 2024. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- In a Million Noises, I'll Be Your Harmony: "Digital Chart – Week 24, 2025". Circle Chart. June 8–14, 2025. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ QWER 'Discord (디스코드)' Official MV (Music video). 3Y Corporation. October 18, 2023. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ @urbanxpeace; (October 21, 2023). "QWER - Discord [MV]". Retrieved October 7, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ QWER 'T.B.H(고민중독)' Official MV (Music video). 3Y Corporation. April 1, 2024. Archived from the original on April 1, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ (ENG SUB)QWER 'FAKE IDOL' Official MV (Music video). 3Y Corporation. September 2, 2024. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ QWER 'My Name Is Malguem' Official MV (Music video). 3Y Corporation. September 23, 2024. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ QWER 'Dear' Official MV (Music video). 3Y Corporation. June 9, 2025. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved August 8, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Kim, Han-bin (August 10, 2023). '최애의 아이들' QWER, 궁극의 보컬 R은 누구? ['Favorite Idol' QWER, Who's the Ultimate Vocal R?]. Open News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Grover, Ashima (December 27, 2024). "Winners of Asia Artist Awards 2024: Byeon Woo Seok, NCT 127, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Hye Yoon, Bibi & more shine in Bangkok". Hindustan Times. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
- ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (February 23, 2025). '디 어워즈' 엔하이픈 5관왕···눈부신 엔딩. Sports Trend (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Yang, So-yeong (July 29, 2024). '2024 케이 월드 드림 어워즈' 김민기 황인혜 레드카펫 MC 발탁 ['2024 K-World Dream Awards' Kim Minki Hwang Inhye Selected as the Red Carpet MC]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 6, 2025. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ Ahn, Byung-kil (August 23, 2024). 'QWER, 데뷔 첫 시상식 2관왕 쾌거 ['QWER, The feat of winning two awards at the first awards ceremony since debut]. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 24, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Ga-young (November 16, 2024). 뉴진스, '최고 영예' 그랜드 아티스트상 "끝까지 뭉치자"[2024 KGMA](종합) [New Jeans, 'Highest Honor' Grand Artist Award "Let's stick together until the end" [2024 KGMA] (Full)]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (November 24, 2024). "Here Are the 2024 MAMA Awards Winners". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Park, Seo-yeon (November 30, 2024). 에스파, 대상 3개 싹쓸이 '7관왕'...(여자)아이들, 대상 소감 중 "재계약 완료" 발표 [MMA 2024](종합) [Aespa wins 7 awards, sweeping 3 grand prizes...(G)I-DLE announces "contract renewal completed" during grand prize speech [MMA 2024] (comprehensive)] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Yeo, Gladys (November 18, 2024). "Melon Music Awards 2024: aespa, IU, (G)I-DLE and more lead nominations". NME. Archived from the original on November 20, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Yoon-bi (June 22, 2025). 아이들 '대상'→TXT, 아이브, 에스파 '본상', 영탁 4관왕까지...'서울가요대상' 빛냈다 [I-dle's 'Grand Prize' →TXT, IVE, aespa 'Main Award', and Young Tak won 4 awards... 'Seoul Music Awards' shined]. MHN (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 22, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ Han, Hyun-jung (March 24, 2025). K팝 최고 스타는...오늘 34th 서울가요대상 본상 투표 시작[공식] [The best K-pop star is...Voting for the 34th Seoul Music Awards begins today. [Official]]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 26, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025 – via Naver.