About
Dreamcatcher is a 7-member multi-national girl group, who stands out with their horror concept and rock/metal-based music.
The group name, “Dreamcatcher”, reflects the meaning of “dream fairies who catch nightmares”, with each member representing a nightmare or fear. Dreamcatcher’s MVs often follow a solid worldview with a horror-based dark concept, and their music is often fast-paced with heavy rock, metal, or EDM elements.
The group’s fandom name, “InSomnia”, is derived from the Latin word ‘Somnium’ and its plural form ‘Somnia’, which means “dream” or “fantasy”. The name reflects that meaning that Dreamcatcher and fans will be together forever, making memories even while dreaming.
Most recently, Dreamcatcher has dropped a mystery code image on their official SNS channels, teasing about their year-end activities.
Dreamcatcher Members Profile
1. JiU
- Full Name: Kim Min Ji (김민지)
- Birthdate: May 17, 1994
- Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual
- Nationality: Korean
Biography:
JiU was originally a member of MINX before re-debuting in Dreamcatcher. As the leader, she maintains a bright and cheerful personality, often bringing energy to the group. Her stage name “JiU” symbolizes her desire to shine like a precious jewel.
Fun Facts:
- She loves pink and is known as the “pink princess” of the group.
- Fans often say she resembles a rabbit.
- JiU was considered to be part of a project girl group during “MIXNINE” but chose to stay with Dreamcatcher.
- She is the most affectionate member and enjoys hugging the others.
- JiU has a high alcohol tolerance.
2. SuA
- Full Name: Kim Bo Ra (김보라)
- Birthdate: August 10, 1994
- Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist
- Nationality: Korean
Biography:
SuA is Dreamcatcher’s main dancer and one of the most energetic members. She trained at Happy Face Entertainment for over five years before debuting. Known for her playful personality, SuA is both a charismatic performer and a warm-hearted friend to her members.
Fun Facts:
- She is known as the “Mom” of the group due to her caring nature.
- SuA loves spicy food and is good at cooking.
- She enjoys imitating animal sounds, especially cats.
- She has strong and toned arms, which she is proud of.
- SuA is a fan of Taeyang (BIGBANG).
3. Siyeon
- Full Name: Lee Si Yeon (이시연)
- Birthdate: October 1, 1995
- Position: Main Vocalist
- Nationality: Korean
Biography:
Siyeon is the powerhouse vocalist of Dreamcatcher. She has loved rock music since childhood and was inspired by bands like Nirvana and Paramore. Her deep, husky voice adds a unique charm to Dreamcatcher’s songs.
Fun Facts:
- She speaks basic English and Mandarin.
- Siyeon is a huge fan of gaming, especially “League of Legends.”
- She loves Pokémon and her favorite is Charmander.
- She has a pet dog named “Dany.”
- Siyeon is often seen as the “cool” member, but she also has a playful side.
4. Handong
- Full Name: Han Dong (韓東)
- Birthdate: March 26, 1996
- Position: Sub-Vocalist
- Nationality: Chinese
Biography:
Handong was born in Wuhan, China, and was cast by Happy Face Entertainment after her professor recommended her for an audition. She joined Dreamcatcher as a vocalist and is known for her calm and elegant aura.
Fun Facts:
- She was studying in Korea before debuting.
- Handong is the quietest member but has a great sense of humor.
- She was away from the group for a while due to participating in the Chinese survival show “Youth With You 2.”
- She enjoys watching horror movies.
- She has a unique way of laughing that fans adore.
5. Yoohyeon
- Full Name: Kim Yoo Hyeon (김유현)
- Birthdate: January 7, 1997
- Position: Lead Vocalist
- Nationality: Korean
Biography:
Yoohyeon is Dreamcatcher’s playful and quirky member. She is fluent in English and is passionate about learning new languages. Her bright personality makes her a fan favorite.
Fun Facts:
- She can speak basic German.
- She has a clumsy personality and often forgets things.
- Yoohyeon loves anime and watches it frequently.
- She once gave Jiu a small bottle of her tears as a gift.
- She is a fan of Sunmi.
6. Dami
- Full Name: Lee Yoo Bin (이유빈)
- Birthdate: March 7, 1997
- Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocalist
- Nationality: Korean
Biography:
Dami is known for her deep and charismatic voice. She started as a trainee under Happy Face Entertainment at a young age and developed strong rap skills. Despite her tough stage presence, she is known to be very soft-hearted.
Fun Facts:
- She is an introvert and loves reading books.
- Dami practiced kendo (Japanese sword fighting) for years.
- She is known for her love of animals, especially cats.
- She can mimic different voices and accents.
- She enjoys playing video games.
7. Gahyeon
- Full Name: Lee Ga Hyeon (이가현)
- Birthdate: February 3, 1999
- Position: Sub-Vocalist, Sub-Rapper, Maknae
- Nationality: Korean
Biography:
Gahyeon is the youngest member of Dreamcatcher. She was not part of MINX but was added to the group before their re-debut as Dreamcatcher. Despite her young age, she quickly adapted to the group’s dark and elegant concept.
Fun Facts:
- She was an honor student in school.
- Gahyeon has a deep and husky voice, making her sound more mature.
- She loves baking and often makes snacks for the members.
- She is considered the most fashionable member.
- Gahyeon can do a great impression of Pikachu.
Biography
- Group name: Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐)
- Debut date: January 13, 2017
- Company: Dreamcatcher Company (formerly Happyface Entertainment)
- Total members: 7
- Members: JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami, and Gahyun
- Fandom name: InSomnia (인썸니아)
- Official fandom colors: Eerie Black (Pantone Black 6 C), Burnt Umber (Pantone 7623 C), & Cream Can (Pantone P 10-6 C)
Official SNS (Korean)
- YouTube: Dreamcatcher
- X (Twitter): @hf_dreamcatcher
- Instagram: @hf_dreamcatcher / @goodnight_dreamcatcher
- TikTok: @official_dreamcatcher
- Facebook: happyfacedreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher’s Net Worth
While there’s no publicly available, definitive net worth for Dreamcatcher as a group or for individual members, reports suggest the group’s earnings for 2021 were estimated around $170 million, and their net worth was estimated to be around $60 million as of 2020.
Career
Debut as MINX
In September 2014, members JiU, SuA, Siyeon, Yoohyeon and Dami debuted as a 5-member girl group named “MINX”, which embraced a bright and happy concept. MINX released a digital single and a mini-album, before their agency, Happyface Entertainment, announced that the girl group will be re-debuting with 2 new members – Handong and Gahyun.
Re-debut as Dreamcatcher
On January 13, 2017, Dreamcatcher officially debuted with the 1st single album “Nightmare” and title track “Chase Me”, kicking off their “Nightmare Series”.
The girl group has since dropped various other albums and singles under a dark and horror-based concept, slowly but surely gaining attention, despite their music – which is heavily inspired by the rock genre – not being popular with the public.
In fact, the girl group described themselves as an “elevator idol” group, which grows step by step.
Despite not being mainstream in Korea, Dreamcatcher managed to secure a pretty stable international fanbase, which was acknowledged by Korean netizens.
Dreamcatcher, which has undergone various difficulties together as a girl group under a small company, revealed that despite the members’ relationship being rocky at first, they now know and understand each other well.
In fact, the girl group managed to survive the “7-year-curse” in K-pop, as all members, including Chinese member Handong, have renewed their contract with their agency.
Departure of 3 Members
On March 10, 2025, it was announced that members Handong, Dami, and Gahyun, have left the agency of Dreamcatcher, Dreamcatcher Company. While it was stated that the 3 members will continue their activities as part of Dreamcatcher, many fans still express concerns.
Controversies & Hot Topics
Vote rigging
Back in 2022, the MAMA Music Awards announced that it will make all-out efforts to prevent fraudulent voting, and cited that the fandom of Dreamcatcher seemed to have partaken in illegal voting. In particular, the voting graph for the girl group rose abnormally at a certain point, raising suspicions.
e-Cigarette smoking
Previously, when Dreamcatcher dropped behind-the-scenes videos of their 2023 tour in the US, member Yoohyun was spotted holding a white object in one hand, leading to suspicions of her smoking e-Cigarettes.
While the suspicions were never confirmed, fans did not criticize Yoohyun, instead saying that the female idol can do what she likes as she’s a grown adult.
Health issue
In July 2024, it was announced that member Siyeon had to visit the hospital due to symptoms of poor health and anxiety. As a result, she had to be absent from the promotional activities for Dreamcatcher’s 10th mini-album “VirtuouS”.
Unique lightstick
The official lightstick of Dreamcatcher once became a hot topic in Korea due to its unique design. In particular, the lightstick comes with extension, making it as long as 78.5 cm – like a magic scepter.
On top of that, the lightstick box was designed in the shape of a coffin, resonating with the girl group’s horror concept.
Discography
Korean
- Studio albums
Dystopia : The Tree of Language (2020)
Apocalypse : Save Us (2022)
- Mini albums
Prequel (2017)
Nightmare · Escape the Era (2018)
Alone In The City (2018)
The End of Nightmare (2019)
Dystopia : Lose Myself (2020)
Dystopia : Road to Utopia (2021)
Apocalypse : Follow Us (2022)
Apocalypse : From Us (2023)
Villains (2023)
Virtuous (2024)
- Special albums
Raid of Dream (2019)
Summer Holiday (2021)
- Video albums
2021 Dreamcatcher Concert Crossroads DVD (2021)
- Single albums
“Nightmare” (2017)
“Nightmare · Fall Asleep in the Mirror” (2017)
- Special digital singles
“Full Moon” (2018)
“Over the Sky” (2019)
“Reason” (2023)
“Luck Inside 7 Doors” (2024)
“My Christmas Sweet Love” (2024)
- Collaborations
“Be the Future” (with AleXa & IN2IT) (2020)
OSTs
“R.o.S.E Blue” (2020)
Japanese
- Studio albums
The Beginning Of The End (2019)
Singles
“What -Japanese ver.-” (2018)
“Piri～笛を吹け～ -Japanese ver.-” (2019)
“Endless Night” (2020)
“Eclipse” (2021)
- Digital singles
“You and I -Japanese ver.-” (2019)
“No More” (2020)
“Eclipse (TV Size)” (2020)
English
- Special digital singles
“Bon voyage (Farewell Ver.)” (2023)
