EVERGLOW Profile: A Powerful Start, But Struggling to Reach A-Star Girl Group (2025 Updated)

About

EVERGLOW (Korean: 에버글로우) is a 6-member girl group from Yuehua Entertainment. The lineup consists of Sihyeon, E:U, Yiren, Mia, Aisha, and Onda. They debuted on March 18, 2019 with the single album “Arrival of EVERGLOW”.

The team name “EVERGLOW” is a combination of “EVER” (always) and “GLOW” (to shine), symbolizing the group’s strong will and energy, with the message that, just as there are days when the sun shines and nights when it doesn’t, both light and shadow will become their own time.

Before their debut, one of the potential team names was “Ultra Violet.”

Biography

• Group name: EVERGLOW (에버글로우)
• Debut date: March 21, 2019
• Company: Yuehua Entertainment
• Number of members: 6
• Members: Sihyeon, E:U, Yiren, Mia, Aisha, and Onda
• Official color: Purple Pink, & Red
• Fandom name: FOREVER (포에버)

Official SNS

• YouTube: EVERGLOW
• X (formerly Twitter): @EVERGLOW_twt
• Instagram: @official_everglow
• TikTok: @everglowofficial

Career

Pre-debut

Before debuting as EVERGLOW, the members had various individual experiences. Aisha trained under JYP, while Sihyeon and Yiren participated in “Produce 101” and “Produce 48.” Onda appeared on “Idol School” and E:U was a stunt cheerleader and model.

Leading up to their debut, EVERGLOW posted teaser videos and covers, including Sihyeon’s dance cover of “Rumor,” which went viral with over 2 million views in 24 hours. Their teaser for “Bon Bon Chocolat” also garnered significant attention, gaining 5 million views in two days.

Activities After Debut

In 2019, EVERGLOW made their debut with the release of their first single album “Arrival of EVERGLOW,” which included the lead single “Bon Bon Chocolat.” The album saw commercial success, peaking at number 6 on the Gaon Album Chart, while “Bon Bon Chocolat” debuted at number 5 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart.

Later in the year, the group released their second single album “Hush,” with the lead single “Adios,” which also performed well on the Billboard chart. The music video for “Adios” garnered over 100 million views by April 2020. EVERGLOW’s growing popularity led to their first music show win on SBS M’s “The Show” in September 2019.

In 2020, EVERGLOW released their first EP “Reminiscence,” featuring the lead single “Dun Dun.” This release marked their first appearance on the U.S. Billboard World Albums chart and brought them increased success. Their music video for “Dun Dun” quickly accumulated millions of views. In March 2020, the group embarked on their first U.S. concert tour, “Everlasting Tour.” Later in the year, EVERGLOW released their second EP −”77.82X−78.29,” which included the popular track “La Di Da,” which was named Best K-pop Song of 2020 by Billboard. The group’s music video for “La Di Da” reached 50 million views within its first week.

In 2021, EVERGLOW continued to thrive with the release of their third single album “Last Melody,” which included the track “First.” This album saw impressive sales and chart performance. The group also partnered with UNICEF for the “Promise” campaign, promoting world peace and children’s well-being. They followed this up with the release of their third EP “Return of the Girl” in December 2021, with the lead single “Pirate.” The song and its music video were highly successful, earning EVERGLOW the Best Music Video Award at the 2021 Asia Artist Awards.

In 2022, EVERGLOW made history by becoming the first girl group to perform in Saudi Arabia. They also held their first solo concert in Kazakhstan and released a collaboration with DJ TheFatRat for the single “Ghost Light.” However, a planned Southeast Asia tour in December was canceled.

In 2023, EVERGLOW released their fourth single album “All My Girls,” featuring the lead single “Slay.” The group won their third music show trophy on MBC M’s Show Champion and embarked on a multi-leg tour, including stops in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. They also held their first-ever fan meeting in Hong Kong in January 2024.

In May 2024, EVERGLOW announced the release of their fifth single album “Zombie,” with the lead single composed by Grammy-winning production team The Stereotypes and 9am. The album debuted in the top 10 on the Circle Album Chart, and the group is set to embark on their 2024 “Pulse & Heart” tour across the U.S. and South America, starting in September.

Discography

Korea

Mini albums

• Reminiscence (2020)
• -77.82X-78.29 (2020)
• Return of The Girl (2021)

Single albums

• Arrival of EVERGLOW (2019)
• Hush (2019)
• Last Melody (2021)
• All My Girls (2023)
• Zombie (2024)

Digital singles

• EVERGLOW For UNICEF Promise Campaign (2021)

Remix singles

• Pirate (R3HAB Remix) (2022)

Collaborations

• Ghost Light (Korean) (with TheFatRat) (2022)

OSTs

• The Spies Who Loved Me OST Special Track (“Let Me Dance”) (2020)

English

Collaborations

• Ghost Light (with TheFatRat) (2022)
• Ghost Light (Nightcore) (with TheFatRat) (2022)

Controversies

Aisha’s False School Violence Allegations

In February 2021, an anonymous post accused the member Aisha of school violence. The agency quickly denied the allegations, stating they were false. The author later deleted the posts and disappeared. In December 2021, the individual behind the false claims was caught and officially apologized, admitting to fabricating the story.

Controversial Statements by Yiren

• China-related Comments: In 2020, Yiren made controversial statements about supporting Chinese culture, which led to mixed reactions.
• Xinjiang Cotton Support: In March 2021, Yiren expressed support for Xinjiang cotton, which sparked backlash.
• Chinese Greeting Controversy: In January 2022, Yiren’s choice of a Chinese-style greeting during a fan meeting instead of the Korean one drew criticism from Korean fans.
• Yiren EVERGLOW unpaid: Yiren (EVERGLOW) revealed on Bubble that she has never received payment since the group’s debut in 2019, sparking outrage and concerns over Yuehua Entertainment’s financial management.

Facts about EVERGLOW

• EVERGLOW is known for their unique habit of members crossing their legs, which can often be seen in their live streams and social media posts.
• Despite a long gap between comebacks, EVERGLOW’s music videos have amassed impressive view counts, with five reaching over 100 million views.
• None of the members of EVERGLOW have a younger brother.
• The birth months of all the members are within months that have 31 days.
• The average height of the members is 166.3 cm, which is considered slightly tall.
• EVERGLOW’s debut, originally planned for 2017, was delayed multiple times, ultimately happening in 2019. When Instagram account was revealed, it was still active and accessible.
• EVERGLOW members are really good at random play dance challenges.