Billlie
South Korean girl group
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Billlie (Korean: 빌리; RR: Billi; stylized as Bi11lie or Billlǃə) is a South Korean girl group formed by Mystic Story. Billlie debuted on November 10, 2021, with the extended play (EP) The Billage of Perception: Chapter One. The group originally consisted of six members: Moon Sua, Suhyeon, Haram, Tsuki, Siyoon and Haruna. A seventh member, Sheon, later joined the group.
Billlie | |
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Billlie in October 2024 L–R, Siyoon, Sheon, Tsuki, Moon Sua, Haram, Suhyeon and Haruna | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | |
| Spinoffs | Moon Sua x Siyoon |
| Members |
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| Website | Official website |
Name
The name Billlie is spelled with three Ls due to the fact that the name can be broken down into 'Bi' (Korean word for rain), '11', and 'lie' — Bi11lie. The number '11' came from their group's legend; "When the 11th bell rings in the middle of a purple rain, something strange happens", where the members lie about what happened in order to keep the event a secret. The name also reflects their "B-sides, the inner-self that everyone has inside them", which they express in hope to empathize with the audience.[2][3]
Career
Pre-debut
The members of Billlie were known as Mystic Rookies — a rookie development program under Mystic Story. On September 14, Mystic Story announced plans to debut Mystic rookies in November 2021.[4] On October 11, it was revealed that the group would be named 'Billlie'.[5]
Prior to debut, Moon Sua was a YG Entertainment trainee for 10 years. She participated in the music competition program Unpretty Rapstar 2 finishing as the third runner-up.[6][7] Suhyeon participated in the Mnet survival program Produce 101 placing 69th and eliminated in the fifth episode. She also participated in the JTBC survival program Mix Nine and starred in the web drama A-Teen in 2018, and its 2019 sequel A-Teen 2.[8] Haram and Tsuki are former SM Entertainment trainees.[8] Additionally, Tsuki worked as a model for the magazine Popteen and released the single "Magic" with the modeling group MAGICOUR in 2020.[9] Sheon participated in the Mnet survival program Girls Planet 999, and was eliminated in the final episode placing tenth.[10] Siyoon participated in the talent show K-pop Star 5 and also worked as a model for the magazine Popteen.[8]
2021–2022: Debut
On October 28, it was announced that their debut EP The Billage of Perception: Chapter One would be released on November 10. A fan song titled "Flowerld", which was also included on the EP, was also released on the same day.[11]
On November 10, their debut EP The Billage of Perception: Chapter One was released featuring lead single "Ring X Ring" and five B-side tracks.[12]
On November 19, it was announced that Kim Su-yeon, who had participated in Girls Planet 999, would join the group under the stage name Sheon (션) as the seventh member, and would officially join the group for their next album.[13] On November 27, Sheon made a surprise appearance performing title track "Ring X Ring" along with the other members on South Korean music show Show! Music Core, marking her first appearance with the group.[14]
On December 14, the group released their first digital single album The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Snowy Night with "Snowy Night" as the lead single. The single is the group's first release to feature member Sheon.[15][16]
On February 11, 2022, it was announced that Billlie would be releasing their second EP The Collective Soul And Unconscious: Chapter One, featuring lead single "GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" on February 23.[17] On March 1, the group released their first soundtrack album The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter One Original Soundtrack from "What Is Your B?".[18]
On August 8, 2022, it was announced the group would be releasing a direct sequel to their first EP.[19] On August 16, it was announced that their third EP The Billage of Perception: Chapter Two, featuring lead single "Ring Ma Bell (What a Wonderful World)", would be released on August 31.[20]
2023–present
On February 7, 2023, it was announced the group would be releasing their fourth EP.[21] On March 6, it was announced that their fourth EP The Billage of Perception: Chapter Three, featuring lead single "Eunoia", would be released on March 28.[22]
On April 20, Mystic Story announced that the group's activities have been halted, due to the sudden death of Moon Sua's brother Moonbin of Astro.[23] Subsequently on April 25, Mystic Story announced that promotions for the EP have concluded, and that member Moon Sua would be taking time off, with the remaining 6 members to continue activities.[24] On June 15, It was announced that Suhyeon would also be going on hiatus, for health reasons. [25]
The group released their first single album Side-B: Memoirs of Echo Unseen. The album's single "BYOB (Bring Your Own Best Friend)", together with its English-language version, was pre-released on September 27. The lead single "Dang! (Hocus Pocus)", together with the entire album was released on October 23.[26] Members Moon Sua and Suhyeon would not be involved in this release due to their hiatuses from health issues.[27]
On April 12, 2024, it was announced that members Moon Sua and Suhyeon would resume activities after being on hiatus due to health issues.[28] On October 2, it was announced that the group would be releasing their fifth EP Appendix: Of All We Have Lost on October 16, with the pre-release single "Trampoline" releasing on October 11.[29] The music video teaser for the lead single "Remembrance Candy" (Korean: 기억사탕; RR: Gieoksatang) includes a special narration by singer-songwriter IU, who also wrote the lyrics for the song.[30]
On April 1, 2025, the group announced that they would debut their first sub-unit consisting of members Moon Sua and Siyoon on April 7, with the release of the single "Snap" featuring Sokodomo.[31][32]
On January 19, 2026, it was announced that Billlie would release a pre-release single titled "Cloud Palace (False Awakening)" on January 27, ahead of their upcoming album The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter Two.[33]
Members
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [34] |
JPN [35] | |||
| The Billage of Perception: Chapter One |
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12 | — |
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| The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter One |
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5 | 18 | |
| The Billage of Perception: Chapter Two |
|
3 | 23 | |
| The Billage of Perception: Chapter Three |
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5 | 26 | |
| Appendix: Of All We Have Lost |
Track listing
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14 | — |
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| Japanese | ||||
| Knock-on Effect |
Track listing
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— | 14 |
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Single albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
Sales | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [45] |
JPN [46] | ||||
| Track by Yoon: Patbingsu |
Track listing
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7 | — |
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| Side-B: Memoirs of Echo Unseen |
Track listing
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6 | — |
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| Japanese | |||||
| GingaMingaYo (The Strange World): Japanese ver. |
Track listing
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— | 4 |
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Soundtrack albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter One Original Soundtrack from "What Is Your B?" |
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| The Billage of Perception: Chapter Two Original Soundtrack from "The End of the World and the Awakening" |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Down. [50] |
JPN [51] |
JPN Heat. [52] | |||
| "Ring X Ring" | 2021 | 167 | — | — | The Billage of Perception: Chapter One |
| "Snowy Night"[A] | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" | 2022 | 92 | 4 | 6 | The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter One |
| "Patbingsu" (팥빙수) (with Yoon Jong-shin) |
144 | — | — | Track by Yoon: Patbingsu | |
| "Ring Ma Bell (What a Wonderful World)" | 32 | — | — | The Billage of Perception: Chapter Two | |
| "Eunoia" | 2023 | 47 | — | — | The Billage of Perception: Chapter Three |
| "Dang! (Hocus Pocus)" | 60 | — | — | Side B: Memoirs of Echo Unseen | |
| "The Soul Savior: I Don't Need a Superman" | 197 | — | — | The Billlie's Odditorium' The First Edition | |
| "January 0th (A Hope Song)" | 2024 | 75 | — | — | The Billlie's Odditorium' The Second Edition |
| "Domino (Butterfly Effect)" (Japanese version) | — | — | — | Knock-on Effect | |
| "Trampoline" | 72 | — | — | Appendix: Of All We Have Lost | |
| "Remembrance Candy" (기억사탕) | 40 | — | — | ||
| "Cloud Palace"[B] | 2026 | 50 | — | — | The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter Two |
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR Down. [53] | |||
| "Enchanted Night (白夜)" | 2023 | 121 | The Billage of Perception: Chapter Three |
| "Lionheart (The Real Me)" | 123 | ||
| "Nevertheless" | 126 | ||
| "Various and Precious (Moment of Inertia)" | 130 | ||
| "Extra-ordinary" | 131 | ||
| "BYOB (Bring Your Own Best Friend)" | 105 | Side-B: Memoirs of Echo Unseen |
Videography
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Ring X Ring" | 2021 | Hwang Suah | [54] |
| "Snowy Night" | Zanybros | [55] | |
| "GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" | 2022 | [56] | |
| "Patbingsu" | [57] | ||
| "Ring Ma Bell (What a Wonderful World)" | [58] | ||
| "Eunoia" | 2023 | Kwak Doori (Segaji Video) |
[59] |
| "GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)" (Japanese version) | Unknown | [60] | |
| "BYOB (Bring Your Own Best Friend)" | Kino, Lord, Won (Milpowder) |
[61] | |
| "Dang! (Hocus Pocus)" | Zanybros | [62] | |
| "Domino (Butterfly Effect)" (Japanese version) | 2024 | Kino, Lord, Won (Milpowder) |
[63] |
| "Trampoline" | [64] | ||
| "Remembrance Candy" (기억사탕) | Kino, Lord, Won, Jjirun (Milpowder) |
[65] |
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Artist Awards | 2022 | Potential Awards – Music | Billlie | Won | [66] |
| Asia Star Entertainer Awards | 2024 | Hot Icon | Won | [67] | |
| Brand Customer Loyalty Awards | 2022 | Rookie of the Year (Female) | Nominated | [68] | |
| Korea First Brand Awards | 2023 | Female Idol (Rising Star) | Won | [69] | |
| Hanteo Music Awards | 2021 | Rookie Award – Female Group | Nominated | [70] | |
| 2022 | Emerging Artist Award | Won | [71] | ||
| Main Award | Nominated | [72] | |||
| 2024 | Post Generation Award | Nominated | [73] | ||
| WhosFandom Award – Female | Belllie've | Nominated | [74] | ||
| 2025 | Best Artist Pick | Billlie | Nominated | [75] | |
| Next Wave | Won | [76][unreliable source?] | |||
| Melon Music Awards | 2022 | New Artist of the Year | Nominated | [77] | |
| Mnet Japan Fan's Choice Awards | 2021 | Female Rookie of the Year | Nominated | [78][79] | |
| Seoul Music Awards | 2024 | Best Performance Award | Won | [80][81] |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen Vogue | 2024 | 12 Girl Groups to Watch in 2024 | Placed | [82] |