QWER

South Korean girl band From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

QWER (Korean: 큐더블유이알) is a rock and anime song style girl band under Tamago Production.[1][2] They stated that they were inspired by Japanese idol-themed manga such as Oshi no Ko, Bocchi the Rock! and musical group like Yoasobi.[1][2] They debuted on October 18, 2023, with the single album Harmony from Discord.

OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2023 (2023)–present
Labels
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QWER
QWER in 2025(L to R: Siyeon, Hina, Magenta, and Chodan)
QWER in 2025
(L to R: Siyeon, Hina, Magenta, and Chodan)
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2023 (2023)–present
Labels
Members
  • Chodan
  • Magenta
  • Hina
  • Siyeon
Websitecafe.naver.com/eggkim
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Name

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.[3][4][5] The fandom's name 바위게 (Scuttle Crab) is also a reference to the multiplayer video game.[6]

Career

Formation

The group was formed through the "QWER Project", a YouTube series aiming to create a girl group composed of female online personalities.[3] 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.[5] QWER's actual management and production were jointly handled by Three 3Y corporation and Prism Filter Music Group. 3Y Corporation is in charge of management tasks such as content making, schedule management, and marketing, and Prism Filter Music Group was in charge of all music-related tasks, such as members' lessons and training, album work, and concerts. On October 29, 2025, the joint production contract between 3Y Corporation and Prism Filter Music Group was terminated. Accordingly, from that point on, the management and support of all QWER activities were taken over by Tamago Production and 3Y Corporation, of which Gye-ran Kim belongs. It was announced that Producer Lee Dong-hyeok, who was in charge of the existing music production of 'QWER', will continue to be in charge of producing 'QWER' regardless of the termination of the co-production contract.[7]

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 with 4 million followers, and Siyeon is a former member of the Japanese idol group NMB48.[3][5][8] At the project's launch on July 2, 2023, Magenta and Hina had no prior experience with their instruments and began learning them after joining the band.[9]

2023–present: Debut with Harmony from Discord, Manito and Algorithm's Blossom

QWER made their debut on October 18, 2023, with the single album Harmony from Discord.[4] Songs from the album were first performed during their debut showcase at Musinsa Garage in Seoul.[8] The lead track "Discord" placed 5th on Spotify's "Viral 50 – Japan".[10] 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.[11]

QWER during their group showcase in 2024

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.[12] Their first EP Manito was released on April 1.[13] Tracks from the EP were first performed in a showcase held at the Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul on the day of its release.[14] On August 28, the group announced the release of their single "Fake Idol" on September 2.[15] Their second EP Algorithm's Blossom was released on September 23,[16] 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.[17]

On June 9, 2025, QWER released their third EP In a Million Noises, I'll Be Your Harmony, with the lead single "Dear".[18] 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.[19] On October 6, QWER released a special single "Blue Whale", which is a remake of the hit song by South Korean rock band YB.[20] It was later released as part of the special LP Beyond the Discord on October 13, along with five previously released singles.[21]

Members

  • Chodan (쵸단) – drums, percussion, vocals[4]
  • Magenta (마젠타) – bass[4]
  • Hina (히나) – guitars, keyboards[4]
  • Siyeon (시연) – vocals, guitars[4]

Discography

Extended plays

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Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Manito
Track listing
  1. "T.B.H" (고민중독)
  2. "Soda"
  3. "Free-Dumb" (자유선언)
  4. "G9JB" (지구정복)
  5. "Ferris Wheel" (대관람차)
  6. "Make Our Highlight" (불꽃놀이)
  7. "Manito" (마니또)
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Algorithm's Blossom
  • Released: September 23, 2024
  • Label: 3Y Corporation, Kakao Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Intro"
  2. "Fake Idol" (가짜 아이돌)
  3. "My Name Is Malguem" (내이름 맑음)
  4. "Let's Love" (사랑하자)
  5. "Run! Run! Run!" (달리기)
  6. "Goodbye My Sadness" (안녕, 나의 슬픔)
  7. "Rebound" (메아리)
  8. "Outro"
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In a Million Noises, I'll Be Your Harmony
(난 네 편이야, 온 세상이 불협일지라도)
  • Released: June 9, 2025
  • Label: 3Y Corporation, Kakao Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Dear" (눈물참기)
  2. "Be Happy" (행복해져라)
  3. "#QWER" (검색어는 QWER)
  4. "Overdrive"
  5. "D-Day"
  6. "Yours Sincerely"
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Single albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[22]
Harmony from Discord
  • Released: October 18, 2023
  • Label: 3Y Corporation, Kakao Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Harmony of Stars" (별의 하모니)
  2. "Discord"
  3. "Secret Diary" (수수께끼 다이어리)
  4. "Discord" (Instrumental)
  5. "Harmony of Stars" (Jin Rico remix)
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Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
KOR
[27]
KOR
Songs

[28]
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Excl.
US

[29]
"Discord" 2023 24 Harmony from Discord
"T.B.H" (고민중독) 2024 42117 Manito
"Fake Idol" (가짜 아이돌) 99 Algorithm's Blossom
"My Name Is Malguem" (내이름 맑음) 21111
"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
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Other charted songs

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
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"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
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Videography

Music videos

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Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Discord" 2023 Oh Eunho [32][33]
"T.B.H" (고민중독) 2024 Jihoon Shin [34]
"Fake Idol" (가짜 아이돌) Yoon Joo-young [35]
"My Name Is Malguem" (내이름 맑음) Lee Jaedon [36]
"Dear" (눈물참기) 2025 Jihoon Shin [37]
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Filmography

Web shows

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2023 QWER Project (최애의 아이들) YouTube series introducing the members of QWER [38]
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Concerts and tours

  • 1, 2, QWER! Fan Concert (2025)
  • Rockation World Tour (2025–2026)

Rockation World Tour

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Date City Country Venue Ref.
October 3, 2025 Seoul South Korea Ticket Link Live Arena (Olympic Handball Stadium) [19]
October 4, 2025
October 5, 2025
October 31, 2025 New York City United States Music Hall of Williamsburg
November 2, 2025 Atlanta Terminal West
November 5, 2025 Berwyn Distro Music Hall
November 7, 2025 Minneapolis The Lyric at Skyway Theatre
November 11, 2025 Fort Worth Ridglea Theatre
November 12, 2025 Houston Warehouse Live
November 14, 2025 San Francisco Cowell Theater
November 16, 2025 Los Angeles Vermont Hollywood
January 3, 2026 Macau China The Londoner Theatre
January 17, 2026 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Zepp Kuala Lumpur
February 8, 2026 Hong Kong China AsiaWorld-Expo, Runway 11
February 14, 2026 Taipei Taiwan TICC
February 19, 2026 Fukuoka Japan Zepp Fukuoka
February 20, 2026 Osaka Zepp Osaka Bayside
February 22, 2026 Tokyo Zepp DiverCity
February 28, 2026 Singapore The Theatre at Mediacorp
March 20, 2026 Seoul South Korea Ticket Link Live Arena (Olympic Handball Stadium) [39]
March 21, 2026
March 22, 2026
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Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) and the result of the award
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee/work Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2024 Rookie of the Year – Music QWER Won [40]
2025 Best Band Won [41]
D Awards 2025 Trend of the Year (Daesang) Won [42]
Delights Blue Label Won
Best Band Won
Hanteo Music Awards 2025 Best Popular Artist Nominated [43]
Best Global Popular Artist Nominated
Best Continent Artist – Africa Nominated
Best Continent Artist – Asia Nominated
Best Continent Artist – Europe Nominated
Best Continent Artist – North America Nominated
Best Continent Artist – Oceania Nominated
Best Continent Artist – South America Nominated
Emerging Artist Nominated [44]
Special Award – Band Nominated [45]
K-World Dream Awards 2024 K-World Dream Best Band Award Won [46][47]
K-World Dream Bonsang Won
2025 K-World Dream Best All-Rounder Musician Won [48]
K-World Dream Bonsang Won
Korea Grand Music Awards 2024 Best Band Won [49]
2025 Best Artist 10 Nominated [50][51]
Best Music Video "Dear" Nominated
MAMA Awards 2024 Best Band Performance "T.B.H" Won [52]
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
2025 Best Band Performance "Dear" Nominated [53]
Fans' Choice Top 10 – Female QWER Nominated
Song of the Year "Dear" Nominated
Melon Music Awards 2024 Hot Trend Award QWER Won [54]
Top 10 Artist Nominated [55]
Seoul Music Awards 2025 Main Prize (Bonsang) Won [56]
Grand Prize (Daesang) Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated [57]
K-Wave Special Award Nominated
K-pop World Choice – Group Nominated
TikTok Awards Korea 2025 Popularity Award Won [58]
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Notes

  1. Certification for streaming[30]

References

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