Blackswan (group)
RaNia (라니아) is a Korean pop 5-member girl group that debuted in 2011 under DR Music and initially produced by Teddy Riley. The group consisted of members from Thailand, China, and Korea who were fluent in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Thai, however after Sarah, YiJo and Joy left, they became a full Korean group. The group signed with a Spanish label, INGENIOmedia for a Spanish advancement, and the company announced that Riko had left the group. However, INGENIOMedia then released a clarification statement saying that there had been a communication error and that DR Music would have to release a statement about Riko's status in the group. No such clarification was ever made, but fans have noted that Riko has not appeared with the group for a while, and interpreted this to mean she has left.
In late fall of 2014, fans became worried when Saem stopped appearing with the group and all the other members unfollowed her on social media. No information has come forwards regarding her position in the group, but fans speculate that she has left as well. At the same time as Saem's supposed departure, the group added a new member, Sharon Park.
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Members
- Jooyi (Main Vocals, Lead Rapper)
- Di (Vocals, Main Rapper)
- T-ae (Lead Vocals, Rapper, Visual, Main Dancer)
- Xia (Lead Vocals, Maknae)
- Sharon Park (Vocals)
Former Members
Information
RaNia was first announced to debut in November 2010 as a eight-member group; however, Sarah left the group before their actual debut six months later in April 2011 with the digital single "Teddy Riley, The First Expansion In Asia". The group is also expected to debut in America with an English version of the digital single lead track (also included on the Korean release).
Only a few days after their debut a new member was introduced, YiJo. She was a last-minute addition to the group after Sarah left the group, hence she did not promote the single with the group as she need more practice, however, she appeared briefly on their debut music video and on the early promotional pictures of RaNia.
After the release of their debut single music video and their first live performances, a controversy arose surrounding the sexually suggestive choreography and outfits. Subsequently, the group changed the choreography and the member's outfits for their performances in order to not be banned from TV broadcasts.
In response of the controversy Teddy Riley uploaded a new version of the music video on PMGASIA official YouTube Channel titled "Dr Feel Good (Too Hot For Netizens)".
Trivia
- Official Fanclub: Raniation (fans referred as RANIAN)
Discography
Mini Albums
- [2011.11.17] Time To Rock Da Show
- [2013.03.08] Just Go
Digital Singles
- [2011.04.06] Teddy Riley, The First Expansion In Asia
- [2011.06.13] Gamyeonmudohoe (가면무도회; Masquerade)
- [2012.09.21] Style
- [2014.07.xx] Acceleration
