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Glam
Background information
OriginSouth Korea
Genres
Years active2010–2015
Labels
Past members
  • Trinity
  • Jiyeon
  • Zinni
  • Dahee
  • Miso

Glam (Korean: 글램; stylized in all caps) was a South Korean girl group formed by Source Music and produced by Big Hit Entertainment (now Big Hit Music).[1]

The group originally consisted of five members: Zinni, Trinity, Jiyeon, Dahee, and Miso.[2] They were the first girl group jointly launched by Source Music and Big Hit Entertainment.

Glam officially debuted on July 16, 2012, with the single “Party (XXO).” The group gained attention for its progressive lyrics and genre-blending musical style.

Member Trinity left the group shortly after debut, and Glam continued as a four-member group.

In 2014, member Dahee was involved in a high-profile blackmail case involving actor Lee Byung-hun, which resulted in a prison sentence.[3] The group disbanded shortly thereafter, in January 2015.

The group's name, "GLAM," is an acronym for "Girls be Ambitious."[4]

History

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2010–2011: Pre-debut

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Before their official debut, Glam was featured on 2AM’s song "Just Me" from the boy band's 2010 album, Saint o'Clock.

In 2011, Glam and a pre-debut BTS were featured on Lee Hyun’s track "Bad Girl" from his album You Are Best of My Life.[5]

The group also garnered attention when member Dahee provided the voice for the Vocaloid 3 product SeeU, the first Korean-language Vocaloid.[6]

2012–2013: Debut, digital singles and Trinity’s departure

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In 2012, Glam starred in the reality show Real Music Drama: GLAM, which aired on SBS MTV from June 6 until the group’s official debut.[2]

On July 16, 2012, Glam officially debuted with the release of their first single, "Party (XXO)." Later that year, they released the song "The Person I Miss" for the soundtrack of the Korean drama Five Fingers.[7]

On December 31, 2012, Source Music and Big Hit Entertainment announced that member Trinity would be leaving the group for personal reasons. Glam continued as a four-member group.[8]

On January 2, 2013, the group released their second single, "I Like That,"[8] which sampled "Why Do You" by Chuli and Miae.[9]

On March 15, 2013, Glam made their second comeback of the year with the single "In Front of the Mirror," a genre-blending track that incorporated elements of Europop, trot, and hip hop.[10]

2015: Disbandment

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On January 15, 2015, Glam's agency confirmed that the members had terminated their contracts, and the group had officially disbanded.

Controversies

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Blackmailing scandal

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On September 2, 2014, actor Lee Byung-hun accused two women of attempting to blackmail him using a compromising video as leverage.[11] Dahee, a member of Glam, and model Lee Ji-yeon were later identified as the women involved and were charged with attempting to extort ₩5 billion from the actor.

On January 15, 2015, the Seoul District Court sentenced Dahee to one year in prison.[12]

On March 26, 2015, following a request for leniency by Lee Byung-hun, the Seoul District Court reduced Dahee’s sentence to a two-year suspended sentence.[13]

Discography

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Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Sales (DL)
KOR
Gaon
[14] 		KOR
Hot 100
[15]
"Party (XXO)" 2012 66 —
"I Like That" 2013 57 54
"In Front of the Mirror" (거울앞에서) 37 47
"Give It 2 U" 2014 — 79 —
"—" denotes release did not chart.

Soundtrack appearances

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Title Year Album
"The Person I Miss" (그리운 사람) 2012 Five Fingers OST

Collaborations

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Title Year Album
"Just Me" (바로 나야)
2AM feat. Glam 		2010 Saint o'Clock
"Bad Girl"
Lee Hyun feat. Glam & BTS 		2011 You Are the Best of My Life

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network
2012 Real Music Drama: GLAM Themselves SBS MTV

References

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  1. ^ Lee, Eun-jeong (January 15, 2015). "이병헌 협박한 가수 소속된 걸그룹 글램 해체" [Glam, the girl group to which the singer who blackmailed Lee Byung-hun belonged, disbands]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Han, Je-hui (June 6, 2012). "빅히트, 글램 멤버 공개…이미소·지니 등장 '이목 집중'" [Big Hit reveals Glam members... Lee Mi-so and Zinni attract attention]. JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  3. ^ Kim, Hyung Woo (January 15, 2015). "GLAM Officially Disbands Following Da Hee′s Trials". Newsen. Translation by Grace Danbi Hong. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  4. ^ "방시혁표 걸그룹 Glam, 7월 16일 데뷔 결정" [Bang Si-hyuk’s girl group Glam to debut on July 16]. May 28, 2012.
  5. ^ "Bad Girl (Feat. Glam & 방탄소년단) / 이현 - genie". Genie Music (in Korean). Retrieved December 22, 2018.
  6. ^ "보컬 '시유'가 누구야? 가요계 긴장!" [Who is the vocalist 'SeeU'? Tension in the music industry!]. MyDaily. October 21, 2011.
  7. ^ Jeon, Je-hun (September 2, 2014). "이병헌 협박 혐의 걸 그룹 글램 다희..누구?" [Lee Byung-hun accused girl group GLAM’s Dahee of blackmailing...who is she?]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  8. ^ a b "방시혁 걸그룹 '글램' 4명으로 재출격" [Bang Si-hyuk’s girl group GLAM returns as four members]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). December 31, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  9. ^ Hwang, Won-jun (January 1, 2013). "'뮤뱅' 글램, 들을수록 끌리는 중독 100% 무대 '아이 라이크 댓'" ['Music Bank' Glam, 100% addictive performance of 'I Like That']. Asia Economy Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  10. ^ I, Geun-jun (March 15, 2013). "글램, '거울앞에서' 신고식… '독특 안무' 눈길" [GLAM's ‘In Front of the Mirror’ debut... Notable for ‘unique choreography’]. Asia Economy Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  11. ^ 이병헌 협박 가수, 글램 다희에 "첫 경험이 언제냐"…가벼운 음담패설? [Lee Byung-hun blackmailing singer, Glam Da-hee: "When was your first experience"... light obscenity?]. TV Daily. September 3, 2014. Archived from the original on December 16, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  12. ^ Shin, Na-ri (January 15, 2015). 이병헌 협박 혐의 이지연-다희 실형 선고…법원 "연인 아니다" [Lee Ji-yeon and Da-hee sentenced to prison for blackmailing Lee Byung-hun… Court: "They were not lovers"]. The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 15, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  13. ^ "2 Women Get Suspended Sentences for Blackmailing Lee Byung-hun". The Chosun Ilbo. March 27, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  14. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  15. ^ "K-Pop Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  16. ^ Sales of "Party (XXO)":
  17. ^ Cumulative sales of "I Like That":
  18. ^ Cumulative sales of "In Front of the Mirror":
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