Got7 debuted on January 16, 2014 with their song "Girls Girls Girls Girls". They debuted under JYP Entertainment, but on January 16, 2021, the boys decided to no longer renew their contracts with JYP Entertainment so they could each sign with other agencies, but continue as a group. Their name is due to the fact that the seven of them will be together forever, and they are very lucky because of it.
EXO debuted on April 8, 2012, performing in two sub-units, EXO-M, performing in Mandarin, and EXO-K, performing in Korean, with their single "Mama" under S.M.entertainment. Their name comes from EXO Planet, since EXO is the abbreviation for "Extra Solar", so their name means that they come from an extra solar planet, that is, outside the solar system.
VICTONdebuted on November 8, 2016 with his mini album "Voice To New World" under PlayM Entertainment. Its name comes from the acronym "VoICe TO New World", just like the group's first album. They call their fans "Alice", because it comes from the acronym "Always we Love the voICE", as their fans will always love VICTON's songs and will always support them.
He made his debut on October 20, 2015 under JYP Entertainment, with the song "Like OOH-AHH". The group got that name because "twice" means "twice" in English, referring to the fact that they are going to conquer the public by both eyes and ears. They called their fans "ONCE" because it is the accompaniment of "TWICE", and because if they gave them love, they would give them double.
Red Velvet debuted on August 1, 2014 with their single "Happiness" under S.M. Entertainment. The group started with members Seulgi, Irene, Wendy and Joy, but on March 11, 2015, Yeri was added as the fifth member. Its name is separated into "Red", which is for seduction and energy, and "Velvet", which is for velvet softness and elegance.
