{{For|the Canadian politician|Sharon Blady}} {{short description|South Korean girl group}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Blady | image = 블레이디(Blady) 이상미의뮤직닷컴 공개방송 화성시 우정읍.jpg | caption =Left to right: Dayeong, Gabin, Giru, Tina, and Yeeun. | image_size = | landscape = yes | alias = | origin = Seoul, South Korea | genre = K-pop | years_active = {{start_date|2011}}–{{end_date|2017}} | label = {{hlist|SY6|Star Planet}} | associated_acts = | current_members = | past_members = *Tina *Giru *Dayeong *Yeeun *Gabin *Darae *Bunhong *Sunyeong *Nahyun *Coco *Kangyoon *Yeji *Soojin | website = {{URL|http://cafe.naver.com/blady}} }}

'''Blady''' ({{Korean|블레이디}}) was a five-member South Korean girl group originally formed by SY6 Entertainment and later produced by Star Planet. The group released the pre-debut retro-inspired single "찌릿찌릿 (Spark Spark)" on May 16, 2011 and their title track "미친 날 (Crazy Day)" on July 27, 2011.<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=1357222 |title=Blady Crazy Day Album Information |publisher=Melon |accessdate=December 4, 2020 |archive-date=December 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204025822/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=1357222 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==History==

=== 2011: Debut, "Spark Spark", and "Crazy Day"=== In 2011, Blady made their debut with four members: Darae, Bunhong, Sunyeong and Kangyoon. The group released the pre-debut single "찌릿찌릿 (Spark Spark)", on May 16, 2011.<ref>{{citation |url=http://music.naver.com/album/index.nhn?albumId=196264 |title=찌릿찌릿 (Digital Single) : 네이버 뮤직 |date=May 16, 2011 |publisher=Naver |accessdate=November 27, 2013}}</ref> As early rookies they received praises from hit composer Shinsadong Tiger, who's known for producing for Beast and 4minute, as he saw in their training process that their "passion and skills" stood above many other girl groups debuting at the time. He went on to say, "In anticipation for their debut, the members have been sleeping three hours a night in order to devote everything else to their rehearsals."<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/04/upcoming-girl-group-blady-earns-praise-from-shinsadong-tiger#axzz2lrqH9l8Y |title=Upcoming girl group 'Blady' earns praise from Shinsadong Tiger |date=April 14, 2011 |publisher=Allkpop |accessdate=November 27, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203001546/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/04/upcoming-girl-group-blady-earns-praise-from-shinsadong-tiger#axzz2lrqH9l8Y |url-status=live }}</ref>

Their official title track, titled "미친 날 (Crazy Day)", was released on July 27, 2011.<ref>{{citation |url=http://music.naver.com/album/index.nhn?albumId=203584 |title=Blady 1st Time Crazy Day : 네이버 뮤직 |date=July 27, 2011 |publisher=Naver |accessdate=November 27, 2013}}</ref> The music video for "Crazy Day" was shot in 3D in the Maldives by director Young Man Kang.<ref name="allkpop">{{citation |url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/06/bladys-crazy-day-mv-to-be-directed-by-hollywood-director-kang-young-man#axzz2lrqH9l8Y |title=Blady's "Crazy Day" MV to be directed by Hollywood director, Kang Young Man |date=June 9, 2011 |publisher=Allkpop |accessdate=November 27, 2013 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001019/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/06/bladys-crazy-day-mv-to-be-directed-by-hollywood-director-kang-young-man#axzz2lrqH9l8Y |url-status=live }}</ref> The clip also featured dance moves choreographed by Main Spirit who has also worked with Lee Hyori and Bada.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/07/blady-releases-mv-teaser-for-crazy-day#axzz2lrqH9l8Y |title=Blady releases MV for "Crazy Day" |date=July 27, 2011 |publisher=Allkpop |accessdate=November 27, 2013 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304061406/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/07/blady-releases-mv-teaser-for-crazy-day#axzz2lrqH9l8Y |url-status=live }}</ref>

At the end of their debuting year, the girls took home the 2011 19th Republic of Korea Culture Entertainment Awards Idol Music Rookie of the Year award.<ref name="star.fnnews">{{citation |url=http://star.fnnews.com/news/index.html?no=52013 |title=블레이디, IDOL뮤직 신인상 수상 "더 멋진모습 보여드릴 것" |date=December 16, 2011 |publisher=Star FN News |accessdate=November 27, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211000720/http://star.fnnews.com/news/index.html?no=52013 |archivedate=December 11, 2013 }}</ref> Also, SY6 added a new member, Nahyun.

===2013–2014: Line-up changes, "Blood Type B Girl", and ''Blady Soul''=== Despite rumors of disbandment in 2012 and early 2013, Blady released a single "B형 여자 (Blood Type B Girl)" on November 18, 2013.<ref>{{citation |url=http://music.naver.com/album/index.nhn?albumId=404027 |title=Blady's 2nd Single Album B형여자 : 네이버 뮤직 |date=November 18, 2013 |publisher=Naver |accessdate=November 27, 2013}}</ref> The group returned with five members, Kangyoon being the only first generation member to return. Thus, she was promoted to leader status in the group. This comeback saw the addition of new members Coco, Tina, Yeji and Soojin.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}}

The single release of "B형 여자 (Blood Type B Girl)" also saw a new remixed version of "미친 날 (Crazy Day)" titled "Bring Bring" with a stronger hip hop and rock flavor than its predecessor. "B형 여자 (Blood Type B Girl)" is a collaboration between renowned producer C-Luv (who has produced for Rain, MBLAQ and Kim Hyun Joong) and songwriter Stay Tuned. The song features a funky urban electronic beat and draws inspiration from the fact that all the members of Blady have blood type B.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.soompi.com/2013/11/18/blady-releases-blood-type-b-girl-single/#.UpY_D8RDuSo |title=Blady Releases "Blood Type B Girl" Single &#124; Soompi |date=November 18, 2013 |publisher=Soompi |accessdate=November 27, 2013 |archive-date=November 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131128184109/http://www.soompi.com/2013/11/18/blady-releases-blood-type-b-girl-single/#.UpY_D8RDuSo |url-status=live }}</ref>

Blady Soul was the first special unit to come from Blady, consisting of members Yeji and Soojin. The duo released a digital single, "떠나가지마 (Please Don't Leave Me)", to commemorate White Day. The song garnered attention for its smooth R&B style in contrast to Blady's normal bubblegum-pop style.<ref>{{citation |url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20140314001022 |title=Blady Soul's Day, White Day Memorial fan cafe, standing 'Do not go away' free distribution of source |date=March 14, 2014 |publisher=Herald Corp. |accessdate=March 29, 2014 |archive-date=March 30, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330082005/http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20140314001022 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In late 2014, it was revealed that members Coco, Kangyoon, and Yeji had left the group.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}}

=== 2015–2017: Line-up changes, ''Renovation'', "Secret Number" and disbandment=== In March 2015, it was revealed that member Soojin had also left Blady.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}} Not long after, Star Planet announced that the group would be making another comeback as a five-member group. Along with Tina, there would be four new members, Giru, Dayeong, Yeeun, and Gabin, added to Blady's lineup.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}}

A showcase was held on March 9, 2015 in Seoul to kick off promotions for their mini album 'Renovation'.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}} On March 30, 2015, Blady released their music video for "Come to Me", the title track for Renovation, featuring the new lineup.<ref>{{Citation|title=[MV] Blady(블레이디) _Come to me (다가와)| date=30 March 2015 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azhp-JLGoXw|accessdate=2015-12-01|archive-date=2016-03-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310023147/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azhp-JLGoXw|url-status=live}}</ref>

On July 27, 2015, Blady released a special summer single entitled "Secret Number(비밀열쇠)". The first version of the music video was released the same day on both Blady's and 1THEK's official YouTube channels, and the second version was released on October 19 of the same year. Blady began promotions for "Secret Number(비밀열쇠)" the following week the song was released.<ref>{{Citation|title=[MV] ver2 BLADY(블레이디) _ "Secret number(비밀열쇠)" K-POP| date=19 October 2015 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMYKgWkzyr8|accessdate=2015-12-01|archive-date=2016-03-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315203513/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMYKgWkzyr8|url-status=live}}</ref>

Member Giru released a solo project single, Blady Solo Part.1 - Spring Love Scent (봄 사랑향기) ft Unplugboy (언플러그보이), on April 29, 2016.

On October 20, 2017, the members all made farewell posts on Instagram, saying the group had disbanded.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}}

==Members== {{col-begin}} {{col-2}}

===Former=== *Darae ({{lang|ko|다래}}) *Bunhong ({{lang|ko|분홍}}) *Sunyeong ({{lang|ko|선영}}) *Nahyun ({{lang|ko|나현}}) *Coco ({{lang|ko|코코}}) *Kangyoon ({{lang|ko|강윤}}) *Yeji ({{lang|ko|예지}}) *Soojin ({{lang|ko|수진}}) *Gabin ({{lang|ko|가빈}}) *Dayeong ({{lang|ko|다영}}) *Giru ({{lang|ko|기루}}) *Tina ({{lang|ko|티나}}) *Ye-eun ({{lang|ko|예은}}) {{col-end}}

=== Timeline === <timeline> ImageSize = width:700 height:300 PlotArea = width:600 height:250 left:75 bottom:20 Alignbars = justify DateFormat = mm/dd/yyyy Period = from:05/16/2011 till:10/20/2017 TimeAxis = orientation:horizontal format:yyyy

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==Discography==

===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col" rowspan="2" |Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" |Album details ! scope="col" colspan="1" |Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" |Sales |- ! scope="col" style="width:3.5em;font-size:90%;"|KOR<br><ref name="gaon">{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T |title=Gaon Album Chart |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |accessdate=2013-11-27 |language=Korean |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150326024032/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T |archivedate=2015-03-26 }} * {{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=15&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week |title=Renovation |date=April 4, 2015 |access-date=January 2, 2016 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094548/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=15&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week |url-status=live }}</ref> |- !scope="row" |{{no italics|리노베이션}} (''Renovation'') | * Released: March 31, 2015 * Label: SY6 Entertainment/Star Planet * Format: CD, digital download | 25 | * KOR: 653<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=04&hitYear=2015&termGbn=month |title=2015년 04월 (April 2015) Album Chart |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |accessdate=January 1, 2016 |language=Korean |archive-date=May 7, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150507021136/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=04&hitYear=2015&termGbn=month |url-status=live }}</ref> |}

===Singles=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |- ! scope="col" rowspan="2" |Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" |Year ! scope="col" colspan="1" |Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" |Album |- ! scope="col" style="width:3.5em;font-size:90%;"|KOR<br><ref>{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL |title=Gaon Digital Chart |work=Gaon Chart |publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association |accessdate=January 1, 2016 |language=Korean |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827053959/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL |archivedate=August 27, 2015 }} * {{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=T&current_week=32&current_year=2011&chart_Time=week |title=Crazy Day |date=July 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413160629/http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=T&current_week=32&current_year=2011&chart_Time=week |archivedate=April 13, 2014 }} * {{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=T&current_week=48&current_year=2013&chart_Time=week |title=Blood Type B Girl |date=November 23, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310154326/http://gaonchart.co.kr/digital_chart/index.php?nationGbn=T&current_week=48&current_year=2013&chart_Time=week |archivedate=March 10, 2014 }} </ref> |- ! scope="row" |"Spark Spark (찌릿찌릿)" | rowspan="2"|2011 | — | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" |"Crazy Day (미친날)" | 138 | ''Blady 1st Time Crazy Day'' |- ! scope="row" |"Blood Type B Girl (B형여자)" | 2013 | 181 | ''Blady's 2nd Single Album B형여자'' |- ! scope="row" |"Please Don't Leave Me (떠나가지마)" <small>(as Blady Soul)</small> | 2014 | — | rowspan="2" {{n/a|Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" |"Secret Number (비밀열쇠)" | 2015 | — |- ! scope="row" |"Spring Love Fragrance (봄 사랑향기) " | 2016 | — | ''Blady Solo Part.1 - Giru'' |- | colspan="4" style="font-size:8pt;"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |}

==Music videos== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Title |- |rowspan="2"|2011 |"미친날 (Crazy Day)" |- |"미친날 (Crazy Day)" <small>second version</small> |- |rowspan="2"|2013 |"B형여자 (Blood Type B Girl)" |- |"B형여자 (Blood Type B Girl)" <small>flash mob ver.</small> |- |rowspan="4"|2015 |"다가와 (Come Closer)" |- |"다가와 (Come Closer)" <small>long take dance ver. black</small> |- |"Secret Number (비밀열쇠)" |- |"Secret Number (비밀열쇠)" <small>second version</small> |}

==Awards== *2011 19th Republic of Korea Culture Entertainment Awards ''Idol Music Rookie of the Year'' <ref name="star.fnnews" />

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * {{Facebook|blady2nd}}

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Category:K-pop music groups Category:2011 establishments in South Korea Category:English-language South Korean singers Category:South Korean dance music groups Category:South Korean girl groups Category:South Korean synth-pop groups Category:Musical groups established in 2011 Category:South Korean musical quintets Category:South Korean musical quartets