{{Short description|Chilean boy band}} {{DISPLAYTITLE:Q_ARE}} {{Infobox musical artist | background = group_or_band | name = Q_ARE | image = | landscape = yes | caption = | origin = Santiago, Chile | genre = {{hlist|Latin pop|Pop|Reggaeton}} | years_active = {{hlist|{{start date|2024}}–present}} | label = Q_ARE Records • BZR Music | publishers = Altafonte Chile (distributor) | current_members = *Jamin *J *Seba *Bin *Aiden *Fabi | past_members = *Sico | website = {{URL|qniverse.cl/}} }}
'''Q_ARE''', also stylized as '''Q/ARE''', is a Chilean boy band formed through the program “QR Project” in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co54S4UjXe7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> The group consists of six members: Jamin, J, Seba, Bin, Aiden and Fabi. Q_ARE debuted on January 22, 2024, with their first single, “Try Again”.
== Name == Q_ARE is pronounced like QR. In an interview with FMDos, member Fabi states that they originally were going with the name of their docu-reality series, “QR Project” but later dropped the “project” after finalizing the members.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25TrxvEA1Kc |title=Q_ARE, la boyband chilena inspirada por el K-pop 🇨🇱 |date=2025-09-08 |last=FMDOS |access-date=2025-09-29 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
== History ==
=== 2018-2019: Pre-debut === As teenagers, Aiden and Jamin met while doing K-Pop covers. They began to collaborate with each other and soon met Bin. At the same time, Fabi was also doing dance covers of BTS and was well-known on social media. Both, Aiden and Fabi knew each other but lost touch. When auditions began in early 2023, Bin sent the flyer thru Instagram to Aiden and Jamin. During in-person auditions, Aiden and Fabi reconnected with each other.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=The beginnings of Q_ARE…Chile’s pop boy band |url=https://www.youtube.com/live/SbR1F7HwgL0?si=3ZXGRGAwqn1boB9t |url-status=live |website=La Metro TV}}</ref>
=== 2023: Auditions === Q_ARE was formed out of a docu-reality series titled “QR Project”, in which Alex, a music producer under Online Beat Production, held a massive online casting call. 20 contestants were chosen to participate and showcase their talents and 10 were eliminated. Those ten left were put under a rigorous vocal and dance training program to then finally determine the final 7 members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jaque |first=Bastián |date=2025-09-09 |title=Q_ARE, la boyband chilena inspirada por el K-pop que conquista a todos |url=https://www.fmdos.cl/noticias/q_are-la-boyband-chilena-inspirada-por-el-k-pop-que-conquista-a-todos/ |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=FMDOS |language=es-CL}}</ref>
=== 2024: Debut and rising popularity === Beginning on January 8, 2024, Q_ARE uploaded to their official Instagram, individual member photos teasing their debut single, “Try Again”. The first member was Seba<ref>{{Cite web |title=Q_ARE 1ST SINGLE ''TRY AGAIN'' MEMBER PHOTO — SEBA |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C128yG7tIpZ/ |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> followed by Fabi on January 9,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Q_ARE 1ST SINGLE ''TRY AGAIN'' MEMBER PHOTO — FABI |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C15hXJ7NYnW/ |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> then Bin on January 10,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Q_ARE 1ST SINGLE ''TRY AGAIN'' MEMBER PHOTO — BIN |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C18GvPltbNq/ |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> Aiden on January 11<ref>{{Cite web |title=Q_ARE 1ST SINGLE ''TRY AGAIN'' MEMBER PHOTO — AIDEN |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C1-rIkQtgRo/ |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> and finally Jamin on January 15.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Q_ARE 1ST SINGLE ''TRY AGAIN'' MEMBER PHOTO — JAMIN |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C2I7GyXPHfv/ |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> On January 22, 2024, Q_ARE released their debut single, “Try Again”.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chilevisión |title="Viva el chispop": Q_ARE, la boyband chilena del momento que emuló spot viral de Katseye - Chilevisión |url=https://www.chilevision.cl/noticias/show/qare-boyband-chilena-del-momento-spot-gap-katseye |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.chilevision.cl |language=es}}</ref>
On June 7, 2024, Q_ARE performed “Try Again” on TVN’s ''Efecto N''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=TVN |title=La boyband Q_Are nos deleita con sus pasos de baile |url=https://www.tvn.cl/ntv/efecto-n/capsularu/la-boyband-q-are-nos-deleita-con-sus-pasos-de-baile |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.tvn.cl |language=es-CL}}</ref>
On December 16, 2024, the second single, “EGO” was released on all music platforms alongside its music video.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7RSkAR7Y6Q |title=Q_ARE 'EGO' Official MV |date=2024-12-16 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2025-09-29 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
On February 27, both Q_ARE and member Sico released statements regarding his departure and the future of the group.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 27, 2025 |title=Q_ARE Anunció |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DGloMMNvH8s |url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2025: National and international recognition === On May 29, 2025, Q_ARE released their new single, “Last Moon” on all digital platforms.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BTS los inspiró, pero Q_ARE tiene voz propia: Así suena la boyband chilena influenciada por el k-pop|url=https://www.lacuarta.com/espectaculos/noticia/bts-los-inspiro-pero-q-are-tiene-voz-propia-asi-suena-la-boyband-chilena-influenciada-por-el-k-pop/|website=La Cuarta|date=2025-06-13|access-date=2025-12-01|language=es|first=Constanza|last=Fernández}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1gOCdK6gpcU |title=Somos Q_ARE y esto es "🌙LAST MCCN" ¡Ya disponible! #Q_ARE #LASTMCCN #POP #BOYBAND #CHILE |language=en |access-date=2025-09-29 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> Via their official instagram, Q_ARE announced they were performing at Chile’s Santiago Pride 2025.
On July 11, 2025, K-Pop creative agency, Monday Morning Lab, announced that Q_ARE will be the opening act for Wonho’s ''Stay Awake'' tour stop in Santiago, Chile the following night.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyyob3Tp_Yk |title=Q_ARE Entrevista {{!}} "PALA" y Abriendo Para Wonho en Chile |date=2025-09-22 |last=Front Row Live Ent. |access-date=2025-09-29 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Talking to FrontRowLive, an LA based music news outlet, Aiden stated the production team behind Wonho’s tour offered them the opening act spot weeks before and that approval from both ends was finalized two days before the show.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyyob3Tp_Yk |title=Q_ARE Entrevista {{!}} "PALA" y Abriendo Para Wonho en Chile |date=2025-09-22 |last=Front Row Live Ent. |access-date=2025-09-29 |via=YouTube}}</ref> On August 3, 2025, Q_ARE uploaded a teaser to their official Instagram.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DM6RefNvvLl/?hl=en |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> The video teaser showed a shovel being dragged across dirt and gravel by someone in black boots, after which the screen turns black with Q_ARE’s name appearing in white. On August 5, another teaser was uploaded showing close-ups of the members, while the accompanying caption read “¿XX/XX/XXXX?”. On August 14, their new single “PALA”, meaning “shovel” in Spanish, was released on all digital platforms.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernández |first=Constanza |date=2025-06-13 |title=BTS los inspiró, pero Q_ARE tiene voz propia: Así suena la boyband chilena influenciada por el k-pop |url=https://www.lacuarta.com/espectaculos/noticia/bts-los-inspiro-pero-q-are-tiene-voz-propia-asi-suena-la-boyband-chilena-influenciada-por-el-k-pop/ |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=La Cuarta |language=es}}</ref> As of the release, “PALA” has garnered over 1.2 million streams on Spotify<ref>{{Cite web |title=PALA SPOTIFY METRICS |url=https://app.chartmetric.com/track/151585006 |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=app.chartmetric.com}}</ref> and has made musical lists around the world.<ref>{{Cite web |last=LOS40 |date=2025-09-30 |title=Mood Corea: ¿Cómo nació "PALA"? El éxito viral de Q_ARE {{!}} Corea {{!}} LOS40 Chile |url=https://los40.cl/2025/09/30/mood-corea-como-nacio-pala-el-exito-viral-de-q-are/ |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=LOS40 |language=es-CL}}</ref> This marks Q_ARE’s most successful release to date. With the instant success of “PALA”, fanbases began to form outside of Chile, including in Mexico, Spain and Singapore.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Q-ARE: la boyband chilena que transforma el K-pop en un lenguaje propio {{!}} Radio UC|url=https://radiouc.cl/q-are-la-boyband-chilena-que-transforma-el-k-pop-en-un-lenguaje-propio/|access-date=2025-12-01|language=es}}</ref>
On September 18, 2025, BNB Fest, a K-Pop festival held in Brazil, announced Q_ARE as their first-ever international act.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2025 |title=BNB FEST 2025 — Q_ARE é a primeira atração INTERNACIONAL na line-up! |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DOwqEvXiA_9/ |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> Q_ARE will be attending and performing at BNB Fest 2025 on November 23, 2025. This will make Q_ARE’s first performance out of Chile. On September 25, 2025, GAP Chile’s official Instagram uploaded a video of Q_ARE recreating KATSEYE’s viral ad campaign, while also announcing the group’s appearance at their “Better In Denim Dance Masterclass” — which took place on Saturday the 26th.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DPCk7O8gCEw/?hl=en |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Contreras |first=Emilio |date=2025-09-25 |title=Boyband local Q_ARE protagoniza versión chilena del spot viral de GAP: revisa su coreografía |url=https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/sociedad/viral/2025/09/25/boyband-local-q_are-protagoniza-version-chilena-del-spot-viral-de-gap-revisa-su-coreografia.shtml |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=BioBioChile - La Red de Prensa Más Grande de Chile |language=es}}</ref>
On October 16, Q_ARE released a remix to “PALA” featuring Mexican girl group, ALMAS. This makes it Q_ARE’s first music collaboration. The song and music video were released simultaneously on all streaming platforms.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sePiGpy6Mc |title=Q_ARE 'PALA REMIX' MV PERFORMANCE (feat. ALMAS) |date=2025-10-16 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2025-10-17 |via=YouTube}}</ref> On October 16, 2025, HappyLand, an arcade-event space, announced a special event titled Fun Fest, where Q_ARE will premiere their upcoming single, “1313” — on October 30.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DP48yixjEch/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2025-10-19 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> On October 24, Q_ARE appeared on TVN’s Efecto N to perform “Last Moon” and “PALA”, play games and provide an interview.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TioORpOu7AA |title=En Efecto N: Aniversario TVN, Día del Cambio Climático, la boyband Q-ARE y el temible Slime Box |language=en |access-date=2025-10-25 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> This marks the third time Q_ARE have been invited to this program. On October 30, “1313” was released on all digital platforms,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Q_ARE - 1313|url=https://orcd.co/1313outnow|website=orcd.co|access-date=2025-11-28|language=en}}</ref> alongside its music video on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite AV media|title=Q_ARE '1313' Official MV|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvBBpM-LDA|date=2025-10-30|access-date=2025-11-28|via=YouTube|last=Q_ARE}}</ref>
On an interview with CNN Chile, Q_ARE’s manager Gonzalo Nilo, stated that the band “is working really hard on an album that will see the light in 2026”.<ref>{{Cite web|title=¿Quiénes son Q_are, la banda de K-pop chileno que cruza fronteras?|url=https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2025/11/27/entretenimiento/q-are-banda-k-pop-chileno-orix|website=CNN|date=2025-11-27|access-date=2025-11-28|language=es|first=Cristopher|last=Ulloa}}</ref> This will be Q_ARE’s first full-length album. On the premiere episode of the Flip Podcast’s second season, Fabi confirmed that a full album will be released sometime in 2026. Jamin, also added that some songs that have been released might be part of that future album.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmgCZvxhFZI |title=Q_ARE Y LA HISTORIA DE 'Cake POP!', NUEVO ÁLBUM Y PRÓXIMOS SHOWS ¿FEAT KIDD VOODOO? - FLIP PODCAST |date=2025-12-17 |last=Flip |access-date=2025-12-18 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
On December 11, Q_ARE released their 4th single of 2025 titled “caKe POP!” on all digital platforms.<ref>{{Cite web |title=caKe POP!, Q_ARE |url=https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/cake-pop-q-are/aehkpt83uy6wi |access-date=2025-12-12 |website=Qobuz |language=en-US}}</ref> Simultaneously, its accompanied music video was released on their official YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX0_T39l1F4 |title=Q_ARE 'caKe POP!' Official MV |date=2025-12-11 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2025-12-12 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
On December 22, Q_ARE surprised fans with a Christmas song titled “Amor De Navidad” (Christmas Love).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DSlXb3OkSMB/ |access-date=2025-12-23 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> Along with the Christmas song, they unveiled their long awaited “mascots”, affectionally called “QMONS”,<ref>{{Cite web |last=ChileanCrave |date=December 22, 2025 |title=Q_ARE unveils long-awaited QMONS |url=https://x.com/ChileanCrave/status/2003245395120676872 |url-status=live |website=X}}</ref> who were previously featured throughout their “1313” music video.
=== 2026: Present === Q_ARE kicked off 2026 with a festival performance in La Serena, Chile.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Q_ARE Setlist at Coke Studio La Serena 2026 |url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/qare/2026/faro-monumental-la-serena-chile-1b4d55b0.html |access-date=2026-01-18 |website=setlist.fm |language=en}}</ref> They were chosen as the openers of Coke Studio, a music festival sponsored by Coca-Cola Chile to promote Chilean music.
On January 21, Q_ARE uploaded a “live session” video to their official YouTube channel to celebrate their 2nd year anniversary as a group. In the video, the group performs acoustic covers of their hit singles “LAST MOON”, “1313”, and their debut song “Try Again”. In this video, their group’s manager surprises them with a YouTube Silver Play Button for surpassing 100K subscribers.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-F566_6mFo |title=2do QNIVERSARY: live session |date=2026-01-21 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2026-01-24 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
On January 28, it was announced that Q_ARE signed an exclusive contract with BZR Music, a Chilean record label and distributor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DUEW9vzj8Mt/?hl=en |access-date=2026-01-28 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref>
On January 29, Q_ARE became the face of Marinela Chile’s Valentine campaign, ''Enamórate con Marinela'' or “Fall In Love with Marinela”.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DUGRc2eDvrc/?img_index=1 |access-date=2026-02-08 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref>
On February 5, Q_ARE uploaded a teaser Reels to their official Instagram account. The teaser showed a cocktail drink on a table in a tropical-style decor setting while a hand reaches out to grab the drink, while the caption read “X/XX/XXXX”.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/q_are.official/reel/DUZLayyjz7I/ |access-date=2026-02-08 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> Two days later, on February 7, they announced the release of a brand new single titled, “HWAI” — a play on words on Hawaii. The single release was set for February 12.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DUeQwNzj8iD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2026-02-08 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> On February 12, “HWAI” was released on all streaming platforms alongside its music video on their official YouTube channel.
On February 14, Lollapalooza Chile announced via their official Instagram, that Q_ARE will headline their special diversity stage titled “Lolla Love 2026”.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DUvT5TajoXY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref>
On February 20, Q_ARE were special guests at the Gala Festival of Viña Del Mar, walking the red carpet and igniting social media virality.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Digitalproserver |date=2026-04-08 |title=Q_ARE en Viña 2026: La popular banda de Pop chileno que marcó la alfombra roja de la Gala del festival |url=https://www.cnnchile.com/cultura/quienes-son-q_are-la-popular-banda-de-pop-chileno-que-causo-furor-en-la-gala-de-vina-y-redes-sociales/ |access-date=2026-05-16 |website=CNN Chile |language=es}}</ref>
On April 22, Q_ARE uploaded a video to their social media platforms with the caption: “The regressive account has started, new era. 29”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXcqw6djpyv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2026-04-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> Fans began speculating online about an album or new single announcement, with “29” either a title or release date. With multiple cryptic uploads referencing the number 29, it was determined that it would be an announcement date. On April 29, a video was uploaded<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DXu9ZJZuWvf/ |access-date=2026-04-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> to their official Instagram account with the caption “This is only the beginning. Sign up. ''www.qniverse.cl''”. The link takes fans to their official site where they can sign up for the official fan club “QNIVERSE”. As for the video, it shows Q_ARE atop a high-rise building in all black clothing, while a black screen with white texts reads “1/3”.
On May 5, Q_ARE uploaded a reel to their official Instagram,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX-i4rlJjn9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2026-05-06 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> announcing their first solo concert scheduled for May 17 at Teatro La Cúpula de Parque O’Higgins.<ref>{{Cite web |title=La banda de pop chilena Q_ARE presentará su trabajo “FÚ!” en el Teatro La Cúpula – Música Chilena |url=https://www.musicachilena.cl/v2/la-banda-de-pop-chilena-q_are-presentara-su-trabajo-fu-en-el-teatro-la-cupula/ |access-date=2026-05-09 |language=es-CL}}</ref> Alongside their first solo show, the group will also preview their upcoming single titled “FÚ!”<ref>{{Cite web |last=LOS40 |date=2026-05-06 |title=El nuevo grupo de pop chileno que quiere ser la cara de la nueva generación {{!}} Conciertos {{!}} LOS40 Chile |url=https://los40.cl/2026/05/06/el-nuevo-grupo-de-pop-chileno-que-quiere-ser-la-cara-de-la-nueva-generacion/ |access-date=2026-05-07 |website=LOS40 |language=es-CL}}</ref> On May 7, pre-sale tickets for their show were sold out within 25 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DYDrNzeJFVn/ |access-date=2026-05-08 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> Due to immense interest, a second show was added to be held the same evening.<ref>{{Cite web |last=LOS40 |date=2026-05-08 |title=El grupo musical que es la nueva sensación del pop chileno: anunciaron segundo concierto {{!}} Conciertos {{!}} LOS40 Chile |url=https://los40.cl/2026/05/08/el-grupo-musical-que-es-la-nueva-sensacion-del-pop-chileno-anunciaron-segundo-concierto/ |access-date=2026-05-09 |website=LOS40 |language=es-CL}}</ref>
On May 21, “FÚ!” was released on all streaming platforms. Upon release, “FÚ!” reached the number two spot on iTunes Chile <ref>{{Cite web |title=Chile iTunes Top Songs |url=https://kworb.net/charts/itunes/cl.html |access-date=2026-05-24 |website=kworb.net}}</ref>.
== Members ==
* J - Main vocal * Aiden - Lead vocal * Fabi - Main dancer, lead rapper * Bin - Main rapper, main dancer * Seba - Lead vocal, lead rapper * Jamin - Main vocal, lead dancer, sub rapper
== Artistry == In an interview with Los40 Chile’s Mood Corea podcast, they stated that although they take inspiration from K-Pop idol groups, they would categorize themselves as Latin pop.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Escucha los mejores audios de Q_ARE y más allá de "PALA" en LOS40 |url=https://los40.cl/audio/fa4b4424-504b-4f26-b51c-b3670152a5b4/ |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=LOS40 |language=es-CL}}</ref> They take influences from western boy bands such as Backstreet Boys, One Direction and *NSYNC as well as K-Pop groups like BTS and Stray Kids.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Q_ARE: conoce a la boyband chilena que triunfa con estilo K-pop y llega a la Teletón 2025|url=https://www.13.cl/programas/teleton-2025/noticias/qare-conoce-a-la-boyband-chilena-que-triunfa-con-estilo-k-pop-y|website=Canal 13|date=2025-11-28|access-date=2025-12-01|language=es}}</ref> Most notably, member Aiden is highly influenced by Michael Jackson, having two tattoos honoring the King of Pop.<ref>{{Cite web |last=López |first=Iván |date=2026-05-14 |title=Banda nacional se prepara para dos shows en Teatro La Cúpula y revela su admiración por Michael Jackson: "Muchos pasos están inspirados en él" |url=https://www.radioactiva.cl/2026/05/banda-nacional-se-prepara-para-dos-shows-en-teatro-la-cupula-y-revela-su-admiracion-por-michael-jackson-muchos-pasos-estan-inspirados-en-el/ |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=RadioActiva 92.5 |language=es-CL}}</ref> With the rising success of Q_ARE, many Chilean fans have coined the term “ChisPop”, to categorize their genre of music. Taken from the term “pop Chileno” or “Chilean pop” in English.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chilevisión |title=“Viva el chispop”: Q_ARE, la boyband chilena del momento que emuló spot viral de Katseye - Chilevisión |url=https://www.chilevision.cl/noticias/show/qare-boyband-chilena-del-momento-spot-gap-katseye |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=www.chilevision.cl |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO_7qs1gf_B/ |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> Not to be confused with the Chilean snack, Chispop.
== Tours and performances ==
=== Headlining Tours & Shows ===
==== Solo Shows ==== {| class="wikitable" |+ ! colspan="5" |Single Release Show (2026) |- !Date !City !Country !Venue !Ref. |- |May 17 <small>(3pm</small>) | rowspan="2" |Santiago | rowspan="2" |Chile | rowspan="2" |La Cúpula Parque O’Higgins | rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=La banda de pop chilena Q_ARE presentará su trabajo “FÚ!” en el Teatro La Cúpula – Música Chilena |url=https://www.musicachilena.cl/v2/la-banda-de-pop-chilena-q_are-presentara-su-trabajo-fu-en-el-teatro-la-cupula/ |access-date=2026-05-09 |language=es-CL}}</ref> |- |May 17 <small>(7pm)</small> |}
=== Opening Act ===
* WONHO Stay Awake World Tour (2025)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wonho desató la euforia de WENEE chilenos con su primer concierto en el país. – Azone |url=https://azone.cl/nota/wonho-desato-la-euforia-de-wenee-chilenos-con-su-primer-concierto-en-el-pais/ |access-date=2025-10-19 |website=azone.cl}}</ref>
=== TV Performances === {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="6" |2024 |- !Date !City !Country !TV Program !Performed song(s) !Ref. |- |June 7, 2024 |Santiago |Chile |Efecto N |“Try Again” |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncxd8-oZ86c |title=La boyband Q_Are nos deleita con sus pasos de baile |date=2024-06-10 |last=NTV Chile |access-date=2025-09-29 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- ! colspan="6" |2025 |- !Date !City !Country !TV Program !Performed song(s) !Ref. |- |July 20, 2025 | rowspan="7" |Santiago | rowspan="7" |Chile | rowspan="2" |Efecto N |“Last Moon” |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTVGFmnXXTg |title=Q-ARE lanza "LAST MCCN"{{!}} La Boyband chilena que conquista con talento propio en Efecto N |date=2025-07-20 |last=NTV Chile |access-date=2025-09-29 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |October 24, 2025 |“Last Moon” & “PALA” |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TioORpOu7AA |title=En Efecto N: Aniversario TVN, Día del Cambio Climático, la boyband Q-ARE y el temible Slime Box |language=en |access-date=2025-10-25 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> |- |October 25, 2025 |Tú Gira Crush |“Last Moon” & “PALA” |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8Wru7A2Yr4 |title=Tu Gira Crush - GRAN FINAL |language=en |access-date=2025-10-26 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> |- |November 19, 2025 |Hay Que Decirlo! |“1313” & “PALA” |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-11-19 |title=¡Hay que decirlo! / Capítulo del miércoles 19 de noviembre |url=https://www.13.cl/programas/hay-que-decirlo/capitulos/hay-que-decirlo-capitulo-del-miercoles-19-de-noviembre |access-date=2025-11-20 |website=Canal 13 |language=es}}</ref> |- |November 20, 2025 |Mi Nombre Es 2 |“Last Moon”, “1313” & “PALA” |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEC3syQv5y4 |title=Ritmo, actitud y voz: Q_ARE abrió la noche en Mi Nombre Es {{!}} Mi nombre es 2 |date=2025-11-20 |last=Mi nombre es - TVN Chile |access-date=2025-11-21 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |November 28, 2025 |Teletón Chile 2025 |“1313”, “PALA” & “caKe POP!” |<ref>{{Cite AV media|title=K-POP CHILENO: La boyband Q_ARE la rompió con sus éxitos y bailes en Teletón 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbue93TuIrw|date=2025-11-29|access-date=2025-11-29|via=YouTube|last=Chilevisión}}</ref> |- |December 2, 2025 |Premios Todo Mejora 2025 |“1313”, “PALA” & “caKe POP!” |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Quiroz |first=Nelson |date=2025-12-04 |title=Premios Todo Mejora 2025 celebran una noche histórica marcada por la diversidad, la salud mental y un emotivo empate del público |url=https://www.adnradio.cl/2025/12/04/premios-todo-mejora-2025-celebran-una-noche-historica-marcada-por-la-diversidad-la-salud-mental-y-un-emotivo-empate-del-publico/ |access-date=2025-12-07 |website=ADN Radio |language=es}}</ref> |- ! colspan="6" |2026 |- !Date !City !Country !TV Program !Performed song(s) !Ref. |- |May 13, 2026 | rowspan="2" |Santiago | rowspan="2" |Chile |Efecto N |“PALA” & @“1313” |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.tvn.cl/ntv/efecto-n/capsularu/q-are-en-efecto-n-la-boy-band-que-revoluciona-el-pop-chileno |title=Q_ARE en Efecto N: la boy band que revoluciona el pop chileno |last=TVN |language=es-CL |access-date=2026-05-19 |via=www.tvn.cl}}</ref> |- |May 22, 2026 |El Medio Día |“FÚ!”, “PALA”, “caKe Pop!” & “EGO” |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HseJ6wvChcE |title=La música de "Q_ARE" nos hizo bailar en "El Medio Día" |date=2026-05-22 |last=TVN Chile |access-date=2026-05-22 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |}
=== Festivals and Events === {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="6" |2024 |- !Date !City !Country !Festival/Event !Venue !Ref. |- |May 21 | rowspan="5" |Santiago | rowspan="5" |Chile |K-Kombat |Teatro Comunitario Novedades |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-7Y8tEgGac |title=Q ARE - K-KOMBAT SPECIAL STAGE COVERS INVITADO |date=2024-05-31 |last=KR.photo&video |access-date=2025-10-20 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |June 22 |K-Pop LUX II |Sala Ómnium |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HX6vd0H6Y4 |title=Q ARE - SPECIAL STAGE KPOP LUX II, CHILE SUDAMERICA |date=2024-06-27 |last=KR.photo&video |access-date=2025-10-15 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |Unknown |Comic-Con Chile 2024 |Espacio Riesco |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Salvatierra |first=Sergio Andres Vargas |date=2024-11-15 |title=Comic-Con Chile 2024: a grand celebration of pop culture with celebrities and live entertainment |url=https://orato.world/2024/11/15/comic-con-chile-2024-a-grand-celebration-of-pop-culture-with-celebrities-and-live-entertainment/ |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=Orato |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |November 17 |FestiGame 2024 |Estadio Nacional |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EfSzhloTmw |title=Q_ARE - SPECIAL STAGE FINAL FESTIGAME 2024 |date=2024-11-19 |last=KR.photo&video |access-date=2025-10-15 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |December 22 |KC Dance Studio Gala 2024 |Centro Cultural Vicente Bianchi |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxwTDCAixc8 |title=Q_ARE - INVITADO GALA 2024 KC DANCE STUDIO |date=2025-01-13 |last=KR.photo&video |access-date=2025-10-15 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- ! colspan="6" |2025 |- !Date !City !Country !Festival/Event !Venue !Ref. |- |April 5 |Quilpué | rowspan="16" |Chile |Korea Pop! |Plaza Arturo Prat |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DH4SPnKvQnz/?img_index=1 |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |April 12 |Santiago |Chingu Expo |Espacio Vicente Valdés |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m370732fMh0 |title=Q_ARE / ARTISTA INVITADO / CHINGU EXPO |date=2025-04-23 |last=KR.photo&video |access-date=2025-10-15 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |May 3 |Quilpué |Korea Pop! |Plaza Arturo Prat |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DI_jHf4xGW-/?img_index=1 |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |June 21 |Santiago |Santiago Pride |Plaza Los Héroes |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DLGeCyfvTM2/?hl=en |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |September 6 |Quilpue |Korea Pop! |Plaza Arturo Prat |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DNZNG7QJ-9G/?hl=en |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |September 24 | rowspan="3" |Santiago |Atrévete Magazine 3rd Issue Launch Party |W Hotel Santiago |<ref>{{Cite web |title=sociales_Lan3 – Atrévete Woman |url=https://atrevetewoman.cl/sociales_lan3/ |access-date=2025-10-09 |language=es-CL}}</ref> |- |September 27 |GAP Chile x Better In Denim |CicloRecreoVia Provudencia |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DPM--ovDU85/ |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |October 3 |ExpoGame Chile 2025 |Estación Mapocho |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPW_nxriGwj/?igsh=NjZiM2M3MzIxNA== |access-date=2025-10-03 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |October 4 |Valparaíso |Japan Geeks |Estadio Ítalo Composto |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DO6WAqikdpI/?hl=en |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |October 11 |Providencia |K-Pop Nation |Teatro Oriente |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DPfED8kiUx7/?hl=en |access-date=2025-10-08 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |October 12 |Valparaíso |Feria Tomodachi: Yokai Fest |Parque Cultural de Valparaíso |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Feria Tomodachi Parque |url=https://tomodachi.cl/feria-tomodachi-parque/ |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=Tomodachi |language=es}}</ref> |- |October 25 |Viña del Mar |Monja Palooza |Colegio Sagrados Corazones Monjas Francesas |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmjZ14kq3m/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |access-date=2025-10-24 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |October 31 | rowspan="2" |Santiago |Fun Fest HappyLand - “1313” Single Launch Party |HappyLand Cenco Costanera |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DP48yixjEch/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |access-date=2025-10-19 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |November 1 |Server: CUNT FESTA Halloween Edition |Teatro Roma |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DPP5NT8EdKx/ |access-date=2025-10-01 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |November 4 |Arica | rowspan="2" |Gira Teletón Chile 2025 |Explanada General San Martín | rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpT8iDjmUj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2025-10-11 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |November 5 |Iquique |Plaza 21 de Mayo |- |November 23 |Brasilia |Brazil |BNB Fest 2025 |Worlld Brasilia |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FDOwqEvXiA_9%2F&is_from_rle |access-date=2025-09-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |November 29 | rowspan="2" |Santiago | rowspan="4" |Chile |Teletón Chile 2025 |Estadio Nacional | |- |December 5 |CorpoGala 2025 |Unknown | |- |December 6 |Pucón |Multiversus Vol.2 |Universidad de La Frontera | |- |December 20 |Rancagua |Guerreras K-POP! |Gran Arena Monticello | |- ! colspan="6" |2026 |- !Date !City !Country !Festival/Event !Venue !Ref. |- |January 10 |La Serena | rowspan="7" |Chile |Coke Studio |Faro Monumental |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DTAptZXEgxs/ |access-date=2026-01-03 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |January 30 |Ñuñoa |Late Ñuñoa 2026 |Casa de la Cultura Ñuñoa |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUJa9tVD_1n/?igsh=NjZiM2M3MzIxNA== |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |February 8 |Calbuco |Vive Calbuco 2026 |Parque Municipal Rubén Cardenas Gomez |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Festival Vive Calbuco 2026 con entrada gratis: Artistas, programación y más detalles |url=https://www.elrepuertero.cl/noticia/sociedad/festival-vive-calbuco-2026-con-entrada-gratis-artistas-programacion-y-mas-detalles |access-date=2026-05-16 |website=El Repuertero.cl, Noticias de Puerto Montt y Los Lagos |language=es}}</ref> |- |February 21 |Viña del Mar |Coke Studio |Valparaiso Sporting |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DUge00uknBG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |- |February 28 |Las Condes |Miniso Blind Box |Miniso Mall Plaza Los Dominicos | |- |March 1 |Tocopilla |Cierre del Verano Familiar 2026 |Playa Artificial El Salitre |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-19 |title=Q-ARE, Alex y El Clan Azabache estarán presentes en el Cierre de Verano Familiar 2026 en Playa El Salitre de Tocopilla - Madero |url=https://madero.cl/q-are-alex-y-el-clan-azabache-estaran-presentes-en-el-cierre-de-verano-familiar-2026-en-playa-el-salitre-de-tocopilla/ |access-date=2026-05-16 |website=madero.cl |language=es}}</ref> |- |March 14 |Santiago |Lolla Love 2026 |Parque O’Higgins |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DUvT5TajoXY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |}
== Discography ==
=== Extended Plays === {| class="wikitable" !Title !Details !Track listing !Ref. |- |''EGO'' | * Released: December 16, 2024 * Label: Q_ARE Records * Formats: Digital, streaming | * Intro: Be Myself * EGO * Make It Right * Bass * My Way |<ref>{{Citation |title=EGO - EP by Q_ARE on Apple Music |date=2024-12-16 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/ego-ep/1784626615 |access-date=2025-09-30 |language=en-US}}</ref> |}
=== Singles === ==== As lead artists ==== {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Album |- | rowspan="3" |2024 |“Try Again” |Single |- |“Three Seconds” |''Three Seconds Special Single'' |- |“EGO” |''EGO'' |- | rowspan="4" |2025 |“LAST MOON” | rowspan="4" |Single |- |“PALA” |- |“1313” |- |“caKe POP!” |- | rowspan="2" |2026 |“HWAI” |Single |- |“FÚ!” |TBA |}
== Videography ==
=== Music videos === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Director(s) !Ref. |- | rowspan="2" |2024 |“Try Again” |Aiden |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stzk4PAXbLo |title=Q_ARE 'Try Again' Official MV |date=2024-01-22 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2025-09-30 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |“EGO” | rowspan="3" |Chiporro |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7RSkAR7Y6Q |title=Q_ARE 'EGO' Official MV |date=2024-12-16 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2025-09-30 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- | rowspan="5" |2025 |“LAST MOON” |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXHIW2BBvKk |title=Q_ARE 'LAST MCCN' OFFICIAL VISUALIZER |date=2025-05-29 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2025-09-30 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |“PALA” |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGbgocUZLB8 |title=Q_ARE 'PALA' MV PERFORMANCE |date=2025-08-14 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2025-09-30 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |“PALA REMIX” ft. ALMAS |Chiporro (Q_ARE) / Patrick Luna (ALMAS) |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sePiGpy6Mc |title=Q_ARE 'PALA REMIX' MV PERFORMANCE (feat. ALMAS) |date=2025-10-16 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2025-10-17 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |“1313” | rowspan="2" |Chiporro |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQvBBpM-LDA |title=Q_ARE '1313' Official MV |date=2025-10-30 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2025-10-30 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |“caKe POP!” |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX0_T39l1F4 |title=Q_ARE 'caKe POP!' Official MV |date=2025-12-11 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2025-12-12 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2026 |“HWAI” |Chiporro / Q_ARE |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6ymxouhYfo |title=Q_ARE 'HWAI' Official MV |date=2026-02-12 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2026-02-13 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |“FÚ!” |Gaspar Álvarez |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytzT4DMk_to |title=Q_ARE 'FÚ!' Official MV |date=2026-05-21 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2026-05-22 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |}
=== Online shows === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Ref. |- |2025 - present |Q_ARE TV |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHDGf0SAvbY |title=[Q_ARE tv] ep 1: Primer show en Quilpué |date=2025-05-02 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2025-10-01 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |}
=== Other videos === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Description !Ref. |- | rowspan="2" |2025 |“Q_ARE - ‘PALA’ MV Reaction” |Q_ARE reacts to their music video “PALA” |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE9983KMcy0 |title=Q_ARE - 'PALA" MV Reaction |date=2025-08-19 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2025-10-01 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |“Q_ARE ‘Amor De Navidad’ Official Visualizer” |Animated QMONS visualizer |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqAifQDJ82Y |title=Q_ARE 'Amor de Navidad' Official Visualizer |date=2025-12-22 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2025-12-23 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |}
=== TV Commercials === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Company and product !Description !Ref. |- |2025 |Té Supremo |This commercial was aired during Teletón Chile 2025. |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/iloveqare/reel/DRn73DdjeF3/ |access-date=2025-12-07 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |}
== Accolades ==
=== Awards and nominations === {| class="wikitable" |+Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) and the result of the award !Year !Award ceremony !Category !Nominee(s) !Result !Ref. |- |2025 |Premios Índigo |Mejor Artista Independiente (Best Independent Artist) |Q_ARE |{{nom}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DQMnuQ_AGmx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |access-date=2025-10-24 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |}
=== Recognitions === {| class="wikitable" |+Special awards given to recognize an achievement or impact !Year !Award !Title !Ref. |- |2025 |Teletón Chile 2025 |Recognition Teletón |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbue93TuIrw |title=INSPIRADA EN EL K-POP: La boyband chilena Q_ARE la rompió con sus éxitos y bailes en Teletón 2025 |date=2025-11-29 |last=Chilevisión |access-date=2025-12-07 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |2026 |YouTube Creator Awards |Silver Creator Award (100K Subscribers) |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-F566_6mFo |title=2do QNIVERSARY: live session |date=2026-01-21 |last=Q_ARE |access-date=2026-01-24 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |}
==References== <references /> Category:Chilean pop music groups Category:South American boy bands