STAYC (Korean: 스테이씨) is a South Korean girl group formed by High Up Entertainment, consisting of six members: Sumin, Sieun, Isa, Seeun, Yoon, and J. Produced mainly by Black Eyed Pilseung, they debuted on November 12, 2020, with the single album “Star to a Young Culture.” From September 2023 to March 2024, STAYC completed their first world tour, gaining global recognition. The group’s name, STAYC, stands for “Star to a Young Culture”, reflecting their goal to make a strong impact on pop culture.
Group Profile
- Group Name (English): STAYC
- Group Name (Korean): 스테이씨
- Country: South Korea
- Agency: High Up Entertainment
- Debut: 2020
- Members: Sumin, Sieun, Isa, Seeun, Yoon, J
- Genres: K-pop, dance, R&B, soul, teenfresh
- Website: Official website
- Social Media: Instagram, X, YouTube
Members
Sumin
- Stage Name (English): Sumin
- Stage Name (Korean): 수민
- Birth Name (English): Bae Su-min
- Birth Name (Korean): 배수민
- Birthdate: March 13, 2001
- Age: 24
- Birthplace: Pohang, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Agency: High Up Entertainment
- Group: STAYC
- Debut: 2020
- Position: Sub-vocalist
- Height: 159 cm
- Blood Type: O
- MBTI: ISFJ/ISTJ
- Social Media: Instagram
Sumin is a member of the girl group STAYC under High Up Entertainment. She became interested in performing after watching Girls’ Generation music videos as a child and later moved to Seoul to train as a singer. Before debuting, she trained for about five years, previously at Plan A Entertainment, where she appeared in Huh Gak’s “Only You” music video, VICTON’s pre-debut show, and a BTS Puma commercial. Known for her energetic personality, Sumin was officially introduced as one of the High Up Girls before debuting with STAYC on October 15, 2020.
Sieun
- Stage Name (English): Sieun
- Stage Name (Korean): 시은
- Birth Name (English): Park Si-eun
- Birth Name (Korean): 박시은
- Birthdate: August 1, 2001
- Age: 24
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Agency: High Up Entertainment
- Group: STAYC
- Debut: 2020
- Position: Main vocalist
- Height: 159 cm
- Weight: 44 kg
- Blood Type: O
- MBTI: ENFJ
- Social Media: Instagram
Isa
- Stage Name (English): Isa
- Stage Name (Korean): 아이사
- Birth Name (English): Lee Chae-young
- Birth Name (Korean): 이채영
- Birthdate: January 23, 2002
- Age: 23
- Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Agency: High Up Entertainment
- Group: STAYC
- Debut: 2020
- Position: Lead vocalist
- Height: 165 cm
- Blood Type: O
- MBTI: ESFJ
- Social Media: Instagram
Isa is a member of the girl group STAYC under High Up Entertainment. As a child, she was shy but always dreamed of becoming an idol. After training at Hak Entertainment Academy in Busan, she passed the High Up Entertainment audition in March 2018 and trained for almost three years. Although she faced tough times and thought about quitting, her fellow member Sumin encouraged her to keep going. Isa’s debut prologue film was released on October 13, 2020, officially introducing her as part of STAYC.
Seeun
- Stage Name (English): Seeun
- Stage Name (Korean): 세은
- Birth Name (English): Yoon Se-eun
- Birth Name (Korean): 윤세은
- Birthdate: June 14, 2003
- Age: 22
- Birthplace: Pyeongtaek-si, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Agency: High Up Entertainment
- Group: STAYC
- Debut: 2020
- Position: Sub-vocalist
- Height: 167cm
- Blood Type: A
- MBTI: INFP
- Social Media: Instagram
Seeun is a member of the girl group STAYC under High Up Entertainment. She was a shy child who dreamed of becoming a singer or actress. Before her debut, Seeun worked as a child actress with Kiana Entertainment, appearing in commercials, educational videos, and web dramas like Shining Nara. She later became a trainee at Play M Entertainment, where she briefly trained with future Weeekly members, before joining High Up Entertainment. After about a year of training, Seeun was introduced as a member of STAYC through her debut prologue film on October 14, 2020.
Yoon
- Stage Name (English): Yoon
- Stage Name (Korean): 윤
- Birth Name (English): Sim Ja-yun
- Birth Name (Korean): 심자윤
- Birthdate: April 14, 2004
- Age: 21
- Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Agency: High Up Entertainment
- Group: STAYC
- Debut: 2020
- Position: Lead vocalist
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 49 kg
- Blood Type: A
- MBTI: ENFP/ENTP
- Social Media: Instagram
Yoon is a member of the six-member girl group STAYC under High Up Entertainment, which debuted on November 12, 2020. She started training with High Up Entertainment in March 2019 and was the third member to join the company. Even before her debut, Yoon stood out for her tall, model-like figure and stunning looks, which even earned her acting offers before becoming an idol.
J
- Stage Name (English): J
- Stage Name (Korean): 재이
- Birth Name (English): Jang Ye-eun
- Birth Name (Korean): 장예은
- Birthdate: December 9, 2004
- Age: 20
- Birthplace: Daejeon, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Agency: High Up Entertainment
- Group: STAYC
- Debut: 2020
- Position: Sub-vocalist
- Height: 170 cm
- Blood Type: O
- MBTI: ISTJ
- Social Media: Instagram
J is a member of the six-member girl group STAYC under High Up Entertainment. She started her training at JYP Entertainment in middle school and spent about three years (2016–2019) there, training alongside future NMIXX members and even sharing a dorm with Bae. J first joined JYP as an acting trainee, but later trained as a singer as well. After leaving JYP, she joined High Up Entertainment in October 2019 through an audition. Unlike some of her groupmates, she was a non-public trainee before debuting. Her debut prologue film was released on October 14, 2020, officially introducing her as a member of STAYC.
Hit Songs & MVs (Top 10)
STEREOTYPE – 84 Million Views on YouTube
“Stereotype” is the main track from STAYC’s first EP, released on September 6, 2021, by High Up Entertainment. The song was written and composed by Black Eyed Pilseung and Jeon Goon, with Rado handling the arrangement. Originally created before STAYC’s debut, the song was saved because of its powerful lyrics and positive message. Before the release, the group shared teasers, a choreography preview, and a TikTok challenge to build excitement. When the song and music video came out, it showcased STAYC’s bright energy and confidence, becoming one of their most popular hits.
RUN2U – 72 Million Views on YouTube
“Run2U” is the main single from STAYC’s second EP, Young-Luv.com, released on February 21, 2022, by High Up Entertainment. Before the release, STAYC shared a music video teaser on February 16, a highlight medley on February 17, and a second MV teaser on February 20. The full song and music video were released on February 21, highlighting STAYC’s energetic and lively style.
ASAP – 70 Million Views on YouTube
“ASAP” is the main single from STAYC’s second single album, Staydom, released on April 8, 2021, by High Up Entertainment. The song was written and composed by Black Eyed Pilseung and Jeon Goon, with Rado handling the arrangement. Before its release, STAYC shared a promotional schedule, the tracklist, a highlight medley teaser, and choreography and music video teasers. The full song and music video were released on April 8, highlighting STAYC’s energetic and catchy style.
Teddy Bear – 58 Million Views on YouTube
“Teddy Bear” is the main single from STAYC’s fourth single album, released on February 14, 2023, by High Up Entertainment. The group announced their comeback in January 2023 and shared music video teasers on February 5 and 12. The song showcases STAYC’s bright and energetic style.
BEAUTIFUL MONSTER – 47 Million Views on YouTube
“Beautiful Monster” is the main single from STAYC’s third single album, We Need Love, released on July 19, 2022, by High Up Entertainment. The comeback was announced in late June 2022, with the album announcement following on July 1. STAYC shared a highlight medley on July 15 and a music video teaser on July 18, leading up to the full release. The song highlights STAYC’s energetic and catchy style.
Bubble – 44 Million Views on YouTube
“Bubble” is the main single from STAYC’s third EP, Teenfresh, released on August 16, 2023, by High Up Entertainment. The comeback was announced on July 24, 2023, along with the promotional schedule and the announcement that “Bubble” would be the lead single. Before the release, STAYC shared two music video teasers and a highlight medley teaser. The song and its music video came out with the EP, showing STAYC’s fresh and energetic style.
SO BAD – 44 Million Views on YouTube
“So Bad” is the debut single of South Korean girl group STAYC, released on November 12, 2020, from their first single album Star to a Young Culture. The song was written and produced by Black Eyed Pilseung and marked STAYC’s official debut. A remix, called “So Bad (Tak Remix)”, was released on January 10, 2021, and later included in their second single album, Staydom.
GPT – 19 Million Views on YouTube
BEBE – 15 Million Views on YouTube
I WANT IT – 12 Million Views on YouTube
Fandom
- Fandom Name (English): SWITH
- Fandom Name (Korean): 스윗
- Since: 2022
STAYC’s fans are called SWITH (Sweet). From December 1 to 15, 2020, the group held a contest to choose the fandom name, and on December 31, SWITH was announced. The name combines STAY WITH, STAYC WITH, and SWEET, meaning fans who always stay with STAYC and are sweet and supportive, showing their special bond with the group.
History (2016~2025)
2016~2019
Before joining STAYC, Sieun was known as the daughter of singer Park Nam-jung and for acting in dramas like The Good Wife, Queen for Seven Days, and The Crowned Clown. She also won the Youth Acting Award at the 2018 SBS Drama Awards for Still 17. Seeun was recognized for her roles in The Guardians and Circle. Before their official debut, the group was called “High Up Girls”, named after their company, High Up Entertainment.
2020
In November 2020, STAYC made their debut with the single album Star to a Young Culture, featuring the lead single “So Bad”, produced by Black Eyed Pilseung. The members Sieun, Isa, Seeun, J, Sumin, and Yoon were revealed in October through short prologue films. Their music style, called “Teen Fresh”, showcases each member’s unique voice. Before debut, they promoted themselves with dance and vocal covers on YouTube, earning millions of views. The “So Bad” music video got 2.6 million views in 24 hours, and the album sold over 4,300 copies on its first day, the highest for a debut girl group in 2020. STAYC promoted the album through a V Live debut showcase and music show performances, with the album reaching #17 on Gaon and “So Bad” hitting #90 on Billboard’s K-pop Hot 100 and #21 on World Digital Song Sales.
2021~2022
From 2021 to 2022, STAYC released several hit albums and singles that grew their popularity. In April 2021, they appeared in the YouTube docuseries K-Pop Evolution and released their second single album Staydom with the lead track “ASAP”, which got 20 million views in nine days and charted on the Billboard K-pop 100. In September 2021, their first EP Stereotype came out, with the title track’s music video reaching 30 million views in 21 days, and the group earned their first music show win on SBS MTV’s The Show.
In February 2022, STAYC released their second EP Young-Luv.com with the lead single “Run2U”, which debuted at #1 on the Gaon Album Chart, and the single reached #4 on the Gaon Digital Chart. In July 2022, they released their third single album We Need Love with “Beautiful Monster” and announced their first fan meeting in August. On November 23, 2022, they made their Japanese debut with the single “Poppy”, which hit #7 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
2023~2024
From 2023 to 2024, STAYC released several hit albums and expanded their global presence. In February 2023, they dropped their fourth single album Teddy Bear, which debuted at #1 on South Korea’s Circle Album Chart with 269,367 copies sold. The title track reached #4 on the Circle Digital Chart and #5 on Billboard South Korea Songs.
In August 2023, they released their third EP Teenfresh and began their first world tour, finishing successfully in March 2024. On July 1, 2024, STAYC released their first full-length album Metamorphic with the lead single “Cheeky Icy Thang”. Later, on October 30, 2024, they released their fifth single album …l with the lead track “GPT”, followed by a Japanese version including “Tell Me Now” on November 13.
2025
In 2025, STAYC kicked off their second world tour, Stay Tuned, in Seoul on April 12–13. Before the tour, they released their sixth single album S on March 18, and later released a special single album, I Want It, on July 23.
Awards & Achievements
Since debuting, STAYC has earned numerous awards and nominations, gaining recognition both in South Korea and internationally. They won titles like New Wave Singer and Best Musician at the Asia Artist Awards, Rookie of the Year at the Asia Model Awards, and The Best Star at the Asia Star Entertainer Awards. They also earned honors from the Circle Chart Music Awards, including Discovery of the Year – Hot Trend and World Rookie of the Year.
At the Golden Disc Awards, STAYC won Digital Song Bonsang for “ASAP” and “Teddy Bear,” along with Rookie of the Year. They also received awards from the Hanteo Music Awards, K-Global Heart Dream Awards, and the Korea Culture Entertainment Awards.
Their influence continues to grow, with wins at the Melon Music Awards for Global Rising Artist and Music Video of the Year for “Bubble.” They have also been nominated at major events like the Mnet Asian Music Awards, Seoul Music Awards, and MTV Europe Music Awards, showing their rising global popularity.
Overall, STAYC is recognized for their talent, performances, and growing impact in K-pop.
Concerts & Tours
Teenfresh World Tour (2023~2024)
STAYC started their first solo world tour, Teenfresh, on September 23, 2023, in Seoul at Olympic Park Olympic Hall. The tour traveled across Asia, North America, and Europe, with stops in New York, Chicago, San Antonio, Dallas, Seattle, and Los Angeles in the U.S., Taipei, Hong Kong, and Singapore in Asia, and London, Paris, Berlin, and Warsaw in Europe. The tour brought STAYC’s hit songs and exciting performances to fans around the world.
Stay Tuned Tour (2025)
STAYC began their second world tour, Stay Tuned, on April 12, 2025, in Seoul at Olympic Park Olympic Hall. The tour takes them across Asia, Oceania, North America, and Canada, including stops in Japan, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, the U.S., and Canada. Fans can enjoy STAYC’s hit songs and exciting performances at each stop, making it a global celebration of their music.
