Basic info
- Debut
- Sep 6, 2024 · Debut song MEOW
- Debut agency
- THEBLACKLABEL
- Years active
- 2024–
- Meaning of the Name
- Short for 'My Eyes Open VVide', read 'meow' like a cat's cry. Two Vs replace the W to make it more fun to look at.
- Generation
- 5th Gen (2023–)
- Number of members
- 5 members
Group Story
The first girl group launched by THEBLACKLABEL. In August 2024 it opened social media accounts and hinted at the number of members with a teaser video of five black cats on a rooftop. Starting with Ella, the members were revealed one by one.
Debuted on September 6, 2024 with the digital single 'MEOW.' The group's signature concept is a chic yet lovable cat.
In May 2025, earned their first M Countdown win with 'HANDS UP,' the pre-release track from the 1st EP 'MY EYES OPEN VVIDE.' In July that year, they also started activities in Japan with 'ME ME ME.'
Released the 2nd EP 'BITE NOW' in June 2026 and the single 'GO HARD' in October.
Members
| Stage name | Real name | Birthday | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sooin 수인 | 김수인 | Apr 12, 2005 | |
| Gawon 가원 | 이가원 | Apr 27, 2005 | |
| Anna 안나 | 다나카 안나 | Nov 17, 2005 | |
| Narin 나린 | Aug 15, 2007 | ||
| Ella 엘라 | 엘라 그로스 | Dec 1, 2008 | Maknae |
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Signature songs
- 2024 MEOW YouTube Spotify
- 2024 TOXIC YouTube Spotify
- 2025 HANDS UP YouTube Spotify
- 2025 DROP TOP YouTube Spotify
- 2025 BURNING UP YouTube Spotify
Links go to each service's search results. Lyrics are not included for copyright reasons.
Key releases
- 2024.09 MEOWDigital single
Debut song - 2024.11 TOXIC2nd single album
- 2025.05 MY EYES OPEN VVIDE1st EP
Includes 'HANDS UP' and 'DROP TOP' - 2025.07 ME ME MEJapanese digital single
First Japanese single - 2025.10 BURNING UPDigital single
- 2026.06 BITE NOW2nd EP
- 2026.10 GO HARDSingle
Major awards
- 2024 MAMA Awards Favorite Rising Artist
- 2025 The Fact Music Awards Global Hot Trend Award
- 2025 Asia Artist Awards Best Music Video
Key records and stories
- The name stands for 'My Eyes Open VVide' and is read like a cat's meow.
- In 2025, won M Countdown two weeks in a row with 'HANDS UP'.
- Ella worked as a fashion model abroad from childhood.
- The members were revealed in this order: Ella, Gawon, Sooin, Anna, Narin.
- True to their name, cats appear throughout their logo and concepts.
- Before debut, they formed a partnership with the US label Capitol Records.