A Guide to Dreamcatcher

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2. WELCOME TO THE DREAMWORLD A GUIDE TO DREAMCATCHER BY 7_DREAMERS
3. OVERVIEW IN THIS GUIDE: ◦ BASIC INFORMATION s4 ◦ INTRODUCTION s6 ◦ MEMBERS s11 ◦ MUSIC s27 ◦ PERFORMANCES s43 ◦ VARIETY/INTERVIEW s54 ◦ LINKS s58
4. BASIC INFORMATION
5. BASIC INFORMATION GROUP NAME: DREAMCATCHER (드림캐쳐) COMPANY: Dreamcatcher Company FANDOM NAME: InSomnia (인썸니아) (lit: in dreams) OFFICIAL COLOURS: Black 6 C 7623 C P 10-6 C DEBUT DATE: Friday, 13 January 2017 DEBUT TITLE TRACK: Chase Me GREETING: dream of me, hello we are dreamcatcher (내 꿈꿔, 안녕하세요 드림캐쳐 입니다)
6. INTRODUCTION TO DREAMCATCHER
7. INTRODUCTION Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐), formerly known as Minx (밍스), is a girlgroup formed by Happyface Entertainment*. The group consists of seven members: Jiu, Sua, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami and Gahyeon. Dreamcatcher officially debuted on Friday January 13th, 2017. *Dreamcatcher is currently managed by Dreamcatcher Company (DCC) - a subsidiary of Happyface Entertainment
8. INTRODUCTION Minx (밍스), consisting of members Jiu, Sua, Siyeon, Yoohyeon and Dami, released their first single 'Why did you come to my home”' on September 18th, 2014. In 2015 the 5-member group released a mini album called “Love Shake”, with a title track of the same name. As Minx, the group’s songs trended toward a bright, bubbly style with a decidedly cheerful youth-oriented aesthetic.
9. On November 29th, 2016, Happyface Entertainment tweeted "Dreamcatcher begins now", announcing their new girlgroup. Minx was to be re-debuted with a brand new name and concept, as well as the addition of 2 new members, Handong and Gahyeon. Dreamcatcher’s sound fuses dance music with elements of rock and metal, and their music videos show themes of horror and fantasy. INTRODUCTION
10. DID YOU KNOW ◦ Dreamcatcher’s whole discography is gender-neutral ◦ InSomnia means Dreamcatcher and their fans will be together even in dreams ◦ Siyeon was on King of Mask Singer as ‘Dough~nut’ & sang ‘greatest love of all’ in the 1st round ◦ Siyeon was the first member to receive a solo track. “Paradise” was a pre-release to their 1st full album “Dystopia: the Tree of Language”. ◦ Dreamcatcher used fan-made handkerchiefs for their KCON LA “you & I” performance ◦ Dreamcatcher has held concerts in over 25 countries and was the first Kpop girlgroup to complete a concert tour in Europe ◦ The choreography for “Over the Sky” has sign language
11. MEMBERS
12. NAME: STAGE NAME: BIRTHDAY: POSITIONS: HOMETOWN: Kim Minji (김민지) Jiu (지유) May 17, 1994 Leader, vocal, dancer Daejeon, Korea Jiu
13. Jiu ❖ Eats everything deliciously ❖ Makes a lot of lame puns/jokes ❖ Sweet soft vocals (Honesty, I love you 3000) ❖ Caring and compassionate leader, will take every opportunity to promote Dreamcatcher members Bonus: Jiu’s day vlog: birthday “Always be happy. I think being happy is important in life.”
14. NAME: STAGE NAME: BIRTHDAY: POSITIONS: HOMETOWN: Kim Bora (김보라) Sua (수아) August 10, 1994 Main dancer, vocal, rapper Changwon, Korea Sua
15. Sua ❖ Choreography for Dreamcatcher covers & original songs (Havana, Taki Taki, Copycat, Red Sun) ❖ Likes elephants because they are wise and have an amazing presence ❖ Always challenging herself to try out more things Bonus: Sua’s day in Poland (*Screams*) “Try everything that I want to do. I’m curious about everything”
16. NAME: STAGE NAME: BIRTHDAY: POSITIONS: HOMETOWN: Lee Siyeon (이시연) Siyeon (시연) October 1, 1995 Main vocal, dancer Daegu, Korea Siyeon
17. Siyeon ❖ Amazing vocal control and ability ❖ 2nd place on girlgroup vocal show V-1 (Last Love, Overdose, Moon of Seoul) ❖ Has a habit of pinching skin (usually the back of her (members’) hands ❖ Loves Marvel Universe Bonus: Siyeon getting scared by DC staff “I want to achieve happy results through my efforts. I do not think think that efforts will betray you”
18. NAME: STAGE NAME: BIRTHDAY: POSITIONS: HOMETOWN Han Dong (韩东) Handong (한동) March 26, 1996 Vocal, dancer Wuhan, China Handong
19. Handong ❖ Used to do musical theater in school ❖ Fan of SNSD Kim Taeyeon, auditioned for Happyface Ent with “If” ❖ Unique voice colour (proof of heartbeat, remember me) ❖ Loves cats, has a cat at her family home named Nannan Bonus: Handong being cute vlog “‘Nothing is impossible’, since things that I thought were impossible in the past are possible now”
20. NAME: STAGE NAME: BIRTHDAY: POSITIONS: HOMETOWN: Kim Yoohyeon (김유현) Yoohyeon (유현) January 7, 1997 Lead vocal, dancer Incheon, Korea Yoohyeon
21. Yoohyeon ❖ Loves learning languages and is always looking to improve herself in every way ❖ Emotional vocals (secret love song, 2002, perfect) ❖ Loves gaming (overwatch, pubg) and eating spicy foods ❖ Interested in photography Bonus: Yoohyeon running at ISAC “There is no end to learning. I want to continue living without forgetting to learn”
22. NAME: STAGE NAME: BIRTHDAY: POSITIONS: HOMETOWN: Lee Yubin (이유빈) Dami (다미) March 7, 1997 Main rapper, dancer, vocal Seoul, Korea Dami
23. Dami ❖ Writes lyrics and composes (Once upon a time, SCAR) ❖ Huge fan of SNSD and Taeyeon ❖ Loves pandas because they’re gentle and large, but also have cute moments ❖ Quietly taking care of the members Bonus: Off the record: korean folk village “There is no set answer, so I want to do the things that I want to do”
24. NAME: STAGE NAME: BIRTHDAY: POSITIONS: HOMETOWN: Lee Gahyeon (이가현) Gahyeon (가현) February 3, 1999 Vocal, rapper, dancer, maknae Seongnam, Korea Gahyeon
25. Gahyeon ❖ Was an honour student for 3 years ❖ Does a lot of vlogs and V-lives to communicate with fans ❖ Energy pill and mood-maker ❖ Sweet and versatile vocal (this right now, vanishing paycheck) Bonus: Gahyeon’s vlog: pilates “‘Nothing can be gained without effort.’” I was able to become a singer thanks to these words.
26. KOMCA* certifications JIU Black or White (A) Jazz Bar (A) Dear (A, C, AR) SIYEON Paradise (A, C) Black or White (A) Jazz Bar (A) YOOHYEON Jazz Bar (A) DAMI You and I (A) Scar (A, C, AR) What (A) Not a Dream (A) Black or White (A) Jazz Bar (A) Break The Wall (A) A = Lyrics, C = Composer, AR = Arranger *KOMCA = Korean Music Copyright Association
27. MUSIC
28. MUSIC Dreamcatcher is a group that has continued to present a color that is uniquely their own, and is known as a team with strong world-building. Their rock/metal inspired sound and horror concept music videos have set them apart in a saturated industry from the start. Billboard listed Dreamcatcher as No. 3 on ‘Best New K-Pop Acts in 2017’ and their debut track ‘Chase Me’ was ranked No. 19 on Best K-Pop Songs of 2017: Critics' Picks. Despite being known for their signature rock sound title-tracks, Dreamcatcher’s albums contain a variety of genres.
29. 13 JAN 2017 05 APR 2017 27 JUL 2017 12 JAN 2018 10 MAY 2018 NIGHTMARE Single Album Title: Chase Me NIGHTMARE: FALL ASLEEP IN THE MIRROR Single Album Title: Good Night PREQUEL Mini Album Title: Fly High 1ST ANNIVERSARY SINGLE Full Moon ESCAPE THE ERA Mini Album Title: You & I 2017 2018
30. 16 JAN 2019 19 FEB 2019 18 SEP 2019 18 FEB 2020 20 SEP 2018 ALONE IN THE CITY Mini Album Title: What 2ND ANNIVERSARY SINGLE Over The Sky THE END OF NIGHTMARE Mini Album Title: Piri RAID OF DREAM Mini Album Title: Deja Vu DYSTOPIA: THE TREE OF LANGUAGE Full Album Title: Scream 2019 2020 11 SEP 2019 THE BEGINNING OF THE END (JP) Full Album Title: Breaking Out ENDLESS NIGHT (JP) Single Album Title: Endless Night 4 MAR 2020 06 MAY 2020 MILLENASIA PROJECT Be the Future
31. 15 JUL 2020 R.o.S.E BLUE Girl Cafe Gun OST DYSTOPIA: LOSE MYSELF Mini Album Title: BOCA 17 AUG 2020 2021
32. MUSIC VIDEOS CHASE ME GOOD NIGHT FLY HIGH
33. MUSIC VIDEOS YOU AND I WHAT PIRI
34. MUSIC VIDEOS BREAKING OUT (JP) DEJA VU SCREAM
35. ENDLESS NIGHT (JP) R.o.S.E BLUE MUSIC VIDEOS
36. MV THEME: NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE (악몽 · 惡夢) Start: 13 January 2017 (Nightmare) End: 11 September 2019 (The Beginning of the End) Each of the members represents a nightmare, which is depicted most clearly in the ‘Chase Me’ and ‘Goodnight’ music videos. Throughout their album releases, Dreamcatcher have told stories about the altercation between the dream hunter and the members as nightmares, how the members became nightmares, and about modern nightmares that come from stress.
37. NIGHTMARE Jiu: being chased by someone Sua: not being able to move Siyeon: being trapped Handong: feeling like you are being watched
38. NIGHTMARE Yoohyeon: getting lost in an unfamiliar place Dami: being injured Gahyeon: falling from a high place
39. KING’S RAID: DEJA VU ‘Deja Vu’ is a collaboration with the mobile game ‘King’s Raid’ The theme of King’s Raid’s main story expresses a sad confrontation, a drifting feeling and the challenge to a single existence and a goal that cannot be given up when questioned or messed with in the confusion of dreams within dreams. King’s Raid X Dreamcatcher ‘Deja Vu’ MV Moving Illustration Dreamcatcher Siyeon - King’s Raid OST ‘blind days’
40. MV THEME: DYSTOPIA DYSTOPIA; ANTI-UTOPIA Start: 18 February 2020 (Dystopia: The Tree of Language) End: ... ‘The Tree of Language’ is the introduction to this concept. It’s centered around a tree that bears white fruits when people say positive words and bears black fruits when people say negative words. It’s a concept that reflects society where people can be both delighted and saddened by words.
41. MILLENASIA PROJECT ‘Be the Future’ is an upbeat track that was created by Millenasia in partnership with the Varkey Foundation, a member of UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition that focuses on improving education across the world. Dreamcatcher, IN2IT and AleXa collaborated on this project to convey the message of how important education and safety are during the COVID-19 pandemic.
42. GIRL CAFE GUN: R.o.S.E BLUE ‘R.o.S.E BLUE’ is a special OST release for the mobile RPG game ‘Girl Cafe Gun” The song is written and composed by ESTi, who is a known game music composer in Korea. The R.o.S.E Blue MV naturally incorporates the in-game world and other elements from the game. The song uses melodic rock sounds commonly found in anime themes as its base and incorporates characteristic K-Pop elements as well as elements of Trap and orchestration parts, showcasing the unique and expansive in-game world.
43. PERFORMANCES
44. PERFORMANCE Dreamcatcher is recognised for their powerful, synchronized choreography and including intricate hand movements. They have plenty diverse choreo showcasing different dancing styles, and they are not afraid to experiment or bring props into performances. One example is their 2018 dream concert performance of ‘intro + you and I’ with backup dancers as well as items such as capes, coffins and flags. Dreamcatcher is also well known for their many covers - whether it be vocal, choreography or both. Member Sua has participated in making choreographies for covers such as ‘Into the New World’ dance break, ‘taki taki’ with Jiu & Yoohyeon, and her ‘copycat’ cover.
45. PERFORMANCE M2 Who Are You Chase Me 1theK Suit Dance Scream M2 Relay Dance Deja Vu
46. PERFORMANCE Music Bank Full Moon KCON LA 2018 You and I Music Bank Over The Sky
47. PERFORMANCE Immortal Songs 2 인디언 인형처럼 Halloween Busking What Special Clip* Mayday *With InSomnia band
48. PERFORMANCE Music Bank Black or White Dream Concert Intro + You and I Show Champion Red Sun
49. LIVES Dingo Live You and I Arirang Radio Wonderland Arirang Radio Jazz Bar
50. LIVES Arirang Radio Piri Dingo Sero Live Fly High Arirang Radio Which a Star
51. COVERS Special Clip Really Really Special Clip Lucky Strike Special Clip There’s nothing holding me back
52. COVERS Open Concert Havana Jeju Festival 2018 Bang Bang Bang Music Bank 한 (Come A Come)
53. COVERS hello82 Boy Group Medley MBC Radio Blue Moon
54. VARIETY/INTERVIEWS
55. VARIETY/INTERVIEW Sera Ryu A perfect day with dreamcatcher Rolling Transonglation Hello82 Telephone game
56. After School Club (good night era) Pops in Seoul Pick & Talk Fact In Star (fly high era) VARIETY/INTERVIEW
57. Idol Master K-RUSH HeyoTV The Tiny Showcase KBS Entertain Ding Dong Live VARIETY/INTERVIEW
58. LINKS
59. LINKS Dreamcatcher Official Youtube Happyface Entertainment Youtube hf_dreamcatcher Twitter hf_dreamcatcher instagram goodnight_dreamcatcher instagram Dreamcatcher7 fancafe Dreamcatcher V Live Happyface dreamcatcher facebook Dreamcatcher7 weibo 7-DREAMERS website 7_DREAMERS twitter 7-DREAMERS tumblr 7_dreamers.intl instagram 7DreamSubs youtube