Davichi


Davichi is a South Korean pop duo, formed in 2008, that consists of Lee Hae-ri and Kang Min-kyung.
The duo has released three studio albums and seven extended plays to date, and featured on several soundtracks for television dramas such as Big, Iris II, It's Okay, That's Love, Descendants of the Sun and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. Since their debut with the single "I Love You Even Though I Hate You", they have experienced consistent commercial success, with seven number-one singles in Korea. They have a less pop aesthetic than usually defines K-pop and Hallyu, focusing more on power ballads influenced with R&B. They have sold over 42 million digital singles, making them one of the best-selling girl groups.
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Name

Their name, "Davichi", is derived from the Korean phrase "shining over everything".

Career

2008–2010: Debut and breakthrough

The duo released their debut studio album, Amaranth, on February 4, 2008. The promotional track "I Love You Even Though I Hate You" won the "Rookie of the Month" award for February at the Cyworld Digital Music Awards. The duo subsequently promoted the track "Sad Promise" from the album. On July 8, they released a repackaged edition of their first album titled Vivid Summer Edition, with "Love and War" as the promotional single.
In May 2008, Davichi was selected to participate in the special unit Color Pink, alongside members from Black Pearl and SeeYa, who were all part of Core Contents Media at the time. They released the single "Blue Moon", which also anonymously featured Hyomin and Hahm Eun-jung prior to their debut in T-ara. In the final months of 2008, Davichi won awards for "Best New Artist" at the Mnet Asian Music Awards, Golden Disk Awards, and the Seoul Music Awards.
On March 5, 2009, Davichi released the extended play Davichi in Wonderland, with the lead single "8282". The song proved to be popular among the general public and continued Davichi's chart success.
The following year on May 6, 2010, Davichi released their second EP, Innocence, with the lead single "Time, Please Stop". The music video to the lead single featured T-ara's Eun-jung.

2011–2012: ''Love Delight''

On August 16, 2011, it was announced that Davichi would be releasing their third extended play, Love Delight, later in the month. On August 27, it was revealed by Davichi's label, Core Contents Media, that the entire Love Delight album had been leaked on the internet. Despite the leak quickly making its way through internet portal sites, the company chose not to change the release date. Love Delight was released on August 29, along with the music video to their lead single, "Don't Say Goodbye". The song went on to chart at number one on Korea's Gaon Digital Chart and the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks.
On October 7, 2012, it was announced that the members of Davichi would be leaving their label to form an independent company. However, less than one month later, it was revealed that the duo had retracted their decision to leave Core Contents Media and renewed their contracts.

2013–2014: ''Mystic Ballad'', ''6,7'' and label changes

On March 3, 2013, the music video for the pre-release single "Turtle", from Davichi's second studio album Mystic Ballad, was released. The music video starred 5dolls's member Hyoyoung. "Turtle" went on to chart at number one on South Korea's Gaon Single Chart. On March 18, Davichi released the title track "Just the Two of Us", along with the full album, which featured collaborations with Duble Sidekick, Verbal Jint, Jung Suk-won, and Ryu Jae-hyun. Promotions for "Just the Two of Us" began on March 21 on M! Countdown. The single took the number one spot on M! Countdown, marking Davichi's fifteenth music show win.
On April 1, Davichi released the digital single "Be Warmed ". The song was originally listed on the track listing for Mystic Ballad, but was taken out for unknown reasons. The song was met with instant success in South Korea. On June 27, Davichi released the digital single album Memories of Summer with the track "Because I Miss You Today", which was produced by Choi Kyu-sung.
On February 23, 2014, their contract with Core Contents Media reported had expired and decided not renewed the contract. It was soon later confirmed that the duo decided not to renewed their contract and plans to release a final studio album with the company as a 'parting gift'. On June 4, Davichi released new single "Again" produced by Brave Brothers. On June 18, their follow-up single "Pillow" was released earlier than originally scheduled to be released on June 19. The EP 6,7 was digitally released the day after, including the single "Again" and "Pillow". On July 3, Davichi released "Don't Move" as their last single under Core Contents Media.
On July 13, Davichi released It's Okay, That's Love, which was featured throughout the SBS drama It's Okay, That's Love. Shortly after that, on July 17, the duo signed an exclusive contract with CJ E&M.

2015–2023: ''Davichi Hug'', ''50 x Half'', ''&10'' and ''Season Note''

On January 21, 2015, Davichi released EP Davichi Hug including the two lead singles, "Crying Again" and "Sorry, I'm Happy" under CJ E&M label MMO Entertainment. On December 16, they released winter single WHITE featuring Jay Park, a remake song of Fin.K.L's White. the duo hold their Year-end concert "Winter Hug" at Yonsei University on December 30 and 31.
Davichi released "This Love" for drama Descendants of the Sun on March 3, 2016 and shortly became huge popular soundtrack. Later that, they released "Forgetting You" for drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo on September 6. On October 13, their sixth EP 50 x Half was released with including double lead single "Beside Me" and "Love Is To Give". On October 28, Davichi announced their solo concert entitled "Davichi In Tempo <50 X HALF>" were held in Seoul at Yonsei University Grand Hall from December 30–31.

On October 11, 2017, Davichi released their digital single "To Me". On December 15, 2017, Davichi announced their solo concerts entitled "Davichi La êve Concert 2017" would be held in Seoul at Yonsei University Grand Hall from December 23–24.
On January 16, 2018, CJ E&M label B2M Entertainment announced that Davichi would be releasing their third studio album to celebrate their 10-year anniversary. Davichi released their third studio album &10 on January 25 with the title track "Days Without You".
Davichi released single "Unspoken Words" on May 17, 2019. The song lyrics about the heart of a woman who still misses her lover after a breakup.
Davichi released new single "Just Hug Me" on April 12, 2021. The song was described as a mid-tempo ballad with lyrics about the woman who want her ex-lover to hug her warmly with a loving heart without any excuses or words at the moment we meet again after a breakup.
Davichi released new single "First Loss" on October 18, 2021. They later released the winter single "Everyday Christmas" on December 6, 2021.
Davichi released "Your Tender Heart Hurts Me" for soundtrack of drama Soundtrack #1 on January 20, 2022. They later released "Remember Me" for soundtrack of drama Our Blues on May 7, 2022. On May 16, 2022, their seventh extended play Season Note was released, with the lead single "Fanfare".
Davichi released their first self-composed single "A Very Personal Story" on November 15, 2023.

2024–present: Label changes

Davichi released the spring single "I'll Be By Your Side" on March 26, 2024. Later that day, WakeOne announced that Davichi would part ways with them after 10 years.
On September 10, Davichi signed with new label Cam With Us.
On October 16, 2025, Davichi released their new single "Time Capsule". On November 14, 2025, Davichi will hold the concert 'TIME CAPSULE: Connecting Time' at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park on January 24 and 25, 2026.

Discography

Amaranth Mystic Ballad

Concerts and tours

  • Davichi 1st Concert "The Premiere" In Seoul
  • Davichi Christmas Concert In Seoul
  • Davichi Concert 'To Send'
  • Davichi Concert 'Davichi Code'
  • Davichi Concert 'Winter Hug'
  • Davichi In Tempo <50 X HALF>
  • Davichi OST & Greatest Hits Live In Singapore
  • Davichi La êve Concert
  • Davichi Live Tour '&10'
  • Davichi Winter Party
  • Davichi Concert In Taipei
  • Davichi Concert In LA & San Francisco
  • Davichi Concert 'DAVICHI CONCERT'
  • Davichi Concert 'STARRY STARRY'
  • Davichi Concert 'A Stitch in Time'
  • Davichi Concert 'TIME CAPSULE: Connecting Time'

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / workResult
Asia Model Awards2013BBF Popular Singer AwardDavichiWon
Brand Customer Loyalty Award2020Most Influential OST ArtistDavichiWon
Brand Customer Loyalty Award2022Best Female GroupDavichiWon
Circle Chart Music Awards2010Best Selling Ringtone"Women's Generation" Won
Circle Chart Music Awards2012Artist of the Year "Women's Generation" Won
Circle Chart Music Awards2014Artist of the Year "Turtle"Won
Circle Chart Music Awards2014Artist of the Year "The Letter"Nomitated
Circle Chart Music Awards2020Artist of the Year – Digital Music “Unspoken Words”Won
Circle Chart Music Awards2021Artist of the Year – Digital Music "Dear."Nomitated
Circle Chart Music Awards2022Artist of the Year – Digital Music "Just Hug Me"Nomitated
Circle Chart Music Awards2022Artist of the Year – Digital Music "First Loss"Nomitated
Cyworld Digital Music Awards2008Rookie of the Month "I Love You Even Though I Hate You"Won
Cyworld Digital Music Awards2008Song of the Month "Love and War"Won
Cyworld Digital Music Awards2009Song of the Month "8282"Won
Cyworld Digital Music Awards2010Bonsang AwardDavichiWon
Cyworld Digital Music Awards2011Song of the Month "Don't Say Goodbye"Won
Genie Music Awards2018Song of the Year"Days Without You"Nomitated
Genie Music Awards2018Vocal Track "Days Without You"Nomitated
Genie Music Awards2018Genie Music Popularity AwardDavichiNomitated
Golden Disk Awards2008Popularity AwardDavichiNomitated
Golden Disk Awards2008Rookie of the Year AmaranthNomitated
Golden Disk Awards2008Rookie of the Year "Love and War"Nomitated
Golden Disk Awards2008Digital Song Bonsang"Love and War"Nomitated
Golden Disk Awards2008Digital Song Bonsang"Sad Promise"Nomitated
Golden Disk Awards2009Popularity AwardDavichiNomitated
Golden Disk Awards2009Digital Daesang "8282"Nomitated
Golden Disk Awards2009Digital Song Bonsang"8282"Won
Golden Disk Awards2010Digital Song Bonsang"Please Stop Time"Nomitated
Golden Disk Awards2014Popularity AwardDavichiNomitated
Golden Disk Awards2014Digital Daesang "Turtle"Nomitated
Golden Disk Awards2014Digital Bonsang Award"Turtle"Won
Golden Disk Awards2016Digital Bonsang Award"Two Lovers"Nomitated
Golden Disk Awards2016Popularity AwardDavichiNomitated
Golden Disk Awards2021Curaprox Popularity AwardDavichiNomitated
Golden Disk Awards2021QQ Music Popularity AwardDavichiNomitated
Golden Disk Awards2021Digital Song BonsangDavichiNomitated
Golden Disk Awards2022Most Popular Artist AwardDavichiNomitated
Golden Disk Awards2022Digital Song Bonsang"Just hug me"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2008Best New Female Group"I Love You Even Though I Hate You"Won
MAMA Awards2009Best Female Group"8282"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2010Best Vocal Performance – Group"Stop the Time"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2011Best Vocal Performance – Group"Don't Say Goodbye"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2012Best Vocal Performance – Group"Will Think Of You"Won
MAMA Awards2012Best Collaboration Performance"We Were In Love"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2013Best Vocal Performance – Female"Turtle"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2013Best Original Soundtrack"Don't You Know"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2014Best Original Soundtrack"It's Okay, That's Love"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2015Best Vocal Performance – Female"Cry Again"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2016Best Vocal Performance – Group"Beside Me"Won
MAMA Awards2016Best Original Soundtrack"This Love"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2019Best Vocal Performance – Group"Unspoken Words"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2020Best Vocal Performance – Group"Dear"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2020Song of the Year"Dear"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2021Best Vocal Performance – Group"Just Hug Me"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2021Song of the Year"Just Hug Me"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2022Best Vocal Performance – Group"Fanfare"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2022Song of the Year"Fanfare"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2024Song of the Year"A Very Personal Story"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2024Best Vocal Performance – Group"A Very Personal Story"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2025Song of the Year"Stitching"Nomitated
MAMA Awards2025Best Vocal Performance – Group"Stitching"Won
MAMA Awards2025Fans' Choice Top 10 – FemaleDavichiNomitated
Melon Music Awards2009Bonsang Award DavichiWon
Melon Music Awards2009Artist of the Year DavichiNomitated
Melon Music Awards2009Song of the Year "8282"Nomitated
Melon Music Awards2009Song of the Year "I Made a Mistake"Nomitated
Melon Music Awards2009Song of the Year "Women's Generation" Nomitated
Melon Music Awards2009Mobile Music Award"Women's Generation" Nomitated
Melon Music Awards2009Album of the Year Davichi in WonderlandNomitated
Melon Music Awards2011Best R&B/Ballad Award"Don't Say Goodbye"Nomitated
Melon Music Awards2013Bonsang Award DavichiWon
Melon Music Awards2014Best OST Award"It's Okay It's Love"Nomitated
Melon Music Awards2015Best Ballad Award"Two Lovers"Nomitated
Melon Music Awards2016Best OST Award"This Love"Nomitated
Melon Music Awards2020Best Ballad"Dear."Won
Seoul Music Awards2008New Artist AwardDavichiWon
Seoul Music Awards2009Main Award "8282"Won
Seoul Music Awards2009Daesang Award"8282"Nomitated
Seoul Music Awards2019QQ Music Most Popular K-Pop Artist AwardDavichiNomitated
Seoul Music Awards2021Main Award "Just Hug Me"Nomitated
Seoul Music Awards2021K-wave Popularity Award"Just Hug Me"Nomitated
Seoul Music Awards2021Popularity Award"Just Hug Me"Nomitated
Seoul Music Awards2022Ballad Award"Fanfare"Nomitated
Seoul Music Awards2022OST Award"Remember Me"Nomitated