VVS (group)

VVS is a South Korean girl group formed by MZMC Inc. The group is composed of six members: Brittney, Ilee, Rana, Jiu, Liwon, and Lena. The group debuted in 2025 with their single album Tea.

Name

VVS's name is mainly a reference to the highest grade of diamond clarity according to the modern GIA diamond grading system. The name also stands for "5 vs.", with V being roman numeral 5, meaning to go against, as the girls see themselves as more powerful together as one group.

History

2024–present: Introduction, debut with ''Tea'', ''D.I.M.M''

In April 2024, Billboard released an article and interview announcing that new girl group VVS, piloted by Paul Thompson, would be debuting in October 2024. However, in October 2024, MZMC founder Paul Thompson posted an Instagram story sharing that VVS's debut would be pushed until the first quarter of 2025 due to political issues.
In January 2025, CNN released a trailer and then subsequent documentary on VVS as an episode of 'K-pop: A Star is Made'. In March 2025, MZMC founder Paul Thompson appeared on a segment of Arirang News and announced that VVS would be debuting in April 2025. On April 6, a teaser video was uploaded that confirmed the group's soon debut and official member lineup.
VVS's pre-debut single album "Tea", consisting of tracks "Tea" and "Fact$" was released on April 22. A follow-up pre-debut single "Purrfect" was then released on May 9.
The group released their debut extended play "D.I.M.M." on May 19, including 5 new tracks, the 3 singles, and title track of the same name, "D.I.M.M."

Members

Brittney – group leader
Ilee – main rapper
Rana – main dancer
Jiu – main vocal
Liwon – vocalist, rapper
Lena – lead vocal