Spica (Korean: 스í"¼ì¹´, stylized as SPICA) was a South Korean girl
group formed in 2012 under B2M Entertainment. The group consists of
Kim Boa, Park Sihyun, Park Narae, Yang Jiwon and Kim Bohyung. Their
pre-debut single "Doggedly" was released on January 10, 2012, followed
by their debut mini-album, Russian Roulette, on February 8, 2012. They
officially disbanded on February 6, 2017, though Bohyung has confirmed
a possible reunion in the future.In the beginning of 2012, B2M
Entertainment announced that they would debut a girl group. Their name
is a reference to Spica, the brightest star in the constellation of
Virgo. On January 10, 2012, the group released their first digital
single, "Doggedly" (ë …í•˜ê²Œ; also translated "Potently"). The music
video sparked high interest, as their fellow label-mate Lee Hyori made
an appearance.On January 31, B2M Entertainment announced that the
group would have their formal debut with a mini-album, titled Russian
Roulette. The full-length music video was released on February 7.
Promotions for "Russian Roulette" began two days later on M!
Countdown. The lyrics of the song were later modified in order to meet
MBC's broadcasting standards. The group released a repackaged extended
play entitled Painkiller on March 29, promoting the title track of the
same name.Spica returned with their second EP titled Lonely on
November 21, promoting the title track of the same name. They worked
again with Sweetune, who also produced "Russian Roulette". The group
first promoted the song on Music Bank on November 23, and held the
"goodbye performance" on January 6 on Inkigayo. Other songs on the
album are "With You", written by Kim Boa, "That Night" (ê·¸ë‚ ë°¤),
written by Kim Bohyung, and "Since You're Out of My Life". The album
peaked at number 8 on Gaon's weekly album chart, selling 2,113
physical copies.
group formed in 2012 under B2M Entertainment. The group consists of
Kim Boa, Park Sihyun, Park Narae, Yang Jiwon and Kim Bohyung. Their
pre-debut single "Doggedly" was released on January 10, 2012, followed
by their debut mini-album, Russian Roulette, on February 8, 2012. They
officially disbanded on February 6, 2017, though Bohyung has confirmed
a possible reunion in the future.In the beginning of 2012, B2M
Entertainment announced that they would debut a girl group. Their name
is a reference to Spica, the brightest star in the constellation of
Virgo. On January 10, 2012, the group released their first digital
single, "Doggedly" (ë …í•˜ê²Œ; also translated "Potently"). The music
video sparked high interest, as their fellow label-mate Lee Hyori made
an appearance.On January 31, B2M Entertainment announced that the
group would have their formal debut with a mini-album, titled Russian
Roulette. The full-length music video was released on February 7.
Promotions for "Russian Roulette" began two days later on M!
Countdown. The lyrics of the song were later modified in order to meet
MBC's broadcasting standards. The group released a repackaged extended
play entitled Painkiller on March 29, promoting the title track of the
same name.Spica returned with their second EP titled Lonely on
November 21, promoting the title track of the same name. They worked
again with Sweetune, who also produced "Russian Roulette". The group
first promoted the song on Music Bank on November 23, and held the
"goodbye performance" on January 6 on Inkigayo. Other songs on the
album are "With You", written by Kim Boa, "That Night" (ê·¸ë‚ ë°¤),
written by Kim Bohyung, and "Since You're Out of My Life". The album
peaked at number 8 on Gaon's weekly album chart, selling 2,113
physical copies.
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