Dreamcatcher is the first new generation Idol to sound heavy and metal in the K-Pop industry. But before their debut as Dreamcatcher, five of the members was used to be in a group called “MINX”.
Jiu, Sua, Siyeon, Yoohyeon and Dami is originally debuted as the member of “MINX” under Happy Face Entertainment last 2014 and had a couple of releases, after 2 years they were disbanded and re-debuted as “Dreamcatcher” with additional two members which is Gahyeon and Handong. From cute and bubbly, their concept changed drastically.
The group debuted with their album “Nightmare” and a title track “Chase Me”. They became famous with their nightmare concept with the continuous story-line through their songs and music video. Because of their unique and original concept their fanbase known as “InSomnia” extremely grown and gained a lot of fans in the western country.
We all know that rock music is popular in Japan and made global waves over the past years. In Korean music industry, rock music is a rarity, and this is what makes Dreamcatcher so unique. Pairing rock music with a clean and pure of the singing-dancing group.
Also, their visuals are different from the typical girl group with a cute and blooming image. Dreamcatcher is known as witch and haunted looks, perfectly suit with the members and they slayed it.
Year 2017, Dreamcatcher auditioned in a survival reality show called “MIXNINE”. Unfortunately, only four members got the opportunity to join which is Jiu, Siyeon, Yoohyeon and Dami. But during the show, the four members decided to leave due to conflicting schedules with the group’s tour in Brazil.
Fun facts about Dreamcatcher; each member represents a nightmare: Jiu – being chased by a stranger, Sua – being tied up, Siyeon – being trapped in a small place, Handong – being watched, Yoohyeon – being lost in an unknown place, Dami – having scars all over the body, Gahyeon – falling from a very high place.
Another fact, January 13, 2017 and it was Friday the 13th, a fearful day in western superstition. On that day, they debuted with horror concept. And fans think it was a brilliant Idea.
Right now, the group already had six comebacks with 4 mini album and 2 singles. They have also released two Japanese special digital singles dedicated to their fans. The latest comeback of Dreamcatcher is “Scream” in the album “Dystopia: The Tree of Language” and currently active in promoting without Handong because she is currently in the show “Youth With You” in China.
InSomias are still hoping for their first win.
Check out Dreamcatcher’s latest Music Video “Scream”