VVS (group)

VVS
VVS at their debut showcase in April 2025
VVS at their debut showcase in April 2025
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenreK-pop
Years active2025–2026
LabelMZMC Inc.
Past members
  • Brittney
  • Rana
  • Liwon
  • Lena
  • Jiu
  • Ilee
WebsiteOfficial website[dead link]

VVS (Korean: 븨븨에스) was a South Korean girl group formed by MZMC Inc. The group was composed of four members: Brittney, Rana, Liwon, and Lena. The group debuted in 2025 with their single album Tea. The group would later annouce their disbandment in October 2026 due to financial issues.[non-primary source needed]

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. In January 2025, CNN released a trailer and then subsequent documentary on VVS as an episode of 'K-pop: A Star is Made', with a debut scheduled for early 2025.[unreliable source] In March 2025, 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, 2025. 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 lead single "D.I.M.M.".

On April 27, 2026, it was announced through an interview that Jiu had left the group.[citation needed] On June 20, it was revealed on the group's podcast Ilee had left the group. The group disbanded on October 10 due to financial issues.

Members

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details
D.I.M.M
Track listing
  1. "Free (Intro)"
  2. "Tea"
  3. "Fact$"
  4. "Purrfect"
  5. "New Phone (Interlude)"
  6. "D.I.M.M."
  7. "Touch It"
  8. "Shine (Outro)"
Stay the Night
  • Released: April 22, 2026
  • Label: MZMC Inc.
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track Listing
  1. "V.V.$" - 2:49
  2. "A$k" - 2:28
  3. "Count It Up" - 2:05
  4. "Da$h" - 3:11
  5. "Bottle$" - 2:47
  6. "Mixin' Thang$" - 2:55
  7. "Vamo$" - 3:12
  8. "$tay The Night" - 3:07

Single albums

List of albums, showing selected details
Title Details
Tea
  • Released: April 22, 2025
  • Label: MZMC Inc.
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Album
"Tea" 2025 D.I.M.M.
"Purrfect"

Videography

Music videos

List of songs, showing year released, name of the directors, and the length of the music videos
Title Year Director(s) Length Ref.
"Tea" 2025 HOBIN 4:09 [non-primary source needed]
"Purrfect" 3:07 [non-primary source needed]
"D.I.M.M." NOVV KIM (NOVV) 4:09 [non-primary source needed]

References

  1. ↑ "All Good Things... | VVS SO DVS". Patreon. October 10, 2026. Retrieved October 10, 2026.
  2. ↑ Tanaka, Stefanie (April 24, 2024). "VVS Talks About What Fans Can Expect From Their Debut, Their Sound & More Billboard Korea Cover". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  3. ↑ Juvet, Aedan (May 6, 2025). "TK-pop Girl Group VVS Gets Candid About Their Journey To Debut". Stardust Magazine. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  4. ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (April 26, 2024). "Introducing K-Pop's New Group VVS, Who Intend to 'Evolve' the Genre". Billboard. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  5. ↑ Yeung, Jessie (January 5, 2025). "For those seeking K-pop stardom, the path can be long and grueling". CNN. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  6. ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (January 5, 2025). "2025 Release Calendar Of Upcoming K-Pop Albums And Singles". Forbes. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  7. ↑ [Hallyu People] From JYP to SM... meet K-pop producer and songwriter Paul Thompson aka MZMC. Arirang News. March 27, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2025 – via YouTube.
  8. ↑ VVS 븨븨에스 'The 5 C's' Debut Trailer. VVS. April 6, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025 – via YouTube.
  9. ↑ 'MZMC 첫 제작 걸그룹' VVS, 22일 데뷔 확정. Xports News. April 8, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025 – via Nate.
  10. ↑ "New Girl Group VVS Debuts with First Single 'TEA'". Yonhap News. April 22, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2025 – via MSN.
  11. ↑ Seo-yool, Han (May 9, 2025). VVS, 새 싱글 '퍼펙트' 발매...美 유명 래퍼 레이 뱅크스 협업. TV Daily. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  12. ↑ Jae-Huen, Kim (May 19, 2025). "American-produced K-pop group VVS releases debut EP "D.I.M.M.," channeling Houston hip-hop roots". Korea Herald. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  13. ↑ "걸그룹 VVS, 1년 만에 전속계약 해지→4인조 재편…새 출발 나선다 | 기사상세". iMBC 연예 (in Korean). Retrieved October 17, 2026.
  14. ↑ "'태연→엑소와 협업' 톰슨 대표가 제작한 걸그룹, 데뷔 1년 반 만에 결국 해체 | 기사상세". iMBC 연예 (in Korean). Retrieved October 17, 2026.
  15. 1 2 3 4 "OUR ARTISTS Singers, Rappers, & Musicians". MZMC Inc. May 24, 2025. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  16. ↑ VVS 븨븨에스 'Tea' MV. VVS. May 9, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2025 – via YouTube.
  17. ↑ VVS 븨븨에스 'Purrfect' MV. VVS. May 9, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2025 – via YouTube.
  18. ↑ VVS 븨븨에스 'D.I.M.M.' MV. VVS. May 19, 2025. Retrieved May 31, 2025 – via YouTube.