Crayon Pop became a sensational K-pop act from the “Bar Bar Bar” single that gave them over 65 million YouTube views in 2021. Formerly known as Hurricane Pop, Crayon Pop girl band debuted in July 2012 with the “Saturday Night” single under Chrome Entertainment. Composed of Gummi, Choa, Way, and Ellin after Soyul’s departure, Crayon Pop band made international strides including occulting in doing an opening act for Lady Gaga. The group strived to maintain high ratings throughout their career earning a well-deserved credibility status in the history of K-pop. Crayon Pop band has been inactive since 2017 after their contract with Chrome Entertainment ended but has not yet disbanded. The band members have been undertaking individual projects that give fans hope for Crayon Pop’s rebirth.
Gummi
Gummi is Crayon Pop band’s leader and main dancer. After the group’s contract with Chrome Entertainment expired, Gummi signed a contract with Climax Entertainment. This meant that she would continue her Crayon Pop group activities under Chrome Entertainment but pursue her activities under Climax Entertainment. Under Climax Entertainment, Gummi went by the name Song Bo Ram and took up acting. With that, Gummi was cast in several dramas including the Lovers in Bloom (2017) drama. In 2020, Gummi walked down the aisle and gave birth to her first child. Gummi and her husband welcomed their second baby in 2022.
Ellin
Ellin is Crayon Pop’s lead dancer and visual. After the group became inactive, Ellin launched a YouTube channel and joined Afreeca TV as a broadcast jockey. Ellin was ranked among Afreeca TV’s highest-paid jockeys before being involved in the unfortunate “romance scam” controversy. Ellin was accused of costing a man 860,000 USD which she initially denied before admitting and apologizing for the incident. After a 3-months break, Elin resurfaced and continued reigning and cashing out of being a broadcast jockey.
Way
Way is Crayon Pop’s lead vocalist and main rapper. After the band became inactive in 2017, Way started her YouTube channel the same year. Her regular and catchy uploads have given the star a consistent and massive following over the years. Way also joined Twitch recently which had further sky-rocketed her fame.
Choa
Choa is Crayon Pop’s main vocalist. After the band went on hiatus, Choa ventured into the musical actress field and was cast in various works including “Hero” musical drama. In addition to opening a personal YouTube channel in 2019, Choa also released the “My Universe” single the same year alongside her twin sister and Crayon Pop member Way. In December 2021, Choa walked down the aisle with her non-celebrity boyfriend.
Soyul (Former Crayon Pop)
Soyul was the Crayon Pop band’s main vocalist and lead rapper. Despite being the maknae, Soyul became the first Crayon Pop member to venture into the parenting journey. Soyul left Crayon Pop in May 2017 to focus on marriage and parenthood after walking down the aisle with Moon Hee Jun, a former member of H.O.T. boy band. In 2020 Soyul returned to the spotlight by participating in MBC TV’s “King of the Mask Singer” program. Just like her former bandmate Gummi, Soyul also shared second-baby pregnancy news in 2022. With two babies to parent, a girl and a boy, Soyul is enjoying an interestingly busy life.
—-Karen Mwenda
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