KPOP 4th generation · High Up Entertainment
STAYC
ステイシー / 스테이씨
STAYC are written by Black Eyed Pilseung, and the songs distribute the voices so precisely that you learn who is who without trying.
- 2020DebutNov 12, 2020
- 6Members
- 4thGeneration
- SWITHFandom
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In 30 seconds: STAYC
ASAP is light and addictive, STEREOTYPE is about self-image, and RUN2U carries the most forward motion.
Choose this if you care about how a pop song is arranged; very few groups make the parts this legible.
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Key facts
- Group name
- STAYC
- Reading / Hangul
- ステイシー / 스테이씨
- Company
- High Up Entertainment
- Debut date
- November 12, 2020
- Days active
- 2,179 days (5 years, 11 months)
- Debut song
- SO BAD
- Generation
- 4th generation
- Fandom name
- SWITH(スウィス)
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Member guide
Profile comparison
| Members | Birth date | Blood type | MBTI | Nationality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| スミン | 2001-03-13 | 25 | 159cm | A | ISTJ | South Korea |
| シウン | 2001-08-01 | 25 | 159cm | A | Not disclosed | South Korea |
| アイサ | 2002-01-23 | 24 | 165cm | O | Not disclosed | South Korea |
| セウン | 2003-06-14 | 23 | 167cm | A | INFP | South Korea |
| ユン | 2004-04-14 | 22 | 172cm | A | ENFP | South Korea |
| ジェイ | 2004-12-09 | 21 | 169cm | O | ISTJ | South Korea |
Ages are as of 2026-10-31.
Selected releases
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Start here
Follow a few songs from the starting point to the group's current sound.
ASAP MVASAP is the breakthrough and the easiest thing in the catalogue to love.
STEREOTYPE MVSTEREOTYPE has the strongest lyric and the most assured performance.
RUN2U MVRUN2U has the most drive and the best of the group's dancing.MVView in JapaneseDance PracticeView in JapanesePerformanceView in JapaneseLiveView in JapaneseStageView in Japanese
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From debut to now
- 2020SO BAD was the debut, showing the hooks Black Eyed Pilseung write and the individuality of the voices.
- 2021ASAP and STEREOTYPE spread a teen-fresh image and gave STAYC their signature way in.
- 2022RUN2U and BEAUTIFUL MONSTER showed strength and delicacy together, and the Japanese debut song Poppy joined them.
- 2023Teddy Bear and Bubble turned the bright pop direction into an even larger entry point.
- 2024Cheeky Icy Thang and others showed the shift of the full-album stretch, widening the expression past cuteness alone.
- 2026Splitting the Korean releases from the Japanese ones, and the music videos from the Dance and Performance clips, keeps the voices and concepts of STAYC in order.
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Achievements
1 daesang · 3 awards (compiled by KPOP DISCOVER, as of October 29, 2026)
Awards
Major wins
- 2023
The Fact Music Awards TMA
- Artist of the YearDaesang
See 2 more awards
- 2022
Seoul Music Awards SMA
- Discovery of the Year
- 2021
Golden Disc Awards GDA
- Rookie Artist of the Year
Major nominations
- 2022 Korean Music Awards — Best K-pop Song“ASAP”
Charts and PAK
Peak chart positions
- Teddy BearCircleNo. 4Digital
Music show wins
Records
3 recordsMost recent broadcast first
Program / edition
| The Show | SBS Medianet | ||
| Music Bank | Cheeky Icy Thang | KBS | |
| Music Bank | Bubble | KBS |
Sources and data (5)
Source: announcements by each award ceremony and official chart
Each record is checked against its source. These are within the collected period, not lifetime totals.
Verified information
Verified English information is not yet available for this section.
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Official links
Official site
Official social accounts and platforms
Shopping guide
Verified English shopping links are not yet available.
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KPOP DISCOVER's STAYC note
What anchors STAYC is the brightness of Teen Fresh set against a careful placement of voices. The producer team Black Eyed Pilseung sit behind High Up Entertainment, which debuted the six-piece in 2020 with SO BAD, and against the brightness of the name the writing is precise enough that you remember whose part is whose.
The light hook of ASAP, the message about self-image in STEREOTYPE, the momentum of feeling in RUN2U: the individuality of each member shows not only in the chorus but in the colour of the voice through the verses and the bridge. The Japanese debut song Poppy is there too, so they can be followed on both the Korean and Japanese sides.
The full-album stretch from 2024, with Cheeky Icy Thang among others, widened the expression past cuteness alone. Do not stop at the music video; go on to the Dance Practice and the Performance Ver. and the accuracy of the formations and the switching of expressions come through. ASAP, then STEREOTYPE, then RUN2U is the way in.
Editors' take ASAP / STEREOTYPE / RUN2U — the brightness of Teen Fresh and a careful placement of voices, held in three songs from a High Up six-piece.
Trivia worth knowing
Name
STAYC stands for Star To A Young Culture, so the direction of the concept can be read straight off the name.
Production
The production stamp of High Up Entertainment and Black Eyed Pilseung is strong, and many songs are built around the distinct voices.
Voice
Each member has a recognisable tone, so following the line distribution in Dance Practice as well as the music videos makes them quicker to tell apart.
Japanese releases
Japanese releases such as Poppy exist, and holding them separate from the Korean ones shows how far the group's activity reaches.
Entry point
ASAP, STEREOTYPE and Teddy Bear each carry a different kind of brightness, and taken in order they map out the range of STAYC.
Where they stand now
From Cheeky Icy Thang onwards the expression turns sharper and moves past the teen-fresh register.
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Japan activity score
KPOP DISCOVER original metric
No. 53/ 241 groups
No. 53 of 241 groups with recorded activity in Japan (top 22%)
- 7Japanese releases
- 14Japan-related tracks
- 0Members from Japan
- 1Official Japanese accounts
The denominator is the 241 groups, out of 564 covered by KPOP DISCOVER, whose raw score reaches at least one point. The score adds 10 points per Japanese-market release, 3 per Japan-related track, 12 per member from Japan, and 8 per official Japanese account. Japanese-market releases carry the most weight because they are the most direct evidence of activity; related tracks add track-level detail; members from Japan stand for Japanese-language communication and continuity; official accounts stand for a permanent point of contact. The weights are an editorial judgement, not a statistical optimisation, and the ranking tracks release volume in Japan closely. Source: releases, tracks, members, and official links recorded by KPOP DISCOVER (updated 2026-10-29).
How this score is calculated →View in JapaneseFrequently asked questions
What defines STAYC?
ASAP is light and addictive, STEREOTYPE is about self-image, and RUN2U carries the most forward motion.
Why should a new listener start with STAYC?
Choose this if you care about how a pop song is arranged; very few groups make the parts this legible.
Which songs should a new listener try first?
Start with ASAP, STEREOTYPE, RUN2U, then continue to the official video index.