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
2,135 days (5 years, 10 months)
Debut song
SO BAD
Generation
4th generation
Fandom name
SWITH(スウィス)
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Member guide

Profile comparison

MembersBirth dateBlood typeMBTINationality
スミン2001-03-1325159cmANot disclosedSouth Korea
シウン2001-08-0125159cmANot disclosedSouth Korea
アイサ2002-01-2324165cmONot disclosedSouth Korea
セウン2003-06-1423167cmANot disclosedSouth Korea
ユン2004-04-1422172cmANot disclosedSouth Korea
ジェイ2004-12-0921169cmONot disclosedSouth Korea

Ages are as of 2026-09-17.

Selected releases

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Start here

Follow a few songs from the starting point to the group's current sound.

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From debut to now

  • 2020
    SO BAD was the debut, showing the hooks Black Eyed Pilseung write and the individuality of the voices.
  • 2021
    ASAP and STEREOTYPE spread a teen-fresh image and gave STAYC their signature way in.
  • 2022
    RUN2U and BEAUTIFUL MONSTER showed strength and delicacy together, and the Japanese debut song Poppy joined them.
  • 2023
    Teddy Bear and Bubble turned the bright pop direction into an even larger entry point.
  • 2024
    Cheeky Icy Thang and others showed the shift of the full-album stretch, widening the expression past cuteness alone.
  • 2026
    Splitting 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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Awards and chart results

2Daesang
3Wins
1Nominations

2 daesang · 3 awards (compiled by KPOP DISCOVER, as of September 17, 2026)

Major wins

  • 2023

    The Fact Music Awards TMA

    • Artist of the YearDaesang
  • 2021

    Golden Disc Awards GDA

    • Rookie Artist of the YearDaesang
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  • 2022

    Seoul Music Awards SMA

    • Discovery of the Year

Major nominations

  • 2022 Korean Music Awards — Best K-pop Song“ASAP

Peak chart positions

  • Teddy BearCircleNo. 4Digital
Sources and data (5)

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Official links

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Shopping guide

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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 3 songs from a High Up six-piece.

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Japan activity score

KPOP DISCOVER original metric
No. 49/ 210 groups

No. 49 of 210 groups with recorded activity in Japan (top 23%)

  • 7Japanese releases
  • 14Japan-related tracks
  • 0Members from Japan
  • 1Official Japanese accounts

The denominator is the 210 groups, out of 525 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 2026-09-17).

How this score is calculated →View in Japanese

Frequently 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.