ELESTREN (Korean: 엘레스트렌; Japanese: エレストレン) is a 9-members South Korean project girl group under CMSIX Entertainment. Formed through the survival-reality show Starlight Ticket, they're debuted on September 22, 2023, with their first mini album Loocid.
Elestren stands for iris, it's a symbolization for the all-seeing eye as the girls were chosen from the fans who saw and supported them.
History[]
Pre-Debut: Starlight Ticket[]
On June 1, 2022, SBC opened audition for their first global girl group survival show 'Starlight Ticket' for female individuals who want to be part of a project girl group that would promote for two years.
On January 1, 2023, SBC confirmed that Starlight Ticket would be airing on the up-coming months as the trainees have already been selected and will be shortly starting to film.
On May 27, 2023, the finale was premiered with the top 8 finalist being announced as members of the girl group. The first official member to be revealed was Ania at the 7th rank, followed by Sally ranking 6th, Jasmin ranking 5th, Yuju ranking 4th, Sophie ranking 3rd, Willow ranking 2nd and Rita ranking 1st taking the center position for the group. After that, 4 candidates for the last spot were announced to where two trainees were chosen changing the line-up from 8 to 9 with Rainie and Sayuri ranking 8th and 9th respectfully. Shortly after all the girls were announced the group name was revealed to be ELESTREN.
On an article SBC announced that the group's contract would start right after the groups debut and with possibilities of ELESTREN becoming a permanent girl group due to the love and support that fans have shown even before the group started their activities.
Debut:[]
On August 28, 2023, CMSIX Entertainment revealed that ELESTREN would make their official debut on September 22, 2023 with their first mini album Loocid.
2024-Present:[]
On May 1, 2024, CMSIX Entertainment revealed that ELESTREN will make their first comeback on May 22, 2024, with their first single album Clear.
On December 16, 2024, ELESTREN did a Christmas surprise release with "Dreamy Christmas". CMSIX Entertainment also announced that ELESTREN would be making a comeback early 2025.
On February 10, 2025, CMSIX Entertainment announced that ELESTREN would be making a comeback with their second mini album Liqooid.
On May 2nd, 2025, LOO ENM revealed Jasmin as a member of Frside. They revealed that Jasmin would continue to promote with ELESTREN until the end of the contract with the group in January of 2026, CMSIX Entertainment revealed that the discussion between the other members and their respective agencies is currently ongoing and the final verdict will be revealed after their next release later this year.
Members[]
| Rank | Name | Position(s) | Nationality | Year(s) Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Willow Choi (윌로우 최) | N/A | US | 2023-Present |
| 7 | Aina (아이나) | N/A | Indonesia | 2023-Present |
| 8 | Rainie (레이니) | N/A | Hong Kong | 2023-Present |
| 3 | Sophie Hsu (소피수) | N/A | Singapore | 2023-Present |
| 1 | Rita (리타) | Center | Thailand | 2023-Present |
| 9 | Sayuri (사유리) | N/A | Japan | 2023-Present |
| 5 | Jasmin (재스민) | N/A | Philippines | 2023-Present |
| 4 | Na Yuju (나유주) | N/A | South Korea | 2023-Present |
| 6 | Sally Sen (셀리 센) | Maknae | Canada | 2023-Present |
Discography[]
Digital Singles[]
- "Dreamy Christmas" (2024)
Single Albums[]
- "Clear" (2024)
Mini Albums[]
- Loocid (2023)
- Liqooid (2025)
Trivia[]
- Originally the group was supposed to be made up with 8 members, an extra member was announced later on due to the show's popularity.