ISTAY (Korean: 아이스테이; Japanese: アイステイ) is an 10-members Girl Group under Prime Labels. They debuted on November 5, 2021 with their first Mini Album WE STAY HIGH.
History[]
Pre-Debut:[]
ISTAY was firstly introduced as Prime Girls, a Pre-Debut team consisting potential trainees to debut. The introduction to the team happened on January 31, 2021. with 6 trainees at the time: Yang Chaeseol, Yoo Yunsee, Jeon Hyerim, Lim Chihyo, Kim Heeyeong, Park Jimin.
Two more trainees would be added later on March 31, 2021, Kim Yebin and Zhang Yiling.
Debut:[]
on September 1, 2021, Prime Labels announced their upcoming girl group with 10 members, the group would be going by the name ISTAY, A Powerful, Youth, Girl Crush Girl Group that would bring a soft and powerful meaning to the K-Pop Girl Group genres.
The Member reveal process started the day after with Chaeseol being the first member to be revealed, followed daily by other members: Yeonse, Heyrim, Jian, Deoyeon, Emma, Heeyoung, Jimmie, Yebin, Rein.
on September 14, 2021, it was revealed that ISTAY would be making their debut on November 5, 2021.
On September 15, 2021, Prime Labels revealed ISTAY's fandom name "ISE" combination with the group's name ISTAY and the word ENERGY. And they revealed that they're going to debut with a Mini Album called WE STAY HIGH.
The same day they announced that ISTAY would release their first Pre-Debut track with the same name as the Title Track, I Stay on September 28, 2021.
On October 1, 2021, ISTAY announced their unit's within the members, ICET and PLAYB.
2022-Present:[]
on January 11, 2022, it was revealed that the group will be releasing a special single "Adventure Time". The single is set to be released on February 27, 2022. The single is stated that it's not an official comeback. The comeback news would be coming sometime between the next months as stated by Prime Labels.
on April 8, 2022 Prime Labels announced that the group would be making their first comeback on May 13, 2022 with their first single album STAY AND PLAY.
On October 3, 2022, Prime Labels announced that the group will be making a comeback with a special single "ALL HALLOWS PLAY" with the title track Tricky releasing on October 19, 2022.
On November 21, 2022, Prime Labels announced that the group would be releasing a special Christmas Single "Stay for Christmas" on December 10, 2022.
On January 1, 2023, Prime Labels announced that ISTAY is preparing for their next comeback, which is scheduled for March of 2023 if things go accordingly.
On January 6, 2023, Prime Labels announced that the dance unit ISTAY COLDER would be releasing their first single as a pre-release for the upcoming album. The single "Mess" would be released on January 25, 2023 and would be featuring a self-created choreography by the members of the unit itself.
On February 1, 2023, Prime Labels revealed their plans for 2023-2024 which included two new acts to debut, a new girl group on 2023 and their first boy group to debut on 2024. They also revealed that ISTAY's Japanese debut is scheduled for 2024.
On February 27, 2023, Prime Labels revealed that ISTAY is going to make a comeback with their second mini album TARGET. The mini is set for release on March 20, 2023. The previous pre-release, Mess, would be featured as a B-side on the album with the 10-members version.
On November 13, 2023, Prime Labels revealed that ISTAY will make a comeback with their first full album "D@NGER", it is scheduled for release on December 8, 2023,
On March 20, 2024, Prime Labels revealed that ISTAY will make their awaited Japanese debut with their self-titled EP "I STAY". The EP includes 2 original songs and 3 of the groups previous Korean releases in Japanese, the would be released on May 15, 2024.
On July 1, 2024, Prime Labels revealed that ISTAY would make their next comeback with their 5th digital single Sunny Side Up. The single would be released on July 22, 2024.
On November 13, 2024, Prime Labels revealed that ISTAY would be releasing a new Christmas single "Glitter Wish". The single would be released on December 2, 2024.
On January 20, 2025, Prime Labels announced that ISTAY would be forming a new unit called 5TAY, featuring members Hyerim, Yeonse, Jian and Rein. They would be releasing the group's second pre-release single "Swoosh" on February 12, 2025. It also serves as a teaser for the group's upcoming release.
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Animals | Unit | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heyrim (헤이림) | Leader, Lead Rapper, Vocalist | 🐻 | ICET (아이스티) | 2021–Present |
| Yeonse (연세) | Main Rapper, Vocalist | 🐱 | PLAYB (플레이비) | 2021–Present |
| Chaeseol (채설) | Lead Vocalist, Dancer, Center | 🐰 | ICET (아이스티) | 2021–Present |
| Emma (엠마) | Main Dancer, Rapper, Sub-Vocalist | 🦢 | ICET (아이스티) | 2021–Present |
| Heeyoung (희영) | Main Vocalist, Dancer | 🐬 | PLAYB (플레이비) | 2021–Present |
| Jian (지안) | Lead Vocalist, Visual | 🐼 | PLAYB (플레이비) | 2021–Present |
| Rein (레인) | Rapper, Vocalist | 🐧 | PLAYB (플레이비) | 2021–Present |
| Deoyeon (더연) | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Sub-Rapper | 🦩 | ICET (아이스티) | 2021–Present |
| Yebin (예빈) | Lead Dancer, Vocalist | 🦊 | PLAYB (플레이비) | 2021–Present |
| Jimmie (짐미) | Lead Vocalist, Dancer, Maknae | 🐹 | ICET (아이스티) | 2021–Present |
Discography[]
Korean Releases[]
Digital Singles[]
- "I Stay" (Pre-Debut) (2021)
- "Adventure Time" (2022)
- "ALL HALLOWS PLAY" (2022)
- "Stay for Christmas" (2022)
- "Mess" (2023) (Credited as ISTAY COLDER)
- "Sunny Side Up" (2024)
- "Glitter Wish" (2024)
- "Swoosh" (2025) (Credited as 5TAY)
Single Albums[]
- STAY AND PLAY (2022)
Mini Albums[]
- WE STAY HIGH (2021)
- TARGET (2023)
- TBA (2025)
Albums[]
- D@NGER (2023)
Japanese Releases[]
Extended Plays[]
- I STAY (2024)
Sub-Units[]
- ISTAY COLDER (컬더) - Chaeseol, Emma, Heeyoung, Deoyeon, Yebin and Jimmie (2022-Present)
- 5TAY (오스테이) - Heyrim, Yeonse, Jian and Rein (2025-Present)
