AOA (Ace of Angels – 에이오에이)

AOA (에이오에이; an acronym for Ace of Angels) is a South Korean girl group formed by FNC Entertainment in July 2012. AOA debuted in 2012 with the release of their single album Angel's Story promoting as a dance group and a band (AOA Black). AOA is currently composed of three members: Hyejeong, Seolhyun, and Chanmi.

AOA found their nationwide success in 2014 after the release of the fifth-single-album "Miniskirt" which peaked at #11 on the Gaon Digital Chart and #8 on Billboard K-Pop Hot 100. "Miniskirt" garnered nationwide attention throughout South Korea becoming the group's first hit song and eventually leading them to their first music show win on Inkigayo. The following month, AOA released the single-album "Short Hair" which peaked at #4 on Gaon Weekly Album Chart and #5 on the Digital Chart. The music video ranked eighth on Billboard's "Most Viewed K-pop Videos Around the World".

As AOA rised in popularity, the group released the first Japanese single, a Japanese-langugae version of their hit song "Miniskirt" on October 1 under Universal Music Japan. Later that month, it was announced that the group would be having another comeback with a Catwoman concept which would be known as Like a Cat. Like a Cat was a huge success peaking at #5 on the Gaon Digital Chart and #1 on Gaon Social Chart for six consecutive weeks. On November 19, AOA took their second music show win for the hit song on Show Champion. By the end of the year, AOA's nationwide success due to their consecutive hit songs ranked on top 5 of best-selling girl groups of the year on Gaon.

On June 22, 2015, AOA made a comeback with the release of the mini-album "Heart Attack". The comeback was a huge success peaking #2 on Gaon Digital Chart and in music chart's year-end digital chart. "Heart Attack" placed in the top 20 with over one million downloads by the end of the year. In May 2016, AOA released the fourth mini-album "Good Luck" with the lead single being the same name. The song peaked at #2 on Gaon Digital Chart and the album solder over 40,000 units. In January 2017, AOA released their first Korean full-length album Angel's Knock with their double titled tracks "Excuse Me" and "Bing Bing". "Excuse Me" peaked at #33 on the Gaon Chart and achieved three music show wins with the song during promotions. By the end of promotions, AOA announced plans for their first headlining Korean concert.

AOA released their sixth mini-album NEW MOON with the title track "Come See Me" on November 26, 2019. FNC announced on January 1, 2021 that Yuna's exclusive contract with the company has ended and she would withdraw.

Stage Name: Yuna (유나)

Birth Name: Seo Yu Na (서유나)

Angel Name: Yunaria

Position: Main Vocalist, Keyboardist

Birthday: December 30, 1992

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Height: 163 cm (5’4″)

Weight: 44 kg (97 lbs)

Blood Type: O

Sub-Unit: AOA Cream, AOA Black

Instagram: @yn_s_1230

Stage Name: Seolhyun (설현)

Birth Name: Kim Seol Hyun (김설현)

Angel Name: Seolhyunari

Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Center, Face of the Group

Birthday: January 3, 1995

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Height: 167 cm (5’6″)

Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs)

Blood Type: A

Sub-Unit: AOA White

Instagram: @sh_9513

Stage Name: Mina (민아)

Birth Name: Kwon Min A (권민아)

Angel Name: Minaring

Position: Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Bassist

Birthday: September 21, 1993

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Height: 158.5 cm (5’1”)

Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)

Blood Type: AB

Sub-Unit: AOA Black

Instagram: @kvwowv

Stage Name: Jimin (지민)

Birth Name: Shin Ji Min (신지민)

Angel Name: Jiminel

Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Vocalist, Lead Guitarist

Birthday: January 8, 1991

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Height: 161 cm (5’3″)

Weight: 41 kg (90 lbs)

Blood Type: AB

Sub-Unit: AOA Black

Instagram: @jiminbaby_18

Stage Name: Hyejeong (혜정)

Birth Name: Shin Hye Jeong (신혜정)

Angel Name: Hyejeong.Linus

Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual, Center

Birthday: August 10, 1993

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Height: 172 cm (5’8’’)

Weight: 48 kg (105 lbs)

Blood Type: A

Sub-Unit: AOA Cream, AOA White

Instagram: @dongdong810

Stage Name: Choa

Birth Name: Park Cho Ah (박초아)

Birthday: March 6, 1990

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Height: 160 cm (5’3″)

Weight: 42 kg (92 lbs)

Blood type: O

Instagram: queenchoa_

YouTube: 초아 CHOA

Stage Name: Chanmi (찬미)

Birth Name: Kim Chan Mi (김찬미)

Angel Name: Chanmi T.T

Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Maknae

Birthday: June 19, 1996

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Height: 166 cm (5’5″)

Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs)

Blood Type: AB

Sub-Unit: AOA Cream, AOA White

Instagram: @chanmi_96a

[MV] AOA(에이오에이) _ Good Luck(굿럭)