5th-Gen Girl Group Snags 9 Brand Deals Before They Even Debut
Brave Entertainment‘s upcoming girl group has already secured multiple brand deals and love calls from the industry in a surprising move for a K-Pop group yet to debut.
Candy Shop — consisting of Soram, Yuina, Sui, and Sarang — is set to officially step onto the music scene on March 27, backed by Brave Entertainment. This marks the agency’s first girl group unveiling in nearly 13 years, with sky-high expectations.
Candy Shop is not just any new act — they’re the latest creation of Brave Brothers, the famed producer behind the hits of renowned groups like Brown Eyed Girls, After School, Sistar, and AOA. With such a pedigree, Candy Shop aims to become a beacon of hope for the fifth generation of K-Pop, boasting an array of skills and enchanting charms that promise to captivate audiences worldwide.
The group’s debut strategy is as vibrant and diverse as the shop they’re named after. By aligning with the Korea Small & Medium Business Association, Candy Shop will feature in advertisements across a spectrum of online and offline platforms and even on product designs. This expansive promotion strategy isn’t just limited to the domestic market — it’s a clear play for global dominance, with the group’s promotional content set to reach international audiences from day one.
The girl group has already revealed a teaser photo to give fans a glimpse into the concept of their debut album. Through press releases, Brave Entertainment has shared that the content of Candy Shop’s debut album — including the music video and concept photos — was filmed overseas, in New York.
What sets Candy Shop apart is their ability to secure such a broad array of brand deals even before their official debut. Many could see this as a testament to the industry’s faith in their potential and the appeal of their concept.
As they prepare to showcase their talents and personalities through performance videos and self-PR content, Candy Shop is debuting not just as a music group but also as a significant new force in entertainment and marketing. With hopes they can become the new favorites of Generation Z, how the group’s releases will be received remains to be seen.