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EXID

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The group that a fancam of "Up & Down" made famous in 2014. EXID never disbanded: since 2019 the members work with separate agencies and reunite for anniversaries and concerts, with a five-member show in Taipei announced for May 2026.

15years on 16 February 2027 · in 117 days

Their story

Shinsadong Tiger's girl group

EXID drew attention before their debut as the girl group of producer Shinsadong Tiger. They debuted under Banana Culture in February 2012 with "Whoz That Girl". Two months later three of the six original members left. Solji and Hyelin joined, and the new line-up returned that summer with the EP Hippity Hop. Solji, LE, Hani, Hyelin and Jeonghwa have been EXID ever since.

A fancam goes viral

Their breakout song started slowly. "Up & Down" came out in August 2014 and at first made little noise. Then a fancam of Hani performing it spread online. Months after its release the song climbed the charts and gave EXID their first music show wins. LE later said the members were "dumbstruck" when it went viral, and Solji has called EXID "the beginning of fancams". The follow-up "Ah Yeah" showed it was not a one-off.

Saxophone hooks and a producer member

Shinsadong Tiger and LE shaped much of the sound. "Up & Down" is built on a saxophone melody and a short hook, and LE co-wrote its lyrics. "Hot Pink" kept the playful side, and "L.I.E" led Street, their only Korean studio album. Eclipse came out with four members while Solji took a break, and all five returned together with "I Love You" in 2018. For their tenth anniversary they released the single album X, and this time the members worked more on production, concept and styling than before.

Where they are now

EXID never disbanded. After the EP We in 2019, Hani and Jeonghwa left Banana Culture and team activities paused. The five kept promoting in Japan for another year, and today each member works with a separate agency. They came together again in 2022 for X and a fan concert. A five-member concert in Taipei, EXID: EXtra ID, was announced for May 2026.

Timeline

  1. Debut with the single album Holla and "Whoz That Girl".

  2. Return as five members, with new members Solji and Hyelin.

  3. "Up & Down" comes out. A fancam of Hani turns it into a hit months later.

  4. First solo concert, LEGGO SHOW, in Seoul on Valentine's Day.

  5. Eclipse comes out with four members while Solji takes a break.

  6. All five members return together with "I Love You".

  7. The EP We. Hani and Jeonghwa leave Banana Culture and team activities pause.

  8. 10th anniversary single album X, with the lead single "Fire".

  9. A five-member concert, EXID: EXtra ID, is announced for Taipei.

  10. 22 October 2026

Start with these 5 songs

  1. Up & DownThe slow-burn hit that a fancam made famous.2014
  2. Ah YeahThe follow-up that showed the success was no fluke.2015
  3. Hot PinkA playful digital single from their busiest year.2015
  4. L.I.ETitle track of Street, their only Korean studio album.2016
  5. FireThe 10th anniversary reunion single.2022

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In the Fan Chart

The Fan Chart on The Crowd adds up every fan's top 10. Here is where EXID stands.

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    For LEGGO

    SoljiLeader

    허솔지
    Name
    Heo Sol-ji
    Born
    10 January 1989

    Became a professor of applied music at Yongin University in 2021.

    Elly

    안효진
    Name
    Ahn Hyo-jin
    Born
    10 December 1991

    Formerly known as LE; also writes and produces for the girl group TRI.BE.

    Hani

    안희연
    Name
    Ahn Hee-yeon
    Born
    1 May 1992

    Starred in the 2021 drama Idol: The Coup during the team's break.

    Hyelin

    서혜린
    Name
    Seo Hye-lin
    Born
    23 August 1993

    Joined the MBN show Miss Back as a special cast member in November 2020.

    JeonghwaYoungest member

    박정화
    Name
    Park Jeong-hwa
    Born
    8 May 1995

    Acted as a child before EXID and returned to acting during the group's hiatus.

    Quick answers

    When did EXID debut?

    On 16 February 2012, with the single album Holla and the song "Whoz That Girl". The five-member line-up first returned on 13 August 2012.

    Who are the members of EXID?

    Five: Solji (leader), Elly (formerly LE), Hani, Hyelin and Jeonghwa. Yuji, Dami and Haeryung left in April 2012, after the debut single.

    What is the EXID fandom called?

    LEGGO. The group's first solo concert in 2016 was called LEGGO SHOW.

    Why did "Up & Down" become a hit so late?

    A fancam of Hani performing the song went viral in 2014. The song climbed the charts about four months after release and gave EXID its first music show wins.

    Are EXID still together?

    Yes, but not as a full-time team. Team activities paused in May 2019 and the members now have separate agencies. They reunited for the 10th anniversary single album X in 2022, and a five-member concert in Taipei was announced for 24 May 2026.

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    Last checked 22 October 2026. Sources include NME, Korea JoongAng Daily, The Korea Herald and Tenasia. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.