K-pop girl group StayC, Gen Z hitmakers, talk freedom, equality and working hard for their dreams

Six-member StayC debuted in November 2020. A year later, they’re considered one of the leaders of the fourth generation of K-pop acts and loved on TikTok

‘We are able to express vibrant and colourful performances,’ says StayC’s Sumin to explain what’s helped them stand out in the crowded K-pop realm

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K-pop girl group StayC are one of the biggest South Korean music group successes around. They talk to the Post about why they think that is. Photo: High Up Entertainment

Published: 7:15pm, 4 Dec 2021

Girl group StayC debuted in November 2020 with their single So Bad. This year, they’re one of the biggest K-pop successes around, winning fans and topping South Korean music charts.

“Throughout the year, so many good things have happened, and we’re happy and proud of what we’ve accomplished,” says StayC member Sieun, a former child actress. “We hope we can continue on with our good teamwork so we can become even better in the future.”

The group’s name is an acronym for Star To A Young Culture and in each of their releases, the six members of StayC – stylised in all capital letters – perfectly embody that.

Each of their songs is lively and sassy in a Gen Z-ish way, which has resonated with people around the world: they’re popular on social media apps like TikTok, and are considered female leaders of the fourth generation of K-pop acts.

So why exactly have StayC seen so much love in the crowded realm of K-pop? The members have some thoughts.

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