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STAYC Metamorphic 1.jpg|South Korea
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</gallery>|formerly_as=Highup Girls <small>(pre-debut)</small>|hangul=스테이씨|katakana=ステイシー|origin=Seoul, South Korea|debut=*November 12, 2020 <small>(South Korea)</small>
*November 23, 2022 <small>(Japan)</small>|years_active=2020–present|agency=[[Highup Entertainment]]<br>Mercury Tokyo <small>(Japan)</small>|current=*[[Sumin]]
*[[Sieun]]
*[[Isa]]
*[[Seeun]]
*[[Yoon]]
*[[J]]|name=[[SWITH]]}}
'''STAYC''' (Korean: 스테이씨; Japanese: ステイシー) is a South Korean girl group under [[Highup Entertainment]]. The group consists of six members: [[Sumin]], [[Sieun]], [[Isa]], [[Seeun]], [[Yoon]] and [[J]]. They debuted on November 12, 2020 with the single album "[[Star To A Young Culture]]".

== Name Etymology==
STAYC stands for "'''S'''tar '''T'''o '''A''' '''Y'''oung '''C'''ulture". It means that STAYC wants to lead the young culture.

== Goal==
STAYC's goal is just like their name; they want to grow into a "star that leads the young culture" and to become the "Future of K-pop".<ref>[https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000354217 블랙아이드필승 직접 소개한 STAYC “인성X비주얼X실력 겸비”(일문일답)] - [https://twitter.com/myretro_stc/status/1326311492254363652 Interview with Black Eyed Pilseung]</ref> STAYC also plans to capture the fans' hearts with their "Teen-Fresh" charms, showing the teenage girls' freshness.

==History ==
=== 2020: Debut with "Star To A Young Culture", fandom name announcement===
On September 8, 2020, [[Highup Entertainment]] announced that production duo [[Black Eyed Pilseung]] had plans to debut their first-ever girl group in the second half of the year. On the same day, the group's first member, [[Sieun]], was revealed.<ref>[https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2020/09/08/entertainment/kpop/Black-Eyed-Pilseung-girl-group-debut/20200908185600379.html Korea JoongAng Daily: Producer Duo Black Eyed Pilseung to Debut a Girl Group For the First Time]</ref> The next day, two more members were announced: [[Sumin]] and [[Seeun]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/highup_girls/status/1303528556471955457 @highup_girls on Twitter (September 9, 2020)]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/highup_girls/status/1303528556950061058 @highup_girls on Twitter (September 9, 2020)]</ref>

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StarToAYoungCulture ConceptImage1.jpeg|STAYC for "[[Star To A Young Culture]]"<br><small>(November 2020)</small>
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On October 7, it was announced that Black Eyed Pilseung's girl group would consist of six members and was slated to debut sometime in November.<ref>[https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001209914 (KR) Naver: 박남정 딸 박시은, 6인조 하이업걸즈로 11월 데뷔…블랙아이드필승 제작]</ref> On October 12, the group's debuting name was revealed to be '''STAYC'''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/STAYC_official/status/1315306163441983489 @STAYC_official on Twitter (October 12, 2020)]</ref> From October 13 to October 15, prologue teasers were released to introduce the members. The order in which the members were introduced was: Sumin, [[Yoon]], Sieun, [[Isa]], Seeun, and [[J]].<ref>[https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/241/0003059767 Naver News: 'Black Eyed Pil-seung Girl Group' STAYC, Seeun-Jae Visuals Revealed]</ref><ref>[https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001212933 Naver News: STAYC Sumin and Yoon Debut Prologue of 'Black Eyed Pilseung Girl Group' Released]</ref><ref>[https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001213462?cluid=enter_202010160740_00000001 (KR) Naver News: '블랙아이드필승 제작' 스테이씨, 6人 완전체 모습 공개…11월 12일 데뷔]</ref>

On October 23, an official scheduler posted across the group's social media accounts announced they would debut on November 12 with their first single album "[[Star To A Young Culture]]".<ref>[https://twitter.com/STAYC_official/status/1319292429720195083 @STAYC_official on Twitter (October 23, 2020)]</ref> On this day, the single album, along with its title track "[[So Bad]]", were released.

50 days after STAYC's debut, on December 31, 2020, the group announced its official fanclub name to be '[[SWITH]]'. The name, which was chosen from a list of over 1,000 fan-submitted entries, is a combination of STAYC and the word 'WITH', meaning 'together with STAYC' or 'I'll be by STAYC's side.' Moreover, as "SWITH" sounds like the Korean pronunciation of the word "sweet", the name also refers to STAYC's "sweet and lovely" fans.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1446317wpp/stayc-announces-official-fan-club-name Soompi: STAYC Announces Official Fan Club Name]</ref>

===2021: First comeback with "STAYDOM", ''Stereotype'', and first music show win===
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STAYC Staydom concept photo (3).jpg|STAYC for "[[STAYDOM]]"<br><small>(April 2021)</small>
STAYC Stereotype concept photo (4).jpg|STAYC for ''[[Stereotype]]''<br><small>(September 2021)</small>
STAYC First Music Show Win (September 14, 2021 at The Show).jpg|STAYC with their first music show trophy<br><small>(September 14, 2021)</small>
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On March 18, 2021, it was revealed that STAYC was preparing for their first-ever comeback.<ref>[https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001276751 Naver News (Korean): '박남정 딸 걸그룹' 스테이씨, 4월 컴백 확정]</ref> A few days later, on March 23, teasers posted across the group's social media accounts announced that their second single album, titled "[[STAYDOM]]", would be released on April 8.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CMw_crJHjoO/ @stayc_highup on Instagram (March 23, 2021)]</ref> On this day, the single album, along with its title track "[[ASAP]]", were released.

In early August, a source from Highup Entertainment confirmed reports that STAYC was preparing for their second comeback of the year. However, at the time, no specific date had been set.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1482187wpp/stayc-confirmed-to-be-gearing-up-for-comeback Soompi: STAYC Confirmed To Be Gearing Up For Comeback]</ref> On August 15, it was announced the group's first mini album, ''[[Stereotype]]'', would be released on September 6.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/STAYC-108443734355615/photos/330095735523746 STAYC on Facebook (August 15, 2021)]</ref> On this day, the mini album and its title track of the [[Stereotype (song)|same name]] were released. 

On September 14, STAYC achieved their first career music show win with "Stereotype" on SBS MTV's ''The Show''.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1488636wpp/watch-stayc-takes-tearful-1st-ever-win-on-the-show-with-stereotype-performances-by-fromis_9-purple-kiss-and-more/ Watch: STAYC Takes Tearful 1st-Ever Win On “The Show” With “STEREOTYPE”; Performances By fromis_9, PURPLE KISS, And More]</ref>

===2022: ''Young-Luv.com'', "We Need Love", first fan meeting, Japanese debut===
On January 28, 2022, Highup Entertainment confirmed reports that STAYC was preparing for a comeback, slated for a February release.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1510553wpp/stayc-confirmed-to-be-preparing-for-february-comeback Soompi: STAYC Confirmed To Be Preparing For February Comeback] </ref> On February 7 and 8, a spoiler video and scheduler posted on STAYC's social medias revealed the comeback, officially set for February 21, would include a mini album called ''[[Young-Luv.com]]''.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1511690wpp/watch-stayc-drops-1st-teaser-for-february-comeback-with-young-luv-com Soompi: Watch: STAYC Drops 1st Teaser For February Comeback With “YOUNG-LUV.COM”]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/STAYC_official/status/1490701896214003713 @STAYC_official on Twitter (February 8, 2022)]</ref> On February 21, the mini album, along with its title track "[[RUN2U]]", were released.

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STAYC Young-Luv-com concept photo (6).jpg|STAYC for ''[[Young-Luv.com]]''<br><small>(February 2022)</small>
STAYC We Need Love concept photo (1).jpg|STAYC for "[[We Need Love]]"<br><small>(July 2022)</small>
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On June 30, High Up Entertainment announced that the group had recently completed filming the music video for their upcoming comeback, which is slated for mid-July.<ref>[https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/06/stayc-announce-their-july-comeback Allkpop: STAYC announce their July comeback]</ref> The next day, a teaser photo posted across the group's social medias announced that their third single album, titled "[[We Need Love]]", would released on July 19.<ref>[https://twitter.com/STAYC_official/status/1542523355873640448 @STAYC_official on Twitter (June 30, 2022)]</ref> On this day, the single album, along with its title track "[[Beautiful Monster]]", were released.

On July 14, STAYC announced they would hold their first-ever fan meeting, titled [[STAYC 1st Fanmeeting 'Stay Cool Party']] on August 13 at Daeyang Hall, Sejong University in Seoul, South Korea. However, the fan meeting was later postponed to October 9 after four members tested postive for COVID-19.<ref>[https://weverse.io/stayc/notice/2896 STAYC Weverse (July 14, 2022)]</ref><ref>[https://weverse.io/stayc/notice/3317 STAYC Weverse (August 10, 2022)]</ref>

On October 13, the group announced their plan to make their Japanese debut with their first single, "[[Poppy]]", which was released on November 23.<ref>[https://twitter.com/STAYC_JP/status/1580498588823584769?s=20&t=TDomVhAn5kwyd8-phQwE3w @STAYC_JP on Twitter (October 13, 2022)]</ref>

===2023: "Teddy Bear", "Teddy Bear -Japanese Ver.-", ''TEENFRESH'', first world tour, "Lit"===
On January 17, 2023, Highup Entertainment confirmed reports that STAYC is preparing for a comeback, slated for a February release.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1563400wpp/stayc-confirmed-to-make-february-comeback Soompi: STAYC Confirmed To Make February Comeback]</ref>  On January 31, a collage image was posted on the group's Twitter account which revealed that they will be releasing their fourth single album, "[[Teddy Bear]]", on February 14.<ref>[https://twitter.com/STAYC_official/status/1620376349662744578 @STAYC_official on Twitter (January 31, 2023)]</ref> The single album was later certified Platinum by the KMCA (Korean Music Contents Association) for selling over 250,000 copies.<ref>[https://circlechart.kr/page_cert/chart.circle?serviceGbn=ALBUM Circle Chart: Album Certifications]</ref>
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STAYC Teddy Bear concept photo (3).jpeg|STAYC for "[[Teddy Bear]]"<br><small>(February 2023)</small>
STAYC Teddy Bear Japanese Ver. promo photo.png|STAYC for "[[Teddy Bear -Japanese Ver.-]]"<br><small>(April 2023)</small>
STAYC TEENFRESH concept photo 4.jpeg|STAYC for ''[[TEENFRESH]]''<br><small>(August 2023)</small>
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On February 23, it was announced that the group will release their second Japanese single, "[[Teddy Bear -Japanese Ver.-]]" on April 5.<ref>[https://www.stayc.jp/news/2023/02/22/teddybear0222/ STAYC JAPAN: STAYC Japan 2nd Single "Teddy Bear -Japanese Ver.-" will be released on Wednesday, April 5th!]</ref>

On July 17, local news source ''Hankook Ilbo'' reported that STAYC would be making their comeback on August 16.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1601000wpp/stayc-confirmed-to-make-august-comeback Soompi: STAYC Confirmed To Make August Comeback]</ref>  On this day, the group will release their third mini album ''[[TEENFRESH]]''.

On July 27, STAYC announced across their social media accounts they would be embarking on their first-ever world tour, titled [[STAYC 1st World Tour 'TEENFRESH']], beginning with a two-night stint in Seoul from September 23 to September 24, 2023.<ref>[https://twitter.com/STAYC_official/status/1684564306921402368/photo/1 @STAYC_official on Twitter (July 27, 2023)]</ref>

STAYC released their third Japanese single, titled "[[Lit]]", on December 6, 2023.<ref>[https://twitter.com/STAYC_JP/status/1704057754707534077 @STAYC_JP on Twitter (September 19, 2023)]</ref>

===2024: "Fancy - Spotify Singles", ''Metamorphic''===
On March 15, STAYC released a remake of TWICE's "Fancy" through the Spotify Singles project titled "[[Fancy - Spotify Singles]]".<ref>[https://v.daum.net/v/20240315070337517 Daum: 스테이씨, 오늘(15일) 트와이스 ‘FANCY’ 리메이크 공개]</ref>

On May 20, High Up Entertainment confirmed that STAYC is currently working on a new album scheduled for early July.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1662581wpp/stayc-confirmed-to-make-summer-comeback Soompi: STAYC Confirmed To Make Summer Comeback]</ref> On June 1, they released a spoiler for their first full-length album ''[[Metamorphic]]'', set to be released on July 1.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1665516wpp/watch-stayc-reveals-july-comeback-date-with-teaser-for-1st-full-album-metamorphic Soompi: Watch: STAYC Reveals July Comeback Date With Teaser For 1st Full Album "Metamorphic"]</ref>

==Members==
{{MemberTable}}


== Discography==
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===Korean===
====Studio Albums====
*''[[Metamorphic]]'' (2024)
====Mini Albums==== 
*''[[Stereotype]]'' (2021)
*''[[Young-Luv.com]]'' (2022)
*''[[TEENFRESH]]'' (2023)
==== Single Albums==== 
*"[[Star To A Young Culture]]" (2020)
*"[[STAYDOM]]" (2021)
*"[[We Need Love]]" (2022)
*"[[Teddy Bear]]" (2023)
==== Digital Singles ====
*"[[Poppy (Korean Ver.)]]" (2023)
*"[[Fancy - Spotify Singles]]" (2024)
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===Japanese===
====Singles====
*"[[Poppy]]" (2022)
*"[[Teddy Bear -Japanese Ver.-]]" (2023)
*"[[Lit]]" (2023)
*"[[Meow / Cheeky Icy Thang -Japanese Ver.-]]" (2024)
{{Col-end}}

==Videography==
===Reality Shows===

* ''STAYCATION'' (KakaoTV, 2021)
*''Pang Pang STAYC'' (Mnet, 2023)

==Concerts and Fan Meetings==

===World Tours===

*[[STAYC 1st World Tour 'TEENFRESH']] <small>(2023–2024)</small>

===Showcases ===  

*[[STAYC Japan Debut Showcase -Star To A Young Culture-]] <small>(November 21, 2022)</small>
* [[STAYC Japan 2nd Showcase 2023 'Teddy Bear']] <small>(April 8–10, 2023)</small>

===Fan Meetings===

* [[STAYC 1st Fanmeeting 'Stay Cool Party']] <small>(October 9, 2022)</small>
*[[2023 STAYC Fanmeeting 'SWITH Gelato Factory']] <small>(May 19–July 15, 2023)</small>

==Photobooks==

*''2024 STAYC Photobook [London Stay]'' (2024)

==Endorsements==

*LG Household & Health Care (2021)
*Philips (2021)
*LENSME (2021)
*GLASSME (2021)
*Samantha Tavasa (2021)
*My Shell (2021)
*Celluver (2021)

==Social Media==

*[http://cafe.daum.net/STAYC STAYC] on Daum Cafe
*[https://twitter.com/STAYC_official STAYC] on Twitter ([https://twitter.com/stayc_JP Japan])
*[https://www.instagram.com/stayc_highup/ STAYC] on Instagram
*[https://www.youtube.com/c/STAYC STAYC] on YouTube
*[https://www.facebook.com/STAYC-108443734355615STAYC STAYC] on Facebook
*[https://www.tiktok.com/@stayc_official STAYC] on TikTok
*[https://www.stayc.jp/?doing_wp_cron=1690602134.8232860565185546875000 STAYC] Japan Official Website

==References==
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==Navigation==
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