LOONA

The Korean name, which means "Girl of the Month," is known to come from a pre-debut project that revealed members on a monthly basis. The English name LOONA is a spelling based on the Korean name, and many also read it as evoking the moon, or luna. It is read as "Ida-ui Sonyeo" in Korean and "Loona" in English.

Before its full debut, LOONA is known for a unique project that introduced members one at a time with solo songs and also formed sub-units of several members. Units such as LOONA 1/3, ODD EYE CIRCLE, and yyxy emerged during this process. For the exact order and timing, check official sources.

LOONA made its full-group debut on August 20, 2018, with "Hi High." It was the first promoted song performed by all the members together after the long pre-debut project. The bright, upbeat track marked the official start of the group's journey as a complete lineup.

As of November 2026, LOONA's group activities are on hold, and there has been no official announcement of disbandment. The members are with different agencies and work individually, so there is no shared group agency. For news about each member, it is most accurate to check her own official channels.

LOONA's official profile lists twelve members: HeeJin, HyunJin, HaSeul, YeoJin, ViVi, Kim Lip, JinSoul, Choerry, Yves, Chuu, Go Won, and HyeJu. Large-group stages and sub-unit activities were defining features of the group. Currently, the members are pursuing their own individual activities.

The official fandom name is Orbit. The English word means the path one body travels around another, and a popular interpretation sees fans circling alongside the group, fitting LOONA's moon-like image. However, this meaning has not been officially explained. The Korean version, "Obit," adapts the word to Korean pronunciation.

Besides the debut song "Hi High," widely known LOONA songs include "Butterfly," "So What," "Why Not?," and "PTT (Paint The Town)." Each song has a different mood, showing many sides of the group. If you are new to LOONA, these tracks are a good place to begin listening.

LOONA is well known for a universe in which members, sub-units, and albums connect into one story. Fans often call it the "LOONAverse" and enjoy finding and interpreting symbols in the music videos. Watching from the pre-debut songs in order helps you follow how the story unfolds across releases.

If you are new, start with widely known full-group songs such as "Hi High," "Butterfly," and "So What." If a particular member catches your interest, explore her pre-debut solo song and unit songs. If you are curious about the universe, watching the music videos in release order is another option.

Because LOONA's members are with different agencies, the most accurate news comes from each member's agency and official channels. While group activities are paused, unverified rumors may circulate, so check official sources first. Streaming the group's existing songs on official music platforms is also a way to show support.