QWER (Korean: 큐더블유이알) is a South Korean girl band underPrism Filter and Tamago Productions. They debuted on October 18, 2023, with the single albumHarmony from Discord.
The group's English name is derived from theQWERTY keyboard, with Q, W, E, and R being the primary keys used inonline games such asLeague of Legends.[1][2][3] The fandom's name 바위게 (Scuttle Crab) is also a reference to the multiplayer video game.[4]
The group was formed through the "QWER Project", aYouTube series aiming to create a girl group composed of female online personalities.[1] The project was launched by Tamago Production, a company started by the YouTuber and web content creator Kim Gye-ran, in collaboration with 3Y Corporation. "QWER Project" followed the four members' incorporation into the group, their training, and daily lives.[3]
Prior to their debut, each of the members already had established online careers. Chodan and Magenta were active streamers onTwitch, Hina was a popular content creator andcosplayer onTikTok, and Siyeon is a former member of the Japanese idol groupNMB48.[1][3][5]
2023–present: Debut withHarmony from Discord,Manito andAlgorithm's Blossom
QWER made their debut on October 18, 2023, with the single albumHarmony from Discord.[2] Songs from the album were first performed during their debut showcase at Musinsa Garage inSeoul.[5] The lead track "Discord" placed 5th onSpotify's "Viral 50 – Japan".[6] It debuted at number 88 onYouTube Music's "Korea Weekly Top Songs" chart at the time of its release and remained on the chart for 21 weeks.[7]
On March 18, 2024, the group announced their upcoming comeback. On the day of the announcement, QWER visited a military base and performed their unreleased single "T.B.H (고민중독)" from their upcoming EP.[8] Their firstEPManito was released on April 1.[9] Tracks from the EP were first performed in a showcase held at the Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul on the day of its release.[10] On August 28, the group announced the release of their single "Fake Idol" on September 2.[11] Their second EPAlgorithm's Blossom was released on September 23,[12] with the lead single "My Name Is Malguem", which gave the group their first music broadcast trophy since debut on October 9 onShow Champion.[13]
On June 9, 2025, QWER released their third EPIn a Million Noises, I'll Be Your Harmony, with the lead single "Dear".[14] On July 18, the group announced that they would be embarking on their first world tour, Rockation, kicking off in Seoul from October 3 to 5.[15] On October 6, QWER released a special single "Blue Whale", which is a remake of the hit song by South Korean rock bandYB.[16]
^abcdefPark, Dong-sun (October 18, 2023).'김계란 걸밴드' QWER, '1집→1만집, 지구정복 걸밴드 첫 발!'[종합] ['Kim Gye-ran's girl band' QWER, '1 to 10,000 albums, the first step of the Earth-conquering girl band!].The Electronic Times (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. RetrievedMarch 18, 2024.
^abcHeo, Ji-young (November 18, 2023).유튜브서 데뷔해 초동 2.3만장...김계란의 걸그룹 'QWER' 아시나요 [허지영의 케해석] [Do you know Kim Gye-ran's girl group 'QWER', which debuted on YouTube and sold 23 thousand copies?].The Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. RetrievedMarch 19, 2024.
^Kim, Ha-young (October 16, 2023).'데뷔 D-2' QWER, 팬과 소통한다...위버스 입점 ['Debut D-2' QWER connects with fans... with Weverse].Nate News (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. RetrievedMarch 28, 2024.
^abKim, Chae-yeon (October 18, 2023).'제작사 변신' 김계란 "QWER의 강점? 최강 비주얼 걸밴드..그 안에 독기를 봤다" [종합] ['Production company transformed' Kim Gye-ran "QWER's strength? The strongest visual girl band...I saw the strength in them" [Synthesis]].Osen (in Korean).The Chosun Ilbo.Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. RetrievedMarch 19, 2024 – via Chosen Biz.
^Park, Dong-jae (February 26, 2024).[브레이크뉴스] QWER, 日 페스티벌'Kstyle PARTY' 오프닝 무대 장식..'글로벌 최애 밴드' 입증 [[BREAK NEWS] QWER to open Japanese festival 'Kstyle PARTY'...proving to be a 'global favorite band'].Break News (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. RetrievedMarch 18, 2024.
^Jang, Tae-yoon (March 12, 2024).QWER, 4월 컴백 예고..."최애 소녀밴드, 돌아온다" [QWER announces April comeback..."Your favorite girl band is back"].Dispatch (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. RetrievedMarch 18, 2024.
^Park, Dong-jae (March 19, 2024).'글로벌 최애 밴드' QWER, 4월 1일 컴백 확정..미니 1집 'MANITO' 발매 ['Global Favorite Band' QWER Confirms Comeback on April 1... Releasing 1st Mini Album 'MANITO'].Break News (in Korean). RetrievedMarch 19, 2024.
^Lee, Ji-sook (April 1, 2024).김계란 걸그룹 QWER(큐더블유이알) - '고민중독' 쇼케이스 무대 [MHN영상] [Kim Gye-ran's girl group QWER - 'T.B.H' showcase stage [MHN Video]].MHN Sports (in Korean).Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. RetrievedApril 4, 2024.
^Hwang, Soo-young (August 29, 2024).여기서 형이 왜 나와... QWER 그래피티 이 사람이 그렸다 [Why is my brother here... QWER graffiti was drawn by this person].Asia Times (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 30, 2024. RetrievedAugust 31, 2024.
^Kim, Do-hyung (October 9, 2024).'데뷔 만 1년 앞둔' QWER 일냈다...음악 방송 첫 1위 차지 [공식] ['Just before their 1st debut anniversary' QWER has done something... achieved 1st place on music show [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily.Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. RetrievedOctober 9, 2024 – viaNaver.
^Ahn, Byung-gil (June 9, 2025).QWER, 오늘 미니 3집 '성장 서사' [QWER, 'growth story' with their 3rd mini album today] (in Korean).Sports Kyunghyang.Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. RetrievedJune 9, 2025 – viaNaver.
^Lee, Seul-bi (October 7, 2025).QWER, YB '흰수염고래' 리메이크...색다르다! [QWER, YB remake 'Blue Whale'... Something different!] (in Korean).Sports Donga.Archived from the original on October 7, 2025. RetrievedOctober 7, 2025 – viaNaver.
^Kim, Han-bin (August 10, 2023).'최애의 아이들' QWER, 궁극의 보컬 R은 누구? ['Favorite Idol' QWER, Who's the Ultimate Vocal R?].Open News (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. RetrievedMarch 26, 2024.
^Ahn, Byung-kil (August 23, 2024).'QWER, 데뷔 첫 시상식 2관왕 쾌거 ['QWER, The feat of winning two awards at the first awards ceremony since debut].Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 24, 2024. RetrievedAugust 24, 2024.
^Kim, Ga-young (November 16, 2024).뉴진스, '최고 영예' 그랜드 아티스트상 "끝까지 뭉치자"[2024 KGMA](종합) [New Jeans, 'Highest Honor' Grand Artist Award "Let's stick together until the end" [2024 KGMA] (Full)].Edaily (in Korean).Archived from the original on November 25, 2024. RetrievedNovember 25, 2024.
^Park, Seo-yeon (November 30, 2024).에스파, 대상 3개 싹쓸이 '7관왕'...(여자)아이들, 대상 소감 중 "재계약 완료" 발표 [MMA 2024](종합) [Aespa wins 7 awards, sweeping 3 grand prizes...(G)I-DLE announces "contract renewal completed" during grand prize speech [MMA 2024] (comprehensive)] (in Korean). My Daily.Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. RetrievedNovember 30, 2024 – viaNaver.
^Lee, Yoon-bi (June 22, 2025).아이들 '대상'→TXT, 아이브, 에스파 '본상', 영탁 4관왕까지...'서울가요대상' 빛냈다 [I-dle's 'Grand Prize' →TXT, IVE, aespa 'Main Award', and Young Tak won 4 awards... 'Seoul Music Awards' shined].MHN (in Korean).Archived from the original on June 22, 2025. RetrievedJune 22, 2025 – viaNaver.