Welcome to the Dreamworld: A Guide to DREAMCATCHER (full guide with member profiles)
INTRODUCTION
Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐), formerly known as Minx (밍스), is a girlgroup formed by Happyface Entertainment*. The group consists of seven members: Jiu, Sua, Siyeon, Handong, Yoohyeon, Dami and Gahyeon. Dreamcatcher officially debuted on Friday January 13th, 2017.
- Group: DREAMCATCHER (드림캐쳐)
- Debut Date: Friday, 13 January 2017
- Company: Dreamcatcher Company
- Fandom Name: InSomnia (인썸니아) (lit: in dreams)
- Official Colours: Black 6 C / 7623 C / P 10-6 C
- Greeting: “dream of me, hello we are dreamcatcher” (내 꿈꿔, 안녕하세요 드림캐쳐 입니다)
MUSIC
Dreamcatcher is a group that has continued to present a color that is uniquely their own, and is known as a team with strong world-building. Their rock/metal inspired sound and horror concept music videos have set them apart in a saturated industry from the start.
Billboard listed Dreamcatcher as No. 3 on ‘Best New K-Pop Acts in 2017’ and their debut track ‘Chase Me’ was ranked No. 19 on Best K-Pop Songs of 2017: Critics’ Picks.
Despite being known for their signature rock sound title-tracks, Dreamcatcher’s albums contain a variety of genres
PERFORMANCE
Dreamcatcher is recognised for their powerful, synchronized choreography and including intricate hand movements. They have plenty diverse choreo showcasing different dancing styles, and they are not afraid to experiment or bring props into performances.
One example is their 2018 dream concert performance of ‘intro + you and I’ with backup dancers as well as items such as capes, coffins and flags. Dreamcatcher is also well known for their many covers – whether it be vocal, choreography or both. Member Sua has participated in making choreographies for covers such as ‘Into the New World’ dance break, ‘taki taki’ with Jiu & Yoohyeon, and her ‘copycat’ cover.