Lunafly

On 31 August, label mate JeA, leader of Brown Eyed Girls, tweeted a photo of her and the three Lunafly members on her official Twitter account.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Jeaworld/status/241391691603525632 |title=Hyojin Kim on Twitter: "곧 데뷔 예정인 브아걸동생들LUNAFLY입니다! teo,sam,yun이 세친구모두 음악너무 잘해여! 예쁜이들 많이 사랑해 주실꺼죵?? ..." |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2012-08-30 |accessdate=2015-02-27}}{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/08/brown-eyed-girls-jea-introduces-new-group-lunafly |title=Brown Eyed Girls' JeA introduces new group 'LUNAFLY' |publisher=Allkpop |date=2012-08-31 |accessdate=2015-02-27}}

Following the news, on 6 September, Lunafly released their debut album on iTunes worldwide, called Super Hero. It consists of two tracks, oth in English, with the idea of "allowing international fans to fully appreciate their music".{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/09/lunafly-releases-debut-album-super-hero |title=LUNAFLY releases debut album 'Super Hero' |publisher=Allkpop |date=2012-09-06 |accessdate=2015-02-27}}

Prior to the release of their first domestic single album on 27 September, on 26 September, Lunafly released their first music video for their song "How Nice Would It Be". It was said that Nega Network invested 150 million won (~US$134,078) on their outfits, accessories, hair and makeup styling for the music video, which is considered a lot for a rookie group. The debut would only be digital, as they would not have any broadcast activities. They had a positive response from netizens, who said they gave off an image that contrasted with that of typical Kpop groups.{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/09/lunafly-releases-music-video-how-nice-would-it-be |title=LUNAFLY releases music video "How Nice Would It Be" |publisher=Allkpop |date=2012-09-27 |accessdate=2015-02-27}}

"How Nice Would It Be" reached 1st on Cyworld‘s music chart.{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/09/rookie-group-lunafly-lands-1st-on-cyworld-music-chart-with-how-nice-would-it-be |title=Rookie group LUNAFLY lands 1st on Cyworld music chart with "How Nice Would It Be" |publisher=Allkpop |date=2012-09-27 |accessdate=2015-02-27}}[http://static3.allkpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120927_lunafly_1st.jpg]{{dead link|date=February 2015}}

On 28 September, Lunafly released the music video for the English version of their song "Super Hero".{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIoe30fatYI |title=LUNAFLY – Super Hero MV. |publisher=YouTube |date=2012-09-28 |accessdate=2015-02-27}} They had already released "Super Hero" on iTunes worldwide on 6 September. Shortly after Lunafly announced that they would be holding their first solo concert in Japan.{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/12/lunafly-holds-their-first-solo-live-in-japan |title=LUNAFLY holds their first solo live in Japan |publisher=Allkpop |date=2012-12-02 |accessdate=2015-02-27}}

After announcing that they were gearing up for their second digital single, Lunafly revealed the single's title to be "Clear Day, Cloudy Day",{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/11/lunafly-second-digital-single-to-be-titled-clear-day-cloudy-day |title=LUNAFLY's second digital single to be titled 'Clear Day, Cloudy Day' |publisher=Allkpop |date=2012-11-30 |accessdate=2015-02-27}} with a scheduled release date of 5 December. This single would be self-composed.

On 1 December, the group made their appearance at Tokyo's FM Hall in Japan, where they successfully concluded their first overseas solo live. Before proceeding with their performances, Lunafly expressed, "We’re very thankful for being able to hold a solo live concert in Japan just two months after our debut and we’re also very nervous. We've prepared a lot." They played a total of six songs for their Japanese fans, and also promised to work hard so they could be more active in Japan.

On 4 December, Lunafly released the music video of second digital single "Clear Day, Cloudy Day".{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/12/lunafly-releases-mv-for-clear-day-cloudy-day |title=LUNAFLY releases MV for "Clear Day, Cloudy Day" |publisher=Allkpop |date=2012-12-05 |accessdate=2015-02-27}} This song was self-composed by the members. "Clear Day, Cloudy Day" delivers a message of hope to those facing difficulties in the current generation.

On 9 December, Lunafly released the music video for the English version of their song "Day By Day".{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/12/lunafly-releases-mv-for-day-by-day |title=LUNAFLY releases MV for "Day by Day" |publisher=Allkpop |date=2012-12-09 |accessdate=2015-02-27}} The song was composed by the members themselves. "Day By Day" was available on iTunes worldwide a day after the release of the video.

A contest to decide the fandom name was held from 27 February to 5 March, with the winner being awarded an autographed CD.{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2013/03/lunafly-announces-official-fan-club-name |title=LUNAFLY announces official fan club name |publisher=Allkpop |date=2013-03-07 |accessdate=2015-02-27}} On 7 March, Lunafly announced their official fanbase name, "Lukies", meaning that "Lunafly's Kingdom is Eternal", and that Lunafly aims to remain humble and hardworking even after achieving success.

On 17 March, Lunafly announced their comeback through their official Facebook.{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2013/03/lunafly-releases-image-teaser-for-1st-album-fly-to-love |title=LUNAFLY releases image teaser for 1st album 'Fly to Love'|publisher=Allkpop|date=2013-03-18 |accessdate=2015-02-27}} They would be releasing their first album, Fly To Love, on 3 April. They also released a teaser image featuring all three members. As opposed tho the more serious, monochrome, and simple image they had been giving before, this teaser gave off a more colorful and rock image, with bold colors, bright outfits and the members giving off a playful vibe. Following the full member teaser, they released three more solo teasers for the individual members. They also released a video teaser through their official YouTube account.

On 2 April, the boys released the music video for their title song "Fly To Love", after releasing the full album. The song was, again, composed by the members themselves. The upbeat song expresses the desire to break out from a mundane relationship and go on vacations around the world as a couple. Keeping international fans in mind, the two part album also featured an English version of every Korean track.{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2013/04/lunafly-releases-fly-to-love-mv |title=LUNAFLY releases "Fly to Love" MV|publisher=Allkpop|date=2013-04-03|accessdate=2015-02-27}}

They performed their single for the first time at the GOGOS2 club in Hongdae, Seoul later on the same day. International fans were able to watch the full 90 minute live concert on their USTREAM channel. They performed for the first time on a live music broadcast with "Fly To Love" on 4 April, on M! Countdown, a show that features live performances of K-Pop idols. They also performed their song on Music Bank and Inkigayo, bothsimilar programs. They didn't win any of the performances, but nevertheless the song was still loved by fans all over the globe.{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2013/04/lunafly-fly-to-love-on-m-countdown |title=LUNAFLY "Fly to Love" on 'M! Countdown'! |publisher=Allkpop |date=2013-04-04 |accessdate=2015-02-27}}

Lunafly went on a sold out Latin America tour visiting Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Brazil, and Costa Rica. This tour was made in partnership with MyMusicTaste, a concert crowdfunding platform. They also went on a European tour, stopping in Portugal, France, Romania, and Italy, also crowdfunded through MyMusicTaste.{{cite web|url=http://www.mymusictaste.com |title=Artists Go Where Fans Go |publisher=MyMusicTaste |date= |accessdate=2015-02-27}}

It was announced on Lunafly's fan cafe that Teo would be withdrawing from Lunafly and would no longer be participating in Lunafly activities. He is now known professionally under his real name, Shin Tae Ho. Two new members, Jin and Yub, were added to Lunafly following Teo's departure.

Lunafly Re:Born then performed as a four-membered group in Guatemala and Bolivia, and for the first time in their career, they went to North America to perform in Canada. Lunafly had performed in a total of 32 countries and were the K-pop group who performed in the most countries.{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}}

• Sam Carter – leader, vocals, guitar, violin, composer
• Yun – vocals, guitar, drums, composer

• Teo – vocals, piano, bass, percussion, composer
• Jin – drummer, composer
• Yub – guitarist, composer

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