I. Introduction
Rocket Girls 101 was a Chinese girl group formed by Tencent through the 2018 reality show Produce 101 China on Tencent Video & managed under Wajijiwa Entertainment. The group made their debut on 23 June 2018 & disbanded on June 23, 2020 as the limited contract only lasted exactly 2 years. It consisted of eleven members from different agencies - Meng Meiqi, Wu Xuanyi, Yang Chaoyue, Duan Aojuan, Yamy, Lai Meiyun, Zhang Zining, Sunnee, Li Ziting (Mimi), Fu Jing (Jinna) & Xu Mengjie (Rainbow).
II. Career
III. Pre-debut
On 23 June, Produce 101 revealed the final members for the Rocket Girls 101, the - Meng Meiqi, Wu Xuanyi, Yang Chaoyue, Duan Aojuan, Yamy, Lai Meiyun, Zhang Zining, Sunnee, Li Ziting (Mimi), Fu Jing (Jinna) & Xu Mengjie (Rainbow) with the order also being the individual ranks.
IIII. Debut & Disbandment
IIIII. Contract Controversy
Two days before the group's official single release and press conference on August 9, Yuehua Entertainment & Mavericks Entertainment released a joint announcement stating that they would be withdrawing members Meiqi, Xuanyi, & Zining from the group, also stating that Yuehua decided to withdraw Meiqi & Xuanyi due to the inability to come to an agreement with the company managing Rocket Girls 101 regarding their concurrent promotion with Rocket Girls 101 and Cosmic Girls (WJSN), and that Mavericks withdrew Zining due to health issues. However, on August 17, both Yuehua & Mavericks announced that the members would be returning to the group after coming to an agreement with Tencent, and stated that Rocket Girls 101's promotion would take priority over all members' original groups, unless agreements are reached.
IIIIII. Albums
On June 23, 2018, the group debuted with a single Rocket Girls. On August 18, they released their first EP, Collide. On June 23, 2019, they released their first studio album, The Wind. In early 2020, they released a new single named Be Happy to celebrate the Chinese New Year. On May 25, 2020, they released their second and final EP, Meeting·Goodbye.
IIIIIII. Variety Shows & Other Appearances
On September 15, the group performed the halftime show at Super Penguin Ultimate Game. The group then was announced to perform at the NBA halftime show later 2019 after their The Wind album.
Rocket Girls 101 finally disbanded on June 23, 2020 as the 2 year contract was expired.
III. Members
| Meiqi Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Rapper, Center October 15, 1998 Luo Yang, Henan, China Minnie/Mickey (Fandom Name) #5F4B8B (Lightning Purple) (Fandom Color) m.meiqi7 |
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| Xuanyi Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Visual January 26, 1995 Haikou, Hainan, China Yi Yuan (Fandom Name) #7bafd4 (NC Blue) (Fandom Color) w.xuanyi0126 |
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| Chaoyue Vocalist, Rapper, Visual July 31, 1998 Yancheng, Jiangsu, China Villager/Crescent (Fandom Name) #CBA7F9 (Youth Purple) (Fandom Color) yangchaoyue9869 |
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| Aojuan Main Vocalist, Maknae December 28, 2001 Chengdu, Sichuan, China Oreo (Fandom Name) #8CC269 (Green) (Fandom Color) |
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| Yamy Leader, Main Rapper, Main Dancer October 7, 1991 Qingyuan, Guangdong, China Cheese (Fandom Name) #F4CA28 (Cheese Yellow) (Fandom Color) yamyamy107 |
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| Lai Meiyun Lead Vocalist July 7th, 1998 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Xiao Mianbao (Little Breads) (Fandom Name) #FF7F00 (Orange) (Fandom Color) |
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| Zining Chengdu, Sichuan, China Main Vocalist March 9, 1996 Honey Pot (Fandom Name) Yellow#FFC20E (Sunflower) (Fandom Color) _winniebear_ |
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| Sunnee Bangkok, Thailand Lead Rapper, Lead Vocalist September 28, 1996 Sun Star (Fandom Name) #ED1932 (Red) #F1513C (Golden) (Fandom Colors) nee_kewalin |
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| Mimi Main Vocalist January 20, 2000 Bangkok, Thailand Mi Tang (Honey) (Fandom Name) #F078FF (Mi Tang Purple) (Fandom Color) mimileepwl |
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| Jinna Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual June 29, 1995 Shaoyang, Hunan, China Puff (Fandom Name) #EEA6B7 (Pink Purple) (Fandom Color) |
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| Rainbow Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper June 19, 1994 Jinhua, Zhejiang, China Skittles (Fandom Name) #FFD400 (Dandelion Yellow) (Fandom Color) rainbow__xu |
IV. Discography
IVI. LP
| The Wind | Digital LP | June 23, 2019 |
IVII. EP
| Collide | Digital EP | August 18, 2018 | |
| Meeting·Goodbye | Digital EP | May 25, 2020 |
IVIII. Singles
- Rocket Girls - Non-album single (2018)
- Collide - Collide (2018)
- Light - Collide (2018)
- Sailor Moon - Collide (2018)
- Born to Win - Collide (2018)
- Wind - The Wind (2019)
- Hard Candy - Meeting·Goodbye (2020)
IVIV. Collaboration
| Faded | Remix | 2018 |
IVV. Promotional Singles
| 101 Wishes | 2018 |
| Rocket Boom | 2019 |
IVVI. Soundtrack Appearances
- Calorie - Hello Mr. Billionaire OST (2018)
- Venom is Coming - Venom promo single (2018)
- Rampage to the Next Stop - Rampage 20 Opening Theme Song (2019)
- Blessing Arch - Boonie Bears: Blast into the Past OST (2019)
- Galaxy Disco - Crazy Alien OST (2019)
- On Fire - PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Promotional Single (2020)
V. Videography
| Year | Title | Network |
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| 2018 | Produce 101 | Tencent Video |
| 2018 | Rocket Girls 101 Research Institute | Tencent Video |
| 2018 | Super Nova Games | Tencent Video |
| 2019 | Rampage 20 | Tencent Video |
| 2020 | Super Nova Games 2 | Tencent Video |
| 2020 | Rampage 20 season 2 | Tencent Video |
| 2020 | We Are Blazing | Tencent Video |
VI. Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 2018 | Fresh Asia Music 2018 | Most Popular Newcomer | Rocket Girls 101 | Won |
| 2018 | 2018 Global Chinese Music Awards | Most Popular Group | Rocket Girls 101 | Won |
| 2018 | Tencent Starlight Awards 2018 | Best Group Of The Year | Rocket Girls 101 | Won |
| 2018 | Tencent Starlight Awards 2018 | Most Popular Music Video Of the Year | Light | Won |
VII. Trivias
- Yamy is a member of Kuchika Orchestra.
- Meiyun is a member of SING.
- Meiqi and Xuanyi are members of WJSN.
- Zining is a member of MERA.
- Sunnee is a member of A'N'D.
- Chaoyue is a member of CH2.
- Mengjie is a member of LadyBees.
