Q_ARE, also stylized as Q/ARE, is a Chilean boy band formed through the program âÂÂQR Projectâ in 2023. The group consists of six members: Jamin, J, Seba, Bin, Aiden and Fabi. Q_ARE debut on January 22, 2024, with their first single, âÂÂTry AgainâÂÂ.
Q_ARE is pronounced like QR. In an interview with FMDos, member Fabi states that they originally were going with the name of their docu-reality series, âÂÂQR Projectâ but later dropped the âÂÂprojectâ after finalizing the members.
Q_ARE was formed out of a docu-reality series titled âÂÂQR ProjectâÂÂ, in which Alex, a music producer under Online Beat Production, held a massive online casting call. 20 contestants were chosen to participate and showcase their talents and 10 were eliminated. Those ten left were put under a rigorous vocal and dance training program to then finally determine the final 7 members.
Beginning on January 8, 2024, Q_ARE uploaded to their official Instagram, individual member photos teasing their debut single, âÂÂTry AgainâÂÂ. The first member was Seba followed by Fabi on January 9, then Bin on January 10, Aiden on January 11 and finally Jamin on January 15. On January 22, 2024, Q_ARE released their debut single, âÂÂTry AgainâÂÂ.
On June 7, 2024, Q_ARE performed âÂÂTry Againâ on TVNâÂÂs Efecto N.
On December 16, 2024, the second single, âÂÂEGOâ was released on all music platforms alongside its music video.
On February 27, both Q_ARE and member Sico released statements regarding his departure and the future of the group.
On May 29, 2025, Q_ARE released their new single, âÂÂLast Moonâ on all digital platforms. Via their official instagram, Q_ARE announced they were performing at ChileâÂÂs Santiago Pride 2025.
On July 11, 2025, K-Pop creative agency, Monday Morning Lab, announced that Q_ARE will be the opening act for WonhoâÂÂs Stay Awake tour stop in Santiago, Chile the following night. Talking to FrontRowLive, an LA based music news outlet, Aiden stated the production team behind WonhoâÂÂs tour offered them the opening act spot weeks before and that approval from both ends was finalized two days before the show. On August 3, 2025, Q_ARE uploaded a teaser to their official Instagram. The video teaser showed a shovel being dragged across dirt and gravel by someone in black boots, after which the screen turns black with Q_AREâÂÂs name appearing in white. On August 5, another teaser was uploaded showing close-ups of the members, while the accompanying caption read âÂÂÿXX/XX/XXXX?âÂÂ. On August 14, their new single âÂÂPALAâÂÂ, meaning âÂÂshovelâ in Spanish, was released on all digital platforms. As of the release, âÂÂPALAâ has garnered over 1.2 million streams on Spotify and has made musical lists around the world. This marks Q_AREâÂÂs most successful release to date. With the instant success of âÂÂPALAâÂÂ, fanbases began to form outside of Chile, including in Mexico, Spain and Singapore.
On September 18, 2025, BNB Fest, a K-Pop festival held in Brazil, announced Q_ARE as their first-ever international act. Q_ARE will be attending and performing at BNB Fest 2025 on November 23, 2025. This will make Q_AREâÂÂs first performance out of Chile. On September 25, 2025, GAP ChileâÂÂs official Instagram uploaded a video of Q_ARE recreating KATSEYEâÂÂs viral ad campaign, while also announcing the groupâÂÂs appearance at their âÂÂBetter In Denim Dance Masterclassâ â which took place on Saturday the 26th.
On October 16, Q_ARE released a remix to âÂÂPALAâ featuring Mexican girl group, ALMAS. This makes it Q_AREâÂÂs first music collaboration. The song and music video were released simultaneously on all streaming platforms. On October 16, 2025, HappyLand, an arcade-event space, announced a special event titled Fun Fest, where Q_ARE will premiere their upcoming single, âÂÂ1313â â on October 30. On October 24, Q_ARE appeared on TVNâÂÂs Efecto N to perform âÂÂLast Moonâ and âÂÂPALAâÂÂ, play games and provide an interview. This marks the third time Q_ARE have been invited to this program. On October 30, âÂÂ1313â was released on all digital platforms, alongside its music video on YouTube.
On an interview with CNN Chile, Q_AREâÂÂs manager Gonzalo Nilo, stated that the band âÂÂis working really hard on an album that will see the light in 2026âÂÂ. This will be Q_AREâÂÂs first full-length album. On the premiere episode of the Flip PodcastâÂÂs second season, Fabi confirmed that a full album will be released sometime in 2026. Jamin, also added that some songs that have been released might be part of that future album.
On December 11, Q_ARE released their 4th single of 2025 titled âÂÂcaKe POP!â on all digital platforms. Simultaneously, its accompanied music video was released on their official YouTube channel.
On December 22, Q_ARE surprised fans with a Christmas song titled âÂÂAmor De Navidadâ (Christmas Love). Along with the Christmas song, they unveiled their long awaited âÂÂmascotsâÂÂ, affectionally called âÂÂQMONSâÂÂ, who were previously featured throughout their âÂÂ1313â music video.
Q_ARE kicked off 2026 with a festival performance in La Serena, Chile. They were chosen as the openers of Coke Studio, a music festival sponsored by Coca-Cola Chile to promote Chilean music.
On January 21, Q_ARE uploaded a âÂÂlive sessionâ video to their official YouTube channel to celebrate their 2nd year anniversary as a group. In the video, the group performs acoustic covers of their hit singles âÂÂLAST MOONâÂÂ, âÂÂ1313âÂÂ, and their debut song âÂÂTry AgainâÂÂ. In this video, their groupâÂÂs manager surprises them with a YouTube Silver Play Button for surpassing 100K subscribers.
On January 28, it was announced that Q_ARE signed an exclusive contract with BZR Music, a Chilean record label and distributor.
On January 29, Q_ARE became the face of Marinela ChileâÂÂs Valentine campaign, Enamórate con Marinela or âÂÂFall In Love with MarinelaâÂÂ.
On February 5, Q_ARE uploaded a teaser Reels to their official Instagram account. The teaser showed a cocktail drink on a table in a tropical-style decor setting while a hand reaches out to grab the drink, while the caption read âÂÂX/XX/XXXXâÂÂ. Two days later, on February 7, they announced the release of a brand new single titled, âÂÂHWAIâ â a play on words on Hawaii. The single release was set for February 12. On February 12, âÂÂHWAIâ was released on all streaming platforms alongside its music video on their official YouTube channel.
On February 14, Lollapalooza Chile announced via their official Instagram, that Q_ARE will headline their special diversity stage titled âÂÂLolla Love 2026âÂÂ.
In an interview with Los40 ChileâÂÂs Mood Corea podcast, they stated that although they take inspiration from K-Pop idol groups, they would categorize themselves as Latin pop. They take influences from western boy bands such as Backstreet Boys, One Direction and *NSYNC as well as K-Pop groups like BTS and Stray Kids. With the rising success of Q_ARE, many Chilean fans have coined the term âÂÂChisPopâÂÂ, to categorize their genre of music. Taken from the term âÂÂpop Chilenoâ or âÂÂChilean popâ in English. Not to be confused with the Chilean snack, Chispop.