Gugudan

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Gugudan
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Gugudan at Act. 5 New Action showcase
From left to right: Soyee, Sally, Mimi, Sejeong, Hana, Mina, Nayoung and Haebin.
Background information
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active 2016 (2016)–2020
Labels Jellyfish
Website Official Website
Past members
Korean name
Hangul 구구단
Hanja 九九段
Revised Romanization Gugudan
McCune–Reischauer Kukutan

Gugudan (Hangul: 구구단), also stylized as gu9udan[1] or gx9, was a South Korean girl group formed in 2016 by Jellyfish Entertainment and the company's first girl group. The group debuted on June 28, 2016, with their EP Act. 1 The Little Mermaid. The group was composed of eight members: Mimi, Hana, Haebin, Nayoung, Sejeong, Sally, Soyee and Mina. Originally a nine-piece group, Hyeyeon left the group in October 2018.

Following two years with no group activities, Gugudan disbanded on December 31, 2020.

History

Pre-debut

In January 2016, Nayoung, Sejeong and Mina were introduced as Jellyfish Entertainment's first female trainees on the Mnet survival show, Produce 101, where 101 female trainees from various companies competed to debut in an eleven-member girl group that would promote for a year under YMC Entertainment.[2] After placing 2nd and 9th respectively in the final episode, Sejeong and Mina debuted as members of I.O.I in May 2016.

2016: Debut with Act. 1 The Little Mermaid

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Gugudan in September 2016

Despite denying earlier reports of Sejeong and Mina debuting in a 3-member girl group in June, Jellyfish Entertainment confirmed on June 7 that the two I.O.I members would debut within the month in what would be the company's first girl group.[3][4] Because of YMC Entertainment's special terms in which I.O.I's members are allowed to do activities under their respective companies while I.O.I was on break or while the group promoted in sub-units, there were no complications with the plan.[5]

Nayoung was also confirmed as a member on June 10[6] and on June 13, Jellyfish Entertainment revealed that Gugudan would be a nine-member group.[7] On June 17, Jellyfish Entertainment announced the group name.[8]

On June 22, the group confirmed that they were going for a "mermaid" concept.[9] Following the announcement, a highlight medley of the group's debut mini-album was released on June 24.[10] They debuted on June 28, 2016, with the mini-album, Act. 1 The Little Mermaid, with "Wonderland" as the title song.[11][12] Their debut showcase was held at the Yes24 Live Hall on the same day as the album's release.[13]

Gugudan participated in Jellyfish Entertainment's annual winter project, Jelly Christmas 2016, with their label mates Seo In-guk, VIXX, Park Yoon-ha, Park Jung-ah, Kim Gyu-sun, Kim Ye-won and Jiyul. The title track, "Falling (Hangul: 니가 내려와)" was released digitally on December 13, 2016.[14][15][16][17][18]

2017: Act. 2 Narcissus and Act. 3 Chococo Factory

Their second mini-album, Act. 2 Narcissus, and its title track, "A Girl Like Me", was released on February 27.[19]

On November 8, the group released a single album, Act. 3 Chococo Factory, featuring the title track, "Chococo".[20] Prior to the release, it was announced that Soyee will go on hiatus in order to fully recover from a shoulder injury that she had since prior to her debut.[21]

2018: Act. 4 Cait Sith, Act. 5 New Action, Japanese debut and Hyeyeon's departure

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The group in March 2018

On February 1, Gugudan released their second single album Act. 4 Cait Sith, with the lead single "The Boots".[22]

On May 17, it was announced that youngest member Hyeyeon would go on a temporary hiatus from all the group activities due to health issues.[23]

Gugudan officially debuted in Japan with a release of their first Japanese single Stand By on September 19. On September 21, Gugudan held their debut showcase and fanmeeting titled Gugudan 1st Showcase ＆ Fanmeeting "Dear Friend" in Japan at Tokyo Akasaka Blitz.[24][25] The group also held their first Japan tour in Osaka and Tokyo starting on December 7, 2018.[26]

Hyeyeon left the group for personal reasons in October 2018.[27]

On November 6, Gugudan released their third EP, Act. 5 New Action, containing six tracks with the lead single "Not That Type".[28][29]

2020: Sally's participation in Produce Camp 2020 and disbandment

Chinese member Sally participated in the Chinese version of survival show Produce 101, Produce Camp 2020, in April. The survival show concluded with Sally ranking sixth, making her a member of the temporary girl group BonBon Girls 303.

On December 30, Gugudan had announced their disbandment. Their final schedule was completed on December 31, 2020.[30] Jellyfish also announced that all of the members would stay with the company.[31]

2021: Members' departure from Jellyfish Entertainment

On March 31, 2021, Soyee and Mimi announced on their individual social media accounts that their contracts with Jellyfish Entertainment had expired and they decided not to renew.[32] On April 1, 2021, Nayoung announced through her social media account that she also decided not to renew her contract followed by Haebin's announcement on April 7, 2021.[33][34] On April 30, 2021, group leader, Hana, officially announced that she left Jellyfish Entertainment.[35] On May 11, 2021, Sejeong renewed her contract with Jellyfish Entertainment as a solo artist and actress.[36]

Past members

  • Mimi (Hangul: 미미) — vocalist
  • Hana (Hangul: 하나) — Leader, dancer, vocalist[37]
  • Haebin (Hangul: 해빈) — vocalist
  • Nayoung (Hangul: 나영) — vocalist
  • Sejeong (Hangul: 세정) — vocalist
  • Sally (Hangul: 샐리) — dancer, rapper, vocalist
  • Soyee (Hangul: 소이) — vocalist
  • Mina (Hangul: 미나) — rapper, dancer, vocalist
  • Hyeyeon (Hangul: 혜연) — dancer, vocalist, rapper

Subunits

Gugudan 5959

In July 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment formed the subunit group named Gugudan 5959 (Hangul: 구구단 오구오구; spelled as "Ogu-ogu"), composed of the youngest members Mina and Hyeyeon.[38][39] The "5959" name is made up of their represented numbers in Gugudan: Hyeyeon representing the number 5 and Mina representing the number 9. 5959 released their debut single, "Ice Chu", on August 10, 2017.[40][41]

After Hyeyeon's departure in October 2018, the subunit consequently became inactive.

Gugudan SeMiNa

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Main article: Gugudan SeMiNa

In June 2018, Jellyfish Entertainment formed the second subunit of Gugudan, composed of members Sejeong, Mina and Nayoung, named Gugudan SeMiNa (Hangul: 구구단 세미나).[42][43] The "SeMiNa" name is made up of the first syllables of the members' names. Gugudan SeMiNa debuted with the release of their self-titled single album consisting of two tracks on July 10, 2018.[44][45]

Discography

Single albums

List of single albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[46]
Act. 3 Chococo Factory 8
Act. 4 Cait Sith
  • Released: February 1, 2018 (KOR)[49][50]
  • Label: Jellyfish Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, SMC
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Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions and sales
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[46]		 JPN
[52]		 JPN Hot
[53]
Act. 1 The Little Mermaid
  • Released: June 28, 2016 (KOR)
  • Label: Jellyfish Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 2 — —
Act. 2 Narcissus
  • Released: February 27, 2017 (KOR)
  • Label: Jellyfish Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 3 — —
Stand By
  • Released: September 19, 2018 (JPN)
  • Label: Jellyfish Entertainment Japan
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — 47 63
Act. 5 New Action
  • Released: November 6, 2018 (KOR)
  • Label: Jellyfish Entertainment
  • Formates: CD, digital download
 8 — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales
(DL)		 Album
KOR
[59]		 KOR Hot
[60]
"Wonderland" 2016 35 N/A Act. 1 The Little Mermaid
"A Girl Like Me" (나 같은 애) 2017 38 Act. 2 Narcissus
"Chococo" —[upper-alpha 1] — Act. 3 Chococo Factory
"The Boots" 2018 —[upper-alpha 2] 100 N/A Act. 4 Cait Sith
"Not That Type" —[upper-alpha 3] — Act. 5 New Action
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Collaborations

Title Year Peak
chart
position		 Other artist(s) Sales
(DL)		 Album
KOR

[59]
"Falling"
(니가 내려와)		 2016 34 Seo In-guk, VIXX, Park Yoon-ha, Park Jung-ah,
Kim Gyu-sun, Kim Ye-won, Jiyul		 Jelly Christmas 2016
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Member(s) Peak chart positions Album
KOR

[59]
"Perhaps Love"
(사랑일 것 같더라)[citation needed]		 2017 All — Story About: Some, One Month Episode 1
"Believe in This Moment"
(이 순간을 믿을게)[citation needed]		 — School 2017 OST
"Diary (2001 Remix Ver.)"
(일기)[citation needed]		 Mimi, Hana, Nayoung, Mina — Children of the 20th Century OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Videography

Music videos

Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Wonderland" 2016 Zanybros [68]
"A Girl Like Me" (나 같은 애) 2017 Digipedi [69][70]
"Chococo"
"The Boots" 2018 Purple Straw Film [71]
"Not That Type" August Frog N/A

Filmography

Television

  • Gugudan Project: Extreme School Trip (MBC Music; 2016)

Web Show

  • What Are Gugudan Doing? (vLive & YouTube; 2016–2020)

Concert and tours

  • Gugudan 1st Showcase ＆ Fanmeeting "Dear Friend" in Japan (2018)[25]
  • Gugudan 1st Japan Tour "Play" (2018)[26]
  • Gugudan “1st Asia Tour” (2018)[72]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2016 Popularity Award (Singer) Gugudan Nominated [73]
2017 Rising Star Award Won [74]
Popularity Award (Singer) Nominated
2018 Nominated
New Wave Award (Music) Won
Gaon Chart Music Awards 2017 New Artist of the Year Nominated
Golden Disc Awards 2017 New Artist of the Year Nominated [75]
Popularity Award Nominated
Asian Choice Popularity Award Nominated
Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards 2017 K-Pop Award Won
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2016 Best New Artist (Female Group) Nominated
Artist of the Year Nominated
Rookie Asia M-style Show 2016 Cultural Technology – Awesome Style Award Won
Seoul Music Awards 2017 Bonsang Award Nominated
New Artist Award Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
2018 Bonsang Award Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
Soribada Best K-Music Awards 2017 Performance Award Won [76][77]
Popularity Award Nominated

Notes

  1. ↑ "Chococo" peaked at number 98 on the Domestic Gaon Digital Chart.[63]
  2. ↑ "The Boots" did not enter on the Digital Chart but appeared at number 48 on the Download Chart.[65]
  3. ↑ "Not That Type" peaked at number 85 on the Download Chart.[66]

References

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