GFriend

GFriend is the English spelling of the Korean word yeojachingu, which simply means girlfriend or a female friend. The group used an everyday Korean word as its name, and Korean fans often shorten it to Yeochin. For the official intention behind the name, it is best to look at how the group was introduced at its debut.

GFriend debuted on January 16, 2015, with the song Glass Bead (Yuri Guseul in Korean). The debut track introduced a clear, innocent image, and the group's early "school trilogy" of Glass Bead, Me Gustas Tu and Rough captured a school-days mood. Fans still mark the debut date as the group's anniversary.

GFriend has six members: Sowon, Yerin, Eunha, Yuju, SinB and Umji. The six worked together as a group from debut, and the same six names reunited for the group's 10th-anniversary project in 2025. Each member now pursues her own activities, so check each member's official channels for individual news.

As of November 2026, GFriend is on a break from regular group activities. The group wrapped up its activities in 2021 and then reunited for a special project marking its 10th anniversary in 2025. No management agency or ongoing group plan has been confirmed, so the best approach is to wait for official announcements.

GFriend's fandom is called Buddy. The English word means a close friend or pal, which is often described as a natural match for a group whose name means girlfriend or female friend. Fans call one another Buddy and come together to celebrate group anniversaries and support the members' activities.

GFriend's most frequently named signature songs are Me Gustas Tu, Rough and Navillera. All three combine bright, catchy melodies with energetic, tightly synchronized choreography, and they are still widely talked about today. You can check each song's release year and album on official music streaming services.

GFriend became known for a concept often called power innocence: a pure, youthful image paired with strong, precise group choreography. Early songs leaned toward refreshing school-days themes, while later releases explored more mature and intense moods. Their sharply synchronized dancing is one of the features fans mention most.

GFriend is known to have received honors on Korean music shows and at year-end ceremonies with its signature songs. The Rough era in particular is remembered for the song's strong popularity on music shows and streaming charts. For exact ceremony names and years, it is best to rely on official records.

A good starting point is the widely known trio of Me Gustas Tu, Rough and Navillera. After that, go back to the debut song Glass Bead to hear where the group began, then move on to songs from their later years to notice how their mood evolved. Watching stage videos alongside the music shows off their choreography.

The most reliable way is to follow each member's official channels and their agencies' announcements. After GFriend's group activities, Eunha, SinB and Umji formed a team called VIVIZ, while the other members have pursued their own paths in solo music, acting and more. For any group-level news, please wait for official announcements.