gugudan

gugudan has disbanded.

Gugudan is the Korean word for the multiplication table, and the agency explained the name as meaning nine girls with nine different charms. The syllable "gu" means nine in Korean, which ties the name to the original lineup. In English the name is written in lowercase as gugudan.

gugudan debuted on June 28, 2016, with "Wonderland." The song was the title track of the debut mini album Act.1 The Little Mermaid, which took the story of the little mermaid as its concept. From the debut song onward, the group showed a fairy-tale atmosphere.

At the time of its disbandment, gugudan belonged to Jellyfish Entertainment. The group's releases, performances and official announcements were handled through this agency. Today the former members work under different companies, so the most accurate information comes from each member's own official channels.

gugudan's fandom was called Danjjak. In Korean, danjjak is an everyday word for a best friend who is always by your side, so the name gives a sense of closeness between the group and its fans. Even after the disbandment, fans still remember the group by this name.

gugudan named its albums with "Act." numbers, presenting each release like a new scene in a stage performance. The debut album Act.1 was based on the little mermaid, and later albums each took a different story as their concept. Looking at the album titles in order shows the flow.

Widely known gugudan songs include the debut track "Wonderland," along with "A Girl Like Me," "The Boots" and "Not That Type." They range from fairy-tale-like songs to tracks with a confident, bold mood. New listeners can start with these songs.

Yes. gugudan had sub-units such as gugudan 5959, which released "Ice Chu" in 2017, and gugudan SEMINA, which released a single album in 2018. Each unit showed a different mood from the full group, so listening to their songs lets you enjoy gugudan's music more broadly.

Yes. gugudan members Kim Se-jeong and Kang Mi-na were also members of I.O.I, chosen through Produce 101 in 2016. For a period, the two balanced activities in both groups. Many fans enjoy listening to the songs of gugudan and I.O.I side by side.

If you are new, start with the debut song "Wonderland" and the widely known "A Girl Like Me." Then listen to "The Boots" and "Not That Type" to feel how the group's mood changed. Listening to the albums in their "Act." order is another enjoyable way to explore.

gugudan was active from 2016 to 2020 before disbanding, so the most accurate way to follow the members today is through each member's own official channels. Each member has a different agency and field of work, so rely on official announcements. Please avoid spreading unconfirmed rumors or following their private lives.