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Gugudan
Gugudan (), also stylized as gu9udan 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 (South Korean singer), Hana, Haebin, Kim Na-young (actress, born 1995), Nayoung, Kim Se-jeong, Sejeong, Liu Xiening, Sally, Soyee, Kang Mi-na, Mina, and previously Hyeyeon until her departure from the group in October 2018. Following two years with very little group activities, Gugudan disbanded on December 31, 2020. History Pre-debut In January 2016, Kim Na-young (actress, born 1995), Nayoung, Kim Se-jeong, Sejeong and Kang Mi-na, Mina were introduced as Jellyfish Entertainment's first female trainees on the Mnet (TV channel), 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 YM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Na-young (actress, Born 1995)
Kim Na-young (; born November 23, 1995), known mononymously as Nayoung, is a South Korean actress and singer. She joined Mnet's girl group survival show ''Produce 101'' and the 14th position, falling short of becoming a member of the final lineup for the project girl group I.O.I. She was also a member of Jellyfish Entertainment's girl group Gugudan. Following the group's disbandment in 2020, Kim is currently active as an actress. Early life and education Kim Na-young was born November 23, 1995, in Seoul. She went to Seoul Jeongmok Elementary School and Shinmok Middle School. Then enrolled in Gyeongbok Girls' High School. She then pursued higher education in Baekseok University of Arts, Department of Applied Music. In 2016, Kim passed Jellyfish Entertainment's auditions, thus becoming a trainee. Career 2016: First television appearances In January 2016, Kim Na-young represented Jellyfish Entertainment together with fellow trainees Kim Se-jeong and Kang Mi-na on the reali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Se-jeong
Kim Se-jeong (; born August 28, 1996) is a South Korean singer and actress. She finished second in Mnet's girl group survival show ''Produce 101'', becoming a member of the project girl group I.O.I. She was also a member of Jellyfish Entertainment's girl group Gugudan. She is currently active as a solo artist and actress, best known for her lead roles in the television series '' School 2017'' (2017), ''The Uncanny Counter'' (2020–2023), and ''Business Proposal'' (2022). Early life and education Kim Se-jeong was born on August 28, 1996, in Gimje, North Jeolla Province, but moved to Anyang, Gyeonggi where she stayed with her mother and older brother at her aunt's house. Her parents split when she was a child, leaving her mother to single-handedly raise her and her brother. She has previously stated that she did not contact her father until she was in her third year of middle school. Before her debut, Kim participated in track and field competitions in elementary and middle scho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Mi-na
Kang Mi-na (; born December 4, 1999), known mononymously as Mina, is a South Korean actress, singer and rapper. She is best known for finishing ninth in Mnet's K-pop girl group survival show ''Produce 101''. She is a former member of the girl groups I.O.I and Gugudan, as well as its subgroups 5959 and SeMiNa. Kang is also best known for her roles in the television series '' Dokgo Rewind'' (2018), '' Tale of Fairy'' (2018), '' Hotel del Luna'' (2019), ''Summer Guys'' (2021), ''Moonshine'' (2021–2022), '' Café Minamdang'' (2022), and '' Welcome to Samdal-ri'' (2023). Early life Kang Mi-na was born in Icheon, and later moved to Jeju City when she was eight years old. She graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul in 2018. Career 2016–2017: Produce 101, I.O.I and Gugudan In January 2016, Kang, together with fellow trainees Kim Na-young and Kim Se-jeong, represented Jellyfish Entertainment on reality girl group survival show ''Produce 101'' for the chance to debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liu Xiening
Liu Xiening ( zh, s=刘些宁, ), also known by her English name Sally Liu or simply Sally, is a Chinese actress, singer and dancer. She is a former member of South Korean girl group Gugudan. She achieved recognition in China after finishing sixth in the survival show '' Produce Camp 2020'', where she became a member of girl group BonBon Girls 303 for two years. Following the group's disbandment in July 2022, Liu is currently active as an actress. Early life Liu was born in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. She attended Beijing Contemporary Music Academy, majoring in dancing with the hope of becoming a dancer or member of a dance group. Her plan changed when, in 2015, she was scouted by representatives of Jellyfish Entertainment. After passing the audition process, she moved to South Korea, where she became a trainee under the talent agency for five mere months. Career 2016–2018: Gugudan On June 28, 2016, Liu debuted as a member of Gugudan with the mini album '' Act.1 Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hana (South Korean Singer)
Shin Yeon-suh (; born Shin Bo-ra on April 30, 1993), formerly known as Hana, is a South Korean actress and singer. She debuted in 2016 as a member and leader of girl group Gugudan. Following the group's disbandment in December 2020, Shin left Jellyfish Entertainment in April 2021 and signed with FN Entertainment in August 2021 to pursue her career as an actress. Life and career 1993–2014: Early life and career beginnings Shin was born on April 30, 1993, in Bucheon, South Korea. She graduated from Seokyeong University. Shin made a cameo role in the '' High School King of Savvy'' as a high school girl in 2014 before her debut with Gugudan. 2016–present: Gugudan and acting debut On June 14, 2016, Shin was revealed as a member of Jellyfish Entertainment's upcoming girl group. On June 22, it was confirmed that Gugudan were making their debut with a "mermaid" concept A concept is an abstract idea that serves as a foundation for more concrete principles, thoughts, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin Yeon-suh
Shin Yeon-suh (; born Shin Bo-ra on April 30, 1993), formerly known as Hana, is a South Korean actress and singer. She debuted in 2016 as a member and leader of girl group Gugudan. Following the group's disbandment in December 2020, Shin left Jellyfish Entertainment in April 2021 and signed with FN Entertainment in August 2021 to pursue her career as an actress. Life and career 1993–2014: Early life and career beginnings Shin was born on April 30, 1993, in Bucheon, South Korea. She graduated from Seokyeong University. Shin made a cameo role in the ''High School King of Savvy'' as a high school girl in 2014 before her debut with Gugudan. 2016–present: Gugudan and acting debut On June 14, 2016, Shin was revealed as a member of Jellyfish Entertainment's upcoming girl group. On June 22, it was confirmed that Gugudan were making their debut with a "mermaid" concept. The highlight medley of the group's debut mini-album was released on June 24. Shin debuted with Gugudan on Jun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jellyfish Entertainment
Jellyfish Entertainment (), is a South Korean entertainment company established by composer and producer Hwang Se-jun in Seoul, South Korea. Jellyfish Entertainment is the home of artists including Jang Hye-jin, VIXX, Verivery, Evnne and formerly gugudan, Park Yoon-ha. The agency is also the home of actors including Kim Sun-young, Kim Se-jeong, and Lim Seul-ong. History 2007–2011: Founding and beginning Jellyfish Entertainment was founded on August 17, 2007 in Seoul by composer and producer Hwang Se-jun. The first artist to sign under the company was the established ballad singer Sung Si-kyung, who released the single "Parting Once Again" (). One year later, the company signed Lisa and Park Hak-ki. In November 2008, singer Park Hyo-shin signed to the agency and was featured on the album ''Hwang Project Vol.1 Welcome To The Fantastic World''. The following year, '' Super Star K'' contestant Seo In-guk and Altair ( Lee Ji-hoon) later joined Jellyfish Entertainment. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gugudan SeMiNa
Gugudan SeMiNa () was the second official subgroup of South Korean girl group Gugudan, formed by Jellyfish Entertainment in 2018. It was composed of three Gugudan members: Nayoung, Sejeong and Mina. History On June 29, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that Sejeong, Mina and Nayoung will form a unit group and release a single album on July 10. They first appeared as Jellyfish Entertainment trainees on Mnet's survival show ''Produce 101'' with a performance of "Something New" by Nikki Yanofsky Nicole Rachel "Nikki" Yanofsky (born February 8, 1994) is a Canadian jazz-pop singer from Montreal, Quebec. She sang the CTV Olympic broadcast theme song, "I Believe (Nikki Yanofsky song), I Believe", which was also the theme song of the 2010 .... Jellyfish Entertainment revealed they would go by the name SeMiNa, composed of the first syllables of their names Sejeong, Mina, and Nayoung. On July 10, they released a self-titled single album featuring three tracks, including the lead si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonderland (Gugudan Song)
''Act. 1 The Little Mermaid'' is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group Gugudan. It was released digitally and physically on June 28, 2016, by Jellyfish Entertainment and distributed by CJ E&M. Background and release On June 13, 2016, Jellyfish Entertainment launched the band's official website and announced via SNS that the group would debut with the mini-album Act. 1: The Little Mermaid and title-track "Wonderland". Teasers featuring each of the members for their music video were released from June 14 to 16th. On June 28, the song's music video were released online and through Naver's V App. The EP was released on June 28, 2016, on Melon and various sites in South Korea and on iTunes for the global market as a digital download. Promotion The music video for the title track "Wonderland", was released on June 28, 2016, in conjunction with the EP and accumulates over 2 million views. Gugudan held a live showcase on June 28. On June 29, the group made their official ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Yoon-ha
Park Yoon-ha (; born April 17, 1999), also spelled Park Yun-ha, is a South Korean singer signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. She is known for reaching the TOP 6 in the fourth season of the South Korean reality television competition show ''K-pop Star''. Career 2014–present: ''K-pop Star 4'' and collaborations In 2014 Park Yoon-ha successfully auditioned for the fourth season of the South Korean reality television competition show ''K-pop Star'', which aired from November 23, 2014 to April 19, 2015 on SBS. After several rounds and stage performances on the show, Park was eliminated on March 22, 2015. In May, Park was featured in Kim Sung-kyu's single "Reply" () from his second solo album '' 27'', the single charted at 29 on the Gaon Music Chart. In July 2015, Park signed an exclusive contract with Jellyfish Entertainment. On July 20, the agency announced the good news, revealing, ''"Park Yoon Ha has signed an exclusive contract with us. Despite Park Yoon Ha's youn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiyul (singer)
Yang Jung-yoon (; born July 30, 1991), better known by her stage name Jiyul or Min Ji-yul, is a South Korean singer and actress. As a singer she is best known member of the South Korean girl group Dal Shabet. Early life Jiyul was born on July 30, 1991, in Seoul, South Korea. She attended Dongduk Women's University. Career 2011–2013: Debut with Dal Shabet and solo activities Jiyul made her official debut with her fellow members of Dal Shabet on January 3, 2011. On November 3, 2011, Jiyul became a host for SBS MTV's ''K-Pop 20''. Jiyul made her acting debut as a cameo appearance in ''Papa'' in 2012. She played the role of Mila, a top star Park Yong-woo's character manages, who ran away to America, forcing Park's character to go after her. Her first major acting role was in the short film ''Her Story'', in which she was cast as the female lead. She participated in '' MasterChef Korea Celebrity'' which premiered on February 22, 2013. 2015: Solo activities and depar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
