The group gained notoriety upon their début due to the fact that they were is composed of six elementary schoolers and middle schoolers, with the group's average age being 13.3 years (in fact they are the second youngest K-Pop group ever, the first being G.Story, who had an average age of 9.75). In 2011, leader and main vocalist Hannah left the group and was replaced by Mui. In 2013 it was announced that Janey had left the group, joining 디유닛 as JNEY, and it was presumed the group had disbanded.
However, Janey said in an interview (while she was in D-Unit) that GP Basic had not disbanded, and she was still a member. “I take charge of rap, energy, and prettiness in the team. In the past, I’ve always wanted to try being with D-Unit unnis and I’m glad that I actually had the chance in their anticipated comeback. Although I joined D-Unit, GP Basic is not disbanding. I fit in D-Unit’s current album concept so I joined as a guest member."
On January 1, 2014, the group's official Facebook photo was changed to announce their comeback in February 2014. The group will be making a comeback with only five members - as Leah has reportedly left the group due to personal reasons - although the company has not made an official statement on the matter.
Members:
Park So Hee (박소희, b. 6 Apr 1996, age 17) - aka Zion (자이언)
Jung Hye Sun (정혜선, b. 9 Sep 1996, age 17) - aka Trinity (트리니티)
Yeon Hee (연희, b. 14 Oct 1996, age 17) - aka Amet (에미트)
Kim Mooyi (김무이, b. 25 Dec 1996, age 17) - aka Mui (무이)
Byeon Seung Mi (변승미, b. 14 Dec 1998, age 15) - aka Janey (제이니)
Former Members:
Jeon Ye Ju (전예주) - aka Hannah (헤나), leader, main vocalist - 30 March 1996 (age 17)
Kim Yoo Hyun (김유현) - aka Leah (레아), main vocalist - 25 July 1996 (age 17)
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V
GP Basic Lyrics
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Oh! not alone, eorin nairo uril take it to the floor baby, need a pop-corn girl
Toktwineun papkongeol eodilgana twiji nan papkongeol ppittakhage gullae
Nan poktangeol nae meotdaero hallae fire ya nae saekkkaldaero idaero smile & v
V oowao nal ttara haebwa
V oowao moduda smile again
V oowao ja ije show time v
Baby cool!! blow your mind nalgaejiseun butterfly
Oneul mankeumeun moduda moving on moving on jilleo blah
Yojeum trend apseogallae chacheumchacheum teojyeo pump it up
A. k. a papkongeol give me a mic open door
Yeah papkoncheoreom jjapjjareureum twineun pop pop pop nae meotdaero flow
Ssapssareum tikhan nae feel lo all right hey so cool hae
Nan papkoncheoreom pop to the top nop i naneun hope you
Toktwineun papkongeol eodilgana twiji nan papkongeol ppittakhage gullae
Nan poktangeol nae meotdaero hallae fire ya nae saekkkaldaero idaero smile & v
V oowao nal ttara haebwa
V oowao moduda smile again
V oowao nal copy haebwa
V oowao ja ije show time v
Baby boo!! dynamite teojyeoneun gag type
Naega malhaemyeon moduda smile on smile on useo ha!
Booby trap dateojyeobwa pump pump pump pump pump it up
A. k. a papkongeol check this mic on, switch!
Yeah papkoncheoreom dalkorom twineun pop pop pop nae meotdaero flow
Deurama tikhan nae feel lo all right hey so cool hae
Nan papkoncheoreom pop to the top nop i naneun bright girl
Toktwineun papkongeol eodilgana twiji nan papkongeol ppittakhage gullae
Nan poktangeol nae meotdaero hallae fire ya nae saekkkaldaero idaero smile & v
V oowao smile and v
V oowao smile and v
V oowao smile and v
V oowao ja ije show time
Everybody shake it v
Oh! not alone, eorin nairo uri shake it to the floor baby, wanna pop-corn girl
Oh! not alone, eorin nairo uril take it to the floor baby, need a pop-corn girl
The lyrics in GP Basic's song "V" are about expressing oneself confidently and happily through dance and music. The lyrics repeat the phrases "Oh! not alone" and "V oowao" as a rallying cry to encourage listeners to join in and enjoy the music together. The lines "eorin nairo uri shake it to the floor baby, wanna pop-corn girl" and "eorin nairo uril take it to the floor baby, need a pop-corn girl" suggest that the group wants to dance and have fun with everyone, regardless of gender or age. The phrase "papkongeol" may refer to popcorn, which is used as a metaphor for the excitement and explosiveness of their music.
The lyrics also mention a desire to stand out and be noticed, as evidenced by the lines "Nan poktangeol nae meotdaero hallae fire ya nae saekkkaldaero idaero smile & v" which roughly translates to "I'll be myself, my own color, fire ya, with my own style, smile & v". The repeated "V oowao" phrase can also be interpreted as a symbol of victory, with "V" representing the group's name and image.
Overall, the lyrics to "V" are an invitation to join in and have fun, while also encouraging listeners to be themselves and express their personality through dance and music.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! not alone, eorin nairo uri shake it to the floor baby, wanna pop-corn girl
Hey, we're not alone! Let's dance together, babe. You're like a pop-corn girl, so cute and ready to party.
Toktwineun papkongeol eodilgana twiji nan papkongeol ppittakhage gullae
I'm like popping popcorn, bursting with energy wherever I go.
Nan poktangeol nae meotdaero hallae fire ya nae saekkkaldaero idaero smile & v
I'm unique, doing things my own way, with a fire in my heart and a smile on my face. That's me, smile and V.
V oowao nal ttara haebwa
Follow me and let's have some fun!
V oowao moduda smile again
When you're with me, you'll smile again and again.
V oowao nal copy haebwa
Copy me and let's dance together.
V oowao ja ije show time v
It's showtime, let's do this!
Baby cool!! blow your mind nalgaejiseun butterfly
Baby, you're so cool, you'll blow my mind like a free-spirited butterfly.
Oneul mankeumeun moduda moving on moving on jilleo blah
Let's keep moving forward today, without any hesitation or boredom.
Yojeum trend apseogallae chacheumchacheum teojyeo pump it up
Let's keep up with the latest trends and shake our bodies to pump up the energy.
A. k. a papkongeol give me a mic open door
Also known as popping popcorn, give me a mic and open the door to a wild party.
Yeah papkoncheoreom jjapjjareureum twineun pop pop pop nae meotdaero flow
I flow like popping popcorn, twisting and turning with a sharp beat.
Ssapssareum tikhan nae feel lo all right hey so cool hae
My heart is pumping, feeling all right. Hey, I'm cool!
Nan papkoncheoreom pop to the top nop i naneun hope you
Like popping popcorn, I'm popping to the top. I hope you'll enjoy the show.
Baby boo!! dynamite teojyeoneun gag type
Baby, you're so cute and explosive like dynamite. You make me laugh like a comedy show.
Naega malhaemyeon moduda smile on smile on useo ha!
When I talk, everyone will smile on and on. Let's keep smiling!
Booby trap dateojyeobwa pump pump pump pump pump it up
Watch out for the booby traps and let's pump up the volume!
A. k. a papkongeol check this mic on, switch!
Also known as popping popcorn, check the mic and let's switch to party mode!
Yeah papkoncheoreom dalkorom twineun pop pop pop nae meotdaero flow
I flow like popping popcorn, smoothly twisting like a dance.
Deurama tikhan nae feel lo all right hey so cool hae
My drama-like feelings are all right. Hey, I'm cool!
Nan papkoncheoreom pop to the top nop i naneun bright girl
Like popping popcorn, I'm popping to the top. I'm a bright girl, full of energy.
V oowao smile and v
Let's smile and make a V sign together!
V oowao ja ije show time
It's showtime, let's do this!
Everybody shake it v
Everybody, let's shake it in the shape of a V sign!
Oh! not alone, eorin nairo uril take it to the floor baby, need a pop-corn girl
Hey, I'm not alone. You should join me on the dance floor, baby! I need a cute pop-corn girl like you to party with me.
Contributed by Elizabeth Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.