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 11-member girl group that would promote for a year under YMC Entertainment. After placing, respectively, 2nd and 9th in the final episode, Sejeong and Mina eventually debuted as members of I.O.I in May 2016.
Despite denying earlier reports about Sejeong and Mina debuting in a seven-member girl group in June, the company confirmed on June 7 that the two would debut within the month in what would be the company's first girl group. Nayoung was also confirmed as a member on June 10. On June 13, the company revealed that gugudan would be a nine-member group. On June 22, the group confirmed that they were going for a mermaid concept. On June 28, they debuted with their first mini-album Act.1 The Little Mermaid and title track "Wonderland".
On February 3, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that gugudan would make their first comeback since debut with their second mini-album, on February 28. To build anticipation, Jellyfish revealed that a track on the album had been written by labelmate VIXX's Ravi. On the same day, Jellyfish revealed that the concept of the album was narcissism; based off the tale of the Greek hunter Narcissus. On February 24, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that the release of the album was changed to February 27. gugudan released their second mini-album Act.2 Narcissus and its title track "나 같은 애 (A Girl Like Me)" on February 27, 2017. The extended play debuted at #3 on the Gaon Album Chart.
On October 25, it was confirmed that gugudan would be releasing their first single album in November. The concept for their upcoming comeback was inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. On November 8, 2017, gugudan released their first single album Act. 3 Chococo Factory. Member Soyee was absent from this comeback due to a shoulder injury. The album's title track was "Chococo".
On January 9, 2018, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that gugudan would make their first comeback of the year on January 31. It was also revealed that member Soyee would be part of the promotions for the album. The single album was to be called Act.4 Cait Sith, and is presumably based off the Final Fantasy character of the same name. The single album was teased with an acapella version and a short dance video featuring member Hyeyeon. After being delayed, the music video for the title track "The Boots" was released on February 1.
On October 25, 2018, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that Hyeyeon would be leaving the group to focus on her health and studies. Around the same time, they announced preparations for gugudan's third mini-album, with an intention to show a new side of gugudan with an Ocean's 8 themed concept. On November 7, gugudan released Act.5 New Action along with title track "Not That Type". The mini-album contained six tracks, including "너에게 (Dear)", written by Sejeong, and "Do it", produced by labelmate VIXX's Ravi.
SUBUNITS:
On August 10, 2017, members Mina and Hyeyeon formed a subunit called OGUOGU (Hangul: 구구단 오구오구) and released their first single ICE CHU.
In June 2018, Jellyfish Entertainment released a mysterious teaser only suggesting the initials S, M, and N. Later that month, they revealed gugudan's second subunit to be comprised of members Sejeong, Nayoung, and Mina. The subunit was named SEMINA (Hangul: 구구단 세미나). They released their first single SEMINA on July 10, 2018. The single consisted of two tracks: "샘이나 (Semina)" and "Ruby Heart".
Dear
GUGUDAN Lyrics
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달빛도 들지 않는 잠가놓은 방안에
홀로 앉아 그렸던 조그만 발자국
(공중에 날아가)
매일 밤 손끝으로 따라 그린 그림자
소원했던 기적이 어느새 눈앞에
(우주로 떠올라)
이름 모를 마음이 난 불안해
혹시 안 걸까 woah oh
움츠려든 어깨 위를 감싸줘 넌
널 좋아하는데
앞에 서면 자꾸 내 모습이
안 그런 척 괜찮은 척 고백을 뒤로해 ah ah ah
어린 내 마음이 어디론가 달아나버리면
말해줄래 괜찮다고 믿어도 된다고
수줍게 눈뜬 난 처음 보는 세상에
살짝 떨리는 발걸음 조금씩 걸어가
(너에게 다가가)
하얀 뺨 그 섬 위로 (포근하게)
붉게 물든 햇살이 (부드럽게)
뻐근해진 공기는 코끝을 맴돌아 (따스히 불어와)
끝을 모르던 혼자 보낸 시간이
어느새 너에게 날아올라
괜찮은 걸까 woah oh (나도 몰라)
망설이는 내 손을 넌 꽉 잡아 올려
널 좋아하는데
앞에 서면 자꾸 내 모습이
안 그런 척 괜찮은 척 고백을 뒤로해 ah ah ah
어린 내 마음이 어디론가 달아나버리면
말해줄래 괜찮다고 믿어도 된다고
오늘따라 유난히 oh oh (뭔가 이상해)
바람이 불어서일까 oh oh (가을바람이)
나에게도 불어와 (뭔가 가벼워)
늘 넣어뒀던 마음이 너에게로 날아가 yeah yeah yeah
널 좋아한다고 (널 좋아한다고) 매일매일 널 그렸었다고
어두웠던 방안에도 달빛이 든다고 ah ah ah
어린 내 마음이 너를 보며 소원했었다고
오늘 밤은 들어 줄래 (넌 나에 말해)
널 좋아한다고 네 앞에서 용기 내 말할래
떨리지만 눈을 감고 천천히 말할게 (말할게)
널 본 매일이 나에게는 행복이었다고
괜찮다면 잡아 줄래 떨리는 내 손을
The song "Dear" by GUGUDAN is a poignant and heartfelt ode to the innocence and purity of youth. The lyrics describe the act of reminiscing on past memories and the longing for a simpler time, where love and relationships were less complicated. The first verse sets the scene of the singer being locked away in a dark room, where they would draw small footprints and shadow figures with the tip of their fingers. This activity led to the singer wishing for miracles to happen and eventually finding them in front of them in the form of their partner. The second verse talks about the singer's uncertainty in regards to this newfound love, and how they struggle to confess their feelings, while the chorus repeats the phrase "I like you", expressing the sincerity of their emotions.
The song's melancholic tone is emphasized by the slow and gentle melody, accompanied by the use of acoustic instruments such as guitar, piano and strings. The overall effect creates a nostalgic and dreamlike soundscape, further enhancing the themes of innocence and growing up. The song ends with the singer asking the person they love to hold their hand, suggesting a desire for comfort and support through the challenges of life.
Overall, "Dear" is a beautifully crafted song, that captures the essence of growing up, love, and innocence all in one.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, ah, ah
The opening sounds in the background.
달빛도 들지 않는 잠가놓은 방안에
In a closed room where not even moonlight seeps through,
홀로 앉아 그렸던 조그만 발자국
I sit alone and recall the faint footsteps I once drew.
(공중에 날아가)
Flying through the air.
매일 밤 손끝으로 따라 그린 그림자
Every night I drew the shadows with my fingertips.
소원했던 기적이 어느새 눈앞에
The miracle I wished for suddenly appears before me.
(우주로 떠올라)
Imagining flying out to the universe.
작은 문틈 사이 조심스레 들어온
Someone nameless carefully walked in through the small opening.
이름 모를 마음이 난 불안해
I feel uneasy about this unknown person's nameless heart.
혹시 안 걸까 woah oh
I wonder if this person will leave me woah oh.
움츠려든 어깨 위를 감싸줘 넌
You wrap your arms around me who's hunched over.
널 좋아하는데
I like you.
앞에 서면 자꾸 내 모습이
But when I stand in front of you I,
안 그런 척 괜찮은 척 고백을 뒤로해 ah ah ah
pretend nothing's wrong and put off confessing ah ah ah.
어린 내 마음이 어디론가 달아나버리면
If my childish heart runs away somewhere,
말해줄래 괜찮다고 믿어도 된다고
Can you tell me that it's okay and that I can believe it?
수줍게 눈뜬 난 처음 보는 세상에
Timidly opening my eyes to this new world,
살짝 떨리는 발걸음 조금씩 걸어가
I take steps with a slightly shaky stride.
(너에게 다가가)
Getting closer to you.
하얀 뺨 그 섬 위로 (포근하게)
Above the white cheeks on that island (warmly),
붉게 물든 햇살이 (부드럽게)
The sunlight that's tinted red (softly),
뻐근해진 공기는 코끝을 맴돌아 (따스히 불어와)
The stiffened air circulates around my nose (blowing warmly).
끝을 모르던 혼자 보낸 시간이
The time I spent alone without knowing the end,
어느새 너에게 날아올라
Suddenly flies to you.
괜찮은 걸까 woah oh (나도 몰라)
I wonder if that's okay woah oh (I don't know either).
망설이는 내 손을 넌 꽉 잡아 올려
You take hold of my hesitant hand and lift it up tightly.
오늘따라 유난히 oh oh (뭔가 이상해)
For some reason today oh oh (something's strange),
바람이 불어서일까 oh oh (가을바람이)
Is it because the wind is blowing oh oh (autumn wind)?
나에게도 불어와 (뭔가 가벼워)
It blows toward me too (something feels light).
늘 넣어뒀던 마음이 너에게로 날아가 yeah yeah yeah
The feelings I always kept in my heart fly to you yeah yeah yeah.
널 좋아한다고 (널 좋아한다고) 매일매일 널 그렸었다고
I like you (I like you), every day I drew you.
어두웠던 방안에도 달빛이 든다고 ah ah ah
Even in the dark room, moonlight shines in ah ah ah.
어린 내 마음이 너를 보며 소원했었다고
My childish heart wished to see you,
오늘 밤은 들어 줄래 (넌 나에 말해)
Will you listen to me tonight (you tell me)?
널 좋아한다고 네 앞에서 용기 내 말할래
I'll gather the courage to confess I like you in front of you.
떨리지만 눈을 감고 천천히 말할게 (말할게)
I'll close my eyes and confess slowly (I'll confess).
널 본 매일이 나에게는 행복이었다고
Every day I saw you was happiness to me.
괜찮다면 잡아 줄래 떨리는 내 손을
If that's okay, will you hold my trembling hand?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Erik Gustaf Lidbom, Gifty Ama Addobea Dankwah, Se Jung Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Nayoung's vocals are sooo soulful at 2:31 😍😍😍
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My favorite gugudan's song ever!!
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Adam Kamil Widjaja it's written by sejeong
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A voz da Nayoung nessa música tá perfeita
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