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".
LOVESICK
gugudan Lyrics
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내가 좀 이상해
심장이 붓고 두 볼이 빨개져
눈물이 날 듯 열이 종일 돌고
내 머리 위론 너만 핑글 핑글
할 말도 없는데 (woo yeah)
너만 생각하면 (바보처럼)
좋아한단 말을 할 것 같아
둔했던 나의 가슴이 너에게만 반응해
온몸이 시큰거려 못 참겠어
널 보고 있으면 널 생각하면
입술이 자꾸 따끔대는 걸
나도 모르게 사랑이라 말할 것 같아
더 못 참겠어 my baby, baby
너 땜에 하루가 빨개
내 안에 퍼지는 달콤한 Lovesick
어지러워 baby 날 꼭 안아 줘
친구를 만나도
내 눈은 이미 전화기만 보고
영화를 보고 노래를 틀어도
네 목소리가 자꾸 윙윙거려
손은 따뜻할까 (woo yeah)
그 입술은 달까 (sweety yeah)
난 몰라 미쳤지 (몰라 몰라)
이상하게 너만 궁금한 걸
조금씩 스며든 네가 가슴 가득 퍼져 가
온종일 두근거려 못 참겠어
널 보고 있으면 널 생각하면
입술이 자꾸 따끔대는 걸
나도 모르게 사랑이라 말할 것 같아
더 못 참겠어 my baby, baby
너 땜에 하루가 빨개
내 안에 퍼지는 달콤한 Lovesick
어지러워 baby 날 꼭 안아 줘
이미 너에게 빠진 것 같아
단 한 번도 배운 적 없어
How to love, How to love
태어나서 첨 너를 만나 느낀 첫사랑
하루 하루 놀라워
이상하지만 점점 익숙해져 가
낯설지만 달콤한 떨림
It's so sweet
가만히 있어도 어질어질해
달콤한 병에 걸린 것 같아
바보 같지만 수줍은 내 맘을 받아 줘
이 세상 단 하나 너에게, 너에게
반응하는 여기 내게
한 걸음 다가와 감싸 안아 줘
I wanna be your baby, baby
널 보고 있으면 널 생각하면
입술이 자꾸 따끔대는 걸
나도 모르게 사랑이라 말할 것 같아
더 못 참겠어 my baby, baby
너 땜에 하루가 빨개
내 안에 퍼지는 달콤한 Lovesick
어지러워 baby 날 꼭 안아 줘
어지러워 baby 네가 참 좋아
The song "Lovesick" by Gugudan describes the feeling of love-sickness and how it affects the person experiencing it. The lyrics describe physical responses to being in love such as blushing, a swollen heart, and tearful eyes. The singer is at a loss for words but feels compelled to express their love to the object of their affection. Even when they try to distract themselves with friends, movies, or music, they can't escape their thoughts of their loved one. The chorus expresses the overwhelming feeling of love, with the singer saying that they can't take it anymore and that they feel lovesick.
The bridge of the song describes the singer's inexperience with love, stating that they have never learned how to love before. They describe their feelings as the first love they have ever experienced, and the excitement and nervousness that come with it. The song ends with the singer asking their lover to accept their shy and foolish heart, and to hold them tightly.
Overall, "Lovesick" describes the powerful physical and emotional response one can experience when falling in love for the first time, and the difficulty in expressing those feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
내가 좀 이상해
I feel a little strange
심장이 붓고 두 볼이 빨개져
My heart is pounding and my cheeks are blushing
눈물이 날 듯 열이 종일 돌고
I feel like I'm going to cry and I can't stop sweating all day
내 머리 위론 너만 핑글 핑글
All I can think about is you, my head is full of you
할 말도 없는데 (woo yeah)
I have nothing to say (woo yeah)
목이 간질거려 (널 보면)
My throat is itchy (when I see you)
너만 생각하면 (바보처럼)
When I think of you (like a fool)
좋아한단 말을 할 것 같아
I think I'll say I like you
둔했던 나의 가슴이 너에게만 반응해
My dull heart only responds to you
온몸이 시큰거려 못 참겠어
My whole body is trembling, I can't take it
널 보고 있으면 널 생각하면
When I see you, when I think of you
입술이 자꾸 따끔대는 걸
My lips keep tingling
나도 모르게 사랑이라 말할 것 같아
Without even knowing, I feel like saying it's love
더 못 참겠어 my baby, baby
I can't take it anymore, my baby, baby
너 땜에 하루가 빨개
My day turns red because of you
내 안에 퍼지는 달콤한 Lovesick
A sweet lovesick spreads inside me
어지러워 baby 날 꼭 안아 줘
I'm dizzy, baby, please hold me tight
친구를 만나도
Even when I'm with friends
내 눈은 이미 전화기만 보고
My eyes are already fixed on my phone
영화를 보고 노래를 틀어도
Even when I watch movies or listen to music
네 목소리가 자꾸 윙윙거려
I keep hearing your voice in my head
손은 따뜻할까 (woo yeah)
I wonder if your hands are warm (woo yeah)
그 입술은 달까 (sweety yeah)
I bet your lips are sweet (sweety yeah)
난 몰라 미쳤지 (몰라 몰라)
I don't know, maybe I'm crazy (I don't know, I don't know)
이상하게 너만 궁금한 걸
Strangely, I'm only curious about you
조금씩 스며든 네가 가슴 가득 퍼져 가
Slowly, you fill up my heart
온종일 두근거려 못 참겠어
My heart is pounding all day, I can't take it
이미 너에게 빠진 것 같아
I think I've already fallen for you
단 한 번도 배운 적 없어
I've never learned about it even once
How to love, How to love
How to love, How to love
태어나서 첨 너를 만나 느낀 첫사랑
Meeting you for the first time since I was born, my first love
하루 하루 놀라워
It's amazing every day
이상하지만 점점 익숙해져 가
It's strange, but I'm getting used to it
낯설지만 달콤한 떨림
It's unfamiliar, but it's a sweet thrill
It's so sweet
It's so sweet
가만히 있어도 어질어질해
I feel dizzy even if I'm still
달콤한 병에 걸린 것 같아
It feels like I'm caught in a sweet disease
바보 같지만 수줍은 내 맘을 받아 줘
I may look foolish, but please accept my shy heart
이 세상 단 하나 너에게, 너에게
There's only one person in this world for me, for you
반응하는 여기 내게
I'm responding to you here
한 걸음 다가와 감싸 안아 줘
Take one step closer and hold me tight
I wanna be your baby, baby
I wanna be your baby, baby
어지러워 baby 네가 참 좋아
I'm dizzy, baby, I really like you
Writer(s): ALBERT GOTTSCHEWSKI, SEON JEONG HWANG, WOO HYUN PARK, CAROLINE GUSTAVSSON, HEE JUNG LEE, SU BIN KIM, JI EUN JEON, YEON JAE MIN, JEONG MI KIM, ISABELLE NANNA LARSEN
Contributed by Juliana I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@writingfrommyverivixxgrave8499
one of the best WHOLE VISUAL group of kpop with actual talent..
@r9kamt
Honestly, they are all super pretty, especially Haebin and Soyee here.
And Sejeong sure loves that hug. 😆
@user-nd6zo4dy9t
Kim Sjeong voice beautifull
@hyemilas
Lovesick, Maybe Tomorrow, Make a Wish and Snowball are the bsides i need to heal my soul.
@syahirah4644
hyemilas and diary for me
@hyemilas
dk. YES!!! if we want we can say all their bsides cause they're all amazing 👏
@kimmy7702
Kim Sejeong wink though😘
@wilona3749
that "baby, baby" part of haebin take me to the moon💕
@brainboxenglishlearning9766
queen of vocal
queen of visual
queen of talent
GUGUDAN !!!!! 3> 3> 3>
@vrvrmilk
Sejeong 😍😍💕💕