10 Interesting Facts About GFRIEND, the First Girl Group Acquired by Big Hit Entertainment - Never Lipsync When Performing Live

Kapanlagi.com - GFRIEND is now under the same company label as BTS. This girl group just greeted Buddy on July 13, 2020. They have released the tracklist for their mini album with the title track and MV titled Apple, and it turns out that all 6 songs were directly produced by Bang Si Hyuk.

GFRIEND itself debuted in 2015 and immediately caught the attention of fans due to their high-quality songs and dance performances. Being one of the top girl groups, the popularity of GFRIEND is undeniable.

Let's take a look at some interesting facts about GFRIEND that you might not know yet!

1. Having the Power Innocent Concept

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Since their debut in 2015 with the song Glass Bead, the concept brought by GFRIEND has been consistent. Although their songs sound sweet and cute, the choreography in every performance is always energetic and powerful. Known as the synchronized queen, the energetic and synchronized dance of GFRIEND is beyond doubt.

2. All Members Are the Youngest Siblings

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Unexpectedly, it turns out that all members of GFRIEND are the youngest siblings or maknae in their respective families. Sowon, who is the leader, has an older sister, Yerin and SinB have an oppa or older brother, Eunha and Umji have older brothers and sisters, and Yuju has an older sister.

3. All Members are from South Korea

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Unlike other idol groups that usually have one or two members from overseas, GFRIEND itself has members who are all from South Korea. Sowon and Eunha are from Seoul, Yerin and Umji are from Incheon, Yuju is from Ilsan, and SinB is from Cheongju.

4. Having Stable Vocal Abilities

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Not only having synchronized dance moves, GFRIEND is also known for their excellent singing abilities and stable vocals. There are many high notes in each song, and the members are able to reach the high notes smoothly and without any mistakes.

5. Performing Live and Not Lip-syncing

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Although they have energetic dance moves that drain their energy and have to reach high notes in songs, GFRIEND always gives their maximum performance and does not lip-sync. In some performances, they have experienced technical errors but they were able to overcome them and continue singing. Wow, they're really professional!

6. Loving Indonesian Fried Rice

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Having come to Indonesia several times, GFRIEND members have expressed that they love Indonesian fried rice and want to try Indonesian desserts. Not only that, the members even practiced some Indonesian phrases like 'Aku cinta' (I love you), 'Apa kabar' (How are you), and 'Terima kasih' (Thank you)!

7. Consists of 3 Different Line Ups

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Having various images, GFRIEND members consist of 3 line ups, each consisting of 2 members. The line ups include the Eunbi line, which consists of SinB and Eunha, the tall line consisting of Sowon and Yuju, and finally the cute line consisting of Yerin and Umji.

8. Has a High Social Spirit

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Not only achieving success, GFRIEND is also an idol group with a high social spirit. Collaborating with KOTRA or the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency, which is a promotional and trading organization of the Korean Government, GFRIEND collaborated to increase sales of small and medium-sized brand products affected by COVID19. Thanks to their contribution, GFRIEND received an award from the president!

9. Winning the Most in SBS MTV The Show

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Winning in music shows is a pride for idols who are currently promoting. Including GFRIEND, who won 15 times on SBS MTV THE SHOW, GFRIEND became the artist with the most 1st Win trophies. Wow, that's really cool, congratulations Buddy!

10. Fastest Selling New Album

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In their latest comeback album, Song Of The Sirens, GFRIEND managed to sell over 50,000 album copies in just 4 days. This album became the best-selling album in the shortest time in GFRIEND's album promotion history. Daebak! Nah, those are interesting facts about GFRIEND that apparently make us more amazed by them. Are you one of them? Written by: Safira Damayanti

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