GP Basic
| Company type | Idol group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | August 15, 2010 |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Singles |
GP Basic () was a South Korean female idol group that made their debut on August 15, 2010. At the time of their debut, they gained recognition as the youngest girl group in South Korea, with an average member age below 13.5 years. The youngest member, Janey, became a subject of controversy, which escalated following the debut of G-story—a younger ensemble featuring members under the age of 10—leading to the implementation of new broadcasting guidelines in South Korea.
History
Under the management of Jacyhan International, GP Basic launched their career as a six-member group with the single "Game" in August 2010. Their notably low average age of 13.5 attracted considerable public interest and debate.
In November 2010, Janey was prohibited from appearing on music programs due to regulations concerning performers' ages.
The group made a comeback in 2011 with the release "Jelly Pop," adopting a unique concept where every member showcased blonde hairstyles. Despite her youth, Janey drew attention for her assured rap delivery and dance skills.
In 2013, Janey temporarily joined D-Unit as a featured member and clarified in an interview that GP Basic had not disbanded and that she was still affiliated with the group. Introduced by Block B's Zico, she contributed to D-Unit's comeback activities before resuming her role in GP Basic by July 2013.
On January 1, 2014, GP Basic announced plans for a February comeback via their official Facebook page. Subsequently, on February 6, 2014, they released "Pika Burnjuck" as a five-member unit following Leah's departure.
Early in 2015, GP Basic engaged in promotional activities in China without Janey. Promotions persisted through the summer period without Trinity and Janey; during this time Zion, Amet, and Mui performed under the name GP Super. Although no new singles were introduced, they performed covers along with "Pika Burnjuck" on Chinese music shows.
Former members
- Amet ()
- Trinity ()
- Zion ()
- Mooi ()
- Janey () [Byun Seung Mi ()]
- Leah ()
- Hannah ()
Timeline
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| "Game" | 2010 | 60 | rowspan="7" Template:N/A |
| "I'll Be There" | 78 | ||
| "Jelly Pop" | 2011 | — | |
| "V" (팝콘걸) | — | ||
| "Christmas Carol" (시청 앞 캐롤) | — | ||
| "Ride the Edge" (Edge 타) | 2012 | — | |
| "Pika-Burnjuck" (삐까뻔쩍) | 2014 | — | |
| "—" indicates releases that did not enter the charts. | |||