GI (Global Icon) Official Thread

[Lufffy]

Oh no! I'm shocked! Powerful vocal Aram leaving the group?! This is not good.. Who's going to replace her?! Can I even get use to a member replacement.. Sigh* I don't like this news. Dang!

[plur]

I knew something was up when I had seen that she has been inactive for the past few months.

;_; I'll miss Aram

[Entropy]

Look how gorgeous

Oh no! I'm shocked! Powerful vocal Aram leaving the group?! This is not good.. Who's going to replace her?! Can I even get use to a member replacement.. Sigh* I don't like this news. Dang!

Rumor has it a replacement is in order. Apparently the two girls performing with them here aren't backup dancers and will be joining G.I.

 

[CreepyPanda]

Look how gorgeous

Rumor has it a replacement is in order. Apparently the two girls performing with them here aren't backup dancers and will be joining G.I.

 

At least one of them better have decent vocals or it won't be an equivalent exchange D:

[Entropy]

At least one of them better have decent vocals or it won't be an equivalent exchange D:

Yeah I know. I'm kinda scared. The ponytail girl seems like too much of a dancer but the blonde girl is just an okay dancer so in my mind she's the main vocal just on the basis that the dancing is lacking lol. Lets just hope she's as good as Aram. If not G.I. is destined for permanent nugu-dom

Edited July 5, 2014 by Entropy

[Lufffy]

2 new members? I hope they're good as Aram. Or at least a decent singer like Hayun. It's still sad Aram is not a part of the group anymore. I hope I can get use to it and hope they survive with this. G.I. is such a rare girlgroup. They shouldn't disappear out of the picture imo

[Entropy]

2 new members? I hope they're good as Aram. Or at least a decent singer like Hayun. It's still sad Aram is not a part of the group anymore. I hope I can get use to it and hope they survive with this. G.I. is such a rare girlgroup. They shouldn't disappear out of the picture imo

Well it might only be 1 new member, but I have a feeling it will be 2 since GI was supposed to be a 6 member group and also its Simtong. They were thinking of adding a member to Alphabat after their debut and Alphabat already had 8 members, so it wouldn't surprise me if Simtong added 2 to G.I. If they do add 2 members I hope they're both vocalists. Oneket and AI have the rap covered, plus Hayun also raps. We need a new maknae too otherwise AI will be the maknae.

[lunaandartemis]

This is my first time posting here, is there any sign of a comeback soon? Or anything official about who's gonna be in the new lineup? x

[Entropy]

 

 

This is my first time posting here, is there any sign of a comeback soon? Or anything official about who's gonna be in the new lineup? x

Welcome to the thread!

 

I don't know if it was a rumor or not but GI was supposed to have a Spring/Early Summer comeback but as you can see they have yet to even announce a comeback and its now well into Summer. It might also be possible that Aram's departure caused them to have to push back the comeback because there's no point having a comeback without a main vocal.

 

So far the girls have been active as 4 except for

which are speculated to be replacing Aram.

 

I think they had a performance yesterday so we'll see if the "dancers" were with them again in similar outfits. I doubt we'll find out about any new member until teasers start being released.

[Entropy]

They don't know what to do with Oneket's hair. It went from blonde to grey to black in a matter of weeks. Now she has her sides shaved. The next think you know she'll have fluorescent hair with a full on undercut.

http://instagram.com/p/qv-upKSz4q/

[Lana And The Diamonds]

Ι feel bad for her.

[Entropy]

Eunji focus

 
Ai Focus

 
Hayun Focus

 
Oneket Focus

 
Seems like Eunji wants to step up to the plate as the Main Vocal. Her voice is quite nice but its too sweet for the Main Vocal of a group like GI. She can't even sing Aram's parts. Hayun has more potential than Eunji as she does have a little more power behind her voice, but she just doesn't have the tone and stability of Aram . Edited July 24, 2014 by Entropy

[Entropy]

Eunji's new hair

http://instagram.com/p/q1HFm8GAGh/

[TAE ZONE]

hiii  i posted a translation of the wstar news article

 

 

[Reporter, Park Seul Gi] Throwing away a concept which has become common and monotonous .

 

When the girl group GI showed up, they chose their own unique way in a flood of idol groups. They appeared on the stage with short hair and baggy clothes in order to break away from the typical mold of “long hair and short skirts†of the other girl groups.

 

It can be hard to distinguish their gender (whether they are women or men) if you do not look closely at them while they’re on the stage. Due to their androgyny, there were a lot of controversies surrounding them during their early debut days, such as the possibility of them being “transgender†or just simply asking “what is their gender?â€However, GI was able to accept that any attention (even this odd curiosity about them) is still attention and were able to show a strong, self-confidence in their own concept of the boyish girls.

 

The reporter who was thinking about the charismatic image of GI couldn’t help being surprised during the interview. She was facing mature girls in their 20s and their onstage persona was nowhere to be seen. While she was looking at them, she began to wonder if maybe “they somehow had become the boys.â€

 

â—† The girl group who looks more like men than some real men do

 

“Actually, at the beginning, when I had first heard about a boyish concept of a girl group…I didn’t know much about it. I had to cut my hair short, like the typical style of a man, not a woman. It was so difficult that I thought I’d turn into a man and not just look like one.†(AI)

 

In fact, girl group images seem to flaunt their beauty on stage, showcasing “sexy†and “cute†styles. However, they were given two-block haircuts and baggy clothes to cover their beautiful legs, showing off their boyish appeals.

 

“I cut my hair a long time ago, before our debut. I’ve changed my hairstyle many different times and when we had our debut stage, we were able to bring our own unique colours. Before we debuted, we prepared and practiced a lot, thinking of ways to showcase our good points, compared to the stages of boy groups rather than girl groups.†(OneKet)

 

Since the concept wasn’t very popular, comparing groups was limited, so it must have been very difficult for them not only as women, but also as men, to have a very ambiguous image.

 

“Originally, I thought our debut would be similar to other girl groups, but when I heard that we would have a boyish concept, it was really difficult to adapt to. Nevertheless, since the decision to debut with a boyish concept was made, we wanted to show off the perfect boyish girls look on stage and we studied how best to pull this off. I hope that we have made a winning move with our unique colours, now and forever (laugh).†(Eunji)

â—† Intensity is their weapon

 

Obviously, they were different from other girl groups who are obsessed with showing off the “sexy†or “cute†style image. GI’s debut song, “Beatles†was strong and different, showing the power of their boyish girl group style.

 

“Our debut song, “Beatles,†is considered hip-hop and it was difficult to sing and dance to. I needed to emphasize every part but I wasn’t able to, so I had to continuously ask, watch, and learn how to do so. In addition, thanks to our senior, Poppin Hyunjoon, who is from the same company as we are, taught me how to dance very well so I was able to show the perfect stage performance (laugh).†(Hayun)

 

In reality, GI is very different from the typical hip-hop genre. Their concept, especially, required a lot of extra effort on the girls’ parts. From the first note of the song to the following gestures, raps, flows, etc. it became more and more difficult for them, as if climbing a never-ending mountain and the recording studio became a type of personal hell for them at the time.

 

“During our first recording, I actually ran out of the studio because I couldn’t stop crying. It was very difficult to open my mouth and I didn’t completely know how to do it. It didn’t go very well at first because of the awkwardness of trying to control our tones differently in order to show our own colours. But now, we are able to make our own rap style with the correct tones and harmonies.†(OneKet)

 

â—† Like a jewel in the sand

 

GI has always been different from other idol groups, even at first glance. Normally, rookie groups feel very uncomfortable when they’re having an interview, but GI didn’t that way at all. It was as if they “were very relaxed.†It seems as if GI hasn’t garnered much attention from the general population, but there’s a bit of a welcome to them among other fans.

 

“Because we are still a rookie group, we’re lacking a lot of things,†they said together. “Our role models are our BIGBANG seniors. They have managed to be both popular and unique at the same time. Our BIGBANG seniors are always our motto and by watching them, we are learning how to enhance our rap skills and seize the stage. Someday, as our seniors, we would like to be trendy and become global icons, like our group name (laugh).â€

 

Unfortunately, GI is not as famous as other idol groups and instead of showcasing their sexy bodies in a sexualized performance, GI shows their own unique style on stage. They are using their differences in appearance and performance to appeal to the audiences who are sick and tired of the stale and monotonous performances and concepts of other girl groups.

 

I hope that GI will become outstanding and as beautiful as a crane, like the phrase says “a crane among chickens.â€

 

 

 

 

Source:  WStar News, GI International Forum
Translated by: Mina @ GI International
Edited by: wizzardess @ GI International
Shared by: Mina @ GI International

[CreepyPanda]

hiii  i posted a translation of the wstar news article

 

 

 

[Reporter, Park Seul Gi] Throwing away a concept which has become common and monotonous .

 

When the girl group GI showed up, they chose their own unique way in a flood of idol groups. They appeared on the stage with short hair and baggy clothes in order to break away from the typical mold of “long hair and short skirts†of the other girl groups.

 

 

It can be hard to distinguish their gender (whether they are women or men) if you do not look closely at them while they’re on the stage. Due to their androgyny, there were a lot of controversies surrounding them during their early debut days, such as the possibility of them being “transgender†or just simply asking “what is their gender?â€However, GI was able to accept that any attention (even this odd curiosity about them) is still attention and were able to show a strong, self-confidence in their own concept of the boyish girls.

 

The reporter who was thinking about the charismatic image of GI couldn’t help being surprised during the interview. She was facing mature girls in their 20s and their onstage persona was nowhere to be seen. While she was looking at them, she began to wonder if maybe “they somehow had become the boys.â€

 

â—† The girl group who looks more like men than some real men do

 

“Actually, at the beginning, when I had first heard about a boyish concept of a girl group…I didn’t know much about it. I had to cut my hair short, like the typical style of a man, not a woman. It was so difficult that I thought I’d turn into a man and not just look like one.†(AI)

 

In fact, girl group images seem to flaunt their beauty on stage, showcasing “sexy†and “cute†styles. However, they were given two-block haircuts and baggy clothes to cover their beautiful legs, showing off their boyish appeals.

 

“I cut my hair a long time ago, before our debut. I’ve changed my hairstyle many different times and when we had our debut stage, we were able to bring our own unique colours. Before we debuted, we prepared and practiced a lot, thinking of ways to showcase our good points, compared to the stages of boy groups rather than girl groups.†(OneKet)

 

Since the concept wasn’t very popular, comparing groups was limited, so it must have been very difficult for them not only as women, but also as men, to have a very ambiguous image.

 

“Originally, I thought our debut would be similar to other girl groups, but when I heard that we would have a boyish concept, it was really difficult to adapt to. Nevertheless, since the decision to debut with a boyish concept was made, we wanted to show off the perfect boyish girls look on stage and we studied how best to pull this off. I hope that we have made a winning move with our unique colours, now and forever (laugh).†(Eunji)

 

â—† Intensity is their weapon

 

Obviously, they were different from other girl groups who are obsessed with showing off the “sexy†or “cute†style image. GI’s debut song, “Beatles†was strong and different, showing the power of their boyish girl group style.

 

“Our debut song, “Beatles,†is considered hip-hop and it was difficult to sing and dance to. I needed to emphasize every part but I wasn’t able to, so I had to continuously ask, watch, and learn how to do so. In addition, thanks to our senior, Poppin Hyunjoon, who is from the same company as we are, taught me how to dance very well so I was able to show the perfect stage performance (laugh).†(Hayun)

 

In reality, GI is very different from the typical hip-hop genre. Their concept, especially, required a lot of extra effort on the girls’ parts. From the first note of the song to the following gestures, raps, flows, etc. it became more and more difficult for them, as if climbing a never-ending mountain and the recording studio became a type of personal hell for them at the time.

 

“During our first recording, I actually ran out of the studio because I couldn’t stop crying. It was very difficult to open my mouth and I didn’t completely know how to do it. It didn’t go very well at first because of the awkwardness of trying to control our tones differently in order to show our own colours. But now, we are able to make our own rap style with the correct tones and harmonies.†(OneKet)

 

â—† Like a jewel in the sand

 

GI has always been different from other idol groups, even at first glance. Normally, rookie groups feel very uncomfortable when they’re having an interview, but GI didn’t that way at all. It was as if they “were very relaxed.†It seems as if GI hasn’t garnered much attention from the general population, but there’s a bit of a welcome to them among other fans.

 

“Because we are still a rookie group, we’re lacking a lot of things,†they said together. “Our role models are our BIGBANG seniors. They have managed to be both popular and unique at the same time. Our BIGBANG seniors are always our motto and by watching them, we are learning how to enhance our rap skills and seize the stage. Someday, as our seniors, we would like to be trendy and become global icons, like our group name (laugh).â€

 

Unfortunately, GI is not as famous as other idol groups and instead of showcasing their sexy bodies in a sexualized performance, GI shows their own unique style on stage. They are using their differences in appearance and performance to appeal to the audiences who are sick and tired of the stale and monotonous performances and concepts of other girl groups.

 

I hope that GI will become outstanding and as beautiful as a crane, like the phrase says “a crane among chickens.â€

 

 

 

 

Source:  WStar News, GI International Forum

Translated by: Mina @ GI International

Edited by: wizzardess @ GI International

Shared by: Mina @ GI International

OMG 'androgyny' lol only in Korea. I love GI's image, it's edgy and definitely not super girly, but they don't look androgynous that's for sure.

[ChillerSEAWEED]

hiii  i posted a translation of the wstar news article

 

 

 

[Reporter, Park Seul Gi] Throwing away a concept which has become common and monotonous .

 

When the girl group GI showed up, they chose their own unique way in a flood of idol groups. They appeared on the stage with short hair and baggy clothes in order to break away from the typical mold of “long hair and short skirts†of the other girl groups.

 

 

It can be hard to distinguish their gender (whether they are women or men) if you do not look closely at them while they’re on the stage. Due to their androgyny, there were a lot of controversies surrounding them during their early debut days, such as the possibility of them being “transgender†or just simply asking “what is their gender?â€However, GI was able to accept that any attention (even this odd curiosity about them) is still attention and were able to show a strong, self-confidence in their own concept of the boyish girls.

 

The reporter who was thinking about the charismatic image of GI couldn’t help being surprised during the interview. She was facing mature girls in their 20s and their onstage persona was nowhere to be seen. While she was looking at them, she began to wonder if maybe “they somehow had become the boys.â€

 

â—† The girl group who looks more like men than some real men do

 

“Actually, at the beginning, when I had first heard about a boyish concept of a girl group…I didn’t know much about it. I had to cut my hair short, like the typical style of a man, not a woman. It was so difficult that I thought I’d turn into a man and not just look like one.†(AI)

 

In fact, girl group images seem to flaunt their beauty on stage, showcasing “sexy†and “cute†styles. However, they were given two-block haircuts and baggy clothes to cover their beautiful legs, showing off their boyish appeals.

 

“I cut my hair a long time ago, before our debut. I’ve changed my hairstyle many different times and when we had our debut stage, we were able to bring our own unique colours. Before we debuted, we prepared and practiced a lot, thinking of ways to showcase our good points, compared to the stages of boy groups rather than girl groups.†(OneKet)

 

Since the concept wasn’t very popular, comparing groups was limited, so it must have been very difficult for them not only as women, but also as men, to have a very ambiguous image.

 

“Originally, I thought our debut would be similar to other girl groups, but when I heard that we would have a boyish concept, it was really difficult to adapt to. Nevertheless, since the decision to debut with a boyish concept was made, we wanted to show off the perfect boyish girls look on stage and we studied how best to pull this off. I hope that we have made a winning move with our unique colours, now and forever (laugh).†(Eunji)

 

â—† Intensity is their weapon

 

Obviously, they were different from other girl groups who are obsessed with showing off the “sexy†or “cute†style image. GI’s debut song, “Beatles†was strong and different, showing the power of their boyish girl group style.

 

“Our debut song, “Beatles,†is considered hip-hop and it was difficult to sing and dance to. I needed to emphasize every part but I wasn’t able to, so I had to continuously ask, watch, and learn how to do so. In addition, thanks to our senior, Poppin Hyunjoon, who is from the same company as we are, taught me how to dance very well so I was able to show the perfect stage performance (laugh).†(Hayun)

 

In reality, GI is very different from the typical hip-hop genre. Their concept, especially, required a lot of extra effort on the girls’ parts. From the first note of the song to the following gestures, raps, flows, etc. it became more and more difficult for them, as if climbing a never-ending mountain and the recording studio became a type of personal hell for them at the time.

 

“During our first recording, I actually ran out of the studio because I couldn’t stop crying. It was very difficult to open my mouth and I didn’t completely know how to do it. It didn’t go very well at first because of the awkwardness of trying to control our tones differently in order to show our own colours. But now, we are able to make our own rap style with the correct tones and harmonies.†(OneKet)

 

â—† Like a jewel in the sand

 

GI has always been different from other idol groups, even at first glance. Normally, rookie groups feel very uncomfortable when they’re having an interview, but GI didn’t that way at all. It was as if they “were very relaxed.†It seems as if GI hasn’t garnered much attention from the general population, but there’s a bit of a welcome to them among other fans.

 

“Because we are still a rookie group, we’re lacking a lot of things,†they said together. “Our role models are our BIGBANG seniors. They have managed to be both popular and unique at the same time. Our BIGBANG seniors are always our motto and by watching them, we are learning how to enhance our rap skills and seize the stage. Someday, as our seniors, we would like to be trendy and become global icons, like our group name (laugh).â€

 

Unfortunately, GI is not as famous as other idol groups and instead of showcasing their sexy bodies in a sexualized performance, GI shows their own unique style on stage. They are using their differences in appearance and performance to appeal to the audiences who are sick and tired of the stale and monotonous performances and concepts of other girl groups.

 

I hope that GI will become outstanding and as beautiful as a crane, like the phrase says “a crane among chickens.â€

 

 

 

 

Source:  WStar News, GI International Forum

Translated by: Mina @ GI International

Edited by: wizzardess @ GI International

Shared by: Mina @ GI International

 

Sup.

That was a nice little read.  Getting some serious G.I withdrawals. I need them to make a comeback soon. 

[Lana And The Diamonds]

I guess we won't be hearing a comeback from them soon 

[Entropy]

Sup.

That was a nice little read.  Getting some serious G.I withdrawals. I need them to make a comeback soon. 

Its going to be a while...

 

I guess we won't be hearing a comeback from them soon 

Yes because Aram left all of a sudden, they missed their opportunity. Instead, Alphabat will be having a comeback (August) and will be having a 2nd mini album. I think the earliest we can even hope for a GI comeback is maybe late autumn. That's if their agency has the desire and resources to promote the two groups back to back. I wish GI was featured on Alphabat's show or seen with Alphabat sometimes. Other labelmates perform together, hang out, take selcas together, communicating with each other on sns. etc. I have Chrome entertainment in mind because you always  see K-much, Bob Girls, and Zan Zan with Crayon Pop.

Edited August 6, 2014 by Entropy

[Entropy]

WHY?

I don't like her new hair at all

http://instagram.com/p/rWeAyEyz4Y/

 

http://instagram.com/p/rWobP3GADH/

Eunji in the practice room with a mic seems like a good sign

[ChillerSEAWEED]

^ Not a big fan of the bowl cut either. But Eunji is looking pretty damn gorgeous as usual! 

[yoonsun]

OneKet's Ice Bucket Challenge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbFJn8dQgv4&feature=youtu.be

 

 

http://instagram.com/p/sCavPqmAI8/

 

http://instagram.com/p/sCbDbbmAJY/

yeah.. i'm not really liking oneket's hair..

[ChillerSEAWEED]

She was pretty cute, the way she took that bucket of ice. 

 

http://instagram.com/p/sCavPqmAI8/

 

http://instagram.com/p/sCbDbbmAJY/

 

Eunji's outfit. Holy crap! Lookin' hawt. 

[Entropy]

I saw this coming a while ago but didn't want to cause any necessary alarm since no I wasn't sure but I think Hayun left.

She hasn't updated her Twitter since July, she didn't celebrate GI's annivesary with the others, and she removed the GI from her name.

And then this

 

 

I'm also pretty sure those two girls with the hats will be joining. They're the same two girls from here and their hair got cut and they're not only dancing but also singing Hayun and Aram's line.

Edited September 2, 2014 by Entropy

[yoonsun]

I saw this coming a while ago but didn't want to cause any necessary alarm since no I wasn't sure but I think Hayun left.

She hasn't updated her Twitter since July, she didn't celebrate GI's annivesary with the others, and she removed the GI from her name.

And then this

 

 

I'm also pretty sure those two girls with the hats will be joining. They're the same two girls from here and their hair got cut and they're not only dancing but also singing Hayun and Aram's line.

omfg.. ):

well i hope these girls can sing but tbh she probably left because of the company and how they only focus on alphabat like when was gi's last comeback? last year. it's nearly been a year since their last comeback..

tbh they should leave and go to another company

[Lana And The Diamonds]

WTF so there are only 3 original members now...Hayun 

ugh they better sing well 

I'll warmly welcome those members and hope we'll get a proper info and a comeback soon