GWSN

GWSN (공원소녀), also known as Girls in the Park, was one of the most unique and underrated K-pop girl groups to come out of the third-generation wave. Made up of seven talented girls — Miya, Seokyoung, Seoryoung, Anne, Minju, Soso, and Lena — the group brought something genuinely different to the Korean idol music scene when they debuted in 2018. If you’ve been a fan of Gongwon Sonyeo from the start or you’re just discovering them now in 2026, this is the complete guide for you.

From their signature deep house K-pop sound to their dreamy “park at night” concept, GWSN carved out a unique identity in the competitive world of South Korean girl groups. Their music blended synth-pop, electropop, and contemporary R&B, which set them apart from more mainstream acts. Sadly, the group officially disbanded in January 2023 after winning a landmark lawsuit against their former agency, The Wave Music. But their legacy — and their music — absolutely lives on.

So who were the GWSN members exactly? What are their individual stories, fun facts, and what are they up to now in 2026? Let’s dive in and meet every single one of them.

GWSN was a multinational K-pop girl group that debuted under Kiwi Pop (a subsidiary of Kiwi Media Group) and later moved to The Wave Music. Their name is an abbreviation of Gongwon Sonyeo (공원소녀), which literally means “Park Girls” in Korean. The group wanted their name to represent a park — a welcoming space where anyone, regardless of age or gender, could go to heal, dream, and enjoy themselves.

• Official Group Name: GWSN (공원소녀)
• Also Known As: Girls in the Park
• Debut Date: September 5, 2018
• Debut Album: THE PARK IN THE NIGHT part one
• Debut Single: “Puzzle Moon”
• Agency (Original): Kiwi Pop / Kiwi Media Group
• Agency (Later): MILES → The Wave Music
• Number of Members: 7
• Nationalities: South Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese
• Fandom Name: Groo (그루 — meaning “tree stump” in Korean)
• Fan Colors: Not officially designated
• Active Years: 2018–2023
• Disbandment: January 22, 2023 (contract termination ruled by Seoul Central District Court)
• Music Genre: K-pop, Deep House, Electropop, Synth-pop, Contemporary R&B
• Official Social Media (archived): Youtube: @GWSNOFFICIAL | Facebook: GWSNofficial | X: official_GWSN | X: GWSN_JP | Instagram: gwsn.official | Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/u/6562518310 | Daum cafe: https://cafe.daum.net/GWSN | Tiktok: @gwsn.official

GWSN Member Profiles 2026

Now let’s get to the part you’re really here for — meeting each of the GWSN girls up close and personal!

Member Overview Table

🌟 Miya (미야)

Miya is the oldest member of GWSN and arguably its most visually iconic. Born Miyauchi Haruka on May 26, 1993, in Shizuoka, Japan, she is the group’s powerhouse dancer and a fan-favorite for her cool, girl-crush energy on stage.

GWSN

Before joining GWSN, Miya was part of a VIXX cover group called BAXX, and many of those pre-debut covers can still be found on YouTube.

She has a cat named Simon, who inspired the GWSN song “Recipe ~ for Simon,” produced by VIXX’s Ravi — one of her long-time idols.

Miya played softball during her school days and actually kept her hair short originally to keep it out of her face while playing.

She is a massive fan of f(x)’s Amber, and her admiration for Amber influenced her own androgynous, tomboyish style.

Miya trained at Acopia Lifelong Education Center in Japan and auditioned for Kiwi Pop through that institution.

Many fans noted she bears a striking resemblance to Keyakizaka46 member Hirate Yurina.

She, Seoryoung, and Soso were roommates during their time as GWSN.

Miya gets scared very easily — the members used to joke about how jumpy she was!

She loves drawing and art as a hobby outside of music.

After GWSN disbanded, Miya relocated to Japan and spoke openly in a 2023 NHK interview about the difficult conditions she experienced as a K-pop idol, including strict dieting and limited personal freedom. She confirmed the group’s disbandment publicly in June 2023.

🌟 Seokyoung (서경)

Seokyoung is one of the most technically skilled members in GWSN. As the group’s main dancer and lead rapper, she brings fierce energy to every performance. She gained pre-debut recognition from her appearance on Mnet’s Produce 101.

Seokyoung

She competed on Mnet’s Produce 101 as an independent trainee and ranked 30th overall, earning a final grade of A.

She is famously known for her participation in the “Bang Bang” stage as part of the “Dance Avengers” team on Produce 101.

Before debuting with GWSN, she appeared in a commercial (CF) alongside NCT members.

Her biggest inspiration as an idol is Jessica Jung (formerly of SNSD/Girls’ Generation) — she even had photos of Jessica on her dorm room walls!

Because of her admiration for Jessica, GWSN got the amazing opportunity to be the opening act for Jessica Jung’s fan meeting in Japan in 2019.

One of her hobbies is solving math problems — yes, she genuinely loves math!

She was a trainee for four full years before finally debuting with GWSN.

Seokyoung has a famously cheerful and helpful personality, which fans noticed during her Produce 101 run.

Fans often call her the sunshine member of GWSN because of her uplifting energy.

Post-disbandment, Seokyoung signed with Ice Creative and has been exploring new opportunities in entertainment.

🌟 Seoryoung (서령)

Seoryoung served as the leader and main vocalist of GWSN. She is sweet, strong-voiced, and known for nicknaming herself the “Fairy Leader” because, as she says, she’s “little and cute.” Don’t let the fairy vibes fool you — she is a serious vocalist with real songwriting talent.

Seoryoung

She calls herself the “Fairy Leader” because she is the group’s leader but describes herself as tiny and cute like a fairy.

After she was revealed as a GWSN member, many fans noticed she looked a lot like Taeyeon from SNSD (Girls’ Generation).

She was recruited into GWSN through a national audition tour — not through a referral or entertainment school.

While shooting the Red Sun MV, Seoryoung actually fell asleep on set during one of the sleeping scenes. Very on-brand!

She can play the guitar and has been noted for her Japanese language skills.

Her favorite colors are light pink and light purple.

She won second place in a music competition during her school years.

Seoryoung has written lyrics for multiple songs, including GWSN’s “Starry Night” and “I Can’t Breathe,” as well as songs for boy group TRENDZ.

She collaborated with Highlight’s Dongwoon on a song called “Color Me.”

Miya, Seoryoung, and Soso were all roommates during the group’s active years — a friendship trio that fans loved.

🌟 Anne (앤)

Anne is GWSN’s main rapper and one of its most multi-talented members. Her stage name “Anne” was actually inspired by the classic book Anne of Green Gables, which is wonderfully charming. She has acting chops, piano skills, and serious rap game.

Anne

Her stage name “Anne” was inspired by the beloved novel Anne of Green Gables — one of the sweetest name origin stories in K-pop.

She appeared in the music video for Sunny Hill’s “Goodbye to Romance” as a child actor before becoming an idol herself.

Anne can play the piano, and notably she can play GWSN’s own song “Red Sun (021)” on it.

She speaks both Korean and Mandarin Chinese, which adds to the group’s multinational character.

In 2022, Anne made her film debut as Kim Yoon-ji in the movie “The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves to Die”.

She has always had a passion for acting and participated in various CFs, music videos, and short films from a young age.

She studied at Hanlim Multi Art School, which is known for producing many K-pop idols.

Anne appeared in the web drama “Half Fifty” in 2020 and also starred in “SomeAir”.

When Anne was a child, her dream was to be an actress rather than a singer — she eventually got to do both!

Fans love Anne’s fierce rap delivery, which contrasts beautifully with her softer, quieter personality off stage.

🌟 Minju (민주)

Minju is GWSN’s visual and lead vocalist, often referred to as the group’s “vitamin” — bright, energetic, and always bringing positivity to the team. She introduced herself as the “vitamin rabbit” at the group’s debut, and that adorable description stuck.

Minju

Minju introduced herself at GWSN’s debut as the group’s “vitamin rabbit” (or “tokki”) — someone who boosts the team’s energy, just like vitamins.

She has wanted to be an idol since middle school, a dream she worked on for years before finally debuting.

She is a former trainee under SD Entertainment, so she had serious training before joining GWSN.

Minju can play the piano and is quite skilled at it.

She has a talent for mimicking the voice of a duck — quirky and adorable!

Her favorite color is blue, and she is known for loving fancy, glamorous makeup looks.

Her personal motto is “Be positive” — and she genuinely lives by it.

Her biggest idol is SinB of GFriend, a fellow K-pop girl group member she admires greatly.

Minju and Seoryoung actually went to the same middle school in Masan before they both joined GWSN — longtime friends first!

She acted in the web drama “Color Prison” in 2021, showing off her acting talent alongside her singing and dancing.

🌟 Soso (소소)

Soso is GWSN’s Taiwanese member and one of its most expressive performers. Fans nicknamed her the “facial expressions & pose vending machine” because of how incredibly fast she can switch between different looks and poses. Her street dance skills — especially in waacking and vogueing — make her absolutely magnetic to watch.

Soso

The members call her the “facial expressions & pose vending machine” because she can shift between facial expressions and poses at lightning speed.

Her dance specialty is street dancing, specifically the styles of waacking and vogueing — which is not common in K-pop and makes her stand out tremendously.

Soso took Korean language classes in high school back in Taiwan, even before she knew she’d be moving to Korea to become an idol.

She was discovered when the group’s manager visited Taiwan and couldn’t find any suitable candidates — until he ran into Soso. The rest is history.

She is close friends with several prominent K-pop idols, including (G)I-DLE’s Minnie, Shuhua, and Yuqi, LOONA’s Hyeju, and Dreamcatcher’s Handong — quite the squad!

Her role model is Twice’s Tzuyu, another Taiwanese idol who blazed a trail in the K-pop world.

She has been part of an SNSD cover group during her pre-debut days in Taiwan.

Soso loves rock climbing as one of her main hobbies — she’s adventurous off stage too.

She auditioned for Kiwi Pop through a talent show at her school (Juang Jing Vocational School in Taipei).

Soso went on a hiatus from January 2020 due to a ruptured ankle ligament, but returned for the group’s 2021 comeback. Her health journey showed real resilience.

🌟 Lena (레나)

Lena is the youngest member (maknae) of GWSN and also one of its most impressive vocalist. Despite being the baby of the group, she brings a mature, soulful voice that many fans consider one of the group’s greatest musical assets. She is also a gifted songwriter and has already launched her solo career post-disbandment.

Lena

Lena is the tallest member of GWSN at 170 cm (5’7″), which makes her stand out in group photos.

She studied in the United States for a period, which is why she is fluent in English — a rare and valuable skill in the K-pop world.

Her mother, Lee Eunjeo, is also a singer, making Lena something of a music dynasty on her own!

She is very close friends with LOONA’s Yeojin, and the two have matching rings and bracelets with each other’s names on them.

Lena opened her own SoundCloud account (“hi I’m lena”) in November 2021 and began uploading original songs and covers well before her official solo debut.

She co-wrote lyrics for several GWSN songs, including “I Can’t Breathe,” “Starry Night,” and “I Sing (lalala)” from their final album.

Her biggest idol growing up was Girl’s Day’s Hyeri.

During GWSN, she also appeared regularly as an MC on JTBC2’s Grand Buda-Guest, a show about running a dog hotel and helping rescue dogs find homes.

In 2019, she collaborated with English singer Jack Walton on a rendition of Lina London’s song “WE NEED A CHANGE.”

Lena sang the OST “Be Your Star” alongside groupmate Seoryoung for the 2019 K-drama Touch Your Heart — a beautiful moment for GWSN fans.

Achievements

Even though GWSN was an independent group without the massive marketing machinery of the big entertainment companies, they managed to earn genuine recognition in the competitive Korean music industry. Here’s a look at what they achieved:

Awards & Nominations:

• 🏆 New Artist Award — 2018 Seoul Success Awards (Won)
• 🏆 K-Pop Singer Award — 27th Korea Culture Entertainment Awards, 2019 (Won)
• 🎖 Best New Female Artist — 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) (Nominated)
• 🎖 Artist of the Year — 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) (Nominated)
• 🎖 Top Artist — 2019 Genie Awards (Nominated, among four total nominations)
• 🎖 Multiple nominations at the 2019 MGMA (Melon Music Global Music Awards)

Chart Performance:

• Their debut EP THE PARK IN THE NIGHT part one entered at #12 on South Korea’s album charts.
• The Keys (2020) reached the Gaon Album Chart top 10, their strongest commercial chart result.
• The group’s fan-funded third studio album THE PARK IN THE NIGHT part three raised over $27,000 through Makestar — proving their fanbase’s deep loyalty.

Cultural & Industry Impact:

• GWSN was one of the early K-pop girl groups to incorporate deep house and garage house production into their main title tracks, predating the genre experimentation that became more common later.
• Their multinational lineup (South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan) was ahead of its time in terms of global diversity in idol groups.
• Their 2023 lawsuit victory against The Wave Music became a landmark case, highlighting idol contract abuse and raising awareness about the treatment of independent K-pop groups and foreign members.

Discography and Music Videos

GWSN released five extended plays (mini-albums) and one studio album during their active years, along with several singles. Here is the full breakdown:

Mini-Albums (EPs)

Notable Singles & Songs

• “Puzzle Moon” (2018) — debut title track, synth-pop with a dreamy, mysterious vibe

• “Pinky Star (Run)” (2019) — upbeat club-inspired comeback

• “Red-Sun (021)” (2019) — future house track with bell sounds; fan favorite

• “Growing ~ For Groo” (2019) — special fan-dedication song

• “Bazooka!” (2020) — high-energy comeback without Soso

• “Like It Hot” (2021) — final comeback as a full group

• “Night Aviation (The Interpretation of Dreams)” — one of their most celebrated deep-cut album tracks

• “Be Your Star” — OST sung by Seoryoung & Lena for K-drama Touch Your Heart (2019)

Music Videos

GWSN released official music videos for most of their title tracks. Their MVs were known for featuring ethereal, park-themed aesthetics, mysterious narratives, and stunning choreography. The “Puzzle Moon” MV featured the members wandering through a surreal garden, while “Red-Sun (021)” leaned into sleek, futuristic visuals. All main MVs were posted on their official 공원소녀 GWSN YouTube channel.

Live Performances and World Tours

GWSN were known as impressive live performers who put a lot of effort into their stage presence. During their active years, they graced many major stages across Asia and even reached international audiences.

Tour and Event History

Scheduled 2026 Activities

As of 2026, GWSN as a group has disbanded. There are no planned group tours or comebacks. However, individual members continue to pursue their own solo activities.

Final Thoughts: Why GWSN Still Matters in 2026

Even three years after their disbandment, GWSN holds a special place in the hearts of their dedicated fandom, Groo. They were ahead of their time — musically inventive, genuinely multinational, and full of individual personalities that fans genuinely connected with. Their story is also an important one for the K-pop industry as a whole: their 2023 court victory shed light on agency mismanagement and brought attention to the rights of independent artists and foreign idol members.

If you’re just discovering Girls in the Park in 2026, you’re in for a treat. Start with “Puzzle Moon,” fall in love with “Red-Sun (021),” and then follow each of the seven members on their individual journeys. The park is always open for everyone — that was always the point.