GPP Members Profile & Facts

GPP is an upcoming eight-member Japanese girl group under SM Entertainment Japan. The members are Mika, Mia, Sara, Momoka, Rinka, Honoka, Luna, and Anami. They will debut on December 16, 2025, with the single, “Bring it Back”.

GPP Profile

GPP Facts:

– The group’s name, GPP, is a short form of two phrases Genkai toppa (Breaking Limits)’ and ‘Paper Plane.’ It means that despite how many creases a paper plane has, it flies powerfully and the name symbolises that the group will break conventions and fly high into the Japanese music industry and globally.
– It is the first group launched by SM Entertainment Japan.
– All members participated in production, choreography and structuring of their debut.

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GPP Members Profile

1. Mika

Mika Facts:

– She is from Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– She first trained under SM Entertainment before moving to train at SM Entertainment Japan.
– She is often called a “dance prodigy” due to many victories at international dance competitions.
– Her most memorable period pre-debut was the monthly evaluations.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Horse.
– Her strengths are her long experience as a hip hop dancer, distinctive rap vocals and performance.
– She used to train with hearts2hearts’s JIWOO and Yuha while she was in SM Entertainment.
– Her childhood dreams included becoming a singer or dancer, becoming Santa’s apprentice or working at a pet shop.
– She enjoys visiting vintage shops in her spare time.
– She was in the dance crew Rena Babies and performed many dance covers including Hwasa’s ‘Chilli’.
– She also used to train with aespa members.
– Read more facts about Mika

2. Mia

Mia Facts:

– Mia appeared in KATSEYE’s documentary series Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE.
– She was born in Saitama, Japan.
– Her mother is Japanese and her father is British.
– She used to train under HYBE UMG.
– She is fluent in Japanese and English.
– Her role model in singing is Tori Kelly.
– She enjoys researching mythology and learning languages.
– Her childhood dreams included being a taxi driver, an artist or a veterinarian.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Horse.
– She is considered to bring a special charm to the group’s image.
– In 2021, she took training classes at Keens Academy’s ED Kpop program and talked about it in a video.
– She lived in England from age 8 to 19 and then moved back to Japan.
– BLACKPINK’s Lisa is the first female Kpop artist she started admiring and she is also her girl crush.
– She has also studied French and Spanish.
– She can play the piano.
– She believes the most important thing is to “keep trying and not give up”.
– She got inspired to become an artist when she was going through a tough time and music helped her during those times.
– Read more facts about Mia

3. Sara

Sara Facts:

– Sara was active as a professional dancer.
– She was born in Kansai, Japan.
– She is known as the group’s mood maker.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Goat.
– She enjoys shopping and exploring cafes.
– She got inspired to become an artist when a mentor told her that she has an artistic side during her child modeling days which made her start taking dance and vocal lessons.
– She loves vintage clothes.
– Her childhood dreams included being an artist, Universal studio dancer and being a dance teacher.
– She loves to eat bread and drink matcha.
– She used to go to an artist training school everyday after school.
– She considers TWICE’s Momo as her role model.
– She believes that the secret to making dreams come true is “never giving up on dreams”.
– She is interested in fortune telling.
– During her training when she used to feel down, she would get inspired by Momo’s performance and aspired to be a woman like her.
– She loves playing with children.
– She can write poetry.
– Read more facts about Sara

4. Momoka

Momoka Facts:

– Momoka used to be a child model and actress under AVEX.
– She is known to have husky and soulful vocals.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Monkey.
– Her hometown is Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
– She used to promote under the stage name KURIMOMO before debut and had around 10k followers on her Instagram account.
– She is a huge fan of anime and playing games.
– Her hobbies include singing and playing the guitar.
– She loves pumpkins.
– She said she has developed how to express herself well through her acting experience.
– Her charming point is her husky voice.
– She is nicknamed “Uncle Princess” by the other members because she has a contrast between her appearance and her personality.
– Her special skills include cooking, quickly putting on kimonos, and quickly giving answers on quizzes.
– She had many opportunities to be active on stage through musicals, dance, ballet and acting.
– She doesn’t have a role model because she learns something from everyone and there are many people she respects.
– She felt the most happy learning about her debut when she heard that all eight of the members are debuting.
– Her childhood dream was to be an actress, multi-talented person or a doctor.
– Read more facts about Momoka

5. Rinka

Rinka Facts:

– Rinka was previously in the groups Veil (2022-2023) and CoCoPoP.
– She was born in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
– She is friends with Cherry Bullet’s May, Kawaguchi Yurina, and BE:FIRST’s Ryuhei.
– She competed on Girls Planet 999, where she placed J22.
– She wanted to become an artist because she performed in a group when she was young and it made her fall in love with the stage.
– She auditioned in Tokyo Girls Audition 2018 as a model but didn’t make it to the final round.
– She has a big appetite.
– Her favorite Kpop artists include BLACKPINK and ITZY.
– She is known to be always full of enthusiasm.
– Her special talents include happily eating large portions, enjoying plain rice, and being satisfied even without side dishes.
– She is good at both dancing and singing, and is considered as the group’s “core.”
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Monkey.
– She was under AVEX Artists Entertainment.
– Read more facts about Rinka

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6. Honoka

Honoka Facts:

– Honoka was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– She loves Disney.
– When she learned she would debut, it felt unreal to her like she was dreaming.
– The first concert she ever attended alone was BIGBANG’s, and seeing both the artists and the crowd enjoying themselves inspired her to become an idol.
– Her main skill is singing.
– As a child, her dream was to become a Disney princess.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Monkey.
– Her hobbies include collecting perfumes, collecting hats, and playing games.
– She is known as the member with a deeply emotional and soulful voice.
– Read more facts about Honoka

7. Luna

Luna Facts:

– Luna used to work as a model.
– She is from Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Rooster.
– Her strengths are her rapping and dancing skills.
– She got inspired to become an artist when she was offered a big modeling project but it was cancelled due to the pandemic which made her really disappointed but during this time she started listening to music and got the courage to move on again.
– Her values include “never forgetting your original intentions” and “loving yourself.”
– Her special skills include seeing the good in people, and fluently speaking the Kumamoto and standard Japanese dialect.
– Her hobbies include watching anime and manga, reading, walking, researching mythology, brushing, untangling tangled necklaces, and listening to ASMR.
– Read more facts about Luna

8. Anami

Anami Facts:

– Anami used to be a classical ballet dancer and started her training at age four.
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– In elementary school, she often watched J-pop and K-pop girl groups on YouTube and practiced their dances in front of the mirror.
– Her special skills include athletics, running quickly, short jokes, and eating very spicy food.
– She was the final member chosen for GPP.
– She loves making jokes and sometimes they flop, but the members still laugh.
– She likes to eat good food, go to the sauna, fashion, travel abroad, take photos, and sleep.
– She wants to try MCing for sports or athletic-related programs one day.
– Her vocal strength is her high notes.
– As a child, she dreamed of becoming a ballerina or an announcer.
– She is known for blending graceful expressions she learned from ballet with strong, athletic movements.
– Her Chinese zodiac sign is Rooster.
– She always enjoyed expressing herself through music.
– She hopes to become an artist known for powerful performances and versatile abilities.
– Read more facts about Anami