Three of the original four members of Red Velvet were previously part of S.M. Entertainment's pre-debut team, S.M. Rookies. Seulgi, the first member who joined the agency, was brought in through an audition in 2007. Irene, the next member to join the company, was cast in 2009. Wendy auditioned through the SM Global Audition in Canada, in 2012. Joy was not a part of S.M. Rookies, but auditioned through the SM Global Audition in Seoul, in 2012.
As part of S.M. Rookies, several clips of Irene, Seulgi and Wendy were released on S.M. Entertainment's official YouTube account. The three members were rumored to debut as a group in July 2014, which was then later confirmed by S.M. Entertainment. With the addition of member Joy, the four member group would debut as Red Velvet; S.M. Entertainment's first girl group in five years since f(x).
Red Velvet's debut single "Happiness", was digitally released on August 4, 2014, through various South Korean online music stores. The music video was released on August 1, and later become the second most viewed K-pop video worldwide in August 2014; on the same day, the group made their official debut stage on the music program Music Bank.
Red Velvet released their second digital single "Be Natural" on October 13, 2014. It is a remake of a song by veteran girl group, S.E.S., and it features on the track Taeyong (태용), former member of S.M. Rookies' Male Unit, SR14B, and current member of NCT U and NCT 127. The group started their promotional activities for this release on October 9, making their first appearance on the music program, M! Countdown. The music video for the song was released on the same day.
On March 11, 2015, S.M. Entertainment announced that the group's first mini album would be titled "Ice Cream Cake". On the same day, they released a video announcing the addition of a new member to the group's lineup; Yeri. Yeri was formerly part of S.M. Rookies with Irene, Seulgi and Wendy.
On March 14, "Automatic", the group's first music video featuring Yeri, was released. The following day, they released their first mini album, Ice Cream Cake, along with the music video for "Ice Cream Cake". It was also announced by S.M. Entertainment that both "Automatic" and "Ice Cream Cake" would be promoted as double lead singles off the album.
In early September 2015, S.M. Entertainment announced that the group would be making a comeback, and on September 9, 2015, Red Velvet released their first full length album, "The Red". The album features ten tracks, including the title track, "Dumb Dumb". The album focuses on their "red" image, which is the group's bright and bold side.
On December 18, 2015, the group took part in S.M. Entertainment's special winter project, Winter Garden, alongside labelmates f(x) and BoA, releasing a digital single titled "세가지 소원 (Wish Tree)".
In March 2016, it was announced that the group would make a comeback with the group's second mini album. The Velvet was released on March 17, 2016, and is a direct follow up to their first album, The Red. While The Red focuses on the "red" half of the group's image, The Velvet focuses, instead, on the group's smooth and soft "velvet" image. The title track, "7월 7일 (One Of These Nights)", is described as an R&B ballad.
On September 7, 2016, Red Velvet released their third mini album, Russian Roulette. The mini album features seven tracks, including the title track of the same name, "러시안 룰렛 (Russian Roulette)".
The group's fourth mini album, Rookie, was released on February 1, 2017. The mini album contains six tracks, including the title track of the same name, "Rookie" and "마지막 사랑 (Last Love)", a solo track by group member, Wendy.
On March 31, 2017, the group released the first single of season 2 of SM Station, "Would U".
On July 9, 2017, Red Velvet released a special summer mini album, The Red Summer, which contains five tracks, including the title track, "빨간 맛 (Red Flavor)". ''Red Flavor'' marked their first #1 single in South Korea.
On August 18, the group released a digital single titled "환생 (Rebirth)", as part of the SM Station project. From August 18 to August 20, Red Velvet held their first solo concert, Red Room.
On November 17, 2017, Red Velvet released their second full length album, Perfect Velvet, which includes the title track "피카부 (Peek-A-Boo)".
On January 29, 2018, Red Velvet released their first repackaged album, The Perfect Red Velvet. This included three new tracks in addition to all the songs from Perfect Velvet, with the single "Bad Boy" promoted as its title track. On April 29, 2018, Red Velvet held their first fan meeting in Chicago, to an audience of 4,000.
On July 4, 2018, the group debuted in Japan with #Cookie Jar with the title track "#Cookie Jar"
Red Dress
레드벨벳 Lyrics
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Huh, our tune is so high (hey hey hey)
어린아이 대하 듯 그대는 나를 봐요
웃으며 내려다 보고 쓰담쓰담 해요
자꾸만 왜 모르는 척 해요
화창해 좋은 날 왜 전화했게요
솔직한 그대의 이상형
Show me what you want what you want it
머리 어깨부터 무릎 발끝까지 uh
(Uh uh uh) 알고 싶다면 되고 싶다면 uh
그댄 뭐라 얘기 할까
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
날 기대해도 좋아
빨간 루비처럼
자신감이 넘치게
빨간 사과처럼
어딘가 앙큼하게
예감이 좋은 red dress
Red dress, red dress
널 사로잡을 red dress
Red dress, red dress (hey)
My sweet love 그대를 부를 때
이제 더 이상 절대 망설이지 않을래
어딘가 좀 달라진 내 분위기 어때?
위로 아래로 잘록 허리로 나를 봐요
Red dresses on
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
더 다가와도 좋아
빨간 루비처럼
자신감이 넘치게
빨간 사과처럼
어딘가 앙큼하게
예감이 좋은 red dress
Red dress, red dress
널 사로잡을 red dress
Red dress, red dress
빨간 구두처럼
절대 멈출 수 없게
빨간 장미처럼
가시는 따끔하게
예감이 좋은 red dress
Red dress, red dress
널 사로잡을 red dress
Red dress, red dress (hey hey)
쉽게 나 하는 얘기가 아니야 아니야
마냥 나 어린 애기가 아니야 아니야
확실한 느낌이 왔어
두근대는 가슴이 사랑스런 웃음이
바로 너라고 외치고 있어 (외치고 있어)
빨간 루비처럼 (빨간 루비처럼)
자신감이 넘치게
빨간 사과처럼
어딘가 앙큼하게 (어딘가 앙큼하게)
예감이 좋은 red dress (예감이 좋은)
Red dress, red dress (red dress)
널 사로잡을 red dress (널 사로잡을)
Red dress, red dress (red dress)
빨간 구두처럼 (oh)
절대 멈출 수 없게
빨간 장미처럼
가시는 따끔하게 (가시는 따끔하게)
예감이 좋은 red dress (oh)
Red dress, red dress (예감이 좋은 red dress)
널 사로잡을 red dress
Red dress, red dress (널 사로잡을 red dress)
The lyrics of "Red Dress" by Red Velvet convey a sense of confidence and allure. The song starts with the members expressing their high spirits and likening themselves to a precious gem and a mischievous apple. They exude a positive and optimistic aura, as they ask the listener to embrace their flirtatious charm and anticipate their captivating presence.
In the chorus, the girls compare themselves to a red dress, symbolizing their self-assuredness and magnetic attractiveness. They confidently proclaim that they can captivate anyone who lays their eyes on them, just like how a red dress stands out in a crowd.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest a transformation in the atmosphere and mood of the singer. They become bolder and assertive, no longer hesitating or holding back. They invite their love interest to approach them and acknowledge the change in their demeanor, displaying their alluring figure and grace. The repetition of "get up" emphasizes their readiness to take charge and pursue their desires.
The lyrics also mention elements such as red ruby, red apple, and red shoes, which further enhance the theme of confidence, passion, and irresistible charm. The use of bold colors creates a vivid and dynamic imagery, enhancing the song's message of self-assuredness and the ability to captivate others.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah (hey hey) you know how we do
Yes, you are aware of our typical style and approach
Huh, our tune is so high (hey hey hey)
Our melody is energetic and uplifting
어린아이 대하 듯 그대는 나를 봐요
You look at me as if I were a child
웃으며 내려다 보고 쓰담쓰담 해요
You smile, look down at me, and pat me on the head
자꾸만 왜 모르는 척 해요
Why do you keep pretending not to know?
화창해 좋은 날 왜 전화했게요
Why did you call me on such a wonderful day?
Tell me what you want what you want it
Please communicate your desires and wishes to me
솔직한 그대의 이상형
You, with your honest ideal type
Show me what you want what you want it
Demonstrate to me your desires and wishes
머리 어깨부터 무릎 발끝까지 uh
From your head to your toes, uh
(Uh uh uh) 알고 싶다면 되고 싶다면 uh
(Uh uh uh) If you want to know, if you want to become, uh
그댄 뭐라 얘기 할까
What would you say?
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
Rise, rise, rise, rise (ah woo)
날 기대해도 좋아
You can rely on me
빨간 루비처럼
Like a red ruby
자신감이 넘치게
Overflowing with confidence
빨간 사과처럼
Like a red apple
어딘가 앙큼하게
Somewhere mischievous
예감이 좋은 red dress
A red dress with a good feeling
Red dress, red dress
Red dress, red dress
널 사로잡을 red dress
A red dress that will captivate you
My sweet love 그대를 부를 때
When I call out to you, my sweet love
이제 더 이상 절대 망설이지 않을래
Now I will never hesitate anymore
어딘가 좀 달라진 내 분위기 어때?
How do you find my changed atmosphere?
위로 아래로 잘록 허리로 나를 봐요
Look at me from top to bottom, focusing on my slender waist
Red dresses on
Wearing red dresses
더 다가와도 좋아
You can come closer
빨간 루비처럼
Like a red ruby
자신감이 넘치게
Overflowing with confidence
빨간 사과처럼
Like a red apple
어딘가 앙큼하게
Somewhere mischievous
예감이 좋은 red dress
A red dress with a good feeling
Red dress, red dress
Red dress, red dress
널 사로잡을 red dress
A red dress that will captivate you
빨간 구두처럼
Like red shoes
절대 멈출 수 없게
Unable to stop at all
빨간 장미처럼
Like a red rose
가시는 따끔하게
Thorns prickling
예감이 좋은 red dress
A red dress with a good feeling
Red dress, red dress
Red dress, red dress
널 사로잡을 red dress
A red dress that will captivate you
쉽게 나 하는 얘기가 아니야 아니야
It's not a simple conversation, no no
마냥 나 어린 애기가 아니야 아니야
I'm not just a young child, no no
확실한 느낌이 왔어
A certain feeling has come
두근대는 가슴이 사랑스런 웃음이
My pounding heart, lovely laughter
바로 너라고 외치고 있어 (외치고 있어)
I'm shouting out that it's you (shouting out)
빨간 루비처럼 (빨간 루비처럼)
Like a red ruby (like a red ruby)
자신감이 넘치게
Overflowing with confidence
빨간 사과처럼
Like a red apple
어딘가 앙큼하게 (어딘가 앙큼하게)
Somewhere mischievous (somewhere mischievous)
예감이 좋은 red dress (예감이 좋은)
A red dress with a good feeling
Red dress, red dress (red dress)
Red dress, red dress (red dress)
널 사로잡을 red dress (널 사로잡을)
A red dress that will captivate you
Red dress, red dress (hey hey)
Red dress, red dress (hey hey)
빨간 구두처럼 (oh)
Like red shoes (oh)
절대 멈출 수 없게
Unable to stop at all
빨간 장미처럼
Like a red rose
가시는 따끔하게 (가시는 따끔하게)
Thorns prickling (thorns prickling)
예감이 좋은 red dress (oh)
A red dress with a good feeling (oh)
Red dress, red dress (예감이 좋은 red dress)
Red dress, red dress (a red dress with a good feeling)
널 사로잡을 red dress
A red dress that will captivate you
Red dress, red dress (널 사로잡을 red dress)
Red dress, red dress (a red dress that will captivate you)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charite Viken Reinaas, Greg Paul Stephen Bonnick, Hayden Chapman, Jin Suk Choi, Nermin Harambasic, Rodnae Robertson Bell, Ryan Sewon Jhun, Yoon-Kyoung Cho
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