After the group split in early 2006 (as it was a "project group", used for introducing new singers), the record company felt that Bae Seul Ki could handle being a solo singer. They quickly prepared a digital single, with a full album following in the fall of 2006. The first single from the album, "강한 여자" (Ganghan Yujah, meaning "Strong Woman"), had Carlos from the Korean rap group Uptown and featured Bae with many b-boys in a heavily choreographed breakdancing routine. However, this single was quickly abandoned after a few weeks in favor of "말괄량이" (Malgwalyangee, meaning "Tomboy" or "Sassy Girl"), a song with a cute, light feel. It was more in line with popular taste, as similar songs like "Cutie Honey" by Ahyoomee (from Sugar) and "Love Me Love Me" from Lee Ji Hye (formerly of S#arp) were doing well. This song managed to perform well on the Korean music charts, and the music video also became number one for three weeks. In addition to promoting her single, she has also assisted Eru's performances of his second album comeback single, "까만 안경" (Ggaman Angkyung, "Black Glasses").
With the success of "Tomboy", her record company quickly released her 2nd digital single in December of 2006. Her title single "One by One" featured her in a snowy backdrop to suit the Christmas mood. The lyrics of this song was also composed by her. She has since started to promote this single on the various music programs. She also did a duet with Glass Box on a charity album called "Mind Bridge".
In May 2007, Bae Seul Ki made a guest appearance in Banana Girls Music Video "Chocolate" alongside other stars like Kan Mi Youn.
After ending the promotion of her album, Bae Seul Ki has moved on to hosting. In April 2007, she began hosting a music programme on KM TV called POP, which introduces popular foreign music to Korean fans. In April, she also hosted MBC's Music Show with Brian Joo from Fly to the Sky, acting as a guest MC in place of Kim Hyun Joong from SS501.
Bae Seul Ki has announced that she is acting in a new drama, "Groove Party" of more commonly known as "Hot Dance World". It is a China-Korea collaboration. It has started filming in May 2007 in China and plans to be broadcasted in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea in September. When she arrived in Shanghai in mid-May, more than 300 fans arrived at the airport to welcome her, and at the same time showering her with many gifts
왠지 모르게
배슬기 Lyrics
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왠지 모를 기대감 속에
그대 거기 있을 것 같아
가끔 한번 들려보던 그 자리를 오늘도
내겐 습관 같았던 내겐 일기 같았던
그대 떠올리는 시간을 오늘도
집에 가는 길 가끔 한번 올려보던
그 하늘이 오늘도
이젠 그만 하라고 이젠 오지 않는다고
그대 떠올리는 그만큼
나는 바보 되어 간다고
왠지 그대 올 것 같아서
그대 날 부를 것 같아서
내가 준비해온 시간이 아깝지 않아요
오랫동안 나를 지탱해주었던
그대 돌아온단 생각 그게 착각이어도
고마워
**(간주중)
우연이라도 마주치면 눈길 피하지는 말아줘
작은 눈인사로 나의 안부정돈 물어요
아마 난 알아차릴 거예요
그대 내게 무얼 바라는지
난 너무 오래 사랑했으니까
왠지 모를 부푼 가슴에
나의 하루 가벼운 발걸음
가끔 붐비는 차 안의 그 추억이 오늘도
내겐 미소 같았던 때론 눈물 같았던
추억 떠올리는 그만큼
나의 살아나는 사랑은
왠지 그대 올 것 같아서
그대 날 부를 것 같아서
내가 준비해온 시간이 아깝지 않아요
오랫동안 나를 지탱해주었던
그대 돌아온단 생각
그게 착각이어도 고마워
우연이라도 마주치면 눈길 피하지는 말아줘
작은 눈인사로 나의 안부정돈 물어요
아마 난 알아차릴 거예요
그대 내게 무얼 바라는지
난 너무 오래 사랑했으니까
그댄 내 작은 세상이었으니까
ㅁ ㅣ워도 ㅁ ㅣ워할 수 없는...♥
The lyrics of the song “왠지 모르게” by 배슬기 describe the feeling of longing for someone who is no longer there. The first verse talks about the expectation of seeing the person again, imagining them being in the same place that the singer often thinks of. The second verse expresses the sadness of walking alone on the way home, looking up at the same sky but accepting that the person will not come back. The chorus repeats the feeling of a heartbeat rising in anticipation of hearing the person's call and being grateful for their return, even if it's just a mistaken belief.
The bridge part of the song adds another layer of emotion, asking not to avoid eye contact if by coincidence the singer and the person meet again. The singer will try to understand what the person wants, having loved them for so long. The final line says "you were my little world", showing the depth of the love that the singer had for the person.
Overall, the song conveys the bittersweet feeling of holding onto a memory of someone, while accepting that they may never return. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of losing someone close to them.
Line by Line Meaning
왠지 모를 기대감 속에
Feeling an unexplainable sense of anticipation
그대 거기 있을 것 같아
Thinking that you'll be there
가끔 한번 들려보던 그 자리를 오늘도
Going to the place where I used to hear about you occasionally
내겐 습관 같았던 내겐 일기 같았던
It became a habit to think about you
그대 떠올리는 시간을 오늘도
Thinking about you once again
왠지 모를 서글픔 속에 홀로 걷는
Walking alone in an unexplainable sadness
집에 가는 길 가끔 한번 올려보던
Looking back at the sky I used to look at while going home
그 하늘이 오늘도
That same sky again today
이젠 그만 하라고 이젠 오지 않는다고
Telling myself to stop, that you won't come back
그대 떠올리는 그만큼
Thinking about you to the point of being foolish
나는 바보 되어 간다고
I'm becoming a fool
왠지 그대 올 것 같아서
Feeling like you'll come to me
그대 날 부를 것 같아서
Feeling like you'll call me
내가 준비해온 시간이 아깝지 않아요
The time I've spent preparing won't be wasted
오랫동안 나를 지탱해주었던
You supported me for a long time
그대 돌아온단 생각 그게 착각이어도
Even if the thought of you coming back is just an illusion
고마워
Thank you
우연이라도 마주치면 눈길 피하지는 말아줘
Even if it's by chance, don't avoid my gaze if we meet
작은 눈인사로 나의 안부정돈 물어요
Ask about my well-being with a small greeting
아마 난 알아차릴 거예요
Maybe I'll understand what you want from me
그대 내게 무얼 바라는지
What you want from me
난 너무 오래 사랑했으니까
Because I've loved you for so long
왠지 모를 부푼 가슴에
Feeling an unexplainable fullness in my heart
나의 하루 가벼운 발걸음
My steps are light today
가끔 붐비는 차 안의 그 추억이 오늘도
The memories inside the crowded car, today again
내겐 미소 같았던 때론 눈물 같았던
Sometimes it made me smile, other times it made me cry
추억 떠올리는 그만큼
Thinking about those memories
나의 살아나는 사랑은
My reviving love
그댄 내 작은 세상이었으니까
Because you were my small world
Contributed by Lucy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Do Kyung Yun
윤종신님의 편하고 구태의연한 감성🥲 듣고 있으면 2000년대 초중반 어느편한 술집에 있는 것 같기도 하고 노래방에 온 것 같기도 하다. 싸이월드 감성 ㄱ ㄱ
노호오옹철
갠적으로 좋아하는 노래
JongHo Park
왠지 모르게 노래 좋다~
무무
배슬기가 부른게 편곡도 좋고 듣기 편한거 같음 장수빈은 알앤비 느낌처럼 기교가 너무 많아서 부담스러웠어요 ㅠ
cecilion
원곡이 더 좋네요 좋은마음으로 듣고갑니다
Siku D
배슬기곡중 최애곡 그러보니 그댄달라요 처럼 윤종신 느낌 가득이네