They released their first mini album, Seven Springs of Apink, on April 19 2011, and rose steadily in popularity. Their official debut was April 21, 2011 on M! Countdown. They were named "A Pink" because "A" stands for the girls always showing an "Amazing" performance while "Pink" is known to be the group's favorite color.
Pre-debut
The documentary A Pink News (aired on TrendE) first introduced A Pink to the public. The show chronicled the debut process of the members of A Pink. The first member revealed was Son Na Eun who used to be a trainee of A Cube Entertainment; she was then featured in B2ST's "Beautiful", "I Like You the Best" and "Soom" music videos. The second member revealed was the group's leader, Park Cho Rong; she was revealed through B2ST's "Shock" Japanese PV. On the morning of February 21st, A Cube Entertainment set up their own Twitter account and welcomed the maknae, Oh Ha Young as the third member of A Pink. Jung Eun Ji was the fourth member revealed through A Cube's Twitter singing "I Love You I Do" and was said to be the main vocalist of the group. The next was Hong Yoo Kyung wherein they revealed her playing the piano. And the last two were Yoon Bo Mi and Kim Nam Joo which were revealed through A Cube's Official Twitter account.
The pilot episode of A Pink News was aired on March 11, 2011. Each episode was featured a different celebrity guest as its anchorman. Among the stars who presented the show will also be included: G.NA, Mario, MBLAQ's Seung Ho & G.O, B2ST, 4minute, 2AM's Jinwoon, Secret's Sunhwa & Hyosung.
Before their debut the girls have been nicknamed ‘Elf Idols’, and the image has helped them in garnering contracts, like with jewelry brand “Cottiny“, and beverage brand “Ceylon Tea“.
2011: Debut, Seven Springs of Apink and Snow Pink
On April 13, A Pink released their music video teaser for their debut album, Seven Springs of Apink (EP). Done under the concept of ’spring ladies’, the seven members expressed the different charms of the spring season and emphasized their innocent beauty. A Pink released EP Seven Springs of Apink (EP) and the Music Video for 몰라요 (I Don't Know) on 19 April 2011. The MV also stars B2ST's Lee Gi Kwang.
A Pink made their first live debut stage through M.net's M! Countdown on April 21, 2011, to further promote the album.
They had their first official fanmeet where it was revealed that their pseudo-official fanclub name is "Pink Panda".
After a few weeks of promoting 몰라요 (I Don't Know), the girls promoted It Girl. Then, the group was chosen to sing 우리 그냥 사랑하게 해주세요 (Let Us Just Love) to a Korean series, "Protect The Boss" as its OST.
On October 31, 2011 it was confirmed that A Pink would be star on a new show called Birth of a Family together with Infinite. The new show will document A Pink & Infinite taking care of abandoned animals for 8 weeks or so – until the animal is adopted by a new family. In addition, the show will also feature rare animals that are not commonly seen in the company of people. The first day of filming started on November 1st, and the first episode aired on November 12.
A Pink released their second mini-album, Snow Pink, on November 22, 2011, featuring the lead single My My. The album featured five tracks, including Yeah and Prince.
The music video teaser for My My was released on November 21, 2011. Promotions for My My began on November 25, 2011, on Music Bank. The lead single My My was particularly noted for having a sound reminiscent of girl groups of the early 2000s, such as S.E.S and FinKL.
During their promotions for My My, the group opened up a one-day idol tea cafe, serving visiting fans to raise profits for charity and preparing food and drinks themselves. The members also auctioned off some of their personal items for charity.
In November 29, A Pink were awarded the Best New Female Artist award at the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards, while labelmate Huh Gak went on to win the Best New Male Artist award.
On December 26, 2011 A Pink released a song with B2ST called "Skinny Baby" and the song was a collaboration for the school uniform brand Skool Looks. The song itself showcases the strengths of both groups and has an addictive melody and rhythm. The track was written for them by Kim Taewan and Yoon Sangjo.
2012: Une Annee
On January 5, 2012, the group won their very first music show award on Mnet's M! Countdown for My My.
A Pink's Eunji and B2ST's Yoseob released the music video for their duet song Love Day on March 13. The full single, titled "A CUBE" FOR SEASON # GREEN, was released the next day. Eunji and Yoseob performed the song on the April 7 episode of MBC's Show! Music Core.
The group performed at the Kool Haus in Toronto, Canada, to about 1,000-1,600 fans on March 21, 2012.
On April 19, A Pink released 4월 19일 (April 19th) as a gift for their fans to celebrate their one year anniversary. The song was composed by Kim Jin-hwan, and the lyrics were personally written by the group's leader,Park Cho-rong.
A Pink released their first studio album, [açbum artist=A Pink]Une Annee, on May 9. The group promoted the album by making weekly appearances on several music programs and performing "Hush". A Pink released their third single from the album, Bubibu, on July 6. The single was chosen by fans through an internet polling on Mnet's official website. The group began follow-up promotions for Bubibu on July 7.
Fans have great respect for A Pink who performed in front of a massive crowd despite the pouring rain in the MNET One Asia Tour 2012 Smile Thailand concert at the Rajamangala Stadium in Thailand on October 4.
2013: Second Cube Project + Second Collaboration & line-up changes
Eunji and Namjoo featuring Hyunseung of B2ST released the single from the project "A Cube For season # White" on January 3 to commemorate A Pink's win the year before and Eunji, Hyunseung and B2ST's successes that year. Later in January, A Pink also had second collaboration single with B2ST, titled 5! My Baby (Oh! My Baby) which is for the school uniform brand Skoolooks. On January 5, A Pink appeared at the AIA K-POP 2013 concert in Hong Kong and performed several of their hits along with other Cube Entertainment groups 4Minute and B2ST.
On the 23rd of April, it was announced that member Yookyung left the group to focus on her studies. A CUBE announced that she is to be replaced by a new member, who is expected to start promoting with the group for their comeback, expected to be in June. But recently, at A Pink's interview in a university, Yoon Bomi confirmed that A Pink will push their comeback in July. However, their was no official statement from A Cube Entertainment.
Members:
Chorong
Birth Name: Park Cho Rong (박초롱 / 朴初瓏)
Birthday: March 3, 1991
Position: Leader, Vocalist, Rapper
Height: 163 cm
Weight: 46 kg
Language: Korean
Blood Type: O
Specialty: Dancing, Hapkido
Bomi
Birth Name: Yoon Bo Mi (윤보미 / 尹普美)
Birthday: August 13, 1993
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
Height: 162 cm
Weight: 45 kg
Language: Korean
Blood Type: O
Specialty: Cheerleading, Taekwondo, Dancing
Eunji
Birth Name: Jung Eun Ji (정은지 / 鄭恩地)
Birthday: August 18, 1993
Position: Main Vocalist
Height: 163 cm
Weight: 47 kg
Language: Korean
Blood Type: B
Specialty: Singing, piano
Naeun
Birth Name: Son Na Eun (손나은 / 孫娜恩)
Birthday: February 10, 1994
Position: Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 47 kg
Language: Korean
Blood Type: O
Specialty: Dancing, Acting
Namjoo
Birth Name: Kim Nam Joo (김남주 / 金南珠)
Birthday: April 15, 1995
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper
Height: 165 cm
Weight: 46 kg
Language: Korean, English
Blood Type: B
Specialty: Singing
Hayoung
Birth Name: Oh Ha Young (오하영 / 吳夏榮)
Birthday: July 19, 1996
Position: Maknae, Vocalist, Rapper
Height: 169 cm
Weight: 46 kg
Language: Korean
Blood Type: O
Specialty: Singing, Dancing
Former Member:
Yookyung
Birth Name: Hong Yoo Kyung (홍유경 / 洪瑜暻)
Birthday: September 22, 1994
Position: Vocalist, Main Rapper
Height: 167 cm
Weight: 48 kg
Language: Korean, English
Blood Type: AB
Specialty: Piano
Wishlist
에이핑크 Lyrics
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나의 단 한 사람 (너너너너)
늘 혼자 상상해 아침햇살처럼
날 깨워줄 한 사람
두 손을 잡고 내 두 눈을 마주 보며
내 얘기에 웃어 주는 사람
드라마나 영화처럼 내게 나타나
내게로 와 와 와
한걸음씩 다가와
내가 꿈꾸던 모습 가지고 내게 나타나
슬픔은 bye bye bye 나를 웃게 해줄 너
내가 그토록 기다리던 너 너 너
내 마음으로 와줘
My a aaaaaaa oh my wishlist
My a aaaaaaa oh my wishlist
오늘도 몰래 내 꿈속에서
날 설레이게 한 사람 (너너너너)
늘 웃음이 나와 달콤한 상상에
빠지게 할 사람
사랑을 몰라 너무 서툴게 굴어도
따스하게 웃어 주는 사람
그 어떤 말도 달콤하게 속삭여주며
내 곁에 빛이 돼 줄 사람 ooh woah oh oh
내게로 와 와 와
한걸음씩 다가와
내가 꿈꾸던 모습 가지고 내게 나타나
슬픔은 bye bye bye
나를 웃게 해줄 너
내가 그토록 기다리던 너 너 너
내 마음으로 와줘
생각만해도 널 그려보기만 해도
가슴이 너무나 설레여 (my wishlist)
무엇보다 더 많이
누구보다 더 크게
나를 사랑해줄 한 사람
사랑은 why why why
아직도 내 두 눈에
보이질 않는 건지
언제쯤 다가오는지
내게로 와 와 와 좀더 빨리 다가와
내가 그토록 기다리던 너 너 너
내 옆으로 와줘
My a aaaaaaa oh my wishlist
My a aaaaaaa oh my wishlist
The lyrics of "Wishlist" by 에이핑크 (Apink) convey the longing and desire for a special someone. The song begins with the singer admitting that they don't know this person yet, but they have been envisioning them in their dreams. They yearn for someone who can bring them to life, like the morning sunlight awakening them from their sleep. It reflects the power of imagination and the hope for a connection with someone who can make them feel complete.
The lyrics emphasize the desire for companionship and happiness. The singer imagines holding hands and looking into each other's eyes, wanting someone who will listen and respond with a smile. They compare this person's appearance to that of characters in dramas or movies, symbolizing the idea of an ideal partner. It is clear that this person is someone the singer has been eagerly waiting for and wants to protect.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that they often daydream about this person, who excites them and brings laughter into their life. They may not know much about love or may act awkwardly, but they hope to find someone who will warm their heart and become their light. There is an underlying theme of sweetness and anticipation, as the singer imagines this person whispering sweet words and becoming a source of joy.
Overall, "Wishlist" is a song that expresses the longing for a special someone who can fulfill the singer's dreams and bring happiness into their life. It captures the excitement and yearning for a deep connection and portrays love as a magical and transformative force.
Line by Line Meaning
아직은 몰라 꿈속에서 보던
I still don't know, the one I saw in my dreams
나의 단 한 사람 (너너너너)
The only person for me (you, you, you, you)
늘 혼자 상상해 아침햇살처럼
Always imagining like the morning sunlight
날 깨워줄 한 사람
The one who will wake me up
두 손을 잡고 내 두 눈을 마주 보며
Holding hands and looking into each other's eyes
내 얘기에 웃어 주는 사람
The person who smiles at my stories
드라마나 영화처럼 내게 나타나
Appearing to me like a drama or a movie
내 곁을 지켜 줄 한 사람 ooh woah oh oh
The one who will protect me by my side, ooh woah oh oh
내게로 와 와 와
Come to me, come to me, come to me
한걸음씩 다가와
Step by step, come closer
내가 꿈꾸던 모습 가지고 내게 나타나
Appearing to me with the look I dreamed of
슬픔은 bye bye bye 나를 웃게 해줄 너
Sadness, bye bye bye, you make me smile
내가 그토록 기다리던 너 너 너
You, you, you, whom I have been waiting for so long
내 마음으로 와줘
Come into my heart
My a aaaaaaa oh my wishlist
My a aaaaaaa oh my wishlist
오늘도 몰래 내 꿈속에서
Even today, secretly in my dreams
날 설레이게 한 사람 (너너너너)
The one who makes my heart flutter (you, you, you, you)
늘 웃음이 나와 달콤한 상상에
Always laughter comes out, in sweet imagination
빠지게 할 사람
The person who makes me fall
사랑을 몰라 너무 서툴게 굴어도
Even if I don't know love and act clumsily
따스하게 웃어 주는 사람
The person who warmly smiles at me
그 어떤 말도 달콤하게 속삭여주며
Whispering any words sweetly
내 곁에 빛이 돼 줄 사람 ooh woah oh oh
The person who will become a light by my side, ooh woah oh oh
생각만해도 널 그려보기만 해도
Just by thinking about you, just by imagining you
가슴이 너무나 설레여 (my wishlist)
My heart is fluttering so much (my wishlist)
무엇보다 더 많이
More than anything else
누구보다 더 크게
More greatly than anyone else
나를 사랑해줄 한 사람
The person who will love me
사랑은 why why why
Love is why why why
아직도 내 두 눈에
Still, in my eyes
보이질 않는 건지
It doesn't seem to be visible
언제쯤 다가오는지
When will it come closer
내게로 와 와 와
Come to me, come to me, come to me
좀더 빨리 다가와
Come closer a little faster
내가 그토록 기다리던 너 너 너
You, you, you whom I have been waiting for so long
내 옆으로 와줘
Come to my side
My a aaaaaaa oh my wishlist
My a aaaaaaa oh my wishlist
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Ho Yang Lee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ITSME-ss9gw
Miss Yookyung
Miss these concept
Miss Eunji cute face
Miss Chorong chubby face
Miss their lovely voice
Miss Namjoo cute line
Miss Hayoung natural beauty
Miss cutie Naeun
Miss Bomi lovely voice
"WE ALL LOVE APINK FOREVER"
@user-os1wb3ns5g
남주 사랑은 why why why ㄹㅇ 킬포ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
@nanananacole9386
The only girlgroup who still active in 3rd Generation. Proud to these girls
@FATIMA-pf3qx
FYI 2nd Generation <3
@nanananacole9386
Erna Fatima Gallardo you misunderstood. "still active in 3rd generation" so it means from 2nd gen.
@mean8766
redvelvet luv 4th generation now and my girls are still here. Namjoo solo is coming also
@arezamnikya3921
Now its 4 gen.. they promote along with little sister Weeekly
@Jimmy9298
They will release an album very soon. Saw a promotional vid today. Apink are inspirational to have come so far. Their bond must be indestructible
@apinkforever9932
Apink hasn't change a bit they still pure cute and innocent ..Apink are the angels of KPOP .
@bombaram
멜로디가 참 아름다운 곡이네. 흙속에 숨은 진주같은 곡.
@jasonantonio2910
bombaram ??