The name bears the group’s wish to approach their listeners with music that is as great as any friend would be. With sentimental lyrics and melody accompanied by their signature powerful performance, the group has forged their very own genre of “Powerful Innocence”, “Passionate Melancholy” and "Vibrant Witch".
2015
They made their debut with "Glass Bead" from the extended play Season of Glass on January 15, 2015. GFRIEND is the winner of several 2015 female rookie awards and has garnered a lot of momentum since their debut, despite coming from a small company.
On July 23, 2015, they released their second extended play Flower Bud. The title track for the album was "Me Gustas Tu". They started album promotions on the same day of the album release on M! Countdown. During the promotional period for "Me Gustas Tu", GFRIEND garnered a lot of attention. A fan-taken video went viral showing the GFRIEND members continuing a performance despite slipping and falling down numerous times. They were praised for their professionalism regarding these incidents despite being a rookie group.
GFRIEND has become the first K-pop girl group to achieve the 100 million streams milestone with “Me Gustas Tu” according to Gaon chart.
2016
In early 2016, they made a comeback with their third extended play Snowflake and title track "ROUGH". The album debuted at ten on Billboard's World Albums Chart. They won a total of fifteen music show awards for "Rough", achieved 66 hourly PAK (Perfect All Kill) on Korean charts and it was the best selling girl group song from 2016 according to Gaon chart.
On June 29, Source Music started teasing for GFRIEND's first studio album LOL. LOL was released on July 11 with the title track "NAVILLERA", and reportedly had more than 60,000 pre-ordered copies worldwide.
2017
On February 23, 2017, Source Music announced that GFRIEND is set to make a comeback on March 6. On March 6, they released their fourth extended play The Awakening along with the title track "FINGERTIP". The Awakening global pre-orders exceeded 100,000 copies. Additionally, the album also debuted at #5 on Billboard's World Album chart.
On August 1, GFRIEND released their fifth extended play PARALLEL with the title track "LOVE WHISPER". In September, they released a repackage titled RAINBOW along with the title track "SUMMER RAIN".
In 2017 they become the first girl group to win Best Korea Act at MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA).
2018
They held their first concert Season of GFRIEND in 2018 as well as debuted in Japan with a translated version of their greatest hits 今日から私たちは ~GFRIEND 1st BEST~.
On April 30, 2018, the group released Time for the Moon Night with "Time for the Moon Night" being written by the in-house No Joo-hwan and Lee Won-jong songwriters, being GFRIEND's first single not written by the producer duo Iggy and Youngbae.
In July 2018, they released a special summer mini album named Sunny Summer with the title track "Sunny Summer" produced by Duble Sidekick.
2019
In January 2019, GFRIEND released their second full-length album Time For Us with the title track "Sunrise", turning into their best-selling album yet.
They released their seventh mini album Fever Season in July with the main track "Fever" and their first self-written song "Hope" dedicated to fans.
They finished the year with the Japanese full-length album Fallin' Light released in November with the title track "Fallin' Light (天使の梯子)" along with the previous Japanese singles "Memoria" and "FLOWER".
2020
In 2020, they started a new series after their agency was acquired by Big Hit Entertainment. 回:LABYRINTH was released on February, with "Crossroads" as title track, promoting alongside the B-side "Labyrinth".
On July 13, 回:Song of the Sirens was released with "Apple", being their most significant songwriting participation to date with Umji, Yuju and Eunha taking part in lyrics and composition in several songs, including the title track.
They finished the "回 (hui)" series with 回:Walpurgis Night on November, 9 with "MAGO". The album counts with subunit songs and songwriting credits from all members. The album channels "witches" as way to deliver their own ode to female empowerment.
2021
On May 18, 2021, it was announced that all members would be departing from Source Music on May 22 upon the termination of their first contract and the group was officially disbanded. However, the members promised to reunite again as six to release new music in the future. In the meantime, Yerin joined Sublime, Sowon joined IOK, Yuju joined KONNECT and the members Eunha, Sinb and Umji formed the girl group VIVIZ.
2024
On September 24, 2024, Source Music officially announced GFRIEND's highly anticipated return to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The plans include the release of a commemorative album titled Season of Memories, featuring a pre-release track on January 6, 2025, followed by the full album on January 13, 2025. Additionally, the group will hold anniversary concerts titled GFRIEND 10th Anniversary: Season of Memories on January 18 and 19, 2025, at Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, with ticket sales beginning on December 9, 2024.
2025
At the beginning of 2025, GFRIEND started their 10th-anniversary celebrations with the release of the track " Season of Memories" on January 6, accompanied by a performance at the 39th Golden Disc Awards. Subsequently, the group released "Always", the b-side of Season of Memories (Special Album).
As part of the celebrations, the group held three sold-out concerts in Seoul on January 17, 18, and 19. The tour will continue across other locations in Asia, with performances confirmed in the following cities:
Osaka (March 9), Yokohama (March 11), Hong Kong (March 14), and Taipei (March 29). The tour celebrates the group's ten years of activity and includes performances in various regions of Asia.
유리구슬
여자친구 Lyrics
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그렇게 쉽게 깨지진 않을 거야
사랑해 너만을 변하지 않도록
영원히 널 비춰줄게
내가 약해 보였나요
언제나 걱정됐나요
달빛에 반짝이는 저 이슬처럼
사라질 것만 같나요
Oh yeah 불안해마요 꿈만 같나요
널 위해서 빛나고 있어
떨리는 그대 손을 꽉 잡아줄게요
따스히 감싸줄게요
투명한 유리구슬처럼 보이지만
그렇게 쉽게 깨지진 않을 거야
사랑해 너만을 변하지 않도록
영원히 널 비춰줄게
못 이룰 것 없어요
그대만 있어준다면
어두웠던 맘 속에 밝은 햇살을
비춰줘 언제까지나 oh yeah
두근거리는 심장소리에
그대의 마음이 전해져
떨리는 어깨 이젠 꼭 안아줄게요
따스히 감싸줄게요
투명한 유리구슬처럼 보이지만
그렇게 쉽게 깨지진 않을 거야
사랑해 너만을 변하지 않도록
영원히 널 비춰줄게
달콤한 말도 필요 없어요 (없어요)
매일같은 꿈에 행복해요 (들리나요)
아름다운 미소를 모두 담아 둘게요
깨지지 않도록 지켜줘 언제까지나
소중해 그 누구보다 더 널 사랑해 (사랑해)
믿기지 않는 기적이 찾아 온 거야
사랑해 너만을 변하지 않도록 (않도록)
영원히 널 비춰줄게 (영원히 널 비춰줄게)
투명한 유리구슬처럼 보이지만
그렇게 쉽게 깨지진 않을 거야
사랑해 너만을 변하지 않도록
영원히 널 비춰줄게
In "유리구슬" (Glass Bead), GFriend sings of the fragility of love, using the imagery of a transparent glass bead. However, they reassure their loved one that their love is not so easily broken. They promise to love them forever and to always be there for them, reminding them not to worry and that they will keep each other warm. The lyrics also touch on the fear of losing someone and the need for constant reassurance in a relationship.
The song's chorus emphasizes the strength of their love and the promise to never let it change. The second verse reaffirms this, stating that as long as they have each other, there is nothing they cannot achieve. The bridge showcases their devotion to their significant other, stating that they are happier than they have ever been and that they will protect their love.
Overall, "유리구슬" is a sweet and simple love song that conveys the importance of reassurance, devotion, and loyalty in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
투명한 유리구슬처럼 보이지만
Although it looks like a transparent glass bead
그렇게 쉽게 깨지진 않을 거야
It won't break that easily
사랑해 너만을 변하지 않도록
I love you, and I won't change
영원히 널 비춰줄게
I'll always shine on you
내가 약해 보였나요
Did I seem weak?
언제나 걱정됐나요
Were you always worried about me?
달빛에 반짝이는 저 이슬처럼
Like the dew that glistens in the moonlight
사라질 것만 같나요
Do you think it'll disappear?
Oh yeah 불안해마요 꿈만 같나요
Oh yeah, don't worry, is this too good to be true?
널 위해서 빛나고 있어
I'm shining for you
떨리는 그대 손을 꽉 잡아줄게요
I'll hold your trembling hand tightly
따스히 감싸줄게요
I'll hug you warmly
못 이룰 것 없어요
There's nothing we can't achieve
그대만 있어준다면
As long as you're here
어두웠던 맘 속에 밝은 햇살을
I'll shine bright sunlight into your dark heart
비춰줘 언제까지나 oh yeah
I'll shine on you forever, oh yeah
두근거리는 심장소리에
To the sound of your pounding heart
그대의 마음이 전해져
I feel your heart
떨리는 어깨 이젠 꼭 안아줄게요
Now, I'll hold your trembling shoulders tightly
따스히 감싸줄게요
I'll hug you warmly
달콤한 말도 필요 없어요 (없어요)
I don't need sweet words
매일같은 꿈에 행복해요 (들리나요)
I'm happy in my daily dreams (can you hear me?)
아름다운 미소를 모두 담아 둘게요
I'll keep your beautiful smile inside
깨지지 않도록 지켜줘 언제까지나
I'll keep it safe so it won't break, forever
소중해 그 누구보다 더 널 사랑해 (사랑해)
You're precious to me, I love you more than anyone (I love you)
믿기지 않는 기적이 찾아 온 거야
An unbelievable miracle has come to us
영원히 널 비춰줄게 (영원히 널 비춰줄게)
I'll always shine on you (I'll always shine on you)
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Su ho Leem, Yong Bae Seo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@buddyonce8386
I still remember what I'm thinking when I first time watch this.
"WOW! "
"that girl is the cutest"(Umji)
"WOW! that high note is good!"(Yuju)
"she's tall , is she the visual?"(Sowon)
"Her smile kills me!"(Eunha)
"Is she the maknae?"(SinB)
"She is so pretty."(Yerin)
"Ok... I'm in love..."
And Now, I know who is who already. And I'm still love them so much.
@장하영-q4t
언니들 버디들 곁으로 와 줘서 고마워요
언제나 열심히 해줘서 고마워요
몇년후면 재계약 시즌인데
그 시즌도 재계약 해서 꼭 버디랑 만나요
8살때 방송댄스로 언니들 알게 됬는데
첫1위할때 좋았어요
5학년의 진심어린 마음으로 사랑해요💜
동생을 사랑하는 마음이 으뜸인 김소정언니
비글미넘치는 정예린언니
마음씨예쁜정은비언니
보컬짱 최유나언니
반전매력 황은비언니
귀요미 김예원언니
보고있을지 모르겠지만
이글이 언니들에게 응원이 됐으면 좋겠어요
@user-wook828
여자친구 데뷔 모습은 지금봐도 신선했음 수수한 모습 그대로 보여준게 넘 청순하고 예뻤음
@왜예쁜날두고가시나
데뷔무대.. 긴장되고 벌벌떨면서도 라이브 열심히하고 안무도 칼군무로 하네.. 중소기획사에서 데뷔해 잘될지 안됄지도 불분명한데 팀끼리 똘똘뭉쳐 의지해서 밝게 열심히 하려는거 지금봐도 보여짐.. 정말 불확실한 상황속에서도 열심히 해 결국 빛을 봐서 잘돼서 너무 다행이다..
@gam_gang
여자친구가 진짜 밑바닥부터 성장한 서사지…
@wholianromero
So this is where the Legends started...
@malaysiabuddy2859
yes, they will be a legend one day.. :)
@ItsNeno
Julian Romero GODFRIEND
@tgj1111
Julian Romero yep 🙂
@chongpeylin139
😂😂😂😘😘😘😍😍😍
@ying_tyabby3036
Julian Romero agree😍
@콥샐러드-k1s
투명한 유리구슬처럼 보이지만 그렇게 쉽게 깨지진 않을거야..... 여친 그자체인 가사다