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.
L.U.V.
여자친구 Lyrics
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바라고 바라던 기적을 넘어
그 먼 헤매임 끝에 나 널 만났을 때
이건 분명히 L.U.V. love 정말
You and me L.U.V. love
That's right, that's right
느껴 분명히 L.U.V. love사랑인 걸 boy
우연히 느낌 그대로
서롤 발견한 그 순간 ooh ooh ooh
너와 난 ooh ooh ooh 빠져들어
설렘이 펼친 세계 속
둘뿐인 듯이 더 가까이 ah ah ah
이제껏 지나온 시간은 미련 없이
널 향해 가고 싶어
Give it up for love
Give it up, give it up for love
언제나 갈망해왔던 꿈
단 한 번의 운명처럼
바라고 바라던 기적을 넘어
그 먼 헤매임 끝에 나 널 만났을 때
이건 분명히 L.U.V. love (yeah) 정말
You and me L.U.V. love
That's right, that's right
느껴 분명히 L.U.V. love
사랑인 걸 boy
넌 왠지 느낌이 달라 운명일까
믿기 힘든 이 확률도세상 앞에 기적을 넘어 찾아낸 너를 놓칠 생각 따윈 없어
그래 난 ooh ooh ooh
자꾸만 ooh ooh ooh
숨길 수 없이 bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce
늘 바라 왔던 너야
지금껏 헛돌던 방황은 흔적 없이
다 지워내고 싶어
Give it up for love
Give it up, give it up for love
언제나 갈망해왔던 꿈
단 한 번의 운명처럼
바라고 바라던 기적을 넘어
그 먼 헤매임 끝에 나 널 만났을 때
이건 분명히 L.U.V. love 정말
You and me L.U.V. love
That's right, that's right
느껴 분명히 L.U.V. love
사랑인 걸 boy
기약 없이 멀리 헤맨 내게 (내게)
기다렸단 듯이 내 맘 속에 비친
너란 눈부신 한 줄기 빛 (한 줄기 빛)
찬란했던 그 입맞춤 yeah yeah yeah
아득히 멀기만 했던 꿈
알 수 없는 운명처럼
닿을 수 없었던 기적을 넘어
강한 이끌림 속에 나 널 찾았을 때
이건 분명히 L.U.V. love 정말
You and me L.U.V. love
That's right, that's right
느껴 분명히 L.U.V. love
사랑인 걸 boy
You and me L.U.V. love
That's right, that's right
느껴 분명히 L.U.V.
이건 분명히 L.U.V. love
The lyrics of 여자친구's song L.U.V. express a deep longing and desire for a dream that has always been yearned for. The singer reflects on the miraculous feeling of meeting someone special after a long journey of wandering. The use of "L.U.V. love" emphasizes the undeniable connection and love felt between the singer and the person they have met. It signifies a significant moment of realization and genuine affection.
The chorus highlights the strong bond between the singer and their love interest, emphasizing that their love is true and undeniable. It portrays a sense of certainty and conviction in their emotions. The mention of feeling the love and acknowledging it as real emphasizes the depth of their relationship.
The second verse delves into the serendipitous nature of their encounter, portraying a moment of enchantment and falling deeply for each other. The imagery of being engulfed in the world of love and intimacy further emphasizes the overwhelming emotions experienced in their relationship. The proximity and connection shared by the two individuals are illustrated as a special and unparalleled experience.
As the lyrics progress, there is a sense of letting go of past regrets and embracing the journey towards love with an open heart. The determination to pursue love without hesitation or reservation is evident, as the singer expresses a willingness to give everything for the sake of love. It signifies a newfound sense of purpose and dedication to nurturing their relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of L.U.V. by 여자친구 encapsulate a story of destiny, hope, and unwavering love. The journey of finding love, overcoming obstacles, and cherishing the magical moments that define their bond is beautifully portrayed throughout the song. The repetitive emphasis on the significance of their love, the undeniable connection they share, and the genuine affection they feel for each other conveys a message of love's power to heal, inspire, and bring two souls together in an unbreakable bond.
Line by Line Meaning
언제나 갈망해왔던 꿈 yeah
Longing for a dream I've always had, yeah
바라고 바라던 기적을 넘어
Transcending the miracle I've been longing for
그 먼 헤매임 끝에 나 널 만났을 때
At the end of that long wander, when I met you
이건 분명히 L.U.V. love 정말
This is clearly L.U.V. love, really
You and me L.U.V. love
You and me L.U.V. love
That's right, that's right
That's right, that's right
느껴 분명히 L.U.V. love
Feeling clearly L.U.V. love
사랑인 걸 boy
It's love, boy
우연히 느낌 그대로
By chance, as I felt
서롤 발견한 그 순간 ooh ooh ooh
The moment I discovered you
너와 난 ooh ooh ooh 빠져들어
You and I, falling in
설렘이 펼친 세계 속
In a world unfolding with excitement
둘뿐인 듯이 더 가까이 ah ah ah
As if we're the only ones, closer
이제껏 지나온 시간은 미련 없이
The time that has passed without regret
널 향해 가고 싶어
I want to go towards you
Give it up for love
Give it up for love
넌 왠지 느낌이 달라 운명일까
Somehow you feel different, is it destiny?
믿기 힘든 이 확률도
Even this hard-to-believe probability
세상 앞에 기적을 넘어 찾아낸 너를 놓칠 생각 따윈 없어
I have no thoughts of losing you, who I found beyond miracles in front of the world
그래 난 ooh ooh ooh
Yes, I'm ooh ooh ooh
숨길 수 없이 bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce
Unhideably bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce
늘 바라 왔던 너야
You are who I always wished for
지금껏 헛돌던 방황은 흔적 없이
The wandering I've been aimlessly doing until now, without a trace
다 지워내고 싶어
I want to erase it all
기약 없이 멀리 헤맨 내게 (내게)
Without a promise, far away, for me
기다렸단 듯이 내 맘 속에 비친
As if I've been waiting, reflecting in my heart
너란 눈부신 한 줄기 빛 (한 줄기 빛)
You, a dazzling ray of light
찬란했던 그 입맞춤 yeah yeah yeah
That brilliant kiss yeah yeah yeah
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Darren Ellis Smith, Sean Michael Alexander, Seu Ran Lee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind