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.
ROUGH
여자친구 Lyrics
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좋아하지만 다른 곳을 보고 있어
가까워 지려고 하면 할수록
멀어져 가는 우리 둘의 마음처럼
만나지 못해 맴돌고 있어
우린 마치 평행선처럼
말도 안돼 우린 반드시 만날 거야
기다릴게 언제까지나
미처 말하지 못했어 다만 너를 좋아했어
어린 날의 꿈처럼 마치 기적처럼
시간을 달려서 어른이 될 수만 있다면
거친 세상 속에서 손을 잡아줄게
다가서려 해봐도 엇갈리고 있어
좋아한단 말도 아직 못하고 있어
머뭇거리는 널 보고 있으면
우린 아직도 많이 어리긴 한가 봐
좁혀지지 않아 한 끗 차이
우린 마치 평행선처럼
언젠가는 못다한 말을 전할 거야
다가갈게 언제까지나
미처 말하지 못했어 다만 너를 좋아했어
어린 날의 꿈처럼 마치 기적처럼
시간을 달려서 어른이 될 수만 있다면
거친 세상 속에서 손을 잡아줄게
시간 속에 갇혀 길을 헤매여도
그렇지만 우린 결국 만날 거야
진심인 것만 알아줘 정말
서툴기만 한대도
미처 말하지 못했어 다만 너를 좋아했어
어린 날의 꿈처럼 마치 기적처럼
시간을 달려서 어른이 될 수만 있다면
거친 세상 속에서 너를 안아줄게
이거 하나만 약속해 변치 않기를 바랄게
그때도 지금처럼 날 향해 웃어줘
시간이 흘러서 어른이 될 수만 있다면
엇갈림 그 속에서 손을 잡아줄게
The lyrics of GFriend's song "시간을 달려서" (Rough) tell the story of a relationship that couldn't be realized due to the passage of time. The singer is hopelessly looking for her love interest, even though she knows that their hearts are drifting apart the closer they try to get. She reflects on the fact that they are like parallel lines that won't intersect with each other, and that their young and naive love needs time to grow and mature in order to survive in the harsh world they live in.
The nostalgic and wistful tone of the song is complemented by the use of metaphors such as the comparison of their love to a childhood dream or a miracle that they both desperately want to believe in. The singer regrets not being able to express her feelings earlier, but still holds on to the hope that they will eventually meet and hold hands in the future. Despite the challenges and obstacles they face, the singer promises to never change and to always be there for her love interest, even if it means running through time to become an adult and face the world together.
Overall, "시간을 달려서" is a touching and sentimental ballad that showcases GFriend's impressive vocals and emotional range, as well as their ability to convey complex and relatable themes through their music.
Line by Line Meaning
다가서지 못하고 헤매이고 있어
I can't approach you and I'm lost
좋아하지만 다른 곳을 보고 있어
I like you, but I'm looking at other places
가까워 지려고 하면 할수록 멀어져 가는 우리 둘의 마음처럼
The more we try to get closer, the farther our hearts become
만나지 못해 맴돌고 있어
We can't meet, so we wander around
우린 마치 평행선처럼
We are like parallel lines
말도 안돼 우린 반드시 만날 거야
It's unbelievable, but we will definitely meet
기다릴게 언제까지나
I'll wait forever
미처 말하지 못했어 다만 너를 좋아했어
I couldn't say it, but I just like you
어린 날의 꿈처럼 마치 기적처럼
Like a dream from childhood, like a miracle
시간을 달려서 어른이 될 수만 있다면
If I could run through time, I could become an adult
거친 세상 속에서 손을 잡아줄게
I'll hold your hand in this rough world
다가서려 해봐도 엇갈리고 있어
Even if I try to get closer, we're still apart
좋아한단 말도 아직 못하고 있어
I still can't say that I like you
머뭇거리는 널 보고 있으면
When I see you hesitating
우린 아직도 많이 어리긴 한가 봐
I guess we're still very young
좁혀지지 않아 한 끗 차이
We're not narrowing down, only a small difference
언젠가는 못다한 말을 전할 거야
Someday, I'll say the words I can't say now
다가갈게 언제까지나
I'll come closer forever
시간 속에 갇혀 길을 헤매여도
Even if I'm trapped in time and lost my way
그렇지만 우린 결국 만날 거야
But we'll eventually meet
진심인 것만 알아줘 정말 서툴기만 한대도
Just know that my feelings are real, even if I'm clumsy
이거 하나만 약속해 변치 않기를 바랄게
I only ask for one promise, to not change
그때도 지금처럼 날 향해 웃어줘
Even then, smile at me like you do now
시간이 흘러서 어른이 될 수만 있다면
If time flows and I can become an adult
엇갈림 그 속에서 손을 잡아줄게
I'll hold your hand in the midst of our differences
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Su Ho Leem, Yong Bae Seo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CherryTsui8765
다가서지 못하고 헤매이고 있어
좋아하지만 다른 곳을 보고 있어
가까워 지려고 하면 할수록
멀어져 가는 우리 둘의 마음처럼
만나지 못해 맴돌고 있어
우린 마치 평행선처럼
말도 안돼 우린 반드시 만날 거야
기다릴게 언제까지나
미처 말하지 못했어 다만 너를 좋아했어
어린 날의 꿈처럼 마치 기적처럼
시간을 달려서 어른이 될 수만 있다면
거친 세상 속에서 손을 잡아줄게
다가서려 해봐도 엇갈리고 있어
좋아한단 말도 아직 못하고 있어
머뭇거리는 널 보고 있으면
우린 아직도 많이 어리긴 한가 봐
좁혀지지 않아 한 끗 차이
우린 마치 평행선처럼
언젠가는 못다한 말을 전할 거야
다가갈게 언제까지나
미처 말하지 못했어 다만 너를 좋아했어
어린 날의 꿈처럼 마치 기적처럼
시간을 달려서 어른이 될 수만 있다면
거친 세상 속에서 손을 잡아줄게
시간 속에 갇혀 길을 헤매여도
그렇지만 우린 결국 만날 거야
진심인 것만 알아줘 정말
서툴기만 한대도
미처 말하지 못했어 다만 너를 좋아했어
어린 날의 꿈처럼 마치 기적처럼
시간을 달려서 어른이 될 수만 있다면
거친 세상 속에서 너를 안아줄게
이거 하나만 약속해 변치 않기를 바랄게
그때도 지금처럼 날 향해 웃어줘
시간이 흘러서 어른이 될 수만 있다면
엇갈림 그 속에서 손을 잡아줄게
@Mrlyhen07
I miss GFriend : (
@ihe4rt_ena
Same :'(
@arindideaananda9624
FR!!!😢
@無聊大學生
Same!
@xiabigsis
same, every single day i miss them T.T
@hunghuynh2153
me too :(((
@Wed.Mulgogi
노래 가사처럼 언젠가 모든 멤버들 다시 만나 무대에 서는 날이 오면 좋겠네요
해체하기엔 너무 아까운 그룹.
@mandarame2
This is what KPOP is, singers can sing and dance at the same.
@Biggest.onceuu
Real
@iffahsaffiah
Exactly