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.
Sunny Summer
여자친구 Lyrics
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고백할까 이 순간
기분도 여름여름하니까 (뜨거워지니까)
우리도 떠나볼까 어딘가
차차차차가워 예린은 외로워
연인만 가득한 여름은 더 서러워
파파파파도가 부서진 바닷가
숨소리도 들리는 그곳에
잊지 마 기억할게
가슴속에 묻어둔 이 여름밤
솔직히 말해 너를 사랑해
신비한 곳으로
여름여름해 sunny summer
Let's have a good time
Hey, sunny summer
Having a good 밤
따라갈 거야 그대와 둘이 함께라면
여름여름해 sunny summer
Let's have a good time
Hey, sunny summer
Having a good 밤
따라갈 거야 사랑할 거야 우린
엄엄엄엄지 척 은하수 건너서
별빛이 속삭이는 이 밤에 기대줘
파파파파도가 부서진 바닷가
숨소리도 들리는 그곳에
잊지 마 기억할게
가슴속에 묻어둔 이 여름밤
솔직히 말해 너를 사랑해신비한 곳으로
여름여름해 sunny summer
Let's have a good time
Hey, sunny summer
Having a good 밤
따라갈 거야 그대와 둘이 함께라면
여름여름해 sunny summer
Let's have a good time
Hey, sunny summer
Having a good 밤
따라갈 거야 사랑할 거야 우린
많고 많은 별들이 쏟아지면
처음으로 느끼는 설렘에
어떡해 유주 be my
내 소원을 들어줄래
여름여름해 sunny summer
Let's have a good time
Hey, sunny summer
Having a good 밤
따라갈 거야 그대와 둘이 함께라면
여름여름해 sunny summer
Let's have a good time
Hey, sunny summer
Having a good 밤
따라갈 거야 사랑할 거야 우린
The lyrics to 여자친구's song "Sunny Summer" convey the excitement and romance of a summer night. The song starts by asking where they should go on this night, contemplating whether to confess their feelings in this moment. The atmosphere is described as summery and hot, prompting them to suggest going somewhere together. The singer mentions feeling cold and lonely amidst all the couples in the summer, emphasizing the longing for love. They imagine a broken seashore and the sound of breathing in that place.
The chorus encourages not to forget this summer night, which is deeply buried in their hearts. They honestly confess their love and suggest going to a mysterious place together. The lyrics continue to describe crossing the Milky Way where starlight whispers, creating a sense of anticipation. They reiterate the image of the broken seashore and the sound of breathing in that place.
The lyrics display a desire to cherish and remember this summer night, as it holds special significance for the singer. The song also emphasizes the courage to confess love and the willingness to embark on a journey together, suggesting a sense of adventure and romance.
Line by Line Meaning
어디 갈까 오늘 밤 (우리 어디론가)
Where should we go tonight? (Somewhere together)
고백할까 이 순간
Should I confess in this moment?
기분도 여름여름하니까 (뜨거워지니까)
Because our mood feels like summer (It's getting hotter)
우리도 떠나볼까 어딘가
Should we also go somewhere?
차차차차가워 예린은 외로워
Getting colder, Yerin feels lonely
연인만 가득한 여름은 더 서러워
The summer filled with only lovers is even more sad
파파파파도가 부서진 바닷가
On the broken seashore with the sound of waves crashing
숨소리도 들리는 그곳에
In that place where even the sound of breathing can be heard
잊지 마 기억할게
Don't forget, I'll remember
가슴속에 묻어둔 이 여름밤
This summer night buried in my heart
솔직히 말해 너를 사랑해
Honestly, I love you
신비한 곳으로
To a mysterious place
여름여름해 sunny summer
Summery, sunny summer
Let's have a good time
Let's enjoy ourselves
Hey, sunny summer
Hey, sunny summer
Having a good 밤
Having a good night
따라갈 거야 그대와 둘이 함께라면
I will follow you, if we are together
엄엄엄엄지 척 은하수 건너서
Pretending to cross the Milky Way dramatically
별빛이 속삭이는 이 밤에 기대줘
Lean on this night where starlight whispers
많고 많은 별들이 쏟아지면
When countless stars pour down
처음으로 느끼는 설렘에
In the excitement felt for the first time
어떡해 유주 be my
What should I do, Yuju, be my
내 소원을 들어줄래
Will you grant my wish?
따라갈 거야 그대와 둘이 함께라면
I will follow you, if we are together
따라갈 거야 사랑할 거야 우린
I will follow you, we will love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dong Hyun Shin, Jang Geun Park, Joon Seok Ham, Michael Chung Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Juniel_ove
여♡자♡친♡구
사랑해여♥
앞으로도 화★이★팅!!!
@푸아
이번 여름은 이 노래다!!!
마음속 까지 시원 해지는 노래~~^^7
@Cooltaeseong
여름여름해 ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
대박나자
여♡
자♡
친♡
구♡
@ttrdjqbw
노래만 들었는데 겨울인데도 시원하다...
@ttrdjqbw
잠시만 소원이 너무 예쁘세요
@ttrdjqbw
다들 너무 좋아ㅠㅠㅠ
@조민서-o2l
와 대박 이건 대박이야..
미쳤다... 헐 .. 음색실화야 ... ❣❣
@jozzelletubo9097
SOWON ILL ALWAYS BE BY YOUR SIDE FOREVER THANK YOU FOR SMILING DESPITE YOUR PAIN I LOVE YOU
@hazelpusta655
JM Kimchi why?what happened?
@sjskxkjjjrt7423
Hazel Anne Pusta not so much time ago (maybe last week, I don't remember) her father died