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.
Sunrise
여자친구 Lyrics
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真っ赤な気持ちが
そうやって見えないの
(なぜなぜ)
ピンときたのにな
混乱する 君のせいで
そうよ そうよ その通りよ世界中の光 降り注ぐ
何が起きるのかを 知りたいけど
あの太陽 太陽
あの空から
不確定な未来が
近づいてくるよ
追えば追うほど
遠ざかるわ
きっと ハラハラして
待つしかないね
熱くなる 心いま
集めて送るわ
君のこと 思い浮かべて
これ以上 呼んだって
ジタバタしたって
全然 振り向かないの
もういい! やめましょ
夢 壊すの
何も知らないふりしないで
君いっぱいにして 眠るけど
どうせまた何も 起こらない
あの太陽 太陽
あの空から
不確定な未来が
近づいてくるよ
追えば追うほど
遠ざかるわ
きっと ハラハラして
待つしかないね
熱くなる 心いま
集めて送るわ
君のこと 思い浮かべて
記憶に君がいる
ちょっとでも話したくて
君が欲しい 触れるのに
闇の中みたい いつ出られるの
冷たい 光る
太陽 太陽
隠れてみたけれど戻れないのよ
掴まえてよ (太陽)
君の一歩を
待っているわ
何もかも もう
その気持ち 教えてよ
The song "Sunrise" by 여자친구, also known as GFRIEND, is a ballad that explores the emotions of a person who is struggling with their feelings for someone they love. The lyrics of the song use the metaphor of the sunrise to express this person's feelings. The opening lines describe how the person's heart is "newly red" but doesn't appear that way on the outside. They are tangled up in complicated emotions because of this person they love. The chorus then captures the essence of the song, with the person saying that they will go to the ends of the earth for this person they love, just so that they can see the sunrise together.
The second verse shows the person's desperation in trying to hold on to this person, as they feel they are getting further and further away from them. They are afraid and left waiting for the other person to make the first move. The bridge of the song shows the person's willingness to let go of everything and send it all to the wind to see the other person happy. The final chorus repeats the chorus from before, conveying the person's steadfast commitment to loving and waiting for this person they hold dear.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sunrise" are representative of those who have felt helpless and desperate in trying to express their love for someone, reflecting relatable feelings of hopelessness and unconditional love.
Line by Line Meaning
새파란 하늘인데
I see a blue sky but it doesn't represent how I feel inside.
새빨간 마음인데
My heart is red with emotion but it doesn't show on the outside.
그렇게 보이지 않아
I don't appear that way, no, no
아냐 아냐
No, no
느낌이 왔다니까
Because I have a feeling, I know that
복잡해 너라는 사람 땜에
It's complicated because of you
맞지 맞지 나 그런 거 맞지
That's right, that's right. That's how I feel
(Wow) 세상 모든 빛들이 쏟아진 거야
(Wow) All the light in the world is shining down
또 무슨 일이 일어날지 알고 싶은데
I want to know what will happen next
저기 해야 해야
Over there, I have to go
너를 봐야 봐야
I have to see you, see you
내가 불확실한 미래마저
Even my uncertain future
조금씩 더 가까워져
is getting a little closer
잡으려 할수록
The more I try to hold on
멀어지고 있어
The farther away it gets
잔뜩 겁이 나서 나서
I'm so scared, so scared
기다리고 있을게
But I'll be waiting
타는 심장이 버티지 못해
My burning heart can't take it
나를 전부 다 보낼게
So I'll give my all and let you go
그래야 네가 떠오를 수 있게 해
So that you may come to mind
더 이상 불러봤자
No matter how many times I call out to you
아무리 그래봤자
No matter how much I try to get your attention
조금도 꿈쩍하지 않잖아
You don't even bat an eye
됐어 이제 그만
It's fine, now stop
꿈에서 깨어나
Wake up from this dream
아무것도 모른척하지 말아줘
Don't pretend to not know anything
(Oh oh) 네 생각을 켜놓은 채 잠이 들어도
(Oh oh) Even while I'm asleep with thoughts of you on my mind
어차피 아무 일도 일어나지 않아
Nothing will happen anyway
기억 속에서 널 기억해
I remember you in my memories
잠시만 내 얘기를 들어줘
Just listen to me for a moment
네가 필요해 다 와 가잖아
I need you, you're everything to me
대체 언제 어둠 속을 벗어나게 할 거야
When will you break free from the darkness?
차디찬 찬란한
Cold and brilliant
해야 해야
I have to go, I have to
숨어 봐야 봐야
I have to look for you, look for you
절대 돌아가지 않을 거야
You're never coming back, never
나를 붙잡아줘 (붙잡아줘)
Hold onto me (hold onto me)
네가 시작하길 기다리고 있어
I'm waiting for you to begin
처음부터 마지막까지
From the beginning to the end
네 맘을 알고 싶어져
I want to know your heart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Ju Hwan Noh, Won Jong Lee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@whatislove9278
Yuju - 48.9 seconds
Eunha - 44.9 seconds
Sinb - 27.0 seconds
Yerin - 19.4 seconds
Umji - 17.2 seconds
Sowon - 10.8 seconds
RANKING:
1. Yuju - main vocalist
2. Eunha - main vocalist
3. Sinb - lead vocalist
4. Yerin - lead vocalist
5. Umji - vocalist, lead rapper
6. Sowon - sub-vocal, main rapper
Edit: Thanks for the 4 thousand likes in my comment!
Eunha makes a highnote at the end of the song/MV
Sinb is the first to sing in the song/MV
Yerin repeats "나서" twice in music/MV
Umji is on the thumbnail of the song/MV
Sowon gets blond hair in music/MV
Yuju is in first place who sing more in music/MV
And that makes Sunrise by GFriend!
@다운-r8l
새파란 하늘인데
새빨간 마음인데
그렇게 보이지 않아
아냐 아냐
느낌이 왔다니까
복잡해 너라는 사람 땜에
맞지 맞지 나 그런 거 맞지
세상 모든 빛들이 쏟아진 거야
또 무슨 일이 일어날지 알고 싶은데
저기 해야 해야
너를 봐야 봐야
내가 불확실한 미래마저
조금씩 더 가까워져
잡으려 할수록
멀어지고 있어
잔뜩 겁이 나서 나서
기다리고 있을게
타는 심장이 버티지 못해
나를 전부 다 보낼게
그래야 네가 떠오를 수 있게 해
더 이상 불러봤자
아무리 그래봤자
조금도 꿈쩍하지 않잖아
됐어 이제 그만
꿈에서 깨어나
아무것도 모른척하지 말아줘
네 생각을 켜놓은 채 잠이 들어도
어차피 아무 일도 일어나지 않아
저기 해야 해야
너를 봐야 봐야
내가 불확실한 미래마저
조금씩 더 가까워져
잡으려 할수록
멀어지고 있어
잔뜩 겁이 나서 나서
기다리고 있을게
타는 심장이 버티지 못해
나를 전부 다 보낼게
그래야 네가 떠오를 수 있게 해
기억 속에서 널 기억해
잠시만 내 얘기를 들어줘
네가 필요해 다 와 가잖아
대체 언제 어둠 속을 벗어나게 할 거야
차디찬 찬란한
해야 해야
숨어 봐야 봐야
절대 돌아가지 않을 거야
나를 붙잡아줘
네가 시작하길
기다리고 있어
처음부터 마지막까지
네 맘을 알고 싶어져
@kyooongie
sowon getting more than just a single line? did i just hear some sort of adlib? am i dreaming? this is her era. in fact this is everyone’s era.
@brendan8356
I swear I'm so happy
@njoordh6451
tftmn and ss is her era too. in tftmn she was center lmfao
@Daisy-Moo
SO. HAPPY. SOWON HAPPY!
@nihilongongo
@@njoordh6451 when
@brunaccosta003
check fever :)
@kzrinas
HAEYA HAE-
mom: stop screaming
me: hey I'm trying to sound like yuju
@uq7082
"hae I'm trynna sound like yuju"
@nonemergency
Me everytime i sing
@sabithanindya6450
SAME!!!!