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.
Tarot Cards
여자친구 Lyrics
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Make a way make a way
손끝 닿는 그곳에
펼쳐진 세상 그 설렘을 따라 가면 돼
아득하게 반짝이던 better day better day
손에 잡힐 듯 잡히지 않아 나만 더 초라해
한없이 수많은 길 수많은 밤
내가 선택했던 난 거친 세상 끝에서
작아져 셀 수 없이 lose
One by one 펼쳐지는 카드 속 유혹해
내 마음을 흔들어 tonight
Give me a, give me a, give me a sign
막연했던 모든 question이
한 장씩 내게 속삭인
달콤한 목소리
떨린 발걸음을 go ahead
다시 섞어 뒤집을 때마다 새로워질 destiny
난 나만의 답을 찾아가
La la la la ta ta ta
La la la la ta ta (새롭게 펼친 street, good luck)
La ta la ta ta ta ta ta
Make my tarot play
살며시 날 숨길래 lock lock
바보같이 기대하지 않게
한없이 한없이 답은 멀리
잡히지 않아
One by one 펼쳐지는 카드 속 감춰진너무 간절했던 단 하나
Give me a, give me a, give me a sign
내가 만들어 온 history
불안히 떨린 시선이
밤보다 더 멀리
사라져 간대도 go ahead
다시 섞어 닿은 손끝마다 몰아치는 destiny
난 또 다른 답을 찾아가
별 하나 없는 이 밤 자그마한 빛이라도
감춰졌던 다른 운명 속으로 one more
Shuffle 해봐
커져만 가 mystery
더 알고 싶은 이야기
달콤한 목소리
떨린 발걸음을 go ahead
다시 섞어 뒤집을 때마다 새로워질 destiny
난 나만의 답을 찾아가
La la la la ta ta ta
La la la la ta ta (새롭게 펼친 street, good luck)
La ta la ta ta ta ta ta
Make my tarot play
In the lyrics of 여자친구's song "Tarot Cards," the song begins with a mysterious and intriguing atmosphere as the lyrics mention making a way towards a place where the world unfolds at the touch of your fingertips, urging the listener to follow the excitement and allure that lies ahead.
The song reflects on past memories of brighter days that now seem distant, creating a sense of nostalgia and yearning for something unattainable. The lyrics convey a feeling of inadequacy and struggling to grasp onto something that seems just out of reach, which in turn makes the singer feel insignificant in comparison.
As the journey continues through countless paths and nights, the singer reflects on their past choices and experiences, realizing the overwhelming feeling of loss and uncertainty that comes with navigating through a harsh and unforgiving world. The imagery of being surrounded by endless temptations represented by the tarot cards suggests a constant struggle to stay grounded amidst the chaos.
The chorus emphasizes the allure and temptation of the tarot cards, which seem to hold the answers to the singer's innermost desires and questions. The plea for a sign signifies a deep longing for guidance and clarity in the face of uncertainty, as each card turned over brings a new revelation and potentially alters the course of destiny. The repeated motif of seeking one's own answers and forging their own path highlights the theme of self-discovery and empowerment throughout the song.
Overall, "Tarot Cards" by 여자친구 encapsulates a journey of self-discovery, reflection, and the pursuit of finding one's own truth amidst the mysteries and uncertainties of life. The symbolism of the tarot cards serves as a metaphor for the twists and turns of fate, as the singer navigates through the layers of their own history and emotions in search of a new beginning and a sense of direction. The song beautifully captures the essence of embracing the unknown, exploring hidden destinies, and ultimately taking charge of one's own narrative to create a new and hopeful future.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoo ha ha
Expressing excitement and anticipation for what's to come
Make a way make a way
Urging to create a path forward
손끝 닿는 그곳에
In that place where fingertips touch
펼쳐진 세상 그 설렘을 따라 가면 돼
You should follow the excitement of the unfolded world
아득하게 반짝이던 better day better day
A distant better day that used to shine
손에 잡힐 듯 잡히지 않아 나만 더 초라해
Seems within reach but I feel more pathetic
한없이 수많은 길 수많은 밤
Endless paths and nights
내가 선택했던 난 거친 세상 끝에서
I, who chose to be at the end of a harsh world
작아져 셀 수 없이 lose
Shrinking and endlessly losing
One by one 펼쳐지는 카드 속 유혹해
Tempted by the cards unfolding one by one
내 마음을 흔들어 tonight
Shaking my heart tonight
Give me a, give me a, give me a sign
Asking for a sign
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eom Ji, Eun Ha, Ho Hyun Chung, Ko Eun Son, Su Jung Pae, Valeria Del Prete, Yeon Seo Kim, Yu Ju, Yun Kyoung Cho
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