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.
You Are Not Alone
여자친구 Lyrics
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누구보다 아낀다는 걸 알아
잠시 머물다간 조각구름이
걷힌 걸 아나요 뒤를 돌아보세요
I believe
쏟아질 것만 같은 은하수 너머
내 앞에 네가 서 있음에 감사해
말로 표현할 수 없는 내 맘 아나요
You are not alone
내게 기대도 괜찮아
숨이 찰 때면 잠깐 쉬어가도 괜찮아
기억나니 너란 존재가 있었음에
울고 싶을 것만 같은 마음이
견딜 수가 있었던 걸
이제 네 편이 돼줄게 빛이 되어줄게
항상 힘이 돼줄게 빛이 되어줄게
우리 서로를 향했던 마음이
누구보다 간절했던 걸 알아
때론 스쳐 지나가는 거니까
그런 말 말아요 많이 좋아하니까
I believe
끊어질 것만 같던 인연의 끈을
잡아준 네가 있었음에 감사해
불현듯 슬픔이 다가와서
혼자라고 느껴질 때면 안아줄게
You are not alone
내게 기대도 괜찮아
숨이 찰 때면 잠깐 쉬어가도 괜찮아
기억나니 너란 존재가 있었음에
울고 싶을 것만 같은 마음이
견딜 수가 있었던 걸
Only one love
서로만 알 수 있는 둘만의 언어
(True love) 깊숙이 새겨 놨던 둘만의 약속
언젠가 지킬 수 있게
둘이서 이룰 수 있길 바라고 바랄게
You are not alone
그 자리에 있어 줄래
힘이 되어준 너에게 달려갈 거니까
기억나니 너란 존재가 있었음에
울고 싶을 것만 같은 마음이
견딜 수가 있었던 걸
이제 네 편이 돼줄게 빛이 되어줄게 (되어줄게, oh no)
항상 힘이 돼줄게 빛이 되어줄게
The lyrics to 여자친구's song "You are not alone" convey a message of support, reassurance, and gratitude towards someone special in their lives. The song starts off by acknowledging that despite not saying anything, they understand and cherish this person more than anyone else. They urge this person to turn around and see that the dark clouds have cleared, indicating that they have been instrumental in bringing light and joy into their lives.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that this person is not alone, and it's alright for them to lean on the singer, even if it's just for a moment of respite when they feel overwhelmed. The presence of this person is highlighted as something they will always be thankful for, as they have been able to endure even the most challenging moments with a heavy heart. They promise to be on this person's side, becoming a source of strength and light.
The second verse continues to express gratitude, acknowledging that the deep connection between them was filled with intense longing. The singer asks the person to refrain from saying certain things because they love hearing them. They express gratitude again for this person's ability to hold onto the fraying thread of their relationship, giving them hope and comfort when sadness creeps in.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the unique bond they share, their own language, and the promises they made to each other which are etched deeply. They express their desire to be able to fulfill those promises together, hoping for a future where they can keep their pledge. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing their commitment to be there for this person, becoming their light and source of strength.
Line by Line Meaning
아무 말 안 한다 해도 알잖아
Even without saying anything, I know
누구보다 아낀다는 걸 알아
I know you cherish me more than anyone else
잠시 머물다간 조각구름이
The passing clouds that briefly stayed
걷힌 걸 아나요 뒤를 돌아보세요
Realize that they have cleared, look behind
I believe
I have faith
쏟아질 것만 같은 은하수 너머
Beyond the galaxy that seems to pour
내 앞에 네가 서 있음에 감사해
I am grateful that you stand in front of me
너무나 가슴 벅차올라서
My heart is so overwhelmed
말로 표현할 수 없는 내 맘 아나요
Do you know my feelings that can't be expressed in words?
You are not alone
You are not alone
내게 기대도 괜찮아
It's okay to lean on me
숨이 찰 때면 잠깐 쉬어가도 괜찮아
It's okay to take a short break when you're out of breath
기억나니 너란 존재가 있었음에
Do you remember that your existence was there?
울고 싶을 것만 같은 마음이
The heart that wants to cry
견딜 수가 있었던 걸
The strength to endure
이제 네 편이 돼줄게 빛이 되어줄게
Now, I'll be on your side, I'll become your light
항상 힘이 돼줄게 빛이 되어줄게
I'll always be your strength, I'll become your light
우리 서로를 향했던 마음이
The hearts we directed towards each other
누구보다 간절했던 걸 알아
I know it was more earnest than anyone else
때론 스쳐 지나가는 거니까
Because sometimes it's just passing by
그런 말 말아요 많이 좋아하니까
Don't say those words, I like them a lot
끊어질 것만 같던 인연의 끈을
The ties of a connection that seemed to break
잡아준 네가 있었음에 감사해
I'm grateful for you, who held onto it
불현듯 슬픔이 다가와서
Suddenly, sadness comes
혼자라고 느껴질 때면 안아줄게
When you feel alone, I'll hold you
Only one love
Only one love
서로만 알 수 있는 둘만의 언어
A language that only we can understand
(True love) 깊숙이 새겨 놨던 둘만의 약속
(True love) Our deep-seated promise
언젠가 지킬 수 있게
So that we can keep it someday
둘이서 이룰 수 있길 바라고 바랄게
I hope and wish that we can achieve it together
You are not alone
You are not alone
그 자리에 있어 줄래
Will you stay in that place?
힘이 되어준 너에게 달려갈 거니까
Because I will run to you, who became my strength
기억나니 너란 존재가 있었음에
Do you remember that your existence was there?
울고 싶을 것만 같은 마음이
The heart that wants to cry
견딜 수가 있었던 걸
The strength to endure
이제 네 편이 돼줄게 빛이 되어줄게 (되어줄게, oh no)
Now, I'll be on your side, I'll become your light (I'll become your light, oh no)
항상 힘이 돼줄게 빛이 되어줄게
I'll always be your strength, I'll become your light
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Su Ho Leem, Yong Bae Seo
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