9MUSES debuted in 2010 with the single: Let's have a party, with the title track "No Playboy". Shortly after their debut, Jaekyung, Bini, Rana, and Euaerin were announced to be leaving the group. Euaerin later decided to return to the group.
The group came back in 2011 with "휘가로 (Figaro)", which was received more positively. It was revealed that their company had nearly decided to rename them "Sweet Candy", due to fears that people would become confused as to why a group called "9MUSES" only had seven members. In 2012, Kyungri was added to the group lineup in time for their comeback the same year, "뉴스 (News)".
In 2013, Sungah was added to the group line up, thus completing the group, with 9 members. In the same year, the group had 4 comebacks, with their 3rd comeback having the group release their first full-length album, Prima Donna. The group promoted 돌스 (Dolls) from their third extended play DOLLS in January, 와일드 (Wild) from their fourth EP Wild in May, 건 (Gun) from their first full-length album Prima Donna in October, and 글루 (Glue) in December.
In 2014, Star Empire announced that members Lee Sem, Eunji, and Sera had graduated from the group. The company announced there would be a comeback in August of that year with a new member.
In 2015, two new members, Keumjo and Sojin, joined the group. They released their fifth EP in January of that year, DRAMA, with the single 드라마 (DRAMA). The group came back 6 months later in July with the EP 9MUSES S/S EDITION, with 다쳐 (Hurt Locker) as the title track. They would release one more EP in the same year, LOST, in November with the single 잠은 안오고 배는 고프고 (Sleepless Night).
In 2016, members Euaerin and Minha graduated from the group, following the expiration of their contracts. Later in that year, Hyuna also decided to graduate the group, due to contract expiration. The group came back as a sub-unit in August, Nine Muses A, which consisted of Kyungri, Hyemi, Sojin and Keumjo with the single album Muses Diary.
In 2017, it was announced that the line-up for Nine Muses A will be coming back as Nine Muses, with Sungah on hiatus to study music. They released their eighth EP, MUSES DIARY PART.2 : IDENTITY in June, with the lead single 기억해 (Remember).
On February 10, 2019, Star Empire released official statement on Nine Muses fan cafe that the group would be disbanded. The group concluded activities with the release of their final digital single titled "Remember" on February 14 and held fan meeting with the same title on February 24.
Figaro
9muses Lyrics
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Give up, up 난 그런식으론 안돼
Give up, up tonight! Give up, up tonight!
Give up, up 난 그런식으론 안돼
그저 슬쩍 몇 번 훑다가
날 콕콕 찔러 보다가
날 갖겠다 넌 싶겠지
저리 가라 촐싹대다 다칠라
또 집적대다 혼날라
Oh, hey lady, oh no
저속히 사냥해 신속히 낚아채
나 아는 사랑은 그러는게 아니야
진득히 기다려 진득히 다가서
내 맘을 가져가 그러는게 맞잖아
Gone by the midnight, by the midnight
이제 더는 다치고 다치긴 싫어
Gone by the midnight, by the midnight
그럴 바엔 가고 또 가고 똑같이 가줄게
Dance, come on, dance
Dance, come on, dance
급하게 오르고 급하게 싫증내
참 쉽게 생각해 그러는게 아니야 (ah ah ah ah)
깊숙히 스미고 간절히 원하고
떨리게 해야지 그러는게 맞잖아
Gone by the midnight, by the midnight
이제 더는 바꾸고 바꾸긴 싫어
Gone by the midnight, by the midnight
그럴 바엔 받고 또 받고 또 한수 둬줄게
It's time to get down, get down
It's time to get down
Give up, up tonight! Give up, up tonight!
Give up, up 난 그런식으론 안돼
Give up, up tonight! Give up, up tonight!
Give up, up 난 그런식으론 안돼
Gone by the midnight, by the midnight
이제 더는 다치고 다치긴 싫어
Gone by the midnight, by the midnight
그럴 바엔 가고 또 가고 똑같이 가줄게
이제 더는 바꾸고 바꾸긴 싫어
Gone by the midnight, by the midnight
그럴 바엔 받고 또 받고 또 한수 둬줄게
The lyrics of 9muses's song "Figaro" convey a message of empowerment and independence. The repeated phrase "Give up, up tonight!" signifies the determination of the singer to not give up or conform to societal expectations. They refuse to be controlled or manipulated by someone who tries to take advantage of them. The lines "저속히 사냥해 신속히 낚아채" (Sneakily hunting me, quickly catching me) suggest that the singer is aware of the other person's intentions but refuses to fall into their trap. Instead, they choose to wait patiently and allow the other person to approach and take their heart.
The lyrics also emphasize the importance of self-respect and not settling for less. The line "이제 더는 다치고 다치긴 싫어" (I don't want to get hurt anymore) reflects the singer's desire for a healthy and genuine love. They are willing to let go and keep searching until they find someone who truly deserves them. The repetition of the phrase "Gone by the midnight" suggests leaving behind past disappointments and moving forward with confidence.
Overall, "Figaro" encourages listeners to value themselves, stand up against manipulation, and keep searching for a love that is worth their time and effort.
Line by Line Meaning
Give up, up tonight! Give up, up tonight!
Surrendering tonight! Surrendering tonight!
Give up, up 난 그런식으론 안돼
I can't give up like that
그저 슬쩍 몇 번 훑다가
Just sneak a few glances
날 콕콕 찔러 보다가
Poke me with precision
날 갖겠다 넌 싶겠지
You must want to have me
저리 가라 촐싹대다 다칠라
Go away and bother someone else
또 집적대다 혼날라
Don't provoke me, I will get angry
Oh, hey lady, oh no
Oh, hey lady, oh no
저속히 사냥해 신속히 낚아채
Hunt quietly and catch quickly
나 아는 사랑은 그러는게 아니야
That's not how I know love
진득히 기다려 진득히 다가서
Patently wait, steadily approach
내 맘을 가져가 그러는게 맞잖아
Taking my heart, that's the right way
Gone by the midnight, by the midnight
Gone by the midnight, by the midnight
이제 더는 다치고 다치긴 싫어
Now I don't want to get hurt anymore
그럴 바엔 가고 또 가고 똑같이 가줄게
Instead of that, I will go and go the same way
Dance, come on, dance
Dance, come on, dance
급하게 오르고 급하게 싫증내
Quickly rise and quickly get bored
참 쉽게 생각해 그러는게 아니야 (ah ah ah ah)
Don't think it's that easy (ah ah ah ah)
깊숙히 스미고 간절히 원하고
Deeply immerse and ardently desire
떨리게 해야지 그러는게 맞잖아
It should make you nervous, that's the right way
이제 더는 바꾸고 바꾸긴 싫어
Now I don't want to change anymore
그럴 바엔 받고 또 받고 또 한수 둬줄게
Instead of that, I will receive and receive and offer a helping hand
It's time to get down, get down
It's time to get down, get down
Contributed by Sophia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@crashiecorbashie
no one is ever the same after listening to this song. everyone automatically has superior taste after that
@khadiqunkhadiqun3667
I miss after school and Rainbow 😭
@crashiecorbashie
ANYWAYS figaro supremacy
@milkyyy4443
Seriously, if they debuted with this or Ladies it would've been so much better...
@xyz-hv5tk
it’s true it’s true
@AJMontgomery
Sweetune !
@aceofaoa4530
best retro song in kpop history
@sunmotionfilms39
I AGREE!
@bani1770
i agree. and T-Ara's roly poly too
@zankarea_1821
Yes 🥰💕