The debut of the group was announced on April 1, 2012 with a video teaser of their show, "Making the Star". During that time, they were temporarily called "DSP Boyz", and more teasers of the show were revealed on DSP Media's YouTube account. On April 13, the group signed a two-year contract as endorsement models for the casual sports brand, "Spris", and it was also revealed that the members of the group would be revealed one by one starting April 17 on DSP Media's YouTube account.
On April 17, the first member of the group, Jaehyung, was revealed. On April 18, the second member, Yunyoung, was revealed. On April 19, the third member, Hyojun, was revealed. On April 20, the fourth member, Sungmin, was revealed. On April 21, the fifth member, Seungyup, was revealed. On April 22, the sixth member, Hyeongkon, was revealed. At this same day, more details about both members (Seungyup and Hyeongkon) were also revealed. On April 23, the seventh and final member, Seungjin, was revealed.
After announcing all members of the group, on April 24, DSP Media announced the group's official name as "A-Jax". At this day, DSP also explained the meaning of the group's name: "A-Jax is in reference to the mythological Greek hero that helped bring victory to the Greeks during the Trojan War." On May 7, a mysterious video featuring Kara's member Goo Hara was revealed on DSP Media's YouTube account with a male voice on the background. The video created a confusion because it was not revealed if the video was a teaser for an upcoming Korean comeback of Kara, or a teaser for an upcoming solo event of Hara, or something related to A-Jax. On May 10, another video of Hara was released, revealing that the teaser was related to A-Jax. In the teaser, a song of the group (at this time the name was not revealed) was playing at the background. On May 15, DSP Media released the song and music video of the song played on the teaser, called "Never Let Go". On the music video only appears Hara. Later it was stated that the song was only a prologue song.
On May 21, it was revealed that A-Jax was set to be the opening act in Kara's last two shows of their first tour, Karasia, in Saitama, Japan. The members stated "It's an honor to be able to stand on such a big stage before our debut. It'll be a learning experience for us. As it is a great opportunity, we're going to work to show as much of our charm as possible."
On May 1, it was revealed that the group will be debuting in South Korea and Japan simultaneously in 2012. It was also revealed by DSP that "A-Jax will be the first Korean idol group to debut within Korea and Japan simultaneously, and will follow in the footsteps of the group SS501. A-Jax has signed under the equivalent conditions that other Korean male idol groups, who have already established their popularity, have been given, making it an unprecedented event. Thus, they are receiving much attention from Japanese music industry insiders." For their Japanese releases, they signed with the label Universal Sigma, where their labelmates Kara and Rainbow are currently signed.
In May 28, DSP Media released, on A-Jax's YouTube account, a teaser of the music video for their official debut song "One 4 U". It was later stated that the music video have cost $42,500 USD only with CG effects. The music video and full single of "One 4 U" were released on June 1. The group made its official debut on TV music shows on MBC's Show! Music Core in June 2, with the songs "Never Let Go" (used as opening) and "One 4 U". On June 4, it was stated that the group will perform on Japan's a-nation, along with the artists/groups AAA, Aaron, Breathe, Da Pump, Deep, Daichi Miura, Shu-I, U-KISS and 4ever. The event will be held in Yoyogi on August 9.
In June 19, Universal Sigma announced that "One 4 U" was re-recorded in Japanese and will be released as their debut single in Japan. The single will be released in August 8, 2012. It was also announced that the group will make a Handshake event commemorating the release of the single. It will be held in Tokyo on August 8, Osaka on August 10, Nagoya on August 11 and in Fukuoka on August 12.
In July 7, DSP Media started an event called "Wing Car Project", to the group meet their fans outside Seoul. In that same statement, it was also announced that the group will be releasing a new digital single in July. One day later, it was revealed a photo of the truck's back, revealing the name of the new single, titled "Hot Game". The single was officially released in July 11, 2012 as "One 4 U" follow-up song. In July 17, A-Jax's fan-cafe was updated with the group's fan name, to be titled "A-Light". In August 9, Universal Sigma announced that "Hot Game" was re-recorded in Japanese and will be released as the group's second Japanese single, to be released in October 31, 2012.
The group released their debut mini album titled 2MYX in November 15. The EP includes three new songs and the songs already released in South Korea, "One 4 U", "Never Let Go" and "Hot Game
They win first award Arirang's Super Rookie Idol 2012 - ".
It Girl
A-JAX Lyrics
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Niga geujeokke naega eojeokke bwatdeon geu yeojaga
Jakku deureowa nune deureowa mareul georeobolkka
Masigo sipeo hyangsu gateun neo
Gajigo sipeo neoui modeun geol
Oneulbam neowa hamkke hagesseo
It girl dagagalge nal geobuhajin motae
Nae soneul japgo nawa (amudo moreuge babe)
It girl's coming to me i bami gagi jeone
Ni mame deureogallae it girl
Don't be a fool nan da boineun geol
Eochapi neon nal ttara ol geojanha (woo yeah)
Geureojima imi i am fall in love with you
Nae mameul boyeojulge
Masigo sipeo hyangsu gateun neo
Gajigo sipeo neoui modeun geol
Oneulbam neowa hamkke hagesseo
It girl dagagalge nal geobuhajin motae
Nae soneul japgo nawa (amudo moreuge babe)
It girl's coming to me i bami gagi jeone
Ni mame deureogallae it girl
Eojetbam mun yeolgo deureogatdeon geuttae useumyeo
Gidung dwi seuteiji wie geudaen
Neomuna yeppeo boyeo areumdawo eodum sok bichi boyeo
Hollin deut jombicheoreom ttaragabwasseo
Anina dareulkka naesaenge cheot neukkim it girl, naekkeon geol
Yeppeun miso jimyeo nae heoril
Nae momeul gamssa anajwoyo my girl
Manjigo sipeo neoui modeungeol
Neukkil su isseo neoui sumgyeoreul
Neomani nareul chaeul su isseo
It girl dagagalge nal geobuhajin motae
Nae soneul japgo nawa (amudo moreuge babe)
It girl's coming to me i bami gagi jeone
Ni mame deureogallae it girl
It girl's coming to me
It girl's coming to me
The song "It Girl" by A-JAX is about a boy who falls in love with a girl he met the day before. He saw her at night, and he can't stop thinking about her. The lyrics describe his desire to be with her and his fascination with her beauty. He wants to be with her tonight, and he wishes she would come to him. He's infatuated with her and wants to hold her hand, but he can't because he doesn't know her yet.
This song depicts the classic love-at-first-sight scenario where the singer becomes entranced by a girl they've just met. The lyrics are simple and catchy, usually repeating the same lines in the chorus. The song is upbeat, conveying the joy of discovering a new love interest, but it also shows the vulnerability of the singer, as he struggles to capture the attention of the girl he wants.
Overall, "It Girl" is a sweet and catchy K-pop song that captures the thrill of youthful romance. It conveys a sense of longing, passion, and infatuation, and it is a perfect song for anyone who is looking for a love that is exciting and fun.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you girl, i feel you girl, i need you girl
The singer is expressing their admiration for the girl and their strong attraction towards her.
Niga geujeokke naega eojeokke bwatdeon geu yeojaga
The singer remembers the girl they saw yesterday and wants to see her again.
Jakku deureowa nune deureowa mareul georeobolkka
The singer can't stop thinking about the girl and wonders if she is thinking about them too.
Masigo sipeo hyangsu gateun neo
The artist wants to taste the fragrance-like persona of the girl.
Gajigo sipeo neoui modeun geol
The artist wants to have everything about the girl for themselves.
Oneulbam neowa hamkke hagesseo
The singer is excited to be spending the night with the girl.
It girl dagagalge nal geobuhajin motae
The singer wants to approach the girl, but they are too nervous to do so.
Nae soneul japgo nawa (amudo moreuge babe)
The artist wants to hold the girl's hand discreetly so that nobody knows.
It girl's coming to me i bami gagi jeone
The artist is anticipating the girl's arrival before nightfall.
Ni mame deureogallae it girl
The artist wants to enter the girl's heart and become her significant other.
Don't be a fool nan da boineun geol
The singer does not want to be seen as foolish for expressing their feelings towards the girl.
Eochapi neon nal ttara ol geojanha (woo yeah)
The artist believes that the girl is secretly interested in them as well.
Geureojima imi i am fall in love with you
The singer has already fallen in love with the girl, and they don't want to hide it anymore.
Nae mameul boyeojulge
The singer will reveal their feelings to the girl.
Eojetbam mun yeolgo deureogatdeon geuttae useumyeo
The singer recalls the time they heard the girl's laughter last night.
Gidung dwi seuteiji wie geudaen
The girl looks so beautiful that she stands out like a star among stars.
Neomuna yeppeo boyeo areumdawo eodum sok bichi boyeo
The girl looks stunning and shines like a light even in the darkness.
Hollin deut jombicheoreom ttaragabwasseo
The singer followed the girl like a moth to a flame.
Anina dareulkka naesaenge cheot neukkim it girl, naekkeon geol
The singer thinks that this feeling they have for the girl might be the first time they truly fell in love.
Yeppeun miso jimyeo nae heoril
The girl's beautiful smile warms the artist's heart.
Nae momeul gamssa anajwoyo my girl
The artist wants the girl to take their heart and keep it.
Manjigo sipeo neoui modeungeol
The artist wants to know everything about the girl.
Neukkil su isseo neoui sumgyeoreul
The singer can feel the girl's breath and presence.
Neomani nareul chaeul su isseo
The artist believes that only the girl can complete them.
It girl's coming to me
The singer can't wait for the girl to arrive.
It girl's coming to me
The singer is excited that the girl will soon be with them.
Writer(s): gi jun seo Copyright: Clef Company
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