They released their first mini-album Seven Springs of Apink on April 19 2011, and rose steadily in popularity. Their official debut was April 21, 2011 on M! Countdown. They were named "Apink" because "A" stands for the girls always showing an "Amazing" performance while "Pink" is known to be the group's favorite color.
Pre-debut
The documentary A Pink News (aired on TrendE) first introduced A Pink to the public. The show chronicled the debut process of the members of A Pink. The first member revealed was Son Na Eun who used to be a trainee of A Cube Entertainment; she was then featured in B2ST's "Beautiful", "I Like You the Best" and "Soom" music videos. The second member revealed was the group's leader, Park Cho Rong; she was revealed through B2ST's "Shock" Japanese PV. On the morning of February 21st, A Cube Entertainment set up their own Twitter account and welcomed the maknae, Oh Ha Young as the third member of A Pink. Jung Eun Ji was the fourth member revealed through A Cube's Twitter singing "I Love You I Do" and was said to be the main vocalist of the group. The next was Hong Yoo Kyung wherein they revealed her playing the piano. And the last two were Yoon Bo Mi and Kim Nam Joo which were revealed through A Cube's Official Twitter account.
The pilot episode of A Pink News was aired on March 11, 2011. Each episode was featured a different celebrity guest as its anchorman. Among the stars who presented the show will also be included: G.NA, Mario, MBLAQ's Seung Ho & G.O, B2ST, 4minute, 2AM's Jinwoon, Secret's Sunhwa & Hyosung.
Before their debut the girls have been nicknamed ‘Elf Idols’, and the image has helped them in garnering contracts, like with jewelry brand “Cottiny“, and beverage brand “Ceylon Tea“.
2011: Debut, Seven Springs of Apink and Snow Pink
On April 13, A Pink released their music video teaser for their debut album, Seven Springs of Apink (EP). Done under the concept of ’spring ladies’, the seven members expressed the different charms of the spring season and emphasized their innocent beauty. A Pink released Seven Springs of Apink and the Music Video for "몰라요 (I Don't Know)" on 19 April 2011. The MV also stars B2ST's Lee Gi Kwang.
A Pink made their first live debut stage through M.net's M! Countdown on April 21, 2011, to further promote the album. They had their first official fanmeet where it was revealed that their pseudo-official fanclub name is "Pink Panda". After a few weeks of promoting "몰라요 (I Don't Know)", the girls promoted "It Girl". Then, the group was chosen to sing "우리 그냥 사랑하게 해주세요 (Let Us Just Love)" to a Korean series, "Protect The Boss" as its OST.
On October 31, 2011 it was confirmed that A Pink would be star on a new show called Birth of a Family together with Infinite. The new show will document A Pink & Infinite taking care of abandoned animals for 8 weeks or so – until the animal is adopted by a new family. In addition, the show will also feature rare animals that are not commonly seen in the company of people. The first day of filming started on November 1st, and the first episode aired on November 12.
A Pink released their second mini-album Snow Pink on November 22, 2011, featuring the lead single "My My". The album featured five tracks, including Yeah and Prince.
The music video teaser for "My My" was released on November 21, 2011. Promotions for "My My" began on November 25, 2011, on Music Bank. The lead single "My My" was particularly noted for having a sound reminiscent of girl groups of the early 2000s, such as S.E.S and FinKL.
During their promotions for "My My", the group opened up a one-day idol tea cafe, serving visiting fans to raise profits for charity and preparing food and drinks themselves. The members also auctioned off some of their personal items for charity.
In November 29, A Pink were awarded the Best New Female Artist award at the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards, while labelmate Huh Gak went on to win the Best New Male Artist award.
On December 26, 2011 A Pink released a song with B2ST called "Skinny Baby" and the song was a collaboration for the school uniform brand Skool Looks. The song itself showcases the strengths of both groups and has an addictive melody and rhythm. The track was written for them by Kim Taewan and Yoon Sangjo.
2012: Une Annee
On January 5, 2012, the group won their very first music show award on Mnet's M! Countdown for "My My".
A Pink's Eunji and B2ST's Yoseob released the music video for their duet song Love Day on March 13. The full single, titled "A CUBE" FOR SEASON # GREEN, was released the next day. Eunji and Yoseob performed the song on the April 7 episode of MBC's Show! Music Core.
The group performed at the Kool Haus in Toronto, Canada, to about 1,000-1,600 fans on March 21, 2012.
On April 19, A Pink released 4월 19일 (April 19th) as a gift for their fans to celebrate their one year anniversary. The song was composed by Kim Jin-hwan, and the lyrics were personally written by the group's leader,Park Cho-rong.
A Pink released their first studio album, [açbum artist=A Pink]Une Annee, on May 9. The group promoted the album by making weekly appearances on several music programs and performing "Hush". A Pink released their third single from the album, Bubibu, on July 6. The single was chosen by fans through an internet polling on Mnet's official website. The group began follow-up promotions for Bubibu on July 7.
Fans have great respect for A Pink who performed in front of a massive crowd despite the pouring rain in the MNET One Asia Tour 2012 Smile Thailand concert at the Rajamangala Stadium in Thailand on October 4.
2013: Second Cube Project + Second Collaboration & line-up changes
Eunji and Namjoo featuring Hyunseung of B2ST released the single from the project "A Cube For season # White" on January 3 to commemorate A Pink's win the year before and Eunji, Hyunseung and B2ST's successes that year. Later in January, A Pink also had second collaboration single with B2ST, titled 5! My Baby (Oh! My Baby) which is for the school uniform brand Skoolooks. On January 5, A Pink appeared at the AIA K-POP 2013 concert in Hong Kong and performed several of their hits along with other Cube Entertainment groups 4Minute and B2ST.
On the 23rd of April, it was announced that member Yookyung left the group to focus on her studies. A CUBE announced that she is to be replaced by a new member, who is expected to start promoting with the group for their comeback, expected to be in June. But recently, at A Pink's interview in a university, Yoon Bomi confirmed that A Pink will push their comeback in July. However, their was no official statement from A Cube Entertainment.
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Apink (에이핑크) Lyrics
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살짝쿵 살짝짝짝짝
살짝쿵 살짝쿵 아이쿵
살짝쿵 아이쿵
나는 리본고양이 날 잡아보란 말야
(좀 재미있겠어 퍽이나 신나겠어)
너를 따라다녀볼래
(넌 잡힌 Jerry go
널 잡을 T.O.M go)
부비부비부부부 기분이 좋아
이미 알고 있잖아 난 너를 좋아해
호기심 가득한 눈이 반짝
나는 그대를 알고 싶어요
아무 것도 몰라요
날 가르쳐 주세요 다 알고 싶어요
난 정말 정말 ah
하늘의 별도 달도 따다 줄래요 oh
멋진 멋진 모습으로 다가와요
더 날 설레게요
높이 올라가 ah
숨어서 볼래 너 몰래 몰래 볼래
Eh 어쩌나 이런 나 좋아서 어쩌나
랄랄랄랄랄라 라
살짝쿵 살짝쿵 아이쿵
살짝쿵 아이쿵
부비부비부부부 기분 좋은 날
모두 알고 있잖아 난 너를 사랑해
호기심 가득한 눈이 반짝
나는 그대를 알고 싶어요
아무 것도 몰라요
날 가르쳐 주세요 다 알고 싶어요
난 정말 정말 ah
하늘의 별도 달도 따다 줄래요 oh
멋진 멋진 모습으로 다가와요
더 날 설레게요
높이 올라가 ah 숨어서 볼래
너 몰래 몰래 볼래 eh
어쩌나 이런 나 좋아서 어쩌나
랄랄랄랄랄라 라
I look at you looking at me
But 딱 반만 다가갈게
이쁜 리본 달아 보여줄래
살짝 살짝 윙크 해줄거야
난 정말 정말 oh
저 바다만큼 땅만큼 널 좋아해 eh
사뿐 사뿐 걸어가면
뒤에서 날 따라 따라와요
살금 살금만 oh 천천히 와요
숨을지도 몰라요 oh
어쩌나 이런 나 좋아서 어쩌나
랄랄랄랄랄라 라
The lyrics to Apink's song "Cat" convey a playful and affectionate message from the perspective of someone who is infatuated with another person. The repetitive phrases of "살짝쿵 살짝쿵 아이쿵" and "살짝쿵 살짝짝짝짝" create a light and catchy rhythm that adds to the overall joyful tone of the song.
The lyrics start with the singer stating that they are a "ribbon cat" and daring the listener to try to catch them. It suggests that it would be fun and exciting for both them and the listener to embark on this chase. The playful allusion to Jerry and T.O.M from the cartoon "Tom and Jerry" adds to the whimsical nature of the song.
The chorus highlights the singer's curiosity and desire to know the listener better. Their eyes are brimming with curiosity, and they express their wish to be taught and shown everything about the listener. They emphasize their genuine interest and excitement through the repetition of "난 정말 정말 ah" and express their willingness to do anything, even reach for stars and moons, to make the listener happy.
The second verse reiterates the singer's intention to discover and understand the listener. They ask to be taught and shown everything, emphasizing their eagerness to learn. The chorus follows again, emphasizing the singer's love for the listener and their continued curiosity.
The bridge adds a cute and flirtatious touch to the song, with the singer suggesting that they will approach the listener slowly and only halfway. They playfully offer to show their pretty ribbon and give a wink.
The final chorus repeats the singer's feelings of affection, comparing it to the vastness of the sky and the land. They express their desire for the listener to follow them from behind and slowly come closer. The lyrics end with the singer wondering what to do about their strong liking for the listener, adding a lighthearted touch with the repeated "랄랄랄랄랄라 라."
Overall, the lyrics of "Cat" by Apink capture the feelings of infatuation, curiosity, and excitement that come with falling in love. The repetitive and playful phrases, along with the cheerful melody, make it an enjoyable and uplifting song.
Line by Line Meaning
살짝쿵 살짝쿵 아이쿵
Gently, gently, eye blink
살짝쿵 살짝짝짝짝
Gently, gently, little by little
나는 리본고양이 날 잡아보란 말야
I'm a ribbon cat, dare to catch me
(좀 재미있겠어 퍽이나 신나겠어)
(It would be fun and exciting)
너를 따라다녀볼래
I want to follow you around
난 어디든지 갈래
I want to go anywhere
(넌 잡힌 Jerry go
널 잡을 T.O.M go)
(Caught Jerry go,
T.O.M go to catch you)
부비부비부부부 기분이 좋아
I feel good, bouncing
이미 알고 있잖아 난 너를 좋아해
You already know, I like you
호기심 가득한 눈이 반짝
Curious eyes sparkle
나는 그대를 알고 싶어요
I want to know you
아무 것도 몰라요
I don't know anything
날 가르쳐 주세요 다 알고 싶어요
Please teach me, I want to know everything
난 정말 정말 ah
I really, really ah
하늘의 별도 달도 따다 줄래요 oh
Can I catch the stars in the sky and the moon? Oh
멋진 멋진 모습으로 다가와요
Approach me in a cool way
더 날 설레게요
It makes me more excited
높이 올라가 ah
Rise up high, ah
숨어서 볼래 너 몰래 몰래 볼래
Do you want to hide and watch? Sneakily, sneakily watch
Eh 어쩌나 이런 나 좋아서 어쩌나
Eh, what should I do? I like myself like this, what should I do?
랄랄랄랄랄라 라
La la la la la la
부비부비부부부 기분 좋은 날
A day with a happy bouncing feeling
모두 알고 있잖아 난 너를 사랑해
I know everything, I love you
I look at you looking at me
I look at you looking at me
But 딱 반만 다가갈게
But I will only approach halfway
이쁜 리본 달아 보여줄래
Shall I show you a pretty ribbon?
살짝 살짝 윙크 해줄거야
I'll give you a little wink
난 정말 정말 oh
I really, really oh
저 바다만큼 땅만큼 널 좋아해 eh
I like you as much as the sea and the land, eh
사뿐 사뿐 걸어가면
If I walk lightly
뒤에서 날 따라 따라와요
Follow me from behind
살금 살금만 oh 천천히 와요
Gently, gently oh, come slowly
숨을지도 몰라요 oh
I might hold my breath, oh
어쩌나 이런 나 좋아서 어쩌나
Eh, what should I do? I like myself like this, what should I do?
랄랄랄랄랄라 라
La la la la la la
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Maybee, Kun Woo Kim
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