The group was formed in 1997, just as other groups like S.E.S. were starting out. Their first single ("Haircut") hit #47 on the Korean charts, and the success of the first album was dismal. This was attributed to the different, edgier style that Baby V.O.X had, considering that their rivals Fin.K.L and S.E.S. had adopted cute looks to great success. DR Music (their record company) then replaced three members (with 간미연 (Kan Miyoun), 이가이 (Lee Gai), and 심은진 (Shim Eunjin)) and had them train for the next year in order to succeed. Their second album, titled 'Baby VOX II', was a much bigger success, hitting #7 on the Korean pop charts. However, there was more internal turmoil when it was revealed that 이가이 (Lee Gai) was much older than the rest of the girls and had actually lied to the management company about her age. Considering that she was also viewed as not fitting in with the rest of the members, she was cut from the group and replaced by 윤은혜 (Yoon Eun Hye), who was significantly younger and appeared to have more mass appeal. Their third album, released in 1999, showed off the new Baby V.O.X, and it was their first major success, topping the Korean music charts and having three strong singles: "Get Up", "Killer", and "Missing You".
Their third album's success can be partially attributed to changing music tastes in Korea. Baby V.O.X, like many K-pop groups, has gone through several image makeovers through the years. However, although they focused on a cuter image for their second album (apparent in their music video and performances for the second album's lead single "야야야" (Ya Ya Ya)), the group was always seen as the more mature and sexier Korean girl group. As older, sexier images were more widely received by the Korean public, Baby V.O.X's success continued.
In 2002, Baby V.O.X released a greatest hits album as their "5.5"th, featuring two CDs of dance music and one of ballads, with a VCD of their music videos included. One of the new songs on the album, "우연" (Uyeon), was a great success, and Baby V.O.X managed to perform it on the network music shows for almost the whole summer. The single's success was sustained by the Latin remix of the single, which fit in with popular tastes at the time. It was also during this time that the group found fame outside of Korea; they were successful in China and Thailand with this album and single.
In spring of 2003, Baby V.O.X released their 6th album, a feat achieved by very few Korean pop groups. They even released a photo album that was purported to have semi-nude images of the girls (with 윤은혜 (Yoon Eun Hye) unable to participate due to her being underage), causing some controversy, but it faded as the image content was found to be hyped up by the media. However, this was also when Baby V.O.X's luck started to change. Although their singles "나 어떡해" (Na Eotteokhae) and "바램" (Baraem) were popular, album sales were lower than usual. In addition, performances appeared to be lackluster, especially with the latter single, as it was not promoted for a long time; this may be attributed to the fact that members have stated that they did not like this album's concept.
Their seventh and last album 'Ride West', released in April 2004, featured songs in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, as well as appearances by well-known American hip hop artists, such as 2Pac and Jennifer Lopez, although 2Pac's "appearance" is a freestyle rap that he recorded while in prison. This album was proclaimed to be what catapulted Baby V.O.X into the international spotlight, hence the English single. In fact, the music video for the album's feature song, "Xcstasy", was done in English, featuring expensive luxury vehicles and well-dressed, highly preened divas, apparently in emulation of the "Bling bling" style of hip-hop videos popular in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s. They performed in this style as well, with sexy dance moves and provocative clothing, seen as a bit extreme in conservative Korea. However, this release was accompanied by much controversy. There was first the issue as to whether their managing group, DR Music, could legally use 2Pac's material in the recording, with 2Pac's repesentatives claiming that DR did not have authorization. Eventually, the group stopped performing the single. A second single, "Play", featuring Jennifer Lopez, was promoted for a short while, but sales were lower than previous albums.
The slow implosion of Baby V.O.X continued in 2005. As their contract was up by the end of 2004, fans wondered whether Baby V.O.X would stay together. 심은진 (Shim Eunjin) decided that she would not, because she did not agree with the group's image and direction, and was the first to leave the group (in order to pursue a solo career). She was followed by 윤은혜 (Yoon Eun Hye), who initially renewed her contract but left it in order to pursue an acting career, which so far has been quite successful (as evidenced by her hit drama Goong). Baby V.O.X continued for a while as a threesome, doing some promotional activities outside of Korea, with their record company promising that Baby V.O.X would continue. However, as the months passed on, so did the members. 김이지 (Kim Eiji, also known as Kim E-Z) left sometime in early 2006 (to pursue acting), with 간미연 (Kan Miyoun) also leaving (and signing a solo deal on another label). 이희진 (Lee Heejin) was the only remaining Baby V.O.X member, and she also left DR Music to pursue a career in acting. However, DR Music eventually created a spinoff group called Baby V.O.X Re.v. This group made its debut in January, visiting various countries; the group's first single is "Shee".
Why
Baby V.O.X Lyrics
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The lyrics to Baby V.O.X's song "Why" depicts the struggles of being loyal in a world where loyalty is hard to find. The artist raps about how he’s been through it all, but his friends/fellow gang members have not been there with him. He expresses his frustration towards people who claim to have his back but haven't been riding with him when the chips are down. He emphasizes that he's really riding and sliding while carrying his gun, ready to take on anyone who crosses him or his team. The artist acknowledges that he's ahead of his time and is considered an OG, ready to take someone's soul before they even consider playing with his. The song ends emphasizing that there is no guidance within his circle, and nobody can stop him from doing what he wants to do.
Line by Line Meaning
Going through it all why them niggas they not riding?
I don't understand why my so-called friends aren't riding with me through all the struggles and hardships.
Tell me that they slime but them niggas they be lying
People keep calling themselves slime but in reality, they're just lying to people about who they really are.
Whip out my glock an I'm toting on my iron
I always carry my gun with me and I'm not afraid to use it when necessary.
See a nigga reaching on god they know I'm fying
If I catch someone reaching for their own weapon, they know I won't hesitate to use mine and show them what true fear feels like.
So I'm really riding know I'm really slidin
I'm really out here grinding and hustling every day to make it to the top and I won't stop until I get there.
Put the team up on my back why them niggas think I'm lyin?
I'm always carrying the weight of my team on my shoulders and yet people still doubt my abilities and think I'm lying.
Know I'm really slime young nigga but OG
Despite my young age, I'm a true OG and I'm not afraid to show it.
I guess I'm way ahead of time I'll take a nigga soul
I've already surpassed what others thought was possible and I won't hesitate to take someone's life if they try to cross me.
Way before he play with mines
I'll take action against someone way before they even think about doing anything to me.
Homicide, do or die, tell me would you really ride?
I'm always prepared for the worst, and if someone comes at me with harmful intentions, they better be prepared to deal with the consequences.
You can't be around my niggas if you know you ain't gon fye
If you know you can't handle the heat, then you can't be around me and my crew.
I got groupie bitches fuckin just because they like my sound
Some women are only interested in me because of my music and the fame that comes with it.
I start to act like I don't care but it's hard to keep a smile
I try to act like I don't let the fame and attention get to my head, but it's hard to hide my true feelings.
Riding round with that thing know I gotta put it down
I always have my gun with me and I'm ready to use it if necessary.
Ain't no guidance in my circle who the fuck gon stop me now?
I don't have any guidance or people to rely on, so nothing can stop me from achieving my goals.
Put that water on my patek mentally I'm finna drown
In my attempt to stay flashy and keep up with my peers, I'm going broke and mentally unwell.
Miss my nigga through them gates rest my niggas in the pound
I miss my incarcerated friend and all of my other friends who have passed away.
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd.
Written by: beibi bogseu 1gi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
두두
진짜 why때가 멤버들 미모가 미쳤다..
푸퍼Puffer
90~2000년대 초반 활동했던 걸그룹중 가장 최고의 곡을 선보인 그룹이 진짜 베이비복스다
3~5집이 진짜 대박
자유주의 채널
마치 그림으로 의도하고 그린 것 같은 각기 다른 매력의 캐릭터를 가진 멤버들로 구성된,
지금 봐도 놀라운 그룹이다.
Song-yi Kim
이희진 개쩐다 몸매 비율 의상소화력 무엇ㄷㄷ 얼굴 노래 음색까지 갓벽하다 갓벽해
곽두식
의상 진짜 너무 이뻐ㅠㅠㅠ다 따로 놀아보이지만 스팽글이랑 깃털같이 포인트 비슷하게 주고 나팔바지랑 하늘하늘한 치마들 써서 춤선이 더 돋보이는듯...전체적으로 꿰뚫어서 맞춘 코디면서 멤버별로 개성이 보여서 너무 좋다ㅠㅠ노래랑 춤도 세련됨
저격수
이상봉 디자이너 옷이에요 ㅎㅎ
깨끗하개 맑개 자신있ᄀ ᅢ
다 예쁘다ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
Made in the chaos
Me gustaría saber quién de ellas es Lee Hee Jin, he visto tantos comentarios hablando de ella en las presentaciones que he visto de éste grupo que me causa curiosidad. Todas me parecen tan bonitas que no estoy segura a quién van todos esos cumplidos en específico.
sinvideos94
El comentario es de hace tiempo así que es posible que ya lo sepas, pero por si aún tienes la duda, Heejin es la del pelo rubio. Las demás son: Eunjin (pelo corto, la 1a que canta), EZ (falda roja), Eunhye (vestido azul) y Miyoun (la de amarillo).
김대범
진짜 대체불가 걸그룹인정. 노래 안무 비주얼 전부 찰떡임. 핑클이나 ses 노래는 지금세대들도 쉽게 흉내낼수 있지만 베이비복스는 흉내조차 못내는 느낌이랄까....