Their first single album "Do U Wanna B?", along with the title's track MV '그대로 멈춰라!' (Freeze), were released on April 14th, 2011.
Previously known in the underground hip-hop scene by Blockbuster (블록버스터), the group had several changes until their current formation: Zico (leader, group's producer and rapper), Jaehyo/안재효 (sub-vocal), B-Bomb (main dancer and sub-vocal), Taeil/이태일 (main vocal), Park Kyung/박경 (rapper), U-Kwon (dancer and lead vocal) and P.O (rapper).
The members were trained by Cho PD to work on writing and composing about 100 songs over the course of their training period. Training them to become a singer-songwriters, he hoped to expand their experience and competence level, as well as promote "expert ease".
In 2018, leader Zico did not resign with Seven Seasons, leaving to start an independent music label, KOZ Entertainment. The remaining six members resigned.
In the statement released by Seven Seasons, discussions are still being made about how the group can continue with all seven members. In the meantime, the group will be focusing on sub-units and solo activities as compulsory military enlistment approaches for the members. The members have also mentioned in their solo schedules that the Block B will continue as seven.
LOL
Block B Lyrics
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Odioro gyeokkneun trauma kkeutnaeneun aungdaung
Nonjaengeul beorigetji But I won't fight it
Daekkuanhko ilgwanhae "musiro" nahuna
Gahokhan segye hyeongdeureun naege "salsalhae auya"
Apeseon ne hago jwaugan gyesok Brainstorming
Bow wow nae bangjeongeul nugamageo I'm loud mouth
Jumarina gonghyuireuneobseo Workerholic
Paendeureun mom saenggak jom harago da tailleo "Wassup Gobiln"
Maja nan gongin TV eseon hangsang banggeut
Beat wiseon dalla ganghodongi satbajapdeut
Heugingamseongi chungmanhan nae michipsureulbwa
Jayeonsan botokseu gayogye jureumjaba
Kkondaedeureunmalhae Z-ganugu? Ye That's wassup
Wae geurideul nolla ireonaedeul cheoeumbwa
Aju johajungne boyeojulkke Raw-ham
We are on top freaky deaky monsters
[Kyung] Janchaengideul janchie baejapgo We got say
LOL (jaeminane) LOL
Ssodajineun aidol, naegeoneun taiteureun
Sillyeokpa, gijonen eopdeon MODELS
What the, geonmoseup maneul kkumiljul aneungeoseun
Siksanghajanha boyeojulkke chaireul
Oesohajiman gabyeopjianha
Ilgwa sajeogingeon jeoldae yeokkjianha
Gyeongiroun flow, hyeonjeohan chegeupchai
Naisun? Gyeongnyeoksun? Ttaebeoryeo gyegeupjang
Welcome to the block 2012
Baegimyeonbaek da hollyeobeorin raep in this track
WE BACK! Breakin' n Breakin' the rules
Saeropge sijakhan new album sinseonhami pillyohalttae
CO & I chajabwabwa HIPHOP
Ye black one's gonna lead you like Barack Obama
Jiruhan repatori we can be new
Dulleobwado urimalgon piraemippun
[Zico] Wae geurideul nolla ireonaedeul cheoeumbwa
Aju johajungne boyeojulkke Raw-ham
We are on top freaky deaky monsters
[Kyung] Janchaengideul janchie baejapgo We got to say
LOL (jaeminane) LOL
The lyrics to Block B's song LOL are about rising to the top through hard work, breaking the rules of society and the music industry, and not taking oneself too seriously. The opening lines of the song suggest that the track is good and the trauma that has been previously experienced will end. The lines "Nonjaengeul beorigetji But I won't fight it / Daekkuanhko ilgwanhae 'musiro' nahuna" roughly translate to "I give up sleep, but I won't fight it / I like to work until dawn". This is followed by a verse about constantly brainstorming and trying to be better, even if others are telling you to slow down. The lyrics then turn to a commentary on the music industry, with lines like "Heugingamseongi chungmanhan nae michipsureulbwa / Jayeonsan botokseu gayogye jureumjaba" which describe how difficult it can be to succeed in a world where one's music is constantly scrutinized.
The chorus of the song repeats "LOL" several times, suggesting that despite the struggles and hardships of the music industry, the members of Block B are still able to find humor and joy in their work. The line "We are on top freaky deaky monsters" indicates that the band is confident in their abilities and is not afraid to be themselves in a world where conformity is often rewarded. The final lines of the song suggest that the members of Block B are ready to take on anything that comes their way, and that they are proud of who they are and what they have accomplished.
Line by Line Meaning
Sound so good! Track-i kkeutnamyeon naolmal
The song sounds so great that when it ends, I'll replay it.
Odioro gyeokkneun trauma kkeutnaeneun aungdaung
I faced various challenges in life and grew numb to them over time.
Nonjaengeul beorigetji But I won't fight it
I want to escape this reality, but I won't resist it.
Daekkuanhko ilgwanhae "musiro" nahuna
I care about fame and shout "encore" as I stand on stage.
Gahokhan segye hyeongdeureun naege "salsalhae auya"
People who envy me keep whispering behind my back.
Apeseon ne hago jwaugan gyesok Brainstorming
I keep brainstorming ideas but fail to execute them due to external factors.
Bow wow nae bangjeongeul nugamageo I'm loud mouth
I show off my worries but people ignore them because I talk too much.
Kkottaunnaie punggyeo beterang nwiangseuga
I try to enjoy life, but anxiety keeps holding me back.
Jumarina gonghyuireuneobseo Workerholic
I work hard every day and have lost my social life.
Paendeureun mom saenggak jom harago da tailleo "Wassup Gobiln"
I talk to my friends about random things and ask them what's up.
Maja nan gongin TV eseon hangsang banggeut
I always appear confident on TV even if I'm not feeling great inside.
Beat wiseon dalla ganghodongi satbajapdeut
The beat is different, and the audience reaction is unpredictable.
Heugingamseongi chungmanhan nae michipsureulbwa
I observe my life experiences and see how they shape me.
Jayeonsan botokseu gayogye jureumjaba
I promote my albums through various media channels.
Kkondaedeureunmalhae Z-ganugu? Ye That's wassup
My haters keep talking about me, and I say okay, that's what's up.
Wae geurideul nolla ireonaedeul cheoeumbwa
Why do newcomers think they can mess with us?
Aju johajungne boyeojulkke Raw-ham
I'll demonstrate my excellence and show them who's boss.
We are on top freaky deaky monsters
We're at the top of our game, and people wonder how we got there.
Janchaengideul janchie baejapgo We got say
We'll fight the haters and speak our minds.
Ssodajineun aidol, naegeoneun taiteureun
The pop idols are on fire, but I'm a tycoon.
Sillyeokpa, gijonen eopdeon MODELS
I don't follow the standards and work with unconventional models.
What the, geonmoseup maneul kkumiljul aneungeoseun
Whatever I plan, I'll make it happen in reality.
Siksanghajanha boyeojulkke chaireul
I will show you all how to ride this wave.
Oesohajiman gabyeopjianha
It's difficult, but I won't give up on my dreams.
Ilgwa sajeogingeon jeoldae yeokkjianha
I won't compromise my principles for the sake of popularity.
Gyeongiroun flow, hyeonjeohan chegeupchai
I have a great flow and deliver convincing performances.
Naisun? Gyeongnyeoksun? Ttaebeoryeo gyegeupjang
Are you a narcissist or an obedient follower? Eventually, we'll end up in the same place.
Welcome to the block 2012
Welcome to Block B's world in 2012.
Baegimyeonbaek da hollyeobeorin raep in this track
This track contains hundreds of performances that inspired us.
WE BACK! Breakin' n Breakin' the rules
We're back and breaking the rules with our music.
Saeropge sijakhan new album sinseonhami pillyohalttae
We're starting fresh with a new album that requires divine support.
CO & I chajabwabwa HIPHOP
Search for CO & I for quality hip-hop music.
Ye black one's gonna lead you like Barack Obama
I, the black one, will lead you the way Barack Obama did.
Jiruhan repatori we can be new
We can create a new rap scene that's different and bold.
Dulleobwado urimalgon piraemippun
Even if you criticize us, we'll keep rapping in Korean.
LOL (jaeminane) LOL
Laugh Out Loud, no matter what happens.
Contributed by Jackson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.