Chungha lived in Dallas, Texas for eight years before returning to South Korea to become a singer. As a result, she is able to speak both English and Korean. She auditioned for YG Entertainment and was a former JYP Entertainment trainee before joining M&H Entertainment in 2016. She had trained for three years before debuting, and had been dancing for 6–7 years.
On December 21, M&H Entertainment confirmed that Kim Chung-ha will be debuting as a solo artist in the beginning of 2017 after wrapping up I.O.I's promotions. On April 21, 2017, Chungha released "Week" as a pre-release single for her debut album. On June 7, she released her first extended play Hands On Me. The title track "Why Don't You Know" is a tropical house song about unrequited love. The mini peaked at #8 on the Gaon Albums Chart.
Over the course of the last few months of 2017, Chungha teased her second extended play. On January 17, 2018, she released her second extended play OFFSET and title track "Roller Coaster".
My Friend
CHUNG HA Lyrics
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아무 일도 없어? 이상하네
네 눈빛만 봐도 다 아는 나인데
넌 왜 피해
진작 몰라줘서 미안해
누구 신경쓸 때가 아냐 넌
생각해봤는데 한 번 들어볼래
하고 싶은 말 적어줄래? (ah)
사람 이름이든 아주 나쁜 말이든
널 아프게 했던 모든 것
약속해줘 my friend
말할 수 없다면
아무도 모르게
여기 적어줘
Ooh ooh 여기 적어줘
아무도 모르게 내가 버려줄게
이리줘 그 종이, 검은 볼펜 (serious)
손바닥 새까매질때까지 써볼게 (uh uh)
어디서부터 시작해야 될지
몰라서 일단 1부터 100까지 yeah
씩씩대며 적는 날 기다리는
넌 슬슬 애타지
Maybe I just can't hide
내 표정과
뾰루퉁한 말투에 속 마음이 들키나봐 (damn)
날 봐주는 너만 곁에 있어주면 돼 (있어주면 돼)
진심으로 고마워
이제 맘껏 웃어볼게
여기 종이랑 볼펜 줄게
하고 싶은 말 적어줄래?
사람 이름이든 아주 나쁜 말이든
널 아프게 했던 모든 것
약속해줘 my friend (my friend)
말할 수 없다면
아무도 모르게
여기 적어줘
Ooh여기 적어줘
아무도 모르게 내가 버려줄게
The lyrics to CHUNG HA and pH-1's collaboration "My Friend" address the delicate nature of expressing personal feelings and offering help. The song's opening lines are directed at a friend who seems to be struggling but isn't opening up about it. The singer is concerned; they believe that they know their friend well enough to read the signs when something is wrong. The chorus asks the friend to write down what they're feeling, to say what they want to say, even if they can't bring themselves to say the words out loud. The singer promises to dispose of the evidence; nobody has to know what was written down.
The second verse highlights the singer's willingness to listen and their friend's reluctance to open up. The friend is hesitant because they're afraid of being judged, but the singer is encouraging them to be brave, to write it down and let their thoughts be heard, and if necessary, they will keep their words to themselves. They promise to be there for the friend as a confidant who they can trust with their deepest, darkest thoughts.
"My Friend" is a powerful reminder of the importance of being there for those who need support, even when they're not able to express what's going on inside their heads. It urges the listener to extend a helping hand to those who may be too afraid to ask for it and to create a space where people can feel safe to share their feelings without fear of judgment or ridicule.
Line by Line Meaning
뭐 나쁜 일 있어? 왜그래
What's wrong? Is something bothering you?
아무 일도 없어? 이상하네
Nothing's wrong? That's odd.
네 눈빛만 봐도 다 아는 나인데
I know you just by looking in your eyes.
넌 왜 피해
Why are you avoiding me?
진작 몰라줘서 미안해
I'm sorry I didn't know earlier.
누구 신경쓸 때가 아냐 넌
It's not worth paying attention to anyone.
생각해봤는데 한 번 들어볼래
I've thought about it, do you want to talk once?
여기 종이랑 볼펜 줄게 (uh uh)
I'll give you paper and a pen (uh uh)
하고 싶은 말 적어줄래? (ah)
Do you want to write what you want to say? (ah)
사람 이름이든 아주 나쁜 말이든
Whether it's a person's name or a very bad word,
널 아프게 했던 모든 것
Anything that hurt you,
약속해줘 my friend
Promise me, my friend,
말할 수 없다면
If you can't say it,
아무도 모르게
Without anyone knowing,
여기 적어줘
Write it here.
Ooh ooh 여기 적어줘
Ooh ooh write it here.
아무도 모르게 내가 버려줄게
I'll throw it away without anyone knowing.
이리줘 그 종이, 검은 볼펜 (serious)
Give me that paper, black pen (serious)
손바닥 새까매질때까지 써볼게 (uh uh)
I'll write until my palm turns black (uh uh)
어디서부터 시작해야 될지
I don't know where to start,
몰라서 일단 1부터 100까지 yeah
So for now, let's start from one to a hundred yeah
씩씩대며 적는 날 기다리는
I'm waiting for the day I write with confidence,
넌 슬슬 애타지
You're starting to grow anxious.
Maybe I just can't hide
Maybe I just can't hide
내 표정과
My expression and
뾰루퉁한 말투에 속 마음이 들키나봐 (damn)
Seems like my true feelings are showing in my clumsy tone (damn)
날 봐주는 너만 곁에 있어주면 돼 (있어주면 돼)
Just stay with me, who looks at me (just stay with me)
진심으로 고마워
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
여기 종이랑 볼펜 줄게
I'll give you paper and a pen.
하고 싶은 말 적어줄래?
Do you want to write what you want to say?
사람 이름이든 아주 나쁜 말이든
Whether it's a person's name or a very bad word,
널 아프게 했던 모든 것
Anything that hurt you,
약속해줘 my friend (my friend)
Promise me, my friend (my friend)
말할 수 없다면
If you can't say it,
아무도 모르게
Without anyone knowing,
여기 적어줘
Write it here.
Ooh여기 적어줘
Ooh write it here.
아무도 모르게 내가 버려줄게
I'll throw it away without anyone knowing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ph-1, Taeo, Zion.T, Jun Woo Park, Su Jin Moon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paula Noto
This is a perfect example of how many people actually support Chungha, She is always releasing something new and different BUT few people actually bother to check it out unless it is her oficial comeback .
Everybody Has/ Loveship/ REMEDY/ My Friend ..... some of her collaboration that are amazing BUT people totally ignore them! So, when people say CHUNGHA is overrated, know YOU ARE ALL WRONG.
INS4NE Zangetsu
THANK YOU! I was just about to write a comment saying all this lol her comebacks are great but these other types of styles she works on are just as great. Tbh her vocals are just beautiful and she really loves showing it on these types of songs that people easily overlook.
naraira__
i listen to each of her OST since I love her vocal so much. it's sweet
McCloud
Bruh just because someone thinks our queen is overrated doesn't mean they're dumbasses and they might not like her songs that u think are good
I'm a new fan of her and I've only been here since a little while before the release of Stay Tonight and I still checked this out comebacks are usually more popular than the artist's other songs I mean yeah
Paula Noto
@McCloud Glad to see new Byulharangs ♥
But actually they do are dumb, because they focus in the popular releases w/o checking her other work and end up saying nonsense like all her songs sounds the same, same beat, same style, etc. And that's my point Chungha's music is different, She is always trying new things.
Chungha is like the token girl on social media that many just use her to be problematic or promote other artist BUT when we (byulharang) need all that attention during comeback times everybody disappear.
I understand your opinion but I've been a fan of her since 2017 and that is her reality and ours at least from my pov.
cayden
i like her releasing the cute rnb type songs so much :s
dbskbebex3
This is one of the biggest reasons why she's so successful. Not only is she a very talented and charismatic dancer but she's also got this angelic, soulful voice. A complete, excellent package
Wei
you're so right!!
johwi33
She could be bigger if they pushed songs like this more.
neemoi
why is no one talking about ph-1's rap part tho? they are seriously both so talented. loved this collab! thank you chungha, ph-1, and ziont ♡