Its members are:
* Lee Hyori (이효리; 李孝利)
* Oak Joo Hyun (옥주현; 玉珠鉉)
* Lee Jin (이진; 李真)
* Sung Yu Ri (성유리; 成宥利)
Fin.K.L won numerous music awards until its unofficial end in 2002, when all of the members pursued solo careers in different areas. Although they regrouped for a digital single in 2005, the group has since unofficially disbanded again, as each member had left their record company DSPent signing with different companies. There has been no official word on the group's status.
The first member to be discovered for Fin.K.L was its lead singer, Ock Ju-Hyun. She was discovered through a radio singing contest, which she won by singing Mariah Carey's Hero. Ock told her friend Lee Jin about this group and encouraged her to join; she was selected after singing Eco's 행복한 나를 for her audition. The next member to be selected was Sung Yuri, who was discovered while on a school field trip. As for the fourth member, Annie Lee (now of Tashannie) was accepted, but decided to depart after a few months. Hyori was brought in instead, who was found while in a mall taking sticker pictures with friends.
Fin.K.L debuted in 1998 with its first album Blue Rain. Although the trend of late 90's K-pop was to have groups sing cute, catchy music, Fin.K.L's initial strength was in strong R&B ballads lead by Ock Ju-Hyun's powerful vocals; this was shown by their first single, the title song from the album. Fin.K.L's next hit "내 남자친구에게 (To My Boyfriend)" appealed to a broader fan base, as this song was just as catchy as other pop songs of that time. (Yuki Hsu, a Taiwanese singer, sang a remake version of "To My Boyfriend" not long after the song's success in Korea.) They capped off their first album activities with a third single 루비, which was a sad lament over a lost love, and giving that love up for the good of everyone involved. As most Korean groups only release a couple of singles, it was a rare event to see Fin.K.L promote a third single. What made Fin.K.L even more unique was the fact that they actually made a video for a fourth single (which was eventually just left as a video and not promoted)
Fin.K.L's success in the following year continued with their next album White.Fin.K.L appealed to the teenagers with pure and cute images, as both these songs were very upbeat and poppy. Two hit songs from this album were "영원한 사랑 (Forever Love)" and "자존심 (Pride)". However, ballads were mostly ignored, although the slow R&B song Waiting For You was performed occasionally. Also, Fin.K.L began limiting their music videos to one or two per album; a video was never made for "Waiting For You". Like their first, this album was very successful.
Fin.K.L was one of the many K-Pop artists to release a "decimalized" or "half" album (which usually signifies either a limited or special release, such as a cover album or a themed record). Their first, their 2.5, was released in the winter of 1999, and their two most famous songs from this album were "나의 왕자님께 (To My Prince), a strong ballad, and White, the latter being a joyful pop song about winter love. This S.P.E.C.I.A.L. album also contained a remake version of 인디언 인형처럼 (Like An Indian Doll), a popular song sung by 나미 in 1989. Interestingly, no music videos were made in support of the album's release.
Fin.K.L's third album emphasized the physical maturity of Fin.K.L members. Unlike the previous catchy tunes and cute outfits, Fin.K.L members were dressed in semi-formal attire for performances for the hit single Now (this album's title song). Feel Your Love, another hit single from this album, was with winter school uniforms that signified transformation from a girl to womanhood (Incidentally, rival group S.E.S. was also performing at the time wearing very similar outfits.) Only Now was properly promoted with a music video (which was very sophisticated and stylized, unlike their earlier videos which mainly relied on the physical appeal of the girls) and a busy performance schedule; the second single was relatively ignored. However, the album managed to perform admirably.
Fin.K.L released their second "half" album in 2001, a special concept album consisting of remakes of Korean hits from the 80's and 90's. Instead of targeting their main fanbase of teenage listeners, this album appealed to adults in their 20s and 30s by arousing nostalgia. Singles from this album include 이예린's 늘 지금처럼 (Come On Baby Tonight) (originally from 1996), and 혜은이's 당신은 모르실거야 (You Wouldn't Know) (from 1981). Like their third album, Memories & Melodies only had one music video promoting the album (the one for 당신은 모르실거야). However (like their last video), much effort went into this video, as it recreated scenes from four popular and classic movies, one for each of the girls. (It also didn't have much lipsynching, in order to add to the dramatic feel.)
Because of its release date, Fin.K.L created a "winter" theme for their performances and dressed in wintery outfits to promote the carol-like tunes in this album. To complete the theme, they often had fake snow falling during their White performances; however, this created a problem in that the snow was quite slippery, causing members and back-up dancers to slip and even occasionally fall. Due to the limited release of the album, though, Fin.K.L did not promote this album for very long, perhaps saving them from serious injury. However, both of these 1999 albums helped Fin.K.L win a 대상 (Daesang, the Korean equivalent of a Grammy) at the end of the year.
Their last album was released in the spring of 2002. The first single, 영원 (Forever), was a very depressing ballad about waiting forever for a lost love. This was accompanied by a very depressing video, which was similar to their last video in that there were four separate stories. However, these stories were tragic stories mainly about the loss of innocence: Yuri became a prostitute, Juhyun was a sick housewife, Jin became a moody artist who eventually killed herself, and Hyori was a boxer who lost a finger. This song became very popular, although it was not as heavily performed as their other lead singles. Their second single, Don't Go Away, was chosen by the fans via the group's website, because they felt that Fin.K.L did not have an upbeat single for a while. However, this single was performed for only a short time and was abruptly dropped, perhaps due to World Cup Fever.
Like their rivals S.E.S., they decided to go their separate ways, although not officially breaking up. Members Lee Hyori and Ock Ju Hyun have since released two solo albums each, while Lee Jin and Sung Yuri have acted in dramas and hosted various shows. At the end of 2005, they released a digital single titled Fine Killing Liberty that had 4 songs (including the title track) and a music video. However, due to lack of promotion, the single failed to make a dent in the charts. Instead of ignoring the single, though, they have since released a special Fin.K.L Forever set that had two DVDs (one with their music videos and the other with various performances) and a photobook that also had the Fine Killing Liberty single in CD form.
They continue to work and stay in the public eye. Sung Yuri has continued acting, starting with the drama 나쁜 여자들 (Bad Girls) and receiving positive attention for 천년지애(A Love for a Thousand Years). Sung Yuri also played the lead roles in the dramas Prince's First Love and Platoon. Her most recent drama series, One Fine day and Snow Queen, received high praises and awards for both performances in 2006. Lee Jin has also worked in television, hosting various shows and even joining a popular comedy show for a season. Both Sung Yuri and Lee Jin won "Best Actress" in their respective categories (drama and comedy) at the end-of-year awards in 2002. Ock Ju Hyun has recently become very popular due to her significant weight loss. Crediting it to hard exercise and yoga, she has now become a poster child for yoga in Korea, even launching her own yoga studio. Lee Hyori, though, has been the standout solo member, releasing one hit album which catapulted her to the top of the charts (and many advertising contracts). However, she encountered controversy on her second album's lead song Get Ya.
In the fall of 2006, all the members of Fin.K.L have left DSPent and have signed on with different companies. There is continued speculation on the status of the group, Fin.K.L has not officially broken up as a group.
Fin.K.L reunited and performed together on December 19, 2008 during a concert by Lee Hyori, but it is unlikely that they will reform and can be assumed they split once again after the concert in 2008.
Here We Go
Fin.K.L Lyrics
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Where
I thought you said you love me
You know that shit can't be real
Here we go again now
Emotions with a friend now
Where it all begin and
Where it ends
I didn't think it would
Fire back like this
It took a minute to see
What we have
I know its crazy baby
Now you wanna go
Your own way
Ooh no
Where you think you going
The love is here
I thought you said you love me
No trust is near
Do you love me
You know that shit can't be real
Ooh
Where you think you going
I thought you said you love me
You know that shit can't be real
No
Again and again
I don't wanna be
Again and again
Ooh no friends
I don't wanna be no friends
Ooh yeah No
Again and again
You better think about it baby
Again and again
Ooh no friends
I don't wanna be no friends
Don't be calling me late night
When you tryna
Get that body right
I'll do that shit all night
And ill be having my way
Ooh
baby
Where you think you going
The love is here
I thought you said you love me
No trust is near
You know that shit can't be real
Oh
Where you think you going
The love is here
I thought you said you love me
No trust is near
You know that shit can't be real
No
Where you think you again
Where
I thought you said you love me
Oh
You know that shit can't be real
The lyrics to Fin.K.L's song Here We Go explore the emotions of a relationship where trust and love have been compromised. The first verse of the song starts with questioning the partner's intention of leaving when they've previously professed their love. The singer points out that this situation cannot be real because the trust between them has been broken. The chorus repeats these questions, where the singer is asking their partner to reconsider their decision of leaving, and highlights that the love between them still exists, but the trust has been lost. The second verse talks about the history of their relationship and how it began with a friendship. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the pain of repeatedly going through this cycle.
The bridge of the song takes a different turn, where the singer is no longer interested in being friends after the relationship has ended. The lines "Don't be calling me late night, when you tryna, Get that body right, I'll do that shit all night, And I'll be having my way" suggest a desire for intimacy even after the relationship is over. However, the chorus repeats the same questions, hinting at the fact that the love and trust they once shared cannot be regained.
Line by Line Meaning
Where you think you going
Asking where the person is planning to go.
Where
Repeating the same question about the person's destination.
I thought you said you love me
Expressing confusion over the person's stated love, given their current behavior.
You know that shit can't be real
Rejecting the person's love as insincere or untrue.
Here we go again now
Acknowledging a pattern of emotional conflict between the two people.
Emotions with a friend now
Describing the complicated feelings that exist between people who are both friends and romantic partners.
Where it all begin and
Reflecting on the origin of the relationship.
Where it ends
Questioning or accepting the eventual end of the relationship.
Here we go again
Repeating the sentiment that the cycle of emotional conflict will continue.
I didn't think it would
Expressing surprise that the current conflict has arisen.
Fire back like this
Describing the intensity or unexpectedness of the current conflict.
It took a minute to see
Admitting that it has taken time for the truth of the situation to become clear.
What we have
Contemplating the nature of the relationship, and what it means for both parties.
I know its crazy baby
Acknowledging the complexity and irrationality of the situation.
Now you wanna go
Noticing that the other person seems to want to leave the relationship.
Your own way
Accepting the other person's desire for independence or separation.
Ooh no
Expressing disappointment or sadness at the situation.
The love is here
Asserting that love still exists despite the current conflict.
No trust is near
Admitting that trust has been broken between the two people.
Do you love me
Asking for confirmation of the other person's feelings.
Again and again
Emphasizing the repetitive nature of the emotional conflict.
I don't wanna be
Expressing a desire to move on or avoid the current situation entirely.
Ooh no friends
Asserting that there can be no platonic friendship between the two people if the romantic relationship is over.
You better think about it baby
Warning the other person to consider their actions carefully.
Don't be calling me late night
Setting boundaries around communication or contact with the other person.
When you tryna
Describing the situation in which these late-night calls might occur.
Get that body right
Suggesting that the other person is interested in a purely physical relationship.
I'll do that shit all night
Asserting one's own willingness to engage in physical intimacy at any time.
And ill be having my way
Asserting control or dominance over the situation.
Oh baby
Expressing intimacy or affection for the other person.
Where you think you going
Repeating the same question about the person's destination.
No trust is near
Admitting that trust has been broken between the two people.
You know that shit can't be real
Rejecting the person's love as insincere or untrue.
Oh
Expressing frustration or disbelief.
I thought you said you love me
Expressing confusion over the person's stated love, given their current behavior.
You know that shit can't be real
Rejecting the person's love as insincere or untrue.
No
Rejecting the other person's behavior, actions, or words.
Where you think you again
Repeating the same question about the person's destination.
Where
Repeating the same question about the person's destination.
I thought you said you love me
Expressing confusion over the person's stated love, given their current behavior.
Oh
Expressing frustration or disbelief.
You know that shit can't be real
Rejecting the person's love as insincere or untrue.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: JAMILA JULIEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Neo Jack Swing
00:22 02 Now
02:17 03 I Wanna Be Your Toy - Beat Dream
04:26 04 Kiss - Dirty Boys
06:11 05 To My Boyfriend
08:37 06 Nothing To Loose - Wild Side
10:44 07 Self Esteem
12:29 08 S.O.S. - Kikka
14:18 09 Go Right For - DJ Hush
16:29 10 Eternal Love
18:03 11 Fin.K.L Video Clip Mix
20:05 12 Intro (Prince)
20:20 13 To My Prince
24:02 14 I Love You So - Be Like
26:22 15 Let It Be - D.D Clyne & Teacher Mike
28:49 16 Waiting For You
30:44 17 Ruby
32:16 18 Irresistible - Babykool
33:33 19 Feel Your Love
35:23 20 Part Time Lover - Life Style
36:27 21 White
38:03 22 Ti A Mo - Elena Vidal
39:25 23 Here We Go - Gin & Juzz
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오..쩐다
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