Fin.K.L (핑클) was a South Korean girl group. Their name stands for Fine Kill… Read Full Bio ↴Fin.K.L (핑클) was a South Korean girl group. Their name stands for Fine Killing Liberty, which is intended to mean "ending the oppression of all freedom" (fin means "ending" in French). This name was selected before its inception, from a polling of potential fans of the upcoming group. This is the reason for the lack of clear meaning in Fin.K.L's English name, for the Korean counterpart (핑클) was selected first. Fin.K.L was one of the most popular girl groups in Korean music of all time, along with rival S.E.S. To this day, they are known as legends in the Korean music industry and paved the way for female pop groups.
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.
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.
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Ruby
Fin.K.L Lyrics
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오늘 그녀를 만났어
너의 새로운 여자를
다신 만나지 말라고
부탁했었어
빨간 루비처럼 그녀는
내게 자신 있는 말투로
너를 나보다 더 사랑한다 말했어
I can't cry (I can't cry)
I can't cry
그래 널 보내주겠어
그 무엇도 바라지 않아
나를 위해 힘겹게 널
내 곁에 두는 것보다
널 위해서 내가 떠날게
많이 아프고 힘들지만
나보다 그녀가 더 좋다면
니 곁에서 이제 없어져 줄게
I can't cry (I can't cry)
I can't cry
그래 널 보내주겠어
그 무엇도 바라지 않아
나를 위해 힘겹게 널
내 곁에 두는 것보다
널 위해서 내가 떠날게
먼 훗날 혼자가 되면
나에게 그때 나에게
돌아올 수 있겠니
너를 기다릴 거야
잠시 넌 저 먼 곳으로
여행을 떠난 거야
나에게 돌아올 그 날을 기다리며
I can't cry (I can't cry)
I can't cry
솔직히 나의 바램은
널 영원히 붙잡고 싶어
I can't cry (I can't cry)
I can't cry
언제든 다시 돌아와
난 여전히 너의 여자야
너의 새로운 여자를
다신 만나지 말라고
부탁했었어
빨간 루비처럼 그녀는
내게 자신 있는 말투로
너를 나보다 더 사랑한다 말했어
I can't cry (I can't cry)
I can't cry
그래 널 보내주겠어
그 무엇도 바라지 않아
나를 위해 힘겹게 널
내 곁에 두는 것보다
널 위해서 내가 떠날게
많이 아프고 힘들지만
나보다 그녀가 더 좋다면
니 곁에서 이제 없어져 줄게
I can't cry (I can't cry)
I can't cry
그래 널 보내주겠어
그 무엇도 바라지 않아
나를 위해 힘겹게 널
내 곁에 두는 것보다
널 위해서 내가 떠날게
먼 훗날 혼자가 되면
나에게 그때 나에게
돌아올 수 있겠니
너를 기다릴 거야
잠시 넌 저 먼 곳으로
여행을 떠난 거야
나에게 돌아올 그 날을 기다리며
I can't cry (I can't cry)
I can't cry
솔직히 나의 바램은
널 영원히 붙잡고 싶어
I can't cry (I can't cry)
I can't cry
언제든 다시 돌아와
난 여전히 너의 여자야
The song "Ruby" by Fin.K.L is a touching ballad about a woman who pleads with her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend not to love him as much as she did. The singer describes meeting her ex's new love interest and begging her not to fall for him the way she did. The chorus repeats the phrase "I can't cry" in a defiant tone, though it's clear that the singer is deeply hurt by the situation. The woman ultimately decides she can't bear to see her ex with another woman and chooses to leave him for his new love interest's sake, even though it's difficult and painful.
The use of the metaphor of a ruby is significant in the song. Rubies are known for being valuable and precious stones, often associated with love and passion. The woman's description of her ex's new girlfriend as a "ruby" highlights the fact that she sees her as a valuable asset to her ex, one that he should treasure and treat well. The theme of sacrifice is also present in the lyrics, as the woman is willing to give up her happiness for the sake of the people she loves. This idea is encapsulated in the line "널 위해서 내가 떠날게," which means "I'll leave for your sake."
Line by Line Meaning
오늘 그녀를 만났어
Today, I met her.
너의 새로운 여자를
I met your new girl.
다신 만나지 말라고 부탁했었어
I asked you to never meet me again.
빨간 루비처럼 그녀는
She, like a red ruby,
내게 자신 있는 말투로
Boldly spoke to me
너를 나보다 더 사랑한다 말했어
That she loves you more than me.
I can't cry (I can't cry) I can't cry
I can't cry
그래 널 보내주겠어
So I will let you go
그 무엇도 바라지 않아
Without asking for anything.
나를 위해 힘겨워 널
Instead of me struggling to keep you
내 곁에 두는 것보다
By my side,
널 위해서 내가 떠날게
For you, I will leave.
많이 아프고 힘들지만
It hurts and it's tough
나보다 그녀가 더 좋다면
But if she is better than me
니 곁에서 이제 없어져 줄게
I will disappear from your side.
먼 훗날 혼자가 되면
If in the distant future I am alone,
나에게 그때 나에게
Will you come back to me then?
돌아올 수 있겠니
Will you be able to return?
너를 기다릴 거야
I will wait for you.
잠시 넌 저 먼 곳으로
You left for a little while
여행을 떠난 거야
On a journey far away
나에게 돌아올 그 날을 기다리며
As I wait for the day you come back to me
솔직히 나의 바램은
Honestly, my wish is
널 영원히 붙잡고 싶어
To hold onto you forever.
언제든 다시 돌아와
Whenever you come back
난 여전히 너의 여자야
I will always be your girl.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joon Young Choi, Jae Kyung Lee
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@ahmadryanhanafi4517
One of My fav song of Fin.K.L
@mosicnflowmuasyaj9748
Good O Kpop, this is when I first got into kpop it was a different vibe feeling
@Team-Manager_Kim
진짜 옥주현은 가창력 원툴로 핑클됬다.
@shruthakeerthi4559
Isn't it funny how Joohyun got the most lines and had the best voice but was the least popular back then? Anyways support all the members!
@kenp9029
Who was the most popular?
@shruthakeerthi4559
@ken p Hyori was, Lee Jin was also up there.
@kenp9029
@Shrutha Keerthi really??? I thought yuri was the most popular
@shruthakeerthi4559
@ken p I wasn't really in Korea but overseas, so idrk. I remember all the Korean boys batshit going crazy over Hyori (and S.E.S.'s Eugene), trading posters and shit. Lee Jin was realy popular for her charms and her wit. But I can imagine Yuri being most popular in Korea because she was the official "visual" and was pitted against Eugene a lot. Overseas, Yuri was deffo popular but kinda underrated, she was just "that cute maknae girl" idk. Joohyun was least talked about, people just acknowledged her existence eventhough she hard carried the vocals.
@montyl.8232
@ken p My family hosted a Korean exchange student before. She did say Hyori, then Lee Jin with Yuri coming close to second and then Joohyun. Even if you watch their reunion all the comments still today are only about Hyori
@James-wi1oy
I love this song I was wondering back in the day how did you listen to k-pop back in the day before YouTube and the other stuff was a thing