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.
Waiting for What
Fin.K.L Lyrics
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Looking at a bad girl that I ever saw
Ah ah, come on
넌 항상 신경 쓰고 있지만
니 마음 모두 알고 있어 (ah)
아직 그녀를 잊지 못한 사랑에
넌 힘들어한다는 걸 (come on)
멍한 너의 눈빛 볼 때면
슬퍼지는 나를 아니 (ah)
너의 눈 속에 그녀 생각뿐인 걸
난 알면서 감출 뿐야 (ah ah)
Because of falling for you
There's nothing else I can do
Because of falling for you (stop, hot)
For you still waiting for you
나만을 사랑한단 너의 말
거짓인 걸 알고 있어 (ah)
그냥 나에게 상처 주기 싫었던
네 미안한 위로인 걸 (because of)
언젠가 취한 밤
나에게 전화를 걸어
자꾸만 그녀 이름
부르던 너였지
그래도 너를 미워할 수가 없었나 봐 (stop girl, get girl)
가질 수 없는 사랑 (girl, you on my mind)
그 마음을 알기에 이해해 (come on)
하지만 기다릴게
내 사랑 알 때까지
언젠가 니 맘속에 (stop it)
나 있을 그 날까지
네가 원하는 그 사랑 (don't stop the body rock)
내가 아니란 걸 알지만 (uh girl you on my mind, girl bae, you on my mind, come on)
너를 사랑해 (don't stop the body rock)
그저 바라보고 있을 뿐야 (Fin.K.L, bring it to me one time, come on)
언젠가 취한 밤
나에게 전화를 걸어
자꾸만 그녀 이름
부르던 너였지
그래도 너를 미워할 수가 없었나 봐 (stop girl, get girl)
가질 수 없는 사랑 (you on my mind)
그 마음을 알기에 이해해 (uh come on)
Because of falling for you (for you)
There's nothing else I can do
Because of falling for you (stop it)
For you I still waiting for you (I still waiting for you)
Because of falling for you
There's nothing else I can do (I can do)
Because of falling for you (stop it)
(For you I still waiting for you)
The song "Waiting for You" by Fin.K.L is a tale of unrequited love. The singer laments the fact that the guy she loves still cannot forget his ex-girlfriend, who is always in his thoughts. She knows that he is struggling to move on and tries to understand him despite the pain he is causing her. The song speaks to the frustration and complexity of love, which can lead people to hold onto something that may never come to fruition.
The lyrics convey a sense of longing, mixed with the joy of the initial attraction. The singer recalls the first time she laid eyes on the object of her affection, and her heart skipped a beat. She is aware of the pain he carries due to the previous relationship, but her love is too strong to let go. The chorus echoes her sentiment, stating that she is still waiting for him, despite the fact that she knows he may never reciprocate her feelings.
Overall, "Waiting for You" is a beautifully written song that captures the complexities of human emotion, especially when it comes to love.
Line by Line Meaning
First time I saw you, it turned hot
The very first moment I laid my eyes on you, my body temperature rose, feeling a sudden rush of emotions
Looking at a bad girl that I ever saw
Observing a woman with a rebellious nature, in a visual and attractive manner
You're always worried
You constantly seem to care about everything, but I know what’s on your mind
I know all of your heart
I understand your thoughts and emotions entirely, without any confusion
You have a hard time because you’re still in love with her
You struggle to cope and deal with the pain of not being able to forget your past love
When I see your gaze that looks absent
Whenever I notice the blank expression in your eyes, I understand that I am not the only one on your mind
It's not me, just thoughts of her in your eyes
The only person you’re thinking about, the one your eyes are trying to tell me, is the one who’s not here
Because I fell for you, I can’t help anything else
Due to the deep affection I feel towards you, I am unable to prevent my innermost feelings
Because of falling for you (stop, hot)
As a result of falling head over heels for you, I feel like I'm burning up with passion
For you still waiting for you
I am still yearning and eagerly anticipating your love and affection
You said you only loved me, but
Although you told me that I was the only person you loved, I know that it was a lie
I just wanted to avoid hurting me
You only said that to me because you didn’t want to cause any harm to my emotions
One night, when you were drunk
At some point in time, during a night when you were under the influence of alcohol
You called me and continuously mentioned her name
When you called me that night, you couldn't stop talking about the person who had captured your heart
But even then, I couldn't hate you
Despite everything, I realized that I couldn't bring myself to detest you, no matter how hard I tried
It’s a love that I can never have
The love I have for you is one that I can never make a reality, which is painful in itself
Because I know your heart, I understand
Since I am aware of your true emotions, I acknowledge and comprehend the struggles that you are going through
I'll still wait for you
Even if it takes a long time, I will wait patiently for you to realize my worth and reciprocate my love
Until you know my love
Until you acknowledge and appreciate the love I have for you, I will still maintain hope and perseverance
One day, when I am in your heart
In the future, when you come to love me, and I hold a special place in your heart
The day that I am there for you
The moment when I am finally the one who can provide you with the love and support that you need
That love that you want
The type of affection that you yearn for, deep inside your heart
I know it’s not me, yet
Although I am aware that the love you crave for isn't mine, just yet, I am hopeful that it will be someday
I love you
Despite the challenges and obstacles, I still feel a strong, deep-rooted love for you
I’m just watching over you
I’m standing beside you and observing, marveling at my love for you
(Fin.K.L, bring it to me one time, come on)
An anthem of encouragement to all listeners, prompting them to continue and persevere, taking risks in love, and eventually being satisfied with the outcomes
Lyrics © DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Young Ah Kim, Mario
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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