On August 28th, they debuted with their first single album PETIT MACARON. Petit Macaron features three tracks in all, with "두근두근" serving as the promotional track. The song was written by Seo Ji-eum, known for hits such as f(x)'s "Electric Shock". They officially debuted on the same day on M! Countdown. Three months later, they announced a re-release of their first album, titled PETIT MACARON DATA PACK, set to contain new digital tracks and a reworking of the previous title. It was released on November 3.
Their second single album Sugar Sugar, released on August 14, 2015, showcased a more mature and refreshing concept, with a slumber party theme. The single included three songs, including title track "Sugar Sugar".
On November 26, 2015, Laboum uploaded a music video teaser for the comeback single 아로아로 to the group's official YouTube channel. The teaser featured an elegant, yet funky retro style. On December 4, Laboum held a comeback stage for "아로아로 (Aalow Aalow)" on Music Bank. The single album was officially released on December 6.
On April 6, 2016, Laboum released their fourth single album Fresh Adventure with the lead track "상상더하기 (Journey To Atlantis)".
On August 23, 2016, Laboum's first mini album Love Sign was released. The album consists of six tracks, including the lead single "Shooting Love".
On December 2, 2016, Laboum released their winter digital single "겨울동화 (Winter Story)".
On April 17, 2017, their second mini album Miss This Kiss was released with the lead track "Hwi hwi". They took home their first music show win on Music Bank on April 28, 2017, with "Hwi hwi".
On July 25, 2017, Laboum released their summer digital single Laboum Summer Special with lead single "Only U".
On November 3, 2017, NH Media confirmed the departure of Yulhee from the group and terminated her contract.
Jinyea, Yujeong, and Haein appeared on KBS Idol Rebooting Project the Unit, which first aired on October 28, 2017. Jinyea ranked #8 and briefly promoted as a member of the show's winning girl group, UNI.T. She was unable to take part in the group's second and final album, "Begin with the End" due to Laboum's conflicting schedules.
On July 28, 2018, the group released their single Between Us. The title track "체온 Between Us" was produced, composed, and written by member Soyeon. The release signified the change of Laboum's concept as their next Korean releases were more mature.
The group released its debut Japanese single Hwi Hwi on November 7, 2018, under Nippon Columbia.
Laboum's sixth single album I'm Yours was released on December 5, 2018, with the lead single "Turn It On".
On April 24, 2019 Laboum released their first Japanese album Love Pop Wow!!.
Laboum released their first studio album Two of Us with the title track "Firework" on September 19, 2019. The album includes 5 solo songs, sang by each member.
On December 21, 2019 Laboum came out with a rearranged version of their song "상상더하기 (Journey To Atlantis)" as "Fresh Adventure Winter ++ 상상더하기 Winter ++" for Christmas. This was the group's third digital single.
On December 24, 2020, Laboum released their fourth digital single Cheese, which was written and composed by member Soyeon.
In March 2021, the 2016 song "상상더하기 (Journey To Atlantis)" was heavily featured in Hangout with Yoo, a Korean variety show program, causing the song to reappear on Korean music charts and steadily rise in position on several real-time charts. In response, the group resumed promotional activities for the song in June 2021.
On September 8, 2021, the leader of the group Yujeong posted a handwritten letter on Instagram, announcing that she was going to leave the group after her contract expired. She also announced that the rest of the members with Soyeon as their new leader have renewed their contracts, and that Laboum would continue as a quartet. In addition, it was announced that the remaining members has departed from their current agency and signed with Interpark Music Plus, a subsidiary of Interpark.
On November 3, 2021, Laboum released their first mini album under Interpark Music Plus Blossom.
On December 17, 2021, Laboum released their fifth digital single "White Love (스키장에서)", featuring Layone.
In April 2022, member Soyeon passed blind auditions on the Korean show Hangout with Yoo and became a member of the 12-member project female vocal group WSG WANNABE.
On September 23, 2022, it was reported that Laboum were taking an indefinite hiatus from group activities. Since no official statement has come out about the group disbanding it is assumed that the members are going separate ways to grow as individuals before possibly releasing new music as a group. It has also been revealed that the members are very open to doing group activities and that Laboum activities will always be a possibility for them in the future even if they are with different companies.
On November 25, 2022, member Soyeon held her first solo fan meeting, guests included all current Laboum members as well as ex-member Yujeong.
Ding Dong
LABOUM Lyrics
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내 맘 쏙 훔쳐 놓고 이럼 정말 반칙
너 땜에 머릿속이 옥신각신
아닌 척 시치미 뚝 떼도 이미 다 알아
흘려 둔 네 맘 자꾸 똑똑 저기요
두 눈에 별이 반짝 어떡해
연애세포 깨어난다 ah ah
짜릿짜릿 해
문 열어봐 ding dong
Na na na na na na
자꾸 생각나
네 짓궂은 눈빛 (눈빛)
두리번 두리번 딴청 피워
사랑은 rush rush
입술은 hush hush
문 열어봐 ding dong
Na na na na na na
짜릿짜릿 해
Woo woo woo woo woo 그래 너니까 뭐 특별히 넘어갈게
Woo woo woo woo woo 나 기다릴 때
내게로 와 빨리
내 맘은 ring ring
머리는 빙빙
문 열어봐 ding dong
Na na na na na na
어려운 수수께끼 퀴즈 같은 너야
커다란 물음표만 하나 둘씩
복잡한 눈치 게임 머리 아픈 나니까
서둘러 재미없어 no, no, time is up
깜찍한 별난 취미
설레는 신호 떨림 날 원해?
그 정도면 충분해요 ah
짜릿짜릿 해
문 열어봐 ding dong
Na na na na na na
자꾸 생각나
네 짓궂은 눈빛 (눈빛)
두리번 두리번 딴청 피워
사랑은 rush rush
입술은 hush hush
문 열어봐 ding dong
Na na na na na na
Look at me right now, yeah aha? aha? ay
Follow me right now, yeah, aha? aha
날 보고 있니? 맞니? Yeah
결국엔 내게 넘어왔어
이제부턴 내 맘대로
넌 내게 홀렸어
이젠 내 차례 문 열어봐 ding dong
Na na na na na na
다 보여줄래? 네 짓궂은 눈빛 (네 눈빛)
두리번 두리번 딴청 피워
사랑은 rush rush
입술은 hush hush
문 열어봐 ding dong
Na na na na na na
그냥 와줄래?
Woo woo woo woo woo 그래 너니까 뭐 특별히 넘어갈게
Woo woo woo woo woo 나 기다릴 때
내게로 와 빨리
내 맘은 ring ring
머리는 빙빙
문 열어봐 ding dong
Na na na na na na
어쩌고 저쩌고 이건 뭐야 (야 야)
The lyrics to LABOUM's song "딩동" depict the feelings of being captivated and infatuated with someone. The singer expresses that this person has stolen their heart and constantly occupies their thoughts. The lyrics mention the struggle of trying to hide their feelings and act indifferent, but deep down, they already know everything about the person. The singer playfully hints at their interest by subtly ringing the person's doorbell and hoping for a response.
The chorus emphasizes the exhilarating and exciting feeling of being in love. It describes the rush and thrill of the newfound emotions. The lyrics use the onomatopoeic phrase "ding dong" to symbolize the opening of the metaphorical door to their heart. The singer playfully teases the person for their mischievous and teasing gaze, engaging in whimsical daydreaming and playful behavior.
Overall, the song "딩동" portrays the playful, light-hearted, and exciting emotions that come with falling in love and being captivated by someone.
Line by Line Meaning
어쩌고 저쩌고 이건 뭐야
What is this blah blah?
내 맘 쏙 훔쳐 놓고 이럼 정말 반칙
Stealing my heart like this is really unfair
너 땜에 머릿속이 옥신각신
Because of you, my mind is all over the place
아닌 척 시치미 뚝 떼도 이미 다 알아
Even if you act like it's nothing, I already know everything
흘려 둔 네 맘 자꾸 똑똑 저기요
Your forgotten heart keeps coming back, knocking on the door
남몰래 벨을 살짝
Secretly ringing the bell
두 눈에 별이 반짝 어떡해
What should I do when stars twinkle in my eyes
연애세포 깨어난다 ah ah
Love cells awaken, ah ah
짜릿짜릿 해
It's thrilling
문 열어봐 ding dong
Open the door, ding dong
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
자꾸 생각나
I keep thinking of you
네 짓궂은 눈빛 (눈빛)
Your annoying gaze (gaze)
두리번 두리번 딴청 피워
Getting distracted, talking nonsense
사랑은 rush rush
Love is rush rush
입술은 hush hush
Lips are hush hush
Woo woo woo woo woo 그래 너니까 뭐 특별히 넘어갈게
Woo woo woo woo woo Yeah, because it's you, I'll make an exception
Woo woo woo woo woo 나 기다릴 때 내게로 와 빨리
Woo woo woo woo woo Come to me quickly when I'm waiting
내 맘은 ring ring
My heart is ring ring
머리는 빙빙
My head is spinning
어려운 수수께끼 퀴즈 같은 너야
You're like a difficult riddle quiz
커다란 물음표만 하나 둘씩
One by one, with big question marks
복잡한 눈치 게임 머리 아픈 나니까
Because of the complicated mind game, my head hurts
서둘러 재미없어 no, no, time is up
Hurry up, it's not fun anymore, no, no, time is up
깜찍한 별난 취미
Cute strange hobby
설레는 신호 떨림 날 원해?
Do you want me to tremble with a thrilling signal?
그 정도면 충분해요 ah
That's enough, ah
Look at me right now, yeah aha? aha? ay
Look at me right now, yeah aha? aha? ay
Follow me right now, yeah, aha? aha
Follow me right now, yeah, aha? aha
날 보고 있니? 맞니? Yeah
Are you looking at me? Is it true? Yeah
결국엔 내게 넘어왔어
In the end, you came to me
이제부턴 내 맘대로
From now on, it's my way
넌 내게 홀렸어
You fell for me
이젠 내 차례 문 열어봐 ding dong
Now it's my turn, open the door, ding dong
다 보여줄래? 네 짓궂은 눈빛 (네 눈빛)
Shall I show you everything? Your annoying gaze (your gaze)
두리번 두리번 딴청 피워
Getting distracted, talking nonsense
사랑은 rush rush
Love is rush rush
입술은 hush hush
Lips are hush hush
그냥 와줄래?
Will you just come?
Woo woo woo woo woo 그래 너니까 뭐 특별히 넘어갈게
Woo woo woo woo woo Yeah, because it's you, I'll make an exception
Woo woo woo woo woo 나 기다릴 때 내게로 와 빨리
Woo woo woo woo woo Come to me quickly when I'm waiting
내 맘은 ring ring
My heart is ring ring
머리는 빙빙
My head is spinning
문 열어봐 ding dong
Open the door, ding dong
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
어쩌고 저쩌고 이건 뭐야 (야 야)
What is this blah blah? (Hey hey)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Ho Hyun Jung, Hyun Jun Choi, In Kyung Baek, Seung Hee Seo, Young A Jung
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