The group made their official debut on June 19th 2014, with lead single "Mr. Ambiguous" from their first extended play Hello. The music video for "Mr. Ambiguous" contained cameo appearances from many well-known K-pop industry figures such as CNBLUE's Jonghyun, Baek Ji-young, Wheesung, Jung Joon-young, Bumkey, K.Will, and Rhymer of Brand New Music. The album contained three previously released collaborations and four new songs. The group made their first live appearance on the June 19th episode of M! Countdown.
MAMAMOO rose to domestic fame in 2015 with their single "Um Oh Ah Yeh" which became a sleeper hit and peaked at number three on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. Combined with their many appearances and victories in the popular music competition program Immortal Songs, this launched them into mainstream recognition with the public. On January 10 2016, RBW announced MAMAMOO's first solo concert less than two years after their debut in 2014, setting a new record of being the earliest solo concert among all girl groups. 7,000 tickets for the 2016 Mamamoo Concert "Moosical" were sold out in one minute. Their following release of "You’re the Best" (2016) from their debut studio album Melting proved to be a commercial success and dominated at least eight major music sites upon release, earning MAMAMOO their first music show win on the March 6th episode of Inkigayo and further cementing their popularity and growing momentum.
In 2017, MAMAMOO made a splash on the international scene with their fifth EP, Purple. Its lead single "Yes I Am" earned them their first number one on the Billboard World Albums chart. The quartet went on to achieve hits with high-charting singles "Starry Night" (2018), Egotistic" (2018), and "Gogobebe" (2019) from their "Four Seasons, Four Colors" project whereby every member took turns to become the focus for each album. This culminated in their biggest international success to date, "HIP" from their second studio album reality in BLACK becoming a number-one hit on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. In November 2020, the song was certified platinum by the Korea Music & Content Association (KMCA) for surpassing 100 million streams, making it their third time to achieve this feat. They also earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), indicating their breakthrough in the Japanese music scene.
In January 2020, Kim Do-hoon, the CEO and executive producer of MAMAMOO's record label RBW, confirmed that the members would begin to focus on solo projects, with each member hoping to showcase their individualities that they had previously shown in the "Four Seasons, Four Colors" project series. With the release of Solar's debut single "Spit It Out" on April 23 2020, achieving a debut at number 12 and subsequent peak at number six, MAMAMOO became the second Korean group in which every member had a solo song chart on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, with "Spit It Out" joining Hwasa's "Twit", Wheein's "Good Bye", and Moonbyul's "Eclipse". However, MAMAMOO continued to release music together as well, with the EP Travel breaking the group's personal sales records upon its release in November 2020, selling a reported 100,000 copies in its first day and over 128,000 copies in its first week, and additionally topping iTunes charts in 29 countries.
On June 11 2021, RBW announced that Wheein would be leaving the company as she had chosen not to renew her solo contract with the agency. However, she signed a second contract extension to remain as a member of MAMAMOO until at least December 2023. Thus, RBW remained responsible for her activities in the group but was no longer involved in her solo endeavors. On August 31 2021, it was revealed that Wheein signed an exclusive solo contract with the agency THEL1VE.
MAMAMOO released a compilation album, titled I SAY MAMAMOO : THE BEST, in September 2021, alongside the lead single and new original song "mumumumuch". The album peaked at number eight on the Gaon Album Chart. On March 23 2022, MAMAMOO released I SAY MAMAMOO: THE BEST -Japan Edition-.
In August 2022, it was announced that members Solar and Moonbyul would be forming the group's first official subunit, MAMAMOO+, with an expected release at the end of the month. Their debut single "Better" featuring rapper BIG Naughty was released on August 30.
MAMAMOO released their 12th EP titled MIC ON and the lead single "ILLELLA" on October 11 2022. This kicked off their first world tour, "My Con", which started in Seoul on November 18 2022 and continued for 15 shows in Asia and 9 arena shows in North America, with the tour concluding with three encore dates in Seoul in June 2023.
On June 27 2023, it was announced that Hwasa would be leaving RBW after ten years. She signed with P Nation on June 30 while guesting at Psy's Summer Swag concert. P Nation released a statement saying "We plan to fully support Hwasa in her future activities, and we will do our best so she can meet her fans as MAMAMOO" (Naver, BNN).
MAMAMOO has received numerous accolades, most notably the Golden Disc Award for Best Group, the Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Vocal Group, and multiple honors at the Seoul Music Awards, as well as the Gaon Chart Music Award for New Artist of the Year in their rookie year. They also participated in and won the first season of the reality TV competition series Queendom in 2019.
Destiny
MAMAMOO Lyrics
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만남 후엔 헤어짐이야
그렇게 너를 보내야겠지
Set you free 이젠 자유롭길 whoa oh
차갑게 식은 공기엔
너의 빈자리만 남아 덩그러니
애초에 너무도 넓은 바다에
거친 파도에 잠깐 쉬었다 간 거로 만족할게
이 노랜 from my story
언젠가 이 자리에
내가 있기를
네가 있기를
지금은 너의 갈 길을 가
우린 결국 헤어졌지 woo
서로 다른 길을 걸었지 oh
시간이 우리를 감싸고
서로를 다시 찾았지
먼 길을 돌아서 왔지만
우린 결국 다시 만날 운명이었지
운명이었지 운명이었지
운명이었지 운명이었지
운명이었지
넌 미련했지 널 미워했지
의심은 날 지치게 만들고
약한 마음의 눈을 멀게 했지
Destiny makes me cry
Destiny makes me smile
고장 난 나침반은 돌고 돌아
길을 잃을 듯이 혼란해
짙어지는 추억 다시 흐려지는 기억
비가 내린 들판 위에
꽃 한 송이 피우기를
우린 결국 헤어졌지 oh
서로 다른 길을 걸었지 woo
시간이 우리를 감싸고
서로를 다시 찾았지
먼 길을 돌아서 왔지만
우린 결국 다시 만날 운명이었지
운명이었지 운명이었지
운명이었지 운명이었지
운명이었지 운명이었지
운명이었지 운명이었지
운명이었지 운명이었지
운명이었지
The song "Destiny" by MAMAMOO is an emotional and introspective ballad that reflects on the journey of love and the power of fate. The lyrics reminisce about a past relationship that has ended, where the two individuals were forced apart and forced to walk separate paths. The song starts by describing the beauty and brightness of the past ("It's been a shining star, it's been a blue sky") while acknowledging that the relationship had its flaws and challenges, but the two had stuck together through thick and thin. The chorus expresses the conflicting emotions associated with destiny, making both the singer cry and smile, while also acknowledging the confusion that comes with the unpredictability of life.
The second verse talks about how being led apart from each other by destiny was difficult, but it was something that had to happen, saying that sometimes you have to "set someone free" for them to find their true path. The bridge discusses the pain of heartbreak and the confusion that comes with trying to find direction in life, with the imagery of a broken compass creating a metaphor for the disorientation that one feels during times of change. The song ends on an uplifting note, with the hope that the two will meet again, "destined" to be together, completing the circle of fate.
Overall, "Destiny" is a bittersweet song that captures the nuanced emotions of love and heartbreak while also exploring the theme of fate and destiny. MAMAMOO delivers a powerful performance that combines heartfelt lyrics, soaring vocals and a poignant melody to create a truly memorable piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a shining star (star)
My past has been bright and successful, like a shining star.
It's been a blue sky (sky)
My past has been peaceful and happy, like a clear blue sky.
Gonna tell you something about my story (my story)
I have a story to share with you.
It's been a long time
It has been a long time since our story began.
We've together through
Thick and thin and we won't desert each other now
We have been through good and bad times together, and we won't abandon each other now.
날 밀어냈지 더 미련 없이
You pushed me away without hesitation.
만남 후엔 헤어짐이야
After every meeting, there is always a goodbye.
그렇게 너를 보내야겠지
Set you free 이젠 자유롭길 wow oh oh
I have to let you go and set you free, so you can find your own path.
차갑게 식은 공기엔
너의 빈자리만 남아 덩그러니
In this cold air, only your emptiness remains, leaving me alone.
애초에 너무도 넓은 바다에
서로를 알게 되었잖아 ay
We met by chance in an immense ocean.
거친 파도에 잠깐 쉬었다 간 거로 만족할게
We were content with just resting for a moment during the rough waves.
이 노랜 from my story
언젠가 이 자리에
내가 있기를
네가 있기를
지금은 너의 갈 길을 가
This song is a part of my story. Someday, I hope to be in this place again, and that you will be here too. For now, go on your own path.
우린 결국 헤어졌지 woo
서로 다른 길을 걸었지 oh
In the end, we parted ways and walked different paths.
시간이 우리를 감싸고
서로를 다시 찾았지
During our journey, time wrapped around us, and we found each other again.
먼 길을 돌아서 왔지만
우린 결국 다시 만날 운명이었지 (da da da da da da da da da da)
우린 결국 다시 만날 운명이었지 (da da da da da da da da da da)
Despite the long journey, we were fated to meet again.
넘 미련했지
널 미워했지
의심은 날 지치게 만들고
약한 마음의 눈을 멀게 했지 (woo, woo, woo)
I was too invested in you, and I grew to despise you. My doubts drained me, and my fragile heart was blinded.
Destiny makes me cry
Destiny makes me smile
Thinking about fate brings me both tears and happiness.
고장 난 나침반은 돌고 돌아
길을 잃을 듯이 혼란해
My broken compass keeps spinning and I feel lost and confused.
짙어지는 추억 다시 흐려지는 기억
비가 내린 들판 위에 꽃 한 송이 피우기를
My memories become darker, while others become hazy. It's like a flower blooming on a rainy field.
I can't wait forever (da da da da da da da da da da)
I can't wait forever (da da da da da da da da da da)
I cannot wait indefinitely for fate to reunite us.
우린 결국 다시 만날 운명이었지
For we were fated to meet again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Do Hoon Kim, Woo Sang Park
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mongsil5219
마마무 언니들 다시봤네요..
오마이걸 팬인데 마마무한테 반했네요..
솔라 언니 너무 예쁘고 화사언니는 목소리 너무 매력적이에요..문별언니도 랩 너무 잘하셔요……휘인언니는 귀여워요..
진짜..특히 모두가 돋보였어요 마마무분들은 서로 너무 친해보여요!
너무 걸그러쉬 하세요 ㅠㅠ 1등한것도 다 이유가 있네요..
멋있어요~ 오늘도 잘 보고 가요!
퍼포먼스가 너무 잘 들어났어요~^^ 항상 응원해요
솔라: 우린 결국 헤어졌지 =내 마음 훔쳐간 파트
추신: 문별 언니의 눈빛! 너무 멋지고 섹시해요😍
@mushyandco1808
MAMAMOO - MY CON World Tour (USA)
May 16 - UBS Arena at Belmont Park (New York)
May 18 - CFG Bank Arena (Baltimore, MD)
May 20 - State Farm Arena (Atlanta, GA)
May 22 - Bridgestone Arena (Nashville, TN)
May 24 - Dickies Arena (Fort Worth, TX)
May 27 - Wintrust Arena (Chicago, IL)
May 31 - Desert Diamond Arena (Glendale, AZ)
June 2 - Oakland Arena (Oakland, CA)
June 4 - Kia Forum (Los Angeles, CA)
Don't miss your chance to experience Mamamoo's superior live vocals firsthand!
@user-dm9mb3oj6b
아니 이번에 문별 랩 너무 잘한듯 ,,
문별 맨날 좀 래퍼보다 보컬 아닌가 생각햇는데
오ㅏ 아니 이번에 노래 너무 괜찮고 랩 레전드다
@user-jd6hj6tg3o
문별 그 우는창법(?이 너무 좋아영ㅠ
@mchococ786
다시 봐도 3세대 걸그룹 중 실력 최강그룹 ㄷㄷ
@sun-whoo3574
솔직히 왜 1등인지 알겠다... 이 무대를 라이브로 직관한다고 생각해 보면ㅎㄷㄷ 아무리 웅장한 퍼포먼스들이 경쟁해도 결국 본질은 가수에서 나온다는 걸 증명한 듯
@pan9422
아 멋지다ㅠㅠㅠ
@carlymischalingad8497
As you can see children, an artist doesn't need hard choreography, big stages, and a lot of effects. It's all about the presence, music, and heart.
@xoclaraxo
factsss
@jjk_1o437
PERIODT! 😤
@tarynlau
also, an appreciation for vocal harmonies and knowledge of different musical styles. I'm very impressed with their use of the "Western" motif, and using the crowd as part of their performance.
@suditikisorprasad3003
I only see facts