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.
HIP
MAMAMOO Lyrics
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내 마음대로 골라 kick it
머리, 어깨, 무릎 다 hip 해
Do it, do it like me do it
나를 따라 해 kick it
Clapping, clapping 모두 같이 hip (hip, hip, hip)
I love you 네가 뭐라든 간에
늘 따끈따끈해 그 관심이 따끔따끔해
또 힐끔, 힐끔, 힐끔
이젠 모든 일이 가뿐해 veteran
성공을 썰어 먹어 마치 Michelin
누구보다 빠른 걸음을 걸었네 비시즌
잊은 지도 오래야 뒷걸음
All I wanna be is 멋짐
내 멋대로 골라 kick it
머리, 어깨, 무릎 다 hip (hip, hip, hip)
삐삐삐 논란이 돼 my fashion (oh)
별로 신경 안 써 그저 action (yeah)
자꾸 click me click me
홀린 듯이 zoom
Close up, close up, close up
Hip 해 hip hip
머리, 어깨, 무릎 hip
Hip hip, hip hip hip hip 해 hip hip
머리, 어깨, 무릎 hip
Hip hip hip hip 해 hip (hip, hip, hip)
(Attention) 어딜 가든 넌
(Reflection) 빛날 수 있어 yeah
세상에 넌 하나뿐인 걸
근데 왜이래 네 얼굴에 침 뱉니 (칵투)
날 자극한 여러분 감사
거기서 멈춘 찌질이 반사
덕분에 나의 멘탈은 단단해
난 다음 앨범 만들러 갈게
All you wanna be is trendy
어그로 끌기 gimmick 때찌
그런 애들 끼리끼리 hip (hip, hip, hip)
삐삐삐 논란이 돼 my fashion (oh)
별로 신경 안 써 그저 action (yeah)
자꾸 click me, click me
홀린 듯이 zoom
Close up, close up, close up
Hip 해 hip hip
머리, 어깨, 무릎 hip
Hip hip, hip hip hip hip 해 hip hip
머리, 어깨, 무릎 hip
Hip hip hip hip 해 hip (hip, hip, hip)
코 묻은 티
삐져나온 입
떡진 머리, 난 상관없지
코 묻은 티
삐져나온 입
떡진 머리, 내가 하면 hip
코 묻은 티
삐져나온 팬티
떡진 머리, 난 상관없지
코 묻은 티
삐져나온 팬티
떡진 머리, 내가 하면 hip
삐삐삐 논란이 돼 my fashion (oh)
별로 신경 안 써 그저 action (yeah)
자꾸 click me, click me
홀린 듯이 zoom
Close up, close up, close up
Hip 해 hip hip
머리, 어깨, 무릎 hip
Hip hip, hip hip hip hip 해 hip hip
머리, 어깨, 무릎 hip
Hip hip hip hip 해 hip (hip, hip, hip)
The lyrics of MAMAMOO's song "HIP" express the group's confidence and independence. The chorus revolves around the desire to be stylish and cool (멋짐) and to move in a way that exudes confidence and attitude (머리 어깨 무릎 다 hip 해). The lyrics also address the haters and critics who may question their fashion choices or actions (삐삐삐 논란이 돼 my fashion), but they remain unfazed (별로 신경 안 써 그저 action) and continue to do things their way, even if it's unconventional (코 묻은 티, 삐져나온 입, 떡진 머리, 난 상관없지). The final verse challenges the societal pressure to conform and be trendy (All you wanna be is trendy, 어그로 끌기 gimmick 때찌!), and instead encourages individuality and self-expression (내가 하면 hip).
The song's title "HIP" is a play on words in Korean, as the word "hip" sounds like the Korean word for "on point" or "cool." Throughout the music video, the members convey their unique fashion sense and showcase their powerful dance moves. The song's catchy beat and the group's dynamic performance have made it a hit among fans and critics alike.
Line by Line Meaning
All I wanna be is 멋짐
All I want is to be cool and impressive
내 마음대로 골라 kick it
Choose, kick it, do whatever I want
머리 어깨 무릎 다 hip 해
Head, shoulders, knees, they're all hip movements
Do it, do it like me do it
Do it like me, follow my lead
나를 따라 해 kick it
Follow me and do whatever I do
Clapping clapping 모두 같이 hip (hip, hip, hip)
Everyone hip together, clap clap
I love you 네가 뭐라든 간에
I love you regardless of what you say/do
Respect you 네가 뭘 하든 간에 (she's crazy)
Respecting you for whatever you do, she's crazy
늘 따끈따끈해 그 관심이 따끔따끔해
Always fresh and that attention is sharp
또 힐끔 힐끔 힐끔
Additionally or also flitting around, flitting around, flitting around
이젠 모든 일이 가뿐해 veteran
Now, everything is easy since they're a veteran
성공을 썰어 먹어 마치 Michelin
Slicing and eating success like Michelin (referring to Michelin-starred restaurants)
누구보다 빠른 걸음을 걸었네 비시즌
Walking faster than anyone, even in the off-season
잊은 지도 오래야 뒷걸음
It's been so long since I forgot something that it's just in my past now
삐삐삐 논란이 돼 my fashion (oh)
Beep beep beep becomes controversial fashion
별로 신경 안 써 그저 action (yeah)
Not really caring, just action
자꾸 click me click me
Keep clicking me, click me
홀린 듯이 zoom
Zoom in like you're possessed
Close up, close up, close up
Close up, close up, close up
Hip 해 hip hip
Hip, hip, hip
머리 어깨 무릎 hip
Head, shoulders, knees hip
Hip hip, hip hip hip hip 해 hip hip
Hip, hip, hip, even more hip
Hip hip hip hip 해 hip (hip, hip, hip)
Hip, hip, even more hip (hip, hip, hip)
(Attention) 어딜 가든 넌
(Attention) No matter where you go
(Reflection) 빛날 수 있어 yeah
(Reflection) You can shine, yeah
세상에 넌 하나뿐인 걸
You're the only one in the world
근데 왜이래 네 얼굴에 침 뱉니 (칵투)
But why are you spitting on your face, (cocktail)?
날 자극한 여러분 감사
Thank you for stimulating me
거기서 멈춘 찌질이 반사
The petty person who stopped there reflects
덕분에 나의 멘탈은 단단해
Thanks to that, my mentality is strong
난 다음 앨범 만들러 갈게
Next, I'm going to make an album
All you wanna be is trendy
All you want is to be trendy
어그로 끌기 gimmick 때찌!
To attract attention with a gimmick!
그런 애들 끼리끼리 hip (hip, hip, hip)
Hip, hip, hip among those kinds of people
코 묻은 티
Dirty nose
삐져나온 입
Bulging mouth
떡진 머리, 난 상관없지
Frizzy hair, it doesn't matter to me
삐삐삐 논란이 돼 my fashion (oh)
Beep beep beep becomes controversial fashion
코 묻은 티
Dirty nose
삐져나온 팬티
Bulging panties
떡진 머리, 난 상관없지
Frizzy hair, it doesn't matter to me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Do Hoon Kim, Hye Jin Ahn, Woo Sang Park
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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“president hwasa dressed ridiculous at the airport” she’s literally coming for them i love this
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I feel it in every spine of mine 😅
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GAAAHHHHH LOVE THAT FOR THEM
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"She's crazy"
Wheein is back and she doesn't give a crap. And the ones who called her crazy, hell yes she's one crazy empowering woman
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Nusrat Jahaan, did she get called crazy?
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ApplesALOt that’s in the song at the begining
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I've done it!
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Yes, yes she've been called crazy. If you recall it has happened in the past, I can give a brief explanation about it if you are willing to know.
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2024 and still iconic