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.
New York
MAMAMOO Lyrics
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이 밤 잠들 수 없는 이유 있어
별빛도 잠든 지금 (hello)
남들과 다른 시간대 산다면
Let's hang out (hang out) (make it loud, ooh yeah)
시간 낭비야 그저 그런 고민
24/7 벨트 매 grab me
내 맘대로 할거야
Are you ready to fly?
What's up New York (New York)
상상해 (hands up)
오늘 밤 broadway에서 한잔해 (hey hey hey)
Hash tag New York (New York)
자랑해 (hands up)
해 뜨기 전까지 전화 해도 돼
늦었지만 run for you (beautiful-ful)
멈추지마 what you do (oh baby)
두 눈을 뗄 수 없는 이유 있어
달빛도 가까워져 (hello)
센치한 감정소모 필요 없어
Hey, spin up (spin up) (think about you yeah)
Just try raise the engine
젊음의 패기 올라타 비행기
하고 싶은 대로 해 넌 이미 베테랑
Twenty-four? day and night
What's up New York (New York)
상상해 (hands up)
오늘 밤 broadway에서 한잔해 (hey hey hey)
Hash tag New York (New York)
자랑해 (hands up)
해 뜨기 전까지 전화 해도 돼
늦었지만 run for you (beautiful-ful)
멈추지마 what you do (oh baby)
(Day and night) 거짓말 같은 이야기 반은 nothing
졸린 눈을 뜨고 oh oh
(Day and night) 짧은 밤 긴 하루도
이제 끝나가지만
아직도 난 목말라
Hey, nothing, ready, action 모두 잠든 새벽
난 이 도시의 actor
Making the film as ever
탁 트이네 숨통
환상을 맛본 후 중독돼
어서 소리쳐 awesome
What's up New York (New York)
상상해 (hands up)
오늘 밤 broadway에서 한잔해
솔직히 가고 싶어 New York (hash tag New York, New York)
자랑해 태그해 태그해
해 뜨기 전까지 전화 해도 돼
늦었지만 run for you (beautiful-ful)
멈추지마 what you do (oh baby)
The song 'New York' by MAMAMOO is about living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment, especially in the vibrant city of New York. The lyrics express the feeling of not being able to sleep at night because there's so much to explore and take in. Even though the rest of the world is sleeping, the singers want to make the most of their time and hang out in this unique time zone. The song tells the listener to stop worrying about insignificant things and just grab life by the horns. They want the listener to be ready to take on any challenge and not be afraid of flying.
The chorus of the song is an invitation to imagine being in New York, to party on Broadway before the day ends. The repetitive phrase, "Hash tag New York", serves to emphasize the carefree atmosphere and references the social media hashtag culture. The verses then go on to express how the city inspires the singers and gives them a feeling of being on top of the world. The ending bridges repeats that although the day may end, they're still thirsty for more.
Overall, "New York" is an upbeat, feel-good song that encourages the listener to live life to the fullest, be bold, and embrace change.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's get it, wow
Let's do this!
이 밤 잠들 수 없는 이유 있어
There's a reason why I can't sleep tonight
별빛도 잠든 지금 (hello)
Even the stars are asleep right now
남들과 다른 시간대 산다면
If we live in a different time zone from others
Let's hang out (hang out) (make it loud, ooh yeah)
Let's hang out and have a great time
시간 낭비야 그저 그런 고민
It's a waste of time to just worry about things
24/7 벨트 매 grab me
I'm strapped in 24/7 and ready to go
내 맘대로 할거야
I'll do whatever I want
나만 믿고 따라와
Just trust and follow me
Are you ready to fly?
Are you ready to take off and fly?
What's up New York (New York)
What's happening in New York?
상상해 (hands up)
Imagine it (hands up)
오늘 밤 broadway에서 한잔해 (hey hey hey)
Let's have a drink on Broadway tonight
Hash tag New York (New York)
Hashtag New York
자랑해 (hands up)
Boast about it (hands up)
해 뜨기 전까지 전화 해도 돼
You can call me until the sun comes up
늦었지만 run for you (beautiful-ful)
It's late, but I'll run for you (beautiful-ly)
멈추지마 what you do (oh baby)
Don't stop what you're doing (oh baby)
두 눈을 뗄 수 없는 이유 있어
There's a reason why I can't take my eyes off of you
달빛도 가까워져 (hello)
Even the moon is getting closer (hello)
센치한 감정소모 필요 없어
There's no need for sentimental feelings
Hey, spin up (spin up) (think about you yeah)
Hey, let's crank it up (think about you yeah)
Just try raise the engine
Just try to rev the engine
젊음의 패기 올라타 비행기
Ride the plane of youthful enthusiasm
하고 싶은 대로 해 넌 이미 베테랑
Do as you please, you're already a veteran
Twenty-four? day and night
Twenty-four? Day and night
(Day and night) 거짓말 같은 이야기 반은 nothing
(Day and night) Half of those dishonest stories are nothing
졸린 눈을 뜨고 oh oh
Open my sleepy eyes oh oh
(Day and night) 짧은 밤 긴 하루도
(Day and night) Even the short nights and long days
이제 끝나가지만
Are almost over now
아직도 난 목말라
But I'm still thirsty
Hey, nothing, ready, action 모두 잠든 새벽
Hey, nothing, ready, action - everyone is asleep at dawn
난 이 도시의 actor
I'm the actor of this city
Making the film as ever
Making the film as always
탁 트이네 숨통
My breath is taken away
환상을 맛본 후 중독돼
Addicted after tasting the fantasy
어서 소리쳐 awesome
Shout out awesome quickly
솔직히 가고 싶어 New York (hash tag New York, New York)
Honestly, I want to go to New York (hashtag New York, New York)
자랑해 태그해 태그해
Boast about it, tag it, tag it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Byul I Moon, Ma Cho Kim, Woo Sang Park
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Let's get it
이 밤 잠들 수 없는 이유 있어
별빛도 잠든 지금 (Hello)
남들과 다른 시간대 산다면
Let's hang out (Make it loud)
시간 낭비야 그저 그런 고민
24/7 벨트 매 Grab me
내 맘대로 할거야
나만 믿고 따라와
Are you ready to fly?
What’s up New York (New York)
상상해 (Hands up)
오늘 밤 Broadway에서 한잔해
Hash tags New York (New York)
자랑해 (Hands up)
해 뜨기 전까지 전화 해도 돼
늦었지만 Run for you
멈추지마 What you do (oh baby)
두 눈을 뗄 수 없는 이유 있어
달빛도 가까워져 (Hello)
센치한 감정소모 필요 없어
Hey spin up (Think about you)
Just try raise the engine
젊음의 패기 올라타 비행기
하고 싶은 대로 해 넌 이미 베테랑
24? Day & Night
What’s up New York (New York)
상상해 (Hands up)
오늘 밤 Broadway에서 한잔해
Hash tags New York (New York)
자랑해 (Hands up)
해 뜨기 전까지 전화 해도 돼
늦었지만 Run for you
멈추지마 What you do (oh baby)
(Day and Night) 거짓말 같은 이야기 반은 Nothing
졸린 눈을 뜨고
(Day and Night) 짧은 밤 긴 하루도 이제 끝나가지만
아직도 난 목말라
Ready Action 모두 잠든 새벽
난 이 도시의 Actor
Making the film as ever
탁 트이네 숨통 환상을 맛본 후 중독돼
어서 소리쳐 Awesome
What’s up New York (New York)
상상해 (Hands up)
오늘 밤 Broadway에서 한잔해
솔직히 가고 싶어 뉴욕
Hash tags New York (New York)
자랑해 태그해 태그해
해 뜨기 전까지 전화 해도 돼
늦었지만 Run for you
멈추지마 What you do (oh baby)
@SadicMoutExt12
Just realized how unfairly damn attractive Byul is in this MV.
@fae91
you mean always, but yes
@hanieh._mnt
I want Moonbyul as my teacher omg!😭💜🔥
@luanas.g.3852
DREAMMM
@leticiapeh5398
I want her as my wife😍XD
@Vera_Nguyen
Nahhhh
If shes ur teacher ull just staring at her instead of learning then
@user-ib2gq9wp6e
Thùy Anh Nguyễn that’s why teacher Byul is a perfect idea
@user-rf1yk9rd8o
마마무... 매력덩어리들이네요. 솔라는이쁜애는 노래못한다는편견확깨게해주고... 휘인은 음색깡패이기도하고 귀엽기까지... 문별은 걸크러쉬... 여자팬들 다모으겠네요 화사는 서양인들이 좋아할거같은 비주얼...미쳤네요
@whimsicalbans
lmao i just realised the song & mv was about wheein (with the help of byul, solar, and hwasa) trying to scam the guy, telling him that she lives in new york and stuff like that only to get caught later on when they were celebrating.
JSHSBDBSVDV this makes so much sense now 😂😂😂😂
@jy2044
Omg really