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.
Um Oh Ah Yeh
MAMAMOO Lyrics
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Oh yes 음 오 아 예스
너에게 빠져들겠어 자꾸 반응하잖아
Oh yes 음 오 아 예
그래 난 다가가겠어 넌 내 취향저격 ace
내 앞을 지나갔어 눈빛이 마주쳤어
스타일이 좋아 느낌이 좋아
오늘이 좋아 음오아예
첫 번째 플랜 감탄사
그 동안에 찾아 헤맨 남자
음오아예 수많은 옷처럼 잘 어울리는 너야
부드럽게 이런 말 어떤 것 같아?
음 두 번째 플랜 먼저 당기기
오오 동공 떨리는 초침 스탠바이 큐
아 시간되면 차 한잔 할래요?
예스 이런 건 어떤 것 같아?
Oh yes 음 오 아 예스
너에게 빠져들겠어 자꾸 반응하잖아
Oh yes 음 오 아 예스
그래 난 다가가겠어 넌 내 취향저격 ace
본능을 따르겠어 날 감추지 않겠어
오늘은 달라 먼저 다가가
걸음은 도도하게 말투는 애교 있게
날 보는 눈빛 음오아예
Help me 시간 좀 되나요 나 좀 도와줘요
그 쪽 때문에 내 오감이 제멋대로예요
그 쪽이 예고 없이 날리는 미소에 음
콜린퍼스도 울고 갈 당신의 매너에 오
여자라 해도 믿을만한 피부 아예
넌 존재자체 감탄사 절로 나네
음오아예
나도 모르게 달아오르네 홀릭
Oh yes 음 오 아 예스
너에게 빠져들겠어 자꾸 반응하잖아
Oh yes 음 오 아 예스
그래 난 다가가겠어 넌 내 취향저격 ace
목소리도 oh yes
눈웃음도 oh yes
네 모든 게
머리부터 발끝까지 다 oh yes
지금 널 보면 난 oh yes (널 보면 난 oh yes)
단 둘이서 oh yes
드루루 드루루 드루루 oh yes
뜨거워지는 이 분위기
너와 나의 거리
우리 사이로 한 여자가 걸어 와 때마침
그의 여자친구인 건지
아님 친군 건지 다가와
"언니 이 여자 누구예요?"
"여자였어?" oh my god!
Oh yes 음 오 아 예스
너에게 빠져들겠어 자꾸 반응하잖아
Oh yes 음 오 아 예스
그래 난 다가가겠어 넌 내 취향저격 ace
목소리도 oh yes
눈웃음도 oh yes
Oh! 너의 모든 게 uh huh
머리부터 발끝까지 다 oh yes
The title of this song, Um Oh Ah Yeh, is a play on words in Korean, as each syllable represents a different vowel sound. The lyrics of the song describe the singer's infatuation with someone they have just seen, stating that they are attracted to their style and that they are "their type". The singer emphasizes the physical attraction, describing how their eyes met and how they cannot help but react to this person. The singer goes on to describe how they are following their instincts and will not hide how they feel; they want to approach the person, even though they have only just met. There is an underlying confidence in the lyrics, as the singer knows they are attractive and that this person is their "perfect match". The phrase "음오아예" is repeated throughout the song and can be translated as "oh yes", emphasizing the singer's excitement and desire for this person.
One interesting aspect of the song is that it was written by Kim Do Hoon, who has produced several hit songs for other K-pop groups such as IU and Girls' Day. This song was released as a pre-release single for MAMAMOO's album, Pink Funky, which was their first full-length album. The music video for the song features the members of MAMAMOO in bright and colorful outfits, dancing and singing in various locations. The video received praise for its cheerful and playful tone, as well as for the group's vocal abilities.
Overall, the song Um Oh Ah Yeh is a catchy and upbeat pop song that describes the excitement and infatuation of a new attraction. The lyrics emphasize physical attraction and confidence in oneself, while the music and video emphasize the playful and upbeat nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
음 오 아 예
An expression of excitement and being drawn to someone.
Oh yes 음 오 아 예스
An excited affirmation of the aforementioned excitement.
너에게 빠져들겠어 자꾸 반응하잖아
I'm falling for you, I keep responding to you.
그래 난 다가가겠어 넌 내 취향저격 ace
Yes, I'll approach you because you're my ideal type, my ace.
내 앞을 지나갔어 눈빛이 마주쳤어
You walked past me and our eyes met.
스타일이 좋아 느낌이 좋아
I like your style and I have good feelings.
다를 게 없는 오늘 너 때문에 달아오른
Today, which was nothing special, but I became excited because of you.
오늘이 좋아 음오아예
Today is good, mm oh ah yeah.
첫 번째 플랜 감탄사
First plan: exclamation of admiration.
그 동안에 찾아 헤맨 남자
The man who searched and wandered in the meantime.
음오아예 수많은 옷처럼 잘 어울리는 너야
You match well like countless outfits, mm oh ah yeah.
부드럽게 이런 말 어떤 것 같아?
Do you want to hear this soft phrase?
음 두 번째 플랜 먼저 당기기
Second plan: pulling you first, mm.
오오 동공 떨리는 초침 스탠바이 큐
Oh, my pupils shake, standby Q.
아 시간되면 차 한잔 할래요?
Ah, if we have time, do you want to have a cup of tea?
예스 이런 건 어떤 것 같아?
Yes, what do you think about this?
본능을 따르겠어 날 감추지 않겠어
I'll follow my instincts, I won't hide myself today.
오늘은 달라 먼저 다가가
Today is different, I'll approach you first.
걸음은 도도하게 말투는 애교 있게
I walk with a proud gait, speak with a cute tone.
날 보는 눈빛 음오아예
The way you look at me, mm oh ah yeah.
Help me 시간 좀 되나요 나 좀 도와줘요
Help me, does the time work for you? Can you help me?
그 쪽 때문에 내 오감이 제멋대로예요
Because of you, my five senses are out of control.
그 쪽이 예고 없이 날리는 미소에 음
Ah, your smile that comes unexpectedly,
콜린퍼스도 울고 갈 당신의 매너에 오
Even Colin Firth is impressed with your manners, oh.
여자라 해도 믿을만한 피부 아예
Even though you're a woman, your trustworthy skin, mm oh ah yeah.
넌 존재자체 감탄사 절로 나네
You yourself are a cause for exclamation, it comes out involuntarily.
나도 모르게 달아오르네 홀릭
Even I don't know, I'm becoming obsessed, I'm a holic.
목소리도 oh yes
Your voice, oh yes.
눈웃음도 oh yes
Your eye-smile, oh yes.
네 모든 게 머리부터 발끝까지 다 oh yes
Everything from your head to your toes, all oh yes.
지금 널 보면 난 oh yes (널 보면 난 oh yes)
Now I see you, I'm oh yes (I'm oh yes when I see you).
단 둘이서 oh yes
Just the two of us, oh yes.
드루루 드루루 드루루 oh yes
Drum drum drum, oh yes.
뜨거워지는 이 분위기
This atmosphere is getting hot.
너와 나의 거리
The distance between you and me.
우리 사이로 한 여자가 걸어 와 때마침
Just when a woman walks towards us…
그의 여자친구인 건지 아님 친군 건지 다가와
I wonder if she is his girlfriend or just a friend, as she approaches.
"언니 이 여자 누구예요?"
"Unni, who is this woman?"
"여자였어?" oh my god!
"It was a woman?" Oh my god!
너의 모든 게 uh huh
Everything about you, uh huh.
머리부터 발끝까지 다 oh yes
From head to toe, all oh yes.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Byul I Moon, Do Hoon Kim, Hye Jin Ahn, Yong Seon Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@girlsniteout
Mum: Did you do the chores?
Me: um oh ah yeah
@BangtanSONEfromEXOPLANET
Fleur get out
@girlsniteout
Sorry ;;
@hamoyamo
+Fleur “V” Pineapple OMFG BYE
@BangtanSONEfromEXOPLANET
omg fleur look at the likes ;00
@girlsniteout
:^)
@hereast
3:15
Translation:
Unnie who is this girl?
It was a girl?
OH MY gAd
@ongahlay5090
Actually i think the girl said:moonbyul who is this girl?
Solar: you have a girlfriend?!Omigawd!!!
Lol
@hereast
@@ongahlay5090 The whole last sentence would change in korean if she said "'you have a girlfriend?" lol
@ongahlay5090
@@hereast I think she said that because the girl was facing moonbyul while talking to her and she was pointing to solar