The group were initially known as Pledis Boys, after their unofficial promotions with their seniors, Son Dambi and After School for their Happy Pledis 2012 “Love Letter” single. They also appeared on stage with them promoting the song "Love Letter". They made an unofficial first appearance on 29 December 2011 at the 2011 SBS Gayo Daejun, performing the 'shuffle' dance with labelmates After School. They made their first CF with After School's Lizzy.
On January 16, 2012, Pledis Entertainment revealed NU'EST's leader, JR. The next day they revealed two new members, Minhyun and Aron. And on January 19, they finally introduced the entire group by revealing the identity of their final two members, Baekho and Ren.
The music video for "Face" was released on March 15, 2012. NU'EST made their broadcast debut on the same day on Mnet's M! Countdown where they performed "I'm Sorry", a b-side track from their debut single album, and the title track "Face".
On July 9, 2014, NU'EST released their first full album, "Re:Birth", with the lead single "Good Bye Bye". They made their Japanese debut on November 5, with the single "Shalala Ring".
JR, Baekho, Minhyun, and Ren participated in the reality television series Produce 101 Season 2 during the first half of 2017. During their appearance on the show, previously released albums, rose on South Korean album charts, reflecting a sudden surge in popularity of the group. After the final episode of Produce aired, NU'EST's previous releases shot back up on music charts and topped the Gaon Chart. Minhyun ranked within the top 11, earning a position in the temporary boy group Wanna One, and he promoted exclusively with them for 1.5 years. The remaining members announced they would be promoting as NU'EST W until Minhyun's return. Due to the group's sudden surge in popularity, they (as NU'EST W) returned to music shows to promote their single "Hello" (first released in 2013), and ranked number 11 on Inkigayo.
On April 19, 2021, the group released their second studio album, "Romanticize", with the lead single "Inside Out". The album topped Hanteo's weekly album sales chart and earned two crowns on the Gaon Music Chart. The lead single also went on to score wins on M! Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core, and Inkigayo, earning the group its second music show grand slam since their single "Love Me" in 2019. Following the success of their second album, the group spent the rest of 2021 mostly working on their solo projects.
On February, 28, 2022, it was announced that the group's exclusive contract with Pledis Entertainment will end on March 14. It was also announced that members Aron, JR and Ren will leave the agency at the conclusion of their contract, while Baekho and Minhyun opted to renew. With the news of their contract expiring, the group confirmed their disbandment through handwritten letters to their fans, announcing their decision to pursue individual projects. A final compilation album, "Needle & Bubble", was released on March 15 to mark the group's 10-year anniversary before officially disbanding, with the new song "Again" ("다시, 봄) as the title track.
Overcome
NU'EST Lyrics
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다섯 개의 햇살로 널 다시 깨운다
다들 나를 보면
차갑던 말투 표정까지
너의 미소에 녹는 나인데
가끔씩 너 지쳐 보일 때
이 노랠 불러줄게
검은 가시덤불이
나를 상처를 주고 할퀴어도
Yeah 너의 기사가 되어
슬픔에서 구해낼 거야
워워워 널 위한 주문을 외워줄게
Baby 마마 마하켄다 프펠도문
잊지 마요 난 네 편이야
아무리 험한 숲이라도
늪을 넘어 영원한 곳에서 만나
너와 둘이람 어디든 갈 수 있어
두려울 게 없을 것 같아
좋아 널 위한
용기가 계속 피어나
It's alright girl
검은 가시덤불이
나를 상처를 주고 할퀴어도
Yeah 너의 기사가 되어
슬픔에서 구해낼 거야
워워워 널 위한 주문을 외워줄게
Baby 마마 마하켄다 프펠도문
잊지 마요 난 네 편이야 워워
밤에 달빛이 사라져도
너만 있다면 너만 있다면
여기가 바로 my heaven
오묘한 너의 눈에 yeah 취해 갈수록
내가 위태로워져
내 작던 욕심이 자꾸 커져서
Yeah 내 마음이 다 너로 가득 차
세상 모두가 너로 보여 다
주문에 걸렸나
It's alright girl
검은 가시덤불이
나를 상처를 주고 할퀴어도
Yeah 너의 기사가 되어
슬픔에서 구해낼 거야
워워워 yeah 널 위한 주문을 외워줄게
Baby 마마 마하켄다 프펠도문
잊지 마요 난 네 편이야 girl
Ah yeah ah ah ah oh ah yeah, yeah
You all I need
The lyrics to NU'EST's song Overcome convey the message of total devotion and loyalty to a loved one. The song begins with the singer, likely sung by one of the group members, dreaming of their love interest while sleeping. The lyrics then describe the singer's ability to soothe their love interest with a song when they're feeling fatigued or down. The chorus describes the singer's willingness to be a knight in shining armor for their love interest, willing to protect and rescue them from any danger or hardship. The singer likens their love for their partner to a spell, admitting that they are completely under their partner's spell, and that their heart is full of their partner alone. The song ends with a declaration of love, with the singer singing "You all I need."
The lyrics to Overcome can be interpreted in different ways. On one hand, the song can be seen as a classic love song, where the singer pledges undying devotion to their love interest. On the other hand, some interpretations suggest that the song is about self-improvement and inner strength. The lyrics could be seen as the singer encouraging themselves (or their listeners) to be brave and overcome any obstacles that may come their way. This interpretation is supported by the line "좋아 널 위한 용기가 계속 피어나" which means "Good, bravery for you continues to bloom."
Line by Line Meaning
잠든 네 옆에서 난 너를 꿈꾸고 oh yes (oh yes)
I dream of you by your side sleeping, oh yes
다섯 개의 햇살로 널 다시 깨운다
I wake you up again with five rays of sunlight
다들 나를 보면 차갑던 말투 표정까지
When everyone looks at me, even my words and expression are cold
너의 미소에 녹는 나인데
But I melt in your smile
가끔씩 너 지쳐 보일 때 이 노랠 불러줄게
When you look tired from time to time, I'll sing this song for you
It's alright girl 검은 가시덤불이 나를 상처를 주고 할퀴어도
It's alright girl, even if the black thorns hurt and scratch me
Yeah 너의 기사가 되어 슬픔에서 구해낼 거야
Yeah, I will become your knight and save you from sadness
워워워 널 위한 주문을 외워줄게 Baby 마마 마하켄다 프펠도문
Wo wo wo, I'll memorize a spell for you, baby, mama mahakenda fel domun
잊지 마요 난 네 편이야
Don't forget, I'm on your side
아무리 험한 숲이라도 늪을 넘어 영원한 곳에서 만나
No matter how difficult the forest may be, let's meet beyond the swamp in the eternal place
너와 둘이람 어디든 갈 수 있어
Just the two of us can go anywhere
두려울 게 없을 것 같아 좋아 널 위한 용기가 계속 피어나
I feel like we're without fear, and my courage for you continues to emerge
밤에 달빛이 사라져도 너만 있다면 너만 있다면 여기가 바로 my heaven
Even if the moonlight disappears at night, if you're here, then here is my heaven
오묘한 너의 눈에 yeah 취해 갈수록 내가 위태로워져
As I get more intoxicated by your mysterious eyes, I become more and more vulnerable
내 작던 욕심이 자꾸 커져서
My small greed keeps getting bigger
Yeah 내 마음이 다 너로 가득 차 세상 모두가 너로 보여 다 주문에 걸렸나
Yeah, my heart is full of you, and it seems like the whole world sees you. Am I under a spell?
You all I need
You're all I need
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bum Joo Kye, Eun Soo Kim, Jeong Hyun Kim, Ki Bum Kim, Denis Seo, Maxx Song, Sumi Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Munkee F10W3Rr1ng
You’re a legend if you’re still here jamming to this in 2020
Astéri
then I'm a legend, but this is still pure art
cirrus
i'm here cuz billboard called this the 96th best kpop song of the decade. so freaking underrated.
lunaround
Im here bro 😆
ExoticWaffle
Of course I'm here, I'll always support my ults<3
harmony james
Thank you 😊
Oikawa Flat door
This song is seriously a masterpiece stop sleeping on Nu’est
sanhwacat
Ikr😭😭😭
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Yesssss
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yess