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.
Segno
NU'EST Lyrics
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따듯한 온기가 남아있는 숲
딱 한 가지 내 소원은
여기 그대로 서있는
Baby don't forget my mind
Baby don't forget my heart
넌 언제나 내 맘에 있었어
(Oh baby don't go)
이제 난 여행을 (oh baby don't go)
끝내고 제자리로 난
돌아가 보려 해
I'm turning back to you
I'm turning back to you
나에게 남은 건 zero to ninety-nine
완벽한 건 없어 (완벽한 건 없어)
너 말고
난 못한 말이 남아서
그래서 내 발걸음은
Baby don't forget my mind
Baby don't forget my heart
널 찾으려 떠나왔던 머나먼 모험엔
넌 언제나 내 맘에 있었어 (you)
(Oh baby don't go)
이제 난 여행을
(Oh baby don't go)
멈추고 제자리로 난
돌아가 보려 해
I'm turning back to you
I'm turning back to you
돌고 돌아 그 자리로 (그 자리로)
내 이유가 돼준 곳 (돼준 곳)
돌고 돌아 그 자리로 (그 자리로)
내 시작이 돼준 곳 (돼준 곳)
돌고 돌아 내 곁으로
우리가 숨쉬던 곳
돌고 돌아 내 곁으로 (내 곁으로)
I'm turning back to you
I'm turning back to you
The lyrics of Segno by NU'EST starts off with a nostalgic imagery of an old sofa in a forest, depicting a moment of reminiscence where the singer is longing to return to a place where they once felt warmth and comfort. The song then puts forward the singer's longing for his lover and how he had always carried her in his heart, even when he went on a far-off adventure to find her. The lyrics express his regret at being unable to express his feelings adequately and seeking her out again so he can start from scratch.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Baby don't forget my mind/Baby don't forget my heart," emphasizing the importance of the singer's mind and heart to their partner. The ideas of finding one's way back to a place and person where they feel a sense of belonging and finding their purpose runs through the song's entirety.
Segno is essentially a song about returning to one's roots, to a place where they experienced love, comfort and belonging. It expresses the singer's desire to start anew and mend the mistakes made in expressing his love. The lyrics are powerful and nostalgic, tugging at the heartstrings of those listening.
Line by Line Meaning
낡은 소파 한 켠 기대어 보면
As I lean on a worn out couch I see a forest with warm lingering heat. The one and only wish I have is for you to stand still, right here.
딱 한 가지 내 소원은
I have only one wish, which is for you to stay with me.
Baby don't forget my mind
Don't forget about what's on my mind, my thoughts.
Baby don't forget my heart
Don't forget about my heart, my feelings and emotions.
널 찾으려 떠나왔던 머나먼 모험엔
넌 언제나 내 맘에 있었어
During my journey to find you, you were always in my heart.
(Oh baby don't go)
이제 난 여행을 (oh baby don't go)
끝내고 제자리로 난
돌아가 보려 해
Now, I want to finish my journey and go back to where I started, to see you again.
I'm turning back to you
I am returning to you.
나에게 남은 건 zero to ninety-nine
완벽한 건 없어 (완벽한 건 없어)
너 말고
What's left for me is nothing, a range from zero to ninety-nine. There is no such thing as perfect, except for you.
난 못한 말이 남아서
그래서 내 발걸음은
There are some words I couldn't say, so I am walking towards you instead.
널 찾으려 떠나왔던 머나먼 모험엔
넌 언제나 내 맘에 있었어 (you)
During my journey to find you, you were always in my heart.
(Oh baby don't go)
이제 난 여행을
(Oh baby don't go)
멈추고 제자리로 난
돌아가 보려 해
Now, I want to stop my journey and go back to where I started, to see you again.
돌고 돌아 그 자리로 (그 자리로)
내 이유가 돼준 곳 (돼준 곳)
돌고 돌아 그 자리로 (그 자리로)
내 시작이 돼준 곳 (돼준 곳)
돌고 돌아 내 곁으로
우리가 숨쉬던 곳
돌고 돌아 내 곁으로 (내 곁으로)
Going round and round, back to the place where you became my reason for living, where my life started. Back to the place where we breathed together, and back to my side where you belong.
I'm turning back to you
I am returning to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Baek Ho, Beom Ju Kye, Gi Tae Park, Jong Hyeon Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Khả Hồng
The fanchants literally makes me cry 😭 it's face fanchants, their nickname in debut song tho:
Kang Dongho Sexyhae
Chariseuma JR
Kwak Aron Jjangiya
Hwang Minhyun Sharpeuhae
Choikangmimo ChoiRen
Nu'est Saranghae
Nu'est Eonjena (Nu'est always)
Horanghae Hanniehae
The stage was beautiful
The song is beautiful
The boys are beautiful
Their voices are beautiful
The costumes are beautiful
The choreo is beautiful
The lighting is beautiful
The lightsticks are beautiful
The fanchant is beautiful
The loves are beautiful
And still if you don't see the beauty here then i must say you are blind my dear...
Khả Hồng
The fanchants literally makes me cry 😭 it's face fanchants, their nickname in debut song tho:
Kang Dongho Sexyhae
Chariseuma JR
Kwak Aron Jjangiya
Hwang Minhyun Sharpeuhae
Choikangmimo ChoiRen
Nu'est Saranghae
Nu'est Eonjena (Nu'est always)
Saleyn LOVE
Yes, so meaningfull and fanchants just sounded so beautifull as well
marwan guzman
Agree
Nadia Husna
Omg this is sooooo beautiful. I didn't know abt this. Wowwwwwwwwwww the fanchant is soooooo beautiful i feel like crying. Who's the creative mastermind behind this fanchant idea for the segno?
Peach Leah
I'm turning back to you🎶🎶🎶😘
Tony L
everyone sounds so beautiful im gonna cry omg
NEWEST_NPK
From 2:47 Face's fanchant.
2:47 Hello's choreography.
2:50 Overcome's choreography.
2:52 Look's choreography.
2:55 Love paint's choreography.
2:59 Love without love's choreography.
monajoon musavi
Wow😮😮
Tasha N.
Wow good catch!!!
Chloe Lo
The choreography is so meaningful 😭
Start from 2:49
🐯Dongho is dancing “Hello”
🐢JR is dancing “Overcome”
🐶Aron is dancing “Look”
🦊Minhyun is dancing “Love Paint”
🐰Ren is dancing “RLTL”
Nu’est will keep moving on and never change ❤️