1) Red Velvet (레드벨벳) i… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists who go by Red Velvet:
1) Red Velvet (레드벨벳) is a five-member South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2014. The group consists of Irene (아이린), Seulgi (슬기), Wendy (웬디), Joy (조이), and Yeri (예리). Their name is a play on their dual concept of "red" and "velvet;" the "red" half is their brighter and bubblier side, while their "velvet" image is their softer, more mature and elegant concept.
Debuting in 2014, Red Velvet was originally a four-member group. Three of the original four members of Red Velvet were previously part of S.M. Entertainment's pre-debut team, SM Rookies. Seulgi, the first member who joined the agency, was brought in through an audition in 2007. Irene, the next member to join the company, was cast in 2009. Joy, the member who wasn't part of SM Rookies, auditioned through the SM Global Audition in Seoul in 2012. As part of SM Rookies, several clips of Irene and Seulgi were released on S.M. Entertainment's official YouTube account. The three members were rumored to debut as a group in July 2014, which was then later confirmed by SM Entertainment. With the addition of member Joy, the four-member group would debut as Red Velvet - SM Entertainment's first girl group in five years, after f(x).
Red Velvet's debut single "행복 (Happiness)" was digitally released on August 4, 2014. The music video was released on August 1, and later become the second most viewed K-pop video worldwide in August 2014; on the same day, the group made their official debut stage on the music program Music Bank.
Red Velvet released their second digital single "Be Natural" on October 13, 2014. It is a remake of a song by veteran SM Entertainment girl group, S.E.S.. The track features Taeyong, former member of SM Rookies' male unit named SR14B, as well as a member of NCT. The group started their promotional activities for this release on October 9, making their first appearance on the music program, M! Countdown. The music video for the song was released on the same day.
On March 11, 2015, SM Entertainment released a video announcing the addition of a new member to the group's lineup—Yeri. On March 14, "Automatic," the group's first music video featuring Yeri, was released. The following day, they released their first mini-album "Ice Cream Cake", along with the music video for "Ice Cream Cake." It was also announced by S.M. Entertainment that both "Automatic" and "Ice Cream Cake" would be promoted as double lead singles of the album.
In early September 2015, S.M. Entertainment announced that the group would be making a comeback, and on September 9, 2015, Red Velvet released their first full length album "The Red". The album features ten tracks, including the title track, "Dumb Dumb." The album focuses on their "red" image, which is supposed to be the group's bright and bold side. On December 18, 2015, the group took part in S.M. Entertainment's special winter project, Winter Garden, alongside label-mates f(x) and BoA, releasing a digital single titled "세가지 소원 (Wish Tree)."
While promoting "The Red", it was hinted at by the members and S.M. Entertainment that there would be a follow up album, but nothing was confirmed at that time. In March 2016, it was announced that the group would make a comeback with the group's second mini album. "The Velvet" was released on March 17, 2016 as a direct follow up to their first album "The Red". While "The Red' focuses on the "red" half of the group's image, "The Velvet' focuses on the group's smooth and soft "velvet" image. The title track, "7월 7일 (One Of These Nights)," is described as an R&B ballad. On March 27, 2016, the group performed the track on music show Inkigayo.
On September 7, 2016, Red Velvet released their third mini-album "Russian Roulette". The mini album features seven tracks, including the title track of the same name, "러시안 룰렛 (Russian Roulette)". On September 13, 2016, Red Velvet took their first music show win for "Russian Roulette" on The Show. The title track peaked at #2 on the Gaon Digital Chart and Billboard's World Digital Songs chart, making it their highest rankings on both charts at the time. On January 27, 2018, the music video for "Russian Roulette" became the group's first music video to reach 100 million views.
A few months later in January of 2017, it was announced that the group would be releasing new music in February. The group's fourth mini-album "Rookie" was released on February 1, 2017. The mini-album contains six tracks, including the title track of the same name, "Rookie" and "마지막 사랑 (Last Love)," a solo track by group member Wendy.
On July 9, 2017, Red Velvet released their fifth mini-album "The Red Summer". The mini-album features five tracks, including lead track "Red Flavor." The album was a commercial success, becoming their third #1 win, which made them the K-pop girl group with the most #1 albums on a chart. All five tracks on the mini album debuted in the Top 50 of the Gaon Digital Chart.
Red Velvet revisited their "velvet" image by releasing their second full-length album "Perfect Velvet" on November 17, 2017 with the lead single "Peek-a-Boo." "Peek-a-Boo" peaked at #2 on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart. In South Korea, the album and the single "Peek-a-Boo" both charted at #2 on the Gaon Album Chart and Gaon Digital Chart. Through the release of Rookie, The Red Summer and Perfect Velvet all in the same year and the success of their albums overseas, Red Velvet achieved a "top girl group" status in South Korea in 2017. On January 29, 2018, Red Velvet released a repackage of their previous album titled "The Perfect Red Velvet", consisting of three new songs, including title track "Bad Boy." This was meant to be the most "velvet" track Red Velvet had ever put out.
On March 20, 2018, it was announced that Red Velvet would be performing alongside other selected South Korean artists for an inter-Korean concert in Pyongyang, North Korea. This makes them the first artist from SM Entertainment in fifteen years since Shinhwa to perform in North Korea. On May 23, it was revealed that their debut Japanese extended play is titled "#Cookie Jar". It was released on July 4, 2018 by the label Avex Trax, and included six new songs including the Japanese versions of "Dumb Dumb," "Russian Roulette," and "Red Flavor." The new songs consist of "#Cookie Jar," the title track, "Aitai-tai," and "Cause It’s You." The extended play debuted at #3 on the Oricon Weekly Albums chart and sold 26,124 copies on its first week of release in Japan.
On July 19, 2018, Red Velvet announced they would be making a comeback soon and had already filmed their music video outdoors in Gyeonggi-do. Excitement was stirred after the announcement of an English language version of previous single "Bad Boy." The songs from the new album were performed during Red Velvet's concert Redmare. They released their sixth extended play "Summer Magic" on August 6, 2018. The extended play contained seven tracks, including the title track "Power Up" and a bonus track of their popular song "Bad Boy" recorded in English. The album peaked at #1 on the Gaon Album Chart.
After the release of "Summer Magic", news about Red Velvet's upcoming comeback circulated in October 2018, which SM Entertainment responded to by confirming a November comeback. SM Entertainment later revealed the details of the extended play along with the title of the lead single: "RBB (Really Bad Boy)." They also teased an English version of the title track to be added as a bonus track. RBB was released on November 30 as their seventh Korean extended play overall.
On January 6, 2019, Red Velvet released their first Japanese digital single, titled "Sappy." The group released another Japanese single, "Sayonara," on February 20. Both singles are included in their second Japanese EP, "Sappy", which was released on May 29; the EP also includes Japanese versions of "Peek-a-Boo," "Rookie," and "Power Up," as well as a new song called "Swimming Pool."
In February, Red Velvet embarked on the North American leg of their Redmare Tour. They went on to hold shows in Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Chicago, and Newark in the United States and Toronto and Vancouver in Canada, becoming the first K-pop girl group to hold a North American tour in three years.
On April 5, Red Velvet were featured in a remixed version of "Close to Me" by Ellie Goulding and Diplo, with Yeri and Wendy contributing Korean lyrics to the song.
On June 19, Red Velvet released their sixth Korean EP, titled "The ReVe Festival: Day 1", which topped the Gaon Album Chart and features the lead single "Zimzalabim." It is the first entry of The ReVe Festival trilogy. The group's seventh Korean EP, The ReVe Festival: Day 2 and its lead single "Umpah Umpah" arrived on August 20. The summery single received a Song of the Year Daesang (Grand Prize) at the 2019 Asia Artist Awards on November 26. To promote The ReVe Festival, the group embarked on their third tour, La Rouge, which began in Seoul on November 23 and 24. The third and final entry of the trilogy, "The ReVe Festival: Finale" was a compilation of the previous two EPs and contained four new songs, including the chart-topping lead single "Psycho." This would be the group's latest comeback for over a year.
On July 6, 2020, the group's first sub-unit was formed. Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi released their first mini album with "Monster" as the title track. The album also featured a solo song for the group's lead vocalist, Seulgi. On July 19, they dropped a single titled "Naughty." It was remixed soon afterwards.
On January 1, 2021, their company, SM Entertainment, hosted the Culture Humanity free online concert featuring many of their artists. Red Velvet returned as five after the member Wendy had been on hiatus for a year because of injuries and Irene had been absent for weeks due to controversy. The group preformed songs including "Peek-a-Boo" and "Bad Boy." The long-anticipated five-member performance of their hit track "Psycho" was also performed.
Before the group returned as five, Wendy was announced to be debuting as a solo artist. On April 5, 2021, "Like Water" was released, which included two lead singles: "Like Water" and "When This Rain Stops."
Member Joy also debuted as a solo artist with a title track and remake album titled "Hello". It released on May 31, 2021.
The five-member group's long-anticipated 6th mini-album "Queendom" was released on August 17, 2021. The title track "Queendom" was described as "a pop dance song with the message that we are all 'queens' of our lives, and that together we shine more beautifully."
Their first release of 2022, "Feel My Rhythm," was released on March 21, marking the return of The ReVe Festival. The mini album consisted of 6 songs, the title track sampling "Aria on the G String." The song effortlessly mixes elegant classical music with a modern, upbeat pop sound.
As the third member of the group to debut solo, Seulgi released her first EP "28 Reasons," on October 4, 2022, alongside the title track of the same name.
The group has been endlessly praised for their diverse concepts and uniqueness. In November 2019, Billboard crowned Red Velvet as "the best idol group alive." The group has now surpassed their seventh anniversary, and Red Velvet continues to captivate and gain recognition domestically and around the world from their fans, ReVeluv (레벨업), as well as casual listeners alike.
2) Red Velvet is the name of an Italian musician.
3) Red Velvet was a short-lived future funk project by Chicago-based producer Escape, created as an attempt to make future funk with modern songs. Only two tracks were released under this alias: Smooth (sampling Bruno Mars - Chunky) and Sledgehammer (sampling Fifth Harmony - Sledgehammer).
Fool
Red Velvet Lyrics
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눈빛이 통해 대화도 통해
잘 어울려 (그래 이건 틀림없어)
마치 생일 전 날 밤처럼
떨리는 느낌 연애 세포가 깨어났어
그래서 난 이상해
괜히 뒤척이고 잠이 안 와
나 왜 또 이러니
혼자 배시시 fool fool
왜 또 발걸음이
혼자 춤추니 fool fool
나 혼자 시소를 탄 것처럼 신나 해
혼자만의 세상 속에 빠져있네
꿈일 거야 내 두 볼을 꼬집어
아파 fool
뭔가 잘못될 것 만 같아
(아니 이럴 리가 없어)
집중이 안 돼 맘대로 안 돼
네 생각에
그런데 또 이상해
네 전화에 또 웃고 있어
너무 깊이 빠졌나 봐 yeah yeah oh
나 왜 또 이러니
혼자 배시시 fool fool
나 왜 또 두 볼이
온통 핑크 빛 fool fool
나 혼자 시소를 탄 것처럼 신나 해
혼자만의 세상 속에 빠져있네
꿈일 거야 내 두 볼을 꼬집어
아파 fool
또 좋아하다가 또 망설이다가
바보처럼 반복해
네가 내 맘을 어질러도 웃잖아 (yeah yeah yeah)
나 왜 또 이러니
혼자 배시시 fool fool
왜 또 발걸음이
혼자 춤추니 fool fool
나 혼자 시소를 탄 것처럼 신나 해
혼자만의 세상 속에 빠져있네
꿈일 거야 내 두 볼을 꼬집어
Fool I'm a fool, I'm a fool, I'm a fool (fool) yeah yeah (fool)
I'm a fool (fool), I'm a fool (fool, fool)
근데 너도 왠지 이상해
나를 또 보지 자꾸만 웃지
꼭 나처럼
The lyrics to Red Velvet's "Fool" portray the baffled sensation of falling in love unexpectedly. The song speaks of how the person loses control, feeling like a kid before their birthday, filled with excitement and apprehension about what the future holds. Despite their feelings of uncertainty, their attachment to the person they are falling for becomes more profound every day, making them do foolish things. The singer expresses their confusion and unease at why they can't control their emotions and the physical manifestations they feel, such as a racing heart or a constant need to smile when they talk to the person they admire.
Throughout the song, the singer refers to themselves as a "fool" and hints at the fact that they are aware of how foolish their actions may appear to other people. They dislike the feeling of being attached to someone, yet they can't help but feel it every time they see or talk to the person they like. They find themselves lost in their own world, feeling the beat of their heart and the rush of their emotions, and they aren't able to explain what's causing these sensations.
The lyrics of "Fool" describe the confusing and overwhelming experience of falling in love for the first time. The song portrays a feeling most individuals can relate to of being unsure and fearful of one’s own thoughts and feelings when it comes to romantic relationships. The lyrics use a simple language that is relatable and authentic, allowing the listener to feel the emotions and connect with the song on a profound level.
Line by Line Meaning
뭔가 잘 될 것만 같은 걸
I feel like something good is going to happen
눈빛이 통해 대화도 통해
We can communicate just through our eyes
잘 어울려 (그래 이건 틀림없어)
We look good together (yeah, there's no doubt about it)
마치 생일 전 날 밤처럼
Feeling like the night before a birthday
떨리는 느낌 연애 세포가 깨어났어
I feel the fluttering of my love cells waking up
그래서 난 이상해
So that's why I feel strange
괜히 뒤척이고 잠이 안 와
I toss and turn, and can't fall asleep for no reason
왜 이렇게 들뜬 거야
Why am I feeling so excited?
나 왜 또 이러니
Why am I like this again?
혼자 배시시 fool fool
I'm acting silly all by myself
왜 또 발걸음이
Why am I taking steps, dancing all alone
혼자 춤추니 fool fool
Alone while dancing, acting like a fool
나 혼자 시소를 탄 것처럼 신나 해
Feeling excited as if I were riding a seesaw alone
혼자만의 세상 속에 빠져있네
Lost inside a world of my own
꿈일 거야 내 두 볼을 꼬집어
It must be a dream, so pinch my cheeks
아파 fool
Ouch, what a fool I am
뭔가 잘못될 것 만 같아
I feel like something could go wrong
(아니 이럴 리가 없어)
(No, it can't be like that)
집중이 안 돼 맘대로 안 돼
Can't concentrate, can't control myself
네 생각에
Because of you
그런데 또 이상해
But still, I feel strange
네 전화에 또 웃고 있어
I find myself smiling again at your phone call
너무 깊이 빠졌나 봐 yeah yeah oh
I must have fallen too deeply, yeah yeah oh
또 좋아하다가 또 망설이다가
Falling in love again and hesitating again
바보처럼 반복해
Repeating it like a fool
네가 내 맘을 어질러도 웃잖아 (yeah yeah yeah)
Even though you mess with my heart, I still smile (yeah yeah yeah)
Fool I'm a fool, I'm a fool, I'm a fool (fool) yeah yeah (fool)
Fool I'm a fool, I'm a fool, I'm a fool (fool) yeah yeah (fool)
나 왜 또 이러니
Why am I like this again?
나 왜 또 두 볼이
Why are my cheeks again
온통 핑크 빛 fool fool
All colored pink, acting like a fool
근데 너도 왠지 이상해
But you seem strange too
나를 또 보지 자꾸만 웃지
Whenever you see me, you smile
꼭 나처럼
Just like me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jeong Mi Kim, Ji Eun Jeon, Josef Melin, Malin Johansson, Seon Jeong Hwang
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nana Joyie
Only intellectuals are listening to this underrated masterpiece.
Pumpkin & Pickle
me
a sleep deprived lesbian
Yupp
The Perfect ReVeLuvie
I am
Jeongyeon
Yes
Jeongyeon
I agree
Liza Michelle Va
This song doesn't get enough appreciation
Vishnu Vasa
Underrated. People show some love to other album songs too!
maria
This is such a cute song it's one of my favorites from them
blue lemonade {pop pop pop}
I think I’m falling in love with this song, bit by bit