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. Wendy auditioned through the SM Global Audition in Canada in 2012. 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, Seulgi, and Wendy 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, SR14B, and currently 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, S.M. Entertainment released a video announcing the addition of a new member to the group's lineup - Yeri. Yeri was formerly part of S.M. Rookies with Irene, Seulgi and Wendy. 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 off 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, making 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 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 titled The Perfect Red Velvet, consisting of three new songs, including title track "Bad Boy", which was meant to be the most "velvet" track Red Velvet has 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 are "#Cookie Jar," "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 bonus track "Bad Boy (Eng Ver.)." 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 subunit 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 and Irene had been absent for weeks due to controversy. The group preformed songs including Peek-a-Boo, Bad Boy. The long-anticipated five-member performance of their hit track Psycho was also performed. The group is nearing their seventh anniversary, and they are continuing to captivate and gain recognition domestically and around the world.
Ice Cream Cake
Red Velvet (레드벨벳) Lyrics
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Lalalalala Lalalala
Oh 햇살 눈부신 한가론 휴일
예쁜 새하얀 원피스를 입고 Oh Oh
난 집을 나섰지 콧노래 나오지
Lalalalala Lalalala
넌 나를 바라봐 넋을 놓고 또 봐
떨리는 목소리 네 맘엔 북소리
또 반짝이는 종소리가 울리지
Lalalalala Lalalala
Lalalalala Lalalala Lalalalala
주세요 달콤한 그 맛 Ice Cream Cake
특별해질 오늘에 어울리는 맛으로
입가에 묻은 Ice Cream에
네 가슴 두근거려 내게 다가 오겠죠
It's So Tasty, Come And Chase Me
못 참겠어 I screamm You scream,
Gimme that, Gimme that Ice Cream
Oh Vanilla chocolate honey with a cherry on top
매일 다양하게 보여줄게 너에게만
무지갤 그려대는 저 분수대 보다 난
사랑을 그려내는 네게 좀 더 끌릴 거야
넌 나를 데리고 떠나 어서 떠나
조그만 스쿠터에 태워봐 Oh 날
Uh 네 허릴 감싸는 내 손에 오늘이
다 가도 맘이 두근두근 거리지
Lalalalala Lalalala Lalalalala
주세요 달콤한 그 맛 Ice Cream Cake
특별해질 오늘에 어울리는 맛으로
입가에 묻은 Ice Cream에
네 가슴 두근거려 내게 다가 오겠죠
It's so tasty Come and chase me
못 참겠어 I Scream, You Scream
Gimme that, Gimme That Ice Cream
I Scream, You Scream
Gimme that, Gimme That Ice Cream
I Scream, You Scream
Gimme that, Gimme That
Pops 내 입안에 녹아 내리는 중
잔뜩 넣어 내 입안이 녹아 내리는 줄
Baby Boy 다른 남자들은 아무것도 몰라
You're so fine해서 안 튀는 옷만 골라
Never get me wrong my boo
I have no 관심 in that bag
지루한 월화부터 수목까지 Man I wanna pass
날 보는 네 시선에 See some good vibe
기분 좋은 느낌이야
너와 눈이 마주치는 순간
Gimme That, Gimme That, Gimme That
Gimme That, Gimme That,
Gimme That Ice Cream
어서요 부드런 그 맛 Ice Cream Cake
오직 널 기다리며 촛불을 켜둘게요
따스한 맘에 Ice Cream Cake
녹아버리기 전에 내게 입맞춰줘요
It's so tasty Come and chase me
네 입술이 달콤하게 녹아요 나는 눈을 감아요
달콤한 그 맛 Ice Cream Cake
특별해질 오늘에 어울리는 맛으로
입가에 묻은 Ice Cream에
네 가슴 두근거려 내게 다가 오겠죠
It's so tasty Come and chase me
못 참겠어 I Scream, You Scream
Gimme that, Gimme That Ice Cream
I Scream, You Scream
Gimme that, Gimme That Ice Cream
I Scream, You Scream
Gimme that, Gimme That, Your lips
The lyrics to Red Velvet's "Ice Cream Cake" describe a sunny day and a beautiful white dress. The singer has left the house, singing happily as she catches someone's eye. The verse describes that moment when they first lock eyes and the sound of their heartbeat. The chorus is a request for the taste of a sweet ice cream cake; it seems to symbolize a desire to savor this special moment with the person she's looking at. The lyrics then describe the singer's desire to spend the day with this person, riding a scooter and holding hands. As they gaze into each other's eyes, there's a good vibe and a feeling of happiness.
The song seems to be a fun, catchy celebration of youthful love and simple pleasures. The ice cream cake symbolizes the sweetness of the moment, and the singer's desire to seize it and savor it. The joyful, exuberant melody reinforces the happy, carefree mood of the lyrics, creating an irresistibly upbeat atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Lalalalala Lalalala
This line is the song's melody and has no distinct meaning.
Oh 햇살 눈부신 한가론 휴일
It's a sunny and beautiful day, a peaceful holiday with no work to do.
예쁜 새하얀 원피스를 입고 Oh Oh
The person is wearing a pretty, white dress and feeling good about themselves.
난 집을 나섰지 콧노래 나오지
The person has left their house and is happily humming a tune.
넌 나를 바라봐 넋을 놓고 또 봐
Someone is admiring the person and can't take their eyes off of them.
네 맘을 사로잡아 버린 그 순간 Oh
The person has captured the other's heart in that moment.
떨리는 목소리 네 맘엔 북소리
The other person's heart is pounding in excitement when they hear the person's voice.
또 반짝이는 종소리가 울리지
The sound of a bell ringing adds to the excitement and joy of the moment.
주세요 달콤한 그 맛 Ice Cream Cake
The person wants the delicious taste of an Ice Cream Cake.
특별해질 오늘에 어울리는 맛으로
They want this treat to match the special occasion of the day.
입가에 묻은 Ice Cream에
The person has ice cream on their lips.
네 가슴 두근거려 내게 다가 오겠죠
The other's heart is pounding and they are coming closer to the person.
It's So Tasty, Come And Chase Me
The person is expressing how delicious the treat is and inviting the other to come along and enjoy with them.
못 참겠어 I screamm You scream,
The person can't contain their excitement, and they scream and invite the other to do the same.
Gimme that, Gimme that Ice Cream
The person is asking for some of the Ice Cream.
Oh Vanilla chocolate honey with a cherry on top
The Ice Cream is made with vanilla, chocolate, and honey, with a cherry on top.
매일 다양하게 보여줄게 너에게만
The person will show the other different things every day, but only to them.
무지갤 그려대는 저 분수대 보다 난
The person is more interesting than the majestic fountain they are admiring.
사랑을 그려내는 네게 좀 더 끌릴 거야
The person is fascinated by the other's ability to express love.
넌 나를 데리고 떠나 어서 떠나
The person wants the other to take them away on an adventure.
조그만 스쿠터에 태워봐 Oh 날
The person wants the other to take them on a ride on a small scooter.
Uh 네 허릴 감싸는 내 손에 오늘이
The person is holding the other's waist and feeling excited.
다 가도 맘이 두근두근 거리지
Even when the day is over, the person's heart still races with excitement.
It's so tasty Come and chase me
The treat is so delicious that the person wants the other to come and enjoy with them.
못 참겠어 I Scream, You Scream
The person can't contain their excitement and screams, inviting the other to join in too.
Gimme that, Gimme That Ice Cream
The person is asking for the Ice Cream again.
I Scream, You Scream
They are still screaming in excitement.
Gimme that, Gimme That
Still asking for more of the Ice Cream.
Pops 내 입안에 녹아 내리는 중
The Ice Cream is melting in their mouth.
잔뜩 넣어 내 입안이 녹아 내리는 줄
They placed a lot in their mouth and it's melting away.
Baby Boy 다른 남자들은 아무것도 몰라
Other guys don't know anything compared to the person they are with.
You're so fine해서 안 튀는 옷만 골라
The person looks so good that they can wear any clothes and still look amazing.
Never get me wrong my boo
They want to make sure they are not misunderstood by their partner.
I have no 관심 in that bag
They are not interested in that bag/show no interest in that argument.
지루한 월화부터 수목까지 Man I wanna pass
They want to skip the boring weekdays and move straight to the fun ones.
날 보는 네 시선에 See some good vibe
They feel good vibes from the other's gaze.
기분 좋은 느낌이야
The person feels happy and good.
너와 눈이 마주치는 순간
When two people's eyes meet, it is a special moment.
Gimme That, Gimme That, Gimme That
They want more of the Ice Cream.
Gimme That, Gimme That,
Still asking for more of the Ice Cream.
Gimme That Ice Cream
They want the delicious Ice Cream treat.
어서요 부드런 그 맛 Ice Cream Cake
They want the soft, sweet taste of the Ice Cream Cake.
오직 널 기다리며 촛불을 켜둘게요
They will wait for the other and light candles in the meantime.
따스한 맘에 Ice Cream Cake
The warmth of their heart mixed with the sweetness of the confectionary dessert.
녹아버리기 전에 내게 입맞춰줘요
They want the other to kiss them before the dessert melts away.
네 입술이 달콤하게 녹아요 나는 눈을 감아요
The sweetness of the other's lips melts them away and they close their eyes.
달콤한 그 맛 Ice Cream Cake
Once again, they crave the delicious taste of the Ice Cream Cake.
Gimme that, Gimme That, Your lips
They want the other's sweet lips.
Contributed by Adalyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@catalinagarrido6172
Wow~.
@girldaisys6027
I like the MV, Thanks !
@stanloona5726
SMTOWN wow
@lostlizzy6269
Yeees
@yuyuyang9176
This is so catchy haha
@snowdrops2021
This MV is so aesthetic. It not only has summer vibe but also mysterious vibe
@s.suspiria
perfect 2015s mv
@bbang883
It gives lolita vibe
@vaniakanti593
@@bbang883 i think not.is it? Bcs i like cute things even tho i'm 21 🥲 bcs i really love colorful outfits and concept.can you tell me the difference? Bcs i'm not seeing outfits that unproper?