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.
Red Dress
Red Velvet (레드벨벳) Lyrics
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Huh, our tune is so high (hey hey hey)
어린아이 대하 듯 그대는 나를 봐요
웃으며 내려다 보고 쓰담쓰담 해요
자꾸만 왜 모르는 척 해요
화창해 좋은 날 왜 전화했게요
솔직한 그대의 이상형
Show me what you want what you want it
머리 어깨부터 무릎 발끝까지 uh
(Uh uh uh) 알고 싶다면 되고 싶다면 uh
그댄 뭐라 얘기 할까
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
날 기대해도 좋아
빨간 루비처럼
자신감이 넘치게
빨간 사과처럼
어딘가 앙큼하게
예감이 좋은 red dress
Red dress, red dress
널 사로잡을 red dress
Red dress, red dress (hey)
My sweet love 그대를 부를 때
이제 더 이상 절대 망설이지 않을래
어딘가 좀 달라진 내 분위기 어때?
위로 아래로 잘록 허리로 나를 봐요
Red dresses on
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
더 다가와도 좋아
빨간 루비처럼
자신감이 넘치게
빨간 사과처럼
어딘가 앙큼하게
예감이 좋은 red dress
Red dress, red dress
널 사로잡을 red dress
Red dress, red dress
빨간 구두처럼
절대 멈출 수 없게
빨간 장미처럼
가시는 따끔하게
예감이 좋은 red dress
Red dress, red dress
널 사로잡을 red dress
Red dress, red dress (hey hey)
쉽게 나 하는 얘기가 아니야 아니야
마냥 나 어린 애기가 아니야 아니야
확실한 느낌이 왔어
두근대는 가슴이 사랑스런 웃음이
바로 너라고 외치고 있어 (외치고 있어)
빨간 루비처럼 (빨간 루비처럼)
자신감이 넘치게
빨간 사과처럼
어딘가 앙큼하게 (어딘가 앙큼하게)
예감이 좋은 red dress (예감이 좋은)
Red dress, red dress (red dress)
널 사로잡을 red dress (널 사로잡을)
Red dress, red dress (red dress)
빨간 구두처럼 (oh)
절대 멈출 수 없게
빨간 장미처럼
가시는 따끔하게 (가시는 따끔하게)
예감이 좋은 red dress (oh)
Red dress, red dress (예감이 좋은 red dress)
널 사로잡을 red dress
Red dress, red dress (널 사로잡을 red dress)
The lyrics of Red Velvet's song "Red Dress" depict a confident and playful woman who is captivating and alluring. The song starts with the members stating that their "tune is so high," implying a sense of excitement and energy. They sing about someone who looks at them like a child, smiling down at them and patting their head. The person acts like they don't know anything and questions why they called on such a beautiful day. The members ask what the person wants and what their ideal type is, encouraging them to show and tell their true feelings.
They chant "Get up" repeatedly, expressing a desire for this person to take notice and pay attention to them. The lyrics compare the woman to a red ruby, overflowing with confidence, and a red apple, suggesting a mischievous and playful side. The "red dress" symbolizes the woman's appeal and allure, with the members asserting that it will captivate and grab the attention of the person they are singing about. They express their willingness to be approached and emphasize that they cannot be stopped, just like red shoes that keep moving, and thorns on a red rose that prick if touched.
Overall, "Red Dress" is a confident and bold anthem where Red Velvet embraces their powerful and alluring side, seeking the attention and affection of someone who has caught their interest.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah (hey hey) you know how we do
Yeah, you already know our style and how we do things
Huh, our tune is so high (hey hey hey)
Our song is uplifting and energetic
어린아이 대하 듯 그대는 나를 봐요
You look at me like I'm a child
웃으며 내려다 보고 쓰담쓰담 해요
You smile and pat me on the head
자꾸만 왜 모르는 척 해요
You keep pretending like you don't know
화창해 좋은 날 왜 전화했게요
Why did you call me on this sunny, beautiful day?
Tell me what you want what you want it
Tell me your desires
솔직한 그대의 이상형
Your ideal type is someone honest
Show me what you want what you want it
Show me what you want
머리 어깨부터 무릎 발끝까지 uh
From head to toe, uh
(Uh uh uh) 알고 싶다면 되고 싶다면 uh
If you want to know, if you want to do it, uh
그댄 뭐라 얘기 할까
What would you say?
Get up, get up, get up, get up (ah woo)
Get up, get up, don't hesitate, ah woo
날 기대해도 좋아
You can count on me
빨간 루비처럼
Like a red ruby
자신감이 넘치게
With overflowing confidence
빨간 사과처럼
Like a red apple
어딘가 앙큼하게
Somewhere mischievous
예감이 좋은 red dress
A red dress with a good feeling
Red dress, red dress
Red dress, red dress
널 사로잡을 red dress
A red dress that will captivate you
My sweet love 그대를 부를 때
My sweet love, when I call you
이제 더 이상 절대 망설이지 않을래
I won't hesitate anymore
어딘가 좀 달라진 내 분위기 어때?
Do you like the change in my atmosphere?
위로 아래로 잘록 허리로 나를 봐요
Look at me, up and down, with my slim waist
Red dresses on
Wearing red dresses
더 다가와도 좋아
You can come closer
빨간 구두처럼
Like red shoes
절대 멈출 수 없게
You can't stop
빨간 장미처럼
Like a red rose
가시는 따끔하게
Thorns prickly
쉽게 나 하는 얘기가 아니야 아니야
It's not something I say lightly, no, no
마냥 나 어린 애기가 아니야 아니야
I'm not just a little girl, no, no
확실한 느낌이 왔어
I've got a clear feeling
두근대는 가슴이 사랑스런 웃음이
My pounding heart, my lovely smile
바로 너라고 외치고 있어 (외치고 있어)
I'm shouting that it's you (I'm shouting)
Red dress, red dress
Red dress, red dress
빨간 구두처럼 (oh)
Like red shoes (oh)
절대 멈출 수 없게
You can't stop
빨간 장미처럼
Like a red rose
가시는 따끔하게 (가시는 따끔하게)
Thorns prickly (thorns prickly)
예감이 좋은 red dress (oh)
A red dress with a good feeling (oh)
Red dress, red dress
Red dress, red dress
빨간 구두처럼
Like red shoes
절대 멈출 수 없게
You can't stop
빨간 장미처럼
Like a red rose
가시는 따끔하게 (가시는 따끔하게)
Thorns prickly (thorns prickly)
예감이 좋은 red dress
A red dress with a good feeling
Red dress, red dress (예감이 좋은 red dress)
Red dress, red dress (a red dress with a good feeling)
널 사로잡을 red dress
A red dress that will captivate you
Red dress, red dress (널 사로잡을 red dress)
Red dress, red dress (a red dress that will captivate you)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charite Viken Reinaas, Greg Paul Stephen Bonnick, Hayden Chapman, Jin Suk Choi, Nermin Harambasic, Rodnae Robertson Bell, Ryan Sewon Jhun, Yoon-Kyoung Cho
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