Krystal was first spotted by SM Entertainment in 2000, which earned her a small role in a short segment of Shinhwa's "Wedding March" music video. Former member 설리 (Sulli) first debuted as a child actress in 2005 when she was selected to play young Princess Sun-hwa in the SBS television drama, The Ballad of Seo-dong. In 2006, SM Entertainment recruited Luna after seeing her performing on SBS's television program, "Truth Game". In September 2007, SM Entertainment recruited Victoria Song. A month later, Amber was cast from an audition in Los Angeles, California.
SM first released a teaser preview of the group via YouTube on August 24, introducing them as "Asia's Pop Dance Group." For five days, SM individually released information through news portals and posted pictures of each member on SM Town's official website, starting with Korean member Sulli on August 26, Taiwanese-American member Amber on August 27, Korean-American member Krystal on August 28, Korean member Luna on August 29, and lastly the Chinese member Victoria on August 30.
On September 1, the group's first single "라차타 (LA chA TA)" was digitally released. Following their first performance at the Samseong-dong Fashion Center on September 2, the music video was screened and released online the next day. The group's first broadcast performance of "La Cha Ta" was held at MBC's music show Show! Music Core on September 5.
On October 7, the group also released the electro-pop version of the digital single, "Chocolate Love", alongside their label mate Girls' Generation. The single was released for the promotion of the 4th edition Blacklabel series of LG CYON phone, LG Chocolate (BL40).
On November 9, f(x) released their first single album Chu~♡.
On May 4, f(x) released their first mini-album NU ABO. The lead single "NU ABO" topped online music portal charts Monkey3, Dosirak and Bugs. The song also made it to the Gaon Chart weekly number-one singles. The music video for the song was released on May 6. The group made their live comebacks on KBS's Music Bank on May 7, MBC's Music Core on May 8 and SBS's Inkigayo on May 9. On July 17, the group started performing their next promotional single, "Mr. Boogie".They had their first performance for the song on MBC's Music Core.
It was announced by SM Entertainment that Amber returned from USA after a long leave since June 2010 and that f(x) are planning to release a studio album in February 2011. f(x) finally released their first album PINOCCHIO on April 20, 2011. The album's lead single "(피노키오) Danger" immediately went to #1 and stayed at the top of various online charts such as Melon. On April 29, f(x) received their first k-chart award on Music Bank.
Their acclaimed second studio album, Pink Tape (2013), was the only K-pop album on US music channel Fuse's "41 Best Albums of 2013", the only idol album to be featured in Korean critics' definitive list of "Top 100 Classic Albums of All Time", and was named "Greatest K-pop Album of the 2010s" by Billboard chart.
The group's third album, Red Light (2014) was commercially successful and well received by music critics. On July 22, 2015, f(x) released a Japanese physical single album, Summer Special Pinocchio / Hot Summer, which debuted at #23 on Oricon's weekly chart. In August, it was announced that Sulli had officially left the group to focus on acting. The remaining four members continued as a group, releasing their fourth studio album, 4 Walls, in October.
Following the release of the SM Station single "All Mine" in 2016, the group halted group promotions and the members have embarked on individual music, acting, and modelling careers. In August 2019, f(x) officially reunited as a three-piece (without Victoria) and performed at the three-night SM Town Live 2019 in Tokyo concert.
Former member Sulli passed away on October 14, 2019.
As of 2020 all 4 members have left SM entertainment to pursue new career endeavors.
시그널
f(x) Lyrics
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I've got a signal 어제 꿈에
나를 찾아온 희미하던 작은 신호
어쩌면 멀리 알지 못하는
누군가 내게 구조를 요청 whoa
조금은 우울했던 요즘의 내 표정을
다시 조금씩 멀어져 가
마치 웃는 듯이
다시 켜 보자 radio
네 시그널을 잡을 수 있게
(Mono 아니면 stereo)
또 다시 물음표
널 잡은 뒤엔 어떻게 킵 할 수 있니?
Woo 투명한 그 몸에 그물 던져볼까
Woo 너를 놓친 뒤엔 어떻게 견딜 수 있니?
생각에 빠져 못 헤어나
From 9 to 5, 5 to 9 미쳐가
어쩌면 다시 궤도를 돌아
나를 설레게 잠 못 들게 해 whoa
센티멘털 로맨스 그런 건 관심 없는
내 씩씩한 하루에 (내 씩씩한 하루에)
작은 돌 던져버리곤 가
마치 웃는 듯이
다시 켜 보자 radio
네 시그널을 잡을 수 있게
(Mono 아니면 stereo)
또 다시 물음표
널 잡은 뒤엔 어떻게 킵 할 수 있니?
Woo 투명한 그 몸에 그물 던져볼까
Woo 너를 놓친 뒤엔 어떻게 견딜 수 있니?
I'll be an astronaut
I'm searching on into space
Turn on my radio, can you hear me?
잡히지 않는데 보이지도 않는데
어둠 속 허우적대도 넌 어디 있는 거야?
다시 켜 보자 radio
네 시그널을 잡을 수 있게
(Mono 아니면 stereo)
또 다시 물음표
널 잡은 뒤엔 어떻게 킵 할 수 있니?
Woo 투명한 그 몸에 그물 던져볼까 (그 몸에 그물 던져볼까)
Woo 너를 놓친 뒤엔 어떻게 견딜 수 있니?
I've got a signal (signal)
I've got a signal (signal)
"시그널" or "Signal" by f(x) is a song about the feeling of searching for someone, both physically and emotionally. The song opens with the lyrics "Turn on my radio, stay tuned, I've got a signal." This line can be interpreted as the singer trying to tune in or connect with someone. The following lines refer to a "small signal" that appeared in the singer's dream that they believe could be someone trying to connect with them.
The lyrics then ask the question, "After I catch you, how can I keep you?" This shows the fear of losing the connection that has been made and uncertainty of how to maintain it. The lyrics also mention wanting to throw a net around the person as if to keep them from leaving. This can be seen as a metaphor for trying to hold onto someone who is slipping away.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "I've got a signal" which can mean both the physical radio signal the singer is searching for as well as the emotional connection they are trying to make. The lyrics describe the feeling of being lost or feeling like one is floating in the darkness trying to find the person they are connecting with. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the feeling of finally making a connection after searching for so long.
Overall, "Signal" is a song that explores the feeling of searching for someone both emotionally and physically. The lyrics emphasize the fear of losing a connection and the uncertainty of how to maintain it once it has been found. The song's repetition of the line "I've got a signal" signifies the singer's hope in eventually making a connection with the person they are searching for.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn on my radio, stay tuned
I am trying to connect with someone or something by tuning in to a signal on my radio.
I've got a signal 어제 꿈에
I received a faint signal in a dream I had yesterday.
나를 찾아온 희미하던 작은 신호
Someone or something was trying to communicate with me, and I received a faint signal.
어쩌면 멀리 알지 못하는
Perhaps the source of the signal is far away and unknown to me.
누군가 내게 구조를 요청 whoa
Someone is asking for help, and I am trying to find their signal to rescue them.
조금은 우울했던 요즘의 내 표정을
Lately, I have been feeling a bit down, and my facial expression shows it.
넌 가만히 만지곤 (넌 가만히 만지곤)
You quietly touch me, trying to comfort me.
다시 조금씩 멀어져 가
However, little by little, we are growing apart again.
마치 웃는 듯이
But we still smile and pretend everything is okay.
다시 켜 보자 radio
Let's try turning on the radio again.
네 시그널을 잡을 수 있게
Maybe this time I will be able to catch your signal.
(Mono 아니면 stereo)
I don't care if it's mono or stereo, as long as I can hear your signal.
또 다시 물음표
But even after I catch your signal, I am left with more questions.
널 잡은 뒤엔 어떻게 킵 할 수 있니?
After I find you, how can I hold onto you?
Woo 투명한 그 몸에 그물 던져볼까
Should I try to catch you in a net, even though you are elusive?
Woo 너를 놓친 뒤엔 어떻게 견딜 수 있니?
If I lose you again, how can I bear it?
생각에 빠져 못 헤어나
I get lost in my thoughts and can't escape.
From 9 to 5, 5 to 9 미쳐가
I go crazy from 9 to 5, and from 5 to 9 as well.
어쩌면 다시 궤도를 돌아
Maybe I need to get back on track again.
나를 설레게 잠 못 들게 해 whoa
I want to feel excited and unable to sleep because of it.
센티멘털 로맨스 그런 건 관심 없는
I am not interested in sappy romances.
내 씩씩한 하루에 (내 씩씩한 하루에)
I live each day with courage and strength.
작은 돌 던져버리곤 가
I throw away small stones and continue on my way.
마치 웃는 듯이
Again, I smile and pretend everything is okay.
I'll be an astronaut
I will explore the unknown and reach for the stars.
I'm searching on into space
I continue to look for new signals and connections.
Turn on my radio, can you hear me?
I am hoping that someone, somewhere can hear my signal and respond.
잡히지 않는데 보이지도 않는데
Even though I can't see or catch the signal, I know it is there.
어둠 속 허우적대도 넌 어디 있는 거야?
Even if I struggle in the dark, I wonder where you are hiding.
I've got a signal (signal)
I am still receiving a signal, and I won't give up until I find its source.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Yeon Jung Kim
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