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.
종이 심장
f(x) Lyrics
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나를 꼭 붙잡아줘야 해
또 날아가 버릴라 (날아가 버릴라)
그렇게 구기면 큰일 나
난 말없고 착해 보여도
자존심이 세니까 (자존심이 세니까)
누굴 진지하게 생각한 적도
난 처음이라 심각해
겉은 강한 척 해보지만
내 심장은 종이 같아
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
네가 너무 좋아서
사실은 약간 겁이 나
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
Doo doo doo doo
비라도 내리는 날이면
우산을 꼭 씌워줘
또 울리지도 마 yeah yeah
찢어질지 모르니
말투는 언제나 상냥하고 또
부드럽게 해 OK? Oh
가슴 깊이 새겨들어
혹시 모를까봐 미리 이렇게
다 말해주는 거니까
겉은 강한 척 해보지만
내 심장은 종이 같아
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
네가 너무 좋아서
사실은 약간 겁이 나
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
Doo doo doo doo
Please, be gentle
하얀 종이로 만들어진 내
심장을 보여줄까 oh
I got a paper heart
내 맘 한쪽에 적어놓은 네 이름을 보여줄까
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
네가 너무 좋아서
사실은 약간 겁이 나
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
겉은 강한 척 해보지만
내 심장은 종이 같아
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
네가 너무 좋아서
사실은 약간 겁이 나
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
The lyrics to f(x)'s song Paper Heart express the vulnerability and fragility of the heart when it comes to love. The lyrics show the singer's fear of being hurt and their unwillingness to fully surrender to their feelings. The chorus repeats the line "I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart" to emphasize the fragility and delicate nature of the heart.
The song begins with the singer requesting their lover to hold onto them tightly and not let them fly away, even during playful moments. The singer recognizes that they may seem quiet and kind-hearted, but their strong sense of self-worth prevents them from letting their guard down easily. This is likely a result of experiencing past heartbreak.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has a secret love for someone who makes them feel afraid but equally passionate. They ask their lover to treat them gently and show them kindness. In the second verse, the singer asks their lover to remember their name and to be gentle with their "paper heart."
Overall, "Paper Heart" is a relatable song for anyone who has experienced the overwhelming emotion of love and the fear of getting hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
바람이 장난을 칠 때면 나를 꼭 붙잡아줘야 해 또 날아가 버릴라
When the wind plays games, I need you to hold onto me tight, otherwise I might fly away once again.
그렇게 구기면 큰일 나 난 말없고 착해 보여도 자존심이 세니까
If you keep teasing me like this, it might lead to trouble, even though I may seem quiet and sweet, my pride won't let it slide.
사랑에 막 아파 본 적 누굴 진지하게 생각한 적도 난 처음이라 심각해
I've never been hurt in love before, nor have I ever taken anyone seriously, so this is very serious for me since it's my first time.
겉은 강한 척 해보지만 내 심장은 종이 같아 I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
Even though I act like I'm strong, in reality, my heart is frail like paper.
네가 너무 좋아서 사실은 약간 겁이 나 I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
I'm actually a bit scared because I like you too much.
비라도 내리는 날이면 우산을 꼭 씌워줘 또 울리지도 마 yeah yeah 찢어질지 모르니
On days when it's raining, please make sure to give me an umbrella and don't make me cry because I'm afraid I might fall apart.
말투는 언제나 상냥하고 또 부드럽게 해 OK? Oh
Always use kind and gentle words with me, okay?
가슴 깊이 새겨들어 혹시 모를까봐 미리 이렇게 다 말해주는 거니까
Just in case, I want to engrave this deeply in my heart and let you know.
Please, be gentle 하얀 종이로 만들어진 내 심장을 보여줄까 oh I got a paper heart
Please be gentle, should I show you my heart made of white paper?
내 맘 한쪽에 적어놓은 네 이름을 보여줄까 I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart
Should I show you the name that I wrote on my heart? I got a pa-pa-pa-pa-paper heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christian Per Daniel Wahlberg, Dianna Elizabeth Corcoran, Didrik Thott, Ji Eum Seo
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