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.
Beautiful Stranger
f(x) Lyrics
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Yeah And It's All About Me eotteohke nareurihaeshikyeoya halji
Uh jeo meolli geomeun geurimja neol mannandamyeon sucheon gillo naneun
Tallyeoga
Haha gaseume chongsoriga Bang chulbarhae neol hyanghan Race Right Now
[KRYSTAL] Beautiful Stranger keodaran du nune ppajyeo
Ontong shinbiroun gamjeong keu eoneo nan mameul yeoreo
Naega paraboneun neoreul keudeureun jeonhyeo boryeo haji anha No
[LUNA] gipeun chimmuk soge damkyeojin iyagi dareun moseub tto dareun
Sesangeseo on neo
Gin soneul ppeodeo nal parabomyeon niga inneun goseuro hamkke deryeoga jwo
Uhohuhohoh Beautiful Stranger X3 Uhohuhohohoh
[AMBER] nae yeope hogishimiran ai nal bureumyeo ttaradanyeo From Morning To
Night
Neol talmeun kkumkwah hyeonshilye kwehri sanggwahneopseo modu deullyeojwo
I'm ready
Nasseon saram neomu nasseon uri sai aragago shipeo keu kamyeon gipsugi
Keu eoneu mugeoun munira haedo
I'll Keep It Open So That We Can Talk A Little More
[LUNA] Beautiful Stranger tumyeonghan yeonghonye Angel
Sonkkeut jeonhaejineun eumseong keu eumseong shimjangeul hollyeo
Beautiful Stranger keudeurege neon Mysterious
Ihaehal su eomneun niga duryeowo keujeo mireonael ppuniya No
[KRYSTAL] gipeun chimmuk soge damkyeojin iyagi dareun moseub tto dareun
Sesangeseo on neo
Gin soneul ppeodeo nal parabomyeon niga inneun goseuro hamkke deryeoga jwo
Uhohuhohoh Beautiful Stranger X3
[AMBER] Hey There Don't Be Shy naege marhaebwah nae nuneul barabwah
[KRYSTAL] Beautiful Stranger
Mangseorijima soneul jababwah nareul deryeoga [KRYSTAL] Beautiful Stranger
Neodo ara nan geudeulkwahn talla nae nuneul barabwah [KRYSTAL] Beautiful
Stranger
Urin idaero chigeum keudaero [LUNA] isanghaji anha No
[KRYSTAL] saekkkal eomneun biteul tago jeo meolli dareun moseub tto dareun
Sesangeseo on neo
[LUNA] keuge eodideun nan junbidwaehisseo niga inneun goseuro hamkke
Deryeoga jwo
Uhohuhohoh Beautiful Stranger X3 [KRYSTAL] niga inneun goseuro hamkke
Deryeoga jwo
Uhohuhohoh Beautiful Stranger X3 Uhohuhohohoh
The song "Beautiful Stranger" by f(x) is about the allure and danger of a mysterious, unpredictable person. In the first verse, Amber sings about encountering this person by chance and being drawn in by their energy and aura. Krystal then sings about the conflicting emotions and uncertainty that come with such a person, acknowledging that they are dangerous but unable to resist them. Luna adds to the theme by saying that this person's backstory and secrets make them even more fascinating and enigmatic. The chorus repeats the title phrase, emphasizing the paradoxical nature of this "beautiful stranger."
The second verse continues with Amber describing her infatuation with the stranger, wanting to get to know them more despite the risk involved. Luna then refers to the stranger as an angel-like figure, but one that she can't fully comprehend or predict. Krystal finishes off the song by encouraging the listener to embrace the unknown and take the risk of exploring this new world, even if it is a little bit scary.
Overall, the lyrics of "Beautiful Stranger" convey the excitement and trepidation of encountering someone new and mysterious, and the complexity of navigating those emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Just Another Story saranghage dwaehsseo Aha han ibangin
This is just another story of me falling in love with someone unexpectedly
And It's All About Me eotteohke nareurihaeshikyeoya halji
This story is entirely about me, and I wonder how I'll make a mark on their life
Uh jeo meolli geomeun geurimja neol mannandamyeon sucheon gillo naneun Tallyeoga
If I run into you randomly and unexpectedly, my heart will race, and my feet will stutter
Haha gaseume chongsoriga Bang chulbarhae neol hyanghan Race Right Now
The sound of my racing heartbeat is like a signal, inspiring me to pursue you with a passion right now
Beautiful Stranger keodaran du nune ppajyeo Ontong shinbiroun gamjeong keu eoneo nan mameul yeoreo
You are a stunning stranger, and whenever I look into your deep eyes, I can't help but feel a mysterious connection with you
Beautiful Stranger saramdeureun marhae You're Dangerous Naega paraboneun neoreul keudeureun jeonhyeo boryeo haji anha No
People advise me that you're dangerous, but I can't help myself from being drawn to you, and I don't care
Gipeun chimmuk soge damkyeojin iyagi dareun moseub tto dareun Sesangeseo on neo Gin soneul ppeodeo nal parabomyeon niga inneun goseuro hamkke deryeoga jwo
There's an untold story lurking behind your silent demeanor, you're a unique person that stands out among others, take my hand and let's go to the place where only you exist
nae yeope hogishimiran ai nal bureumyeo ttaradanyeo From Morning To Night Neol talmeun kkumkwah hyeonshilye kwehri sanggwahneopseo modu deullyeojwo I'm ready Nasseon saram neomu nasseon uri sai aragago shipeo keu kamyeon gipsugi Keu eoneu mugeoun munira haedo I'll Keep It Open So That We Can Talk A Little More
My love for you is unwavering, and you're always on my mind; let's talk from morning to night about everything, including the dreams we have about each other while others listen; I'm willing to take risks and be with you, even if you're a closed book, I'll keep the conversation flowing
Beautiful Stranger tumyeonghan yeonghonye Angel Sonkkeut jeonhaejineun eumseong keu eumseong shimjangeul hollyeo Beautiful Stranger keudeurege neon Mysterious Ihaehal su eomneun niga duryeowo keujeo mireonael ppuniya No
You are like an angel with a faint light shimmering around you, and your emotions are controlled, making your heart a mystery; you're so hard to read that I don't even understand you, and that's why I'm drawn to you even more
Hey There Don't Be Shy naege marhaebwah nae nuneul barabwah Beautiful Stranger Mangseorijima soneul jababwah nareul deryeoga Beautiful Stranger Neodo ara nan geudeulkwahn talla nae nuneul barabwah Beautiful Stranger Urin idaero chigeum keudaero isanghaji anha No
Hey there, don't be shy; look me in the eye, beautiful stranger; don't hesitate, take my hand and lead me somewhere; you know me, and I know you, beautiful stranger; let's continue to be how we are right now and not change anything
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