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.
Gangsta Boy
f(x) Lyrics
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My Gangsta (My Gangsta)
Yaksok peongkeu banjjak jamsu
neoneun geu tereo jishi munje geodeun
hajiman pyeong beomeun No
hamkke ramyeon OK
Wild Thing naman ye Gangsta
Seongjeok pyeoreul pyeolchyeo boni, nat tteugeo wo
appa nuneul hilkkeut boni, deo museo wo
gaseum cheolleong eomma sori, geobna jiman
geurae do nan sangwan anhae
My Gangsta Boy, nae namja jyo
My Gangsta Boy (My Gangsta, My Gangsta)
neon cham meotjyeo, You’re My Prince
Chin oppa ga nata na, gyeong go haesseo
neol maju chimyeon One Two Punch, honnae jundae
chingu majeo nan richimyeo, nal mallyeo do
eojjaet deun nan mannal geoya
My Gangsta Boy, nappun ijyo
My Gangsta Boy (My Gangsta, My Gangsta)
haengbokhae jyeo, My Gangsta
Seonggyeok (kkachil) maltu (bbittakhae) saenggak (dansun) haengdong (gwag yeokhae)
museob dago geobnae do nae nunen kkamjjik hae, saranghae jullae My Gangsta Boy
(Kkachil) maltu (bbittakhae) saenggak (dansun) haengdong (gwagyeokhae) kkeullyeo manjokhae gippeum My Gangsta Boy)
Gangster? Monster? geudaen naman ye Mr.
nae nunen geujeo gwiyeo un hamster (neon meotjyeo)
neon meot jjeogeun misoro nal nokyeot jyo
na yojeum geudae ttaemune michi getjyo
(Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah sarang iran geon)
gyeokkeo boji anheun saram jeoldae moreujyo
(Uh Uh Uh Uh Uh geokjeong marayo)
nan gaseum euro sarangeun, bonda neun geojyo
My Gangsta Boy, nae namja jyo
(My Gangsta Boy~) My Gangsta Boy (My Gangsta, My Gangsta)
(neon cham meotjyeo~) neon cham meotjyeo, You’re My Prince
You’re My Angel, A A A A Angel
You’re My Angel, A A A A Angel
My Gangsta Boy, nappun ijyo
(My Gangsta Boy~) My Gangsta Boy (My Gangsta, My Gangsta)
(haengbokhae jyeo~) haengbokhae jyeo, My Gangsta
Boy Yeah My Gangsta Boy (My Gangsta, My Gangsta)
My Gangsta Boy, My Gangsta Boy (My Gangsta, My Gangsta) My Gangsta
The lyrics of f(x)'s song Gangsta Boy tells about the attraction of the singer to a man who exhibits a "gangster" or tough persona, expressing a desire to get closer to him. The first verse speaks about how the man's aura shines brightly even amidst difficult situations, despite the singer being uncertain and hesitant. By the chorus, the singer has embraced her feelings for the man, calling him her "Gangsta Boy" and describing how much she enjoys being with him, even calling him her prince. The second verse goes into more detail about the man's image and how he impresses the singer, describing him as a boxing champion and a wealthy friend. The bridge highlights the singer's love for the man, comparing him to both an angel and a monster, and expressing a sense of newfound happiness and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
My Gangsta (My Gangsta)
Reinforcing the idea that the singer's partner is a 'gangsta'
Yaksok peongkeu banjjak jamsu neoneun geu tereo jishi munje geodeun hajiman pyeong beomeun No hamkke ramyeon OK Wild Thing naman ye Gangsta
You always shine like a fluorescent light, capable of dealing with any issue. Although you act like nothing is a problem, I know deep down you have your own struggles. As long as we're together, even when things get wild, you're always my gangsta.
Seongjeok pyeoreul pyeolchyeo boni, nat tteugeo wo appa nuneul hilkkeut boni, deo museo wo gaseum cheolleong eomma sori, geobna jiman geurae do nan sangwan anhae
You're always making new achievements, burning with passion. When even Dad can't look away, you push harder. Even when your heart is heavy with Mom's worry, you still don't lose your spirit.
My Gangsta Boy, nae namja jyo My Gangsta Boy (My Gangsta, My Gangsta) neon cham meotjyeo, You’re My Prince
You're my gangsta boy, my man. You're strong and impressive and I look up to you, like a prince.
Chin oppa ga nata na, gyeong go haesseo neol maju chimyeon One Two Punch, honnae jundae chingu majeo nan richimyeo, nal mallyeo do eojjaet deun nan mannal geoya
When I had nowhere to turn and my brother was taken away, you were my one-two punch who came and saved the day. After that, I followed in your footsteps and learned from you, and I know I can achieve anything.
My Gangsta Boy, nappun ijyo My Gangsta Boy (My Gangsta, My Gangsta) haengbokhae jyeo, My Gangsta
You're nothing but my gangsta boy, my man. You make me happy and you're my gangsta.
Seonggyeok (kkachil) maltu (bbittakhae) saenggak (dansun) haengdong (gwag yeokhae) museob dago geobnae do nae nunen kkamjjik hae, saranghae jullae My Gangsta Boy
Your behavior, your thoughts, your movements, and your habits, even when I get scared or lost, my eyes are only on you. I love you, my gangsta boy.
(Kkachil) maltu (bbittakhae) saenggak (dansun) haengdong (gwagyeokhae) kkeullyeo manjokhae gippeum My Gangsta Boy) Gangster? Monster? geudaen naman ye Mr. nae nunen geujeo gwiyeo un hamster (neon meotjyeo) neon meot jjeogeun misoro nal nokyeot jyo na yojeum geudae ttaemune michi getjyo (Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah sarang iran geon) gyeokkeo boji anheun saram jeoldae moreujyo (Uh Uh Uh Uh Uh geokjeong marayo) nan gaseum euro sarangeun, bonda neun geojyo
Your behavior, your thoughts, your movements, and your habits, even when I get scared or lost, my eyes are only on you. I love you, my gangsta boy.
My Gangsta Boy, nappun ijyo (My Gangsta Boy~) My Gangsta Boy (My Gangsta, My Gangsta) (haengbokhae jyeo~) haengbokhae jyeo, My Gangsta
You're nothing but my gangsta boy, my man. You make me happy and you're my gangsta.
Boy Yeah My Gangsta Boy (My Gangsta, My Gangsta) My Gangsta Boy, My Gangsta Boy (My Gangsta, My Gangsta) My Gangsta
Boy yeah, you're nothing but my gangsta boy, my man. You're my gangsta, through and through.
You’re My Angel, A A A A Angel You’re My Angel, A A A A Angel
You're my angel, A A A A angel. You're my angel, A A A A angel.
Contributed by Annabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.