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.
Pretty Girl
f(x) Lyrics
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Yeppeun geunyeoneun molla kkamchikhan aengdubit ipsulbuteo hib dari hankkeot ppomeul naemyeon
Modeun ili haekyeoldwaeh cham pyeonhaji
Dadeul nal manyeorago hae keunyeowah nal bikyohae waeh seungriye yeoshineun misoreul jiyeo
Ojik keunyeoegeman Baby doll
Keunyeoye mare kwii giuriji isanghan I naraen
Pretty Girl Pretty Girl Pretty Girl moduga keunyeoye pyeon
Pretty Girl Pretty Girl Pretty Girl moduga keunyeoye pyeon
Eoduun bam jumuneul keoreosseo nae chorokbit mabeobe keollyeoseo keureohke hanahana
Ttokgateun eolkuri dwehrago hanagachi
Your eyes and nose keu mueotdo teukbyeorhae boiji anha deon
Eunkeunhan uwore chaitdeon misodo eoneusae buranhan biteul ttyiyeo
Yeongwonhal juraranni oraeorae Pretty Girl kongjunim
Eonjena juwinkongiyeotji hajiman ijen talla
Pretty Girl Pretty Girl Pretty Girl neo gateun yeojan manha
Pretty Girl Pretty Girl Pretty Girl neo gateun yeojan manha
Introducing the wicked witch of the west
So all you pretty little princesses now get out the way
Wahngjaye palttuge yijonhae kkong maetallin Doll neon teuropi geol
Changbaekhan eolkulmankeum amureon saekkkal eopseo jiruhankeol
Ah yeogil bwahdo Pretty Girl Ah jeogil bwahdo Pretty Girl
Ah yeogil bwahdo Pretty Girl Ah da ttokgateun Pretty Girl
Kwii ttagabge deureotji donghwah sokye Pretty Girl iyagi
Keunyeoye mare kwii giuriji isanghan I naraen
Pretty Girl Pretty Girl Pretty Girl moduga keunyeoye pyeon
Pretty Girl Pretty Girl Pretty Girl hajiman ijen talla
Pretty Girl Pretty Girl Pretty Girl neo gateun yeojan manha
Pretty Girl Pretty Girl Pretty Girl Pretty Girl, What's your color?
Yeogil bwahdo Pretty Girl jeogil bwahdo Pretty Girl
The song Pretty Girl by f(x) is an upbeat and playful song that celebrates the beauty and allure of women. The opening lines of the song are a greeting to the Pretty Girl, whether they are seen from afar or up close. The next lines describe the charming smile and bright spirit of Pretty Girl that can make everyone around her happy. The song goes on to praise Pretty Girl, declaring that everything is peaceful and perfect when she is around, as she has the ability to enchant and bewitch those around her.
The subsequent lyrics take a turn towards jealousy and competition, as other girls are said to be envious of Pretty Girl's natural beauty and the attention she receives. The song describes how they try to undermine her by spreading rumors and criticizing her, but Pretty Girl remains unfazed and continues to be the center of attention, even amidst the negativity. The song ends with a final call to Pretty Girl, acknowledging her unique and incomparable beauty.
Overall, the song is a light and fun celebration of feminine beauty and power, underlining the fact that it is something to be admired without shame or reserve.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeogil bwahdo Pretty Girl (Hello) jeogil bwahdo Pretty Girl (Hello) X2
Hello Pretty Girl, no matter which way I look, you are a Pretty Girl
Yeppeun geunyeoneun molla kkamchikhan aengdubit ipsulbuteo hib dari hankkeot ppomeul naemyeon
I don't know the beautiful girl, but when I break open a pomegranate, the seeds resemble her small, red lips
Modeun ili haekyeoldwaeh cham pyeonhaji
All the things around me are harmonious, it's really beautiful
Dadeul nal manyeorago hae keunyeowah nal bikyohae waeh seungriye yeoshineun misoreul jiyeo
People keep telling me that girl is mine and envy me, but why is that girl smiling?
Ojik keunyeoegeman Baby doll
Only for her, I am a baby doll
Kwii ttagabge deureotji donghwah sokye Pretty Girl iyagi
I heard a story about a pretty girl from the fairy tale
Keunyeoye mare kwii giuriji isanghan I naraen
Her words are not difficult, but it's an unfamiliar language
Pretty Girl Pretty Girl Pretty Girl moduga keunyeoye pyeon
Everyone refers to her as a pretty girl
Eoduun bam jumuneul keoreosseo nae chorokbit mabeobe keollyeoseo keureohke hanahana
I cast a spell on a dark night and made a light orb that looks like her
Ttokgateun eolkuri dwehrago hanagachi
As it dances, it brightens up like her
Your eyes and nose keu mueotdo teukbyeorhae boiji anha deon
Your eyes, nose, and everything else, that can't be described, I couldn't see before
Eunkeunhan uwore chaitdeon misodo eoneusae buranhan biteul ttyiyeo
The smile that was always there, makes my heart race more than ever
Yeongwonhal juraranni oraeorae Pretty Girl kongjunim
Pretty girl, the princess that will live forever
Eonjena juwinkongiyeotji hajiman ijen talla
Always a bridesmaid, but not anymore now
Pretty Girl Pretty Girl Pretty Girl neo gateun yeojan manha
There are many girls, but none like you, a pretty girl
Introducing the wicked witch of the west
Introducing a person who is cruel and unkind, the wicked witch of the west
So all you pretty little princesses now get out the way
All the other girls should move aside, they can't compare to the pretty princess
Wahngjaye palttuge yijonhae kkong maetallin Doll neon teuropi geol
Confirming that you are a control freak, you're a fashion doll made in Europe
Changbaekhan eolkulmankeum amureon saekkkal eopseo jiruhankeol
There is no color as dark as charcoal, but you don't have any dark colors
Ah yeogil bwahdo Pretty Girl Ah jeogil bwahdo Pretty Girl
Ah, hello pretty girl no matter which way I look
Ah da ttokgateun Pretty Girl
Ah, a very unique and special pretty girl
Contributed by Owen W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I love this song even more now, what a great idea for a song ☺☺😊😊