The group were initially known as Pledis Boys, after their unofficial promotions with their seniors, Son Dambi and After School for their Happy Pledis 2012 “Love Letter” single. They also appeared on stage with them promoting the song "Love Letter". They made an unofficial first appearance on 29 December 2011 at the 2011 SBS Gayo Daejun, performing the 'shuffle' dance with labelmates After School. They made their first CF with After School's Lizzy.
On January 16, 2012, Pledis Entertainment revealed NU'EST's leader, JR. The next day they revealed two new members, Minhyun and Aron. And on January 19, they finally introduced the entire group by revealing the identity of their final two members, Baekho and Ren.
The music video for "Face" was released on March 15, 2012. NU'EST made their broadcast debut on the same day on Mnet's M! Countdown where they performed "I'm Sorry", a b-side track from their debut single album, and the title track "Face".
On July 9, 2014, NU'EST released their first full album, "Re:Birth", with the lead single "Good Bye Bye". They made their Japanese debut on November 5, with the single "Shalala Ring".
JR, Baekho, Minhyun, and Ren participated in the reality television series Produce 101 Season 2 during the first half of 2017. During their appearance on the show, previously released albums, rose on South Korean album charts, reflecting a sudden surge in popularity of the group. After the final episode of Produce aired, NU'EST's previous releases shot back up on music charts and topped the Gaon Chart. Minhyun ranked within the top 11, earning a position in the temporary boy group Wanna One, and he promoted exclusively with them for 1.5 years. The remaining members announced they would be promoting as NU'EST W until Minhyun's return. Due to the group's sudden surge in popularity, they (as NU'EST W) returned to music shows to promote their single "Hello" (first released in 2013), and ranked number 11 on Inkigayo.
On April 19, 2021, the group released their second studio album, "Romanticize", with the lead single "Inside Out". The album topped Hanteo's weekly album sales chart and earned two crowns on the Gaon Music Chart. The lead single also went on to score wins on M! Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core, and Inkigayo, earning the group its second music show grand slam since their single "Love Me" in 2019. Following the success of their second album, the group spent the rest of 2021 mostly working on their solo projects.
On February, 28, 2022, it was announced that the group's exclusive contract with Pledis Entertainment will end on March 14. It was also announced that members Aron, JR and Ren will leave the agency at the conclusion of their contract, while Baekho and Minhyun opted to renew. With the news of their contract expiring, the group confirmed their disbandment through handwritten letters to their fans, announcing their decision to pursue individual projects. A final compilation album, "Needle & Bubble", was released on March 15 to mark the group's 10-year anniversary before officially disbanding, with the new song "Again" ("다시, 봄) as the title track.
Lost & Found
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결국엔 그런 건 없었던가
Ooh 갈 길을 잃은 나 oh
끝이 보이질 않아
빛이 보이질 않아
두렵고 무서워 모든 게 겁나서
숨고만 싶었던 나 (나)
용길 내서 한걸음 뗐을 때
눈앞에 나타난
모험에 끝에 찾은 이 곳은
길을 헤매다 도착한 곳은
나만의 낙원 is you, is you
내가 찾던 oasis-sis
불안한 내 걱정을 재워줄
공허한 내 마음을 채워줄
나만의 천국 is you, is you
세상이 온통 너로 가득 차길 바래
건조한 사막 (사막)
주사위를 던지고 (던지고)
공허한 내 맘 (내 맘)
방향을 잃어도 (잃어도)
우연히 찾은 넌 마르지 않을 너 (않을 너)
오아시스 is you 나의 천국 is you
찾기도 전에 난 겁부터 먹어
상상 속 그곳이 아니면 어쩌나
용기를 내서 내디뎠을 때
눈앞에 나타난
모험에 끝에 찾은 이 곳은
길을 헤매다 도착한 곳은
나만의 낙원 is you, is you
내가 찾던 oasis-sis
불안한 내 걱정을 재워줄
공허한 내 마음을 채워줄
나만의 천국 is you, is you
세상이 온통 너로 가득 차길 바래
다 시든 꽃이 다시 피고
말랐던 샘에 물이 솟는
유일한 답은 너라는 걸 알고 있어
절망에 끝에 찾은 이 곳은
나를 숨쉬게 해주는 곳은
나만의 낙원 is you, is you
내가 찾던 oasis-sis
모든걸 걸고 널 지켜줄게
모든 게 변해도 변하지 않아
나만의 천국 is you, is you
세상이 온통 너로 가득 차길 바래
The lyrics of NU'EST's song "Lost & Found" tell a story of a person desolately wandering through a world where even water cannot be found. This hopeless protagonist struggles to find direction in life as they feel lost, anxious, and scared. However, after summoning their courage, they stumble upon an oasis that fills their heart with hope and leads them to their own personal paradise. The singer realizes that the only answer they were seeking was the presence of their loved one, who fills them with peace and security, making them feel at home.
The lyrics can be interpreted in various ways, depending on the listener's perspective. It could be a metaphor for life and how one can feel lost without any sense of direction or sense of purpose. Alternatively, it could be about the quest for love and how finding one's soulmate can provide a sense of completeness and satisfaction in life. The uplifting tone of the bridge and chorus highlights the idea of finding hope and peace in unexpected places and the importance of love in life.
Overall, "Lost & Found" is a heartwarming song about finding one's way in life and cherishing the ones who make it worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
샘물을 찾아 헤매도 어디도 없는 세상
In a world where there seems to be no oasis to quench my thirst
결국엔 그런 건 없었던가
Perhaps such a place doesn't even exist
Ooh 갈 길을 잃은 나 oh
Oh, I'm lost and I don't know what path to take
끝이 보이질 않아
There seems to be no end in sight
빛이 보이질 않아
There seems to be no light to guide me
두렵고 무서워 모든 게 겁나서
I'm scared and everything is terrifying
숨고만 싶었던 나 (나)
I only wanted to hide (me)
용길 내서 한걸음 뗐을 때
When I mustered up the courage to take a step forward
눈앞에 나타난 모험에 끝에 찾은 이 곳은
This place that appeared before me at the end of my adventure
길을 헤매다 도착한 곳은
The place where I arrived after wandering
나만의 낙원 is you, is you
My paradise is you, is you
내가 찾던 oasis-sis
The oasis-sis that I've been searching for
불안한 내 걱정을 재워줄
You will ease my anxious worries
공허한 내 마음을 채워줄
You will fill my empty heart
세상이 온통 너로 가득 차길 바래
I hope the whole world will be filled with you
건조한 사막 (사막)
In the dry desert (desert)
주사위를 던지고 (던지고)
After rolling the dice
공허한 내 맘 (내 맘)
In my empty heart (my heart)
방향을 잃어도 (잃어도)
Even if I lose my way (lose my way)
우연히 찾은 넌 마르지 않을 너 (않을 너)
You, whom I randomly found, will not dry up
오아시스 is you 나의 천국 is you
Oasis is you, my heaven is you
찾기도 전에 난 겁부터 먹어
Even before looking for it, I was afraid
상상 속 그곳이 아니면 어쩌나
If that place in my imagination doesn't exist, then what?
용기를 내서 내디뎠을 때
When I gathered the courage to step forward
눈앞에 나타난 모험에 끝에 찾은 이 곳은
This place that appeared before me at the end of my adventure
길을 헤매다 도착한 곳은
The place where I arrived after wandering
다 시든 꽃이 다시 피고
All the withered flowers bloom again
말랐던 샘에 물이 솟는
Water springs from the dried-up well
유일한 답은 너라는 걸 알고 있어
I know the only answer is you
절망에 끝에 찾은 이 곳은
This place that I found at the end of despair
나를 숨쉬게 해주는 곳은
The place that makes me breathe
모든걸 걸고 널 지켜줄게
I'll risk everything to protect you
모든 게 변해도 변하지 않아
Even if everything changes, I won't
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jong Hyeon Kim, Baek Ho, Beom Ju Kye, Gi Yong Lee, Gi Tae Park
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