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Revision as of 14:29, 27 April 2010
f(x) (에프엑스; pronounced effects) is a Korean pop girl group formed by SM Entertainment. They've been given the title of "Asia Pop Dance Group" by SM Entertainment and are touted as a multinational group since f(x) consists of members from China, the United States, and South Korea.
Contents
Members
Information
Pre Debut
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SM Entertainment revealed the teaser music video for "LA chA TA", f(x)’s debut digital single, on September 23, 2009 at their home page website and their official Youtube account . Described as a "girl group with a concept that has never been done before with a dynamic feel", the group was announced to debut in fall 2009 with a goal not only for domestic activity in Korea, but for overseas ventures. The sudden announcement of SM Entertainment’s new girl group generated huge buzz in the news. Krystal, the main vocalist, gained early popularity due to being the younger sister of Girls' Generation’s main vocalist Jessica.
Profile pictures of each member were released on August 25, 2009 with the explanation of their name “f(x)”. SM Entertainment stated "The 'x' in f(x) is a variable, and if it changes, the result will be different. The 'f' stands for 'flower', and the 'x' stands for the female chromosome 'xx'. And like a flower, they will blossom and become hot icons to represent Asia as the top "Asian Pop Dance Group."
They released "LA chA TA" on August 31, 2009 then held a debut showcase on September 2, 2009 where they debuted their live performance for "LA chA TA" and unveiled the music video. Sunny from Girls' Generation and Leeteuk from Super Junior were MC’s for he event while the groups Girls' Generation and SHINee attended for support. The guest list was limited to 150 lucky attendees chosen from the internet and the showcase was an hour long.
Debut
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The music video for "LA chA TA" was released on September 3, 2009. According to SM Entertainment, "LA chA TA" is "a coined term of exclamation and onomatopoeia, that was inserted to heighten and dramatize the excitement of the fun song. With its easy pronounciation, the word is expected to make sensation along with the music". They made their official debut with "LA chA TA" at "Music Core" on September 5, 2009.
After promotions for "LA chA TA" ended, f(x) teamed up with Girls' Generation and released "Chocolate Love", a digital single that consisted of two versions: Girls' Generation's "Retro Pop" version and f(x)'s "Electronic Pop" version. Produced by Bloodshy & Avant, the single was used to promote the LG Cyon "Chocolate" phone. The songs were released on October 8, 2009 and the music video for f(x)'s version of "Chocolate Love" was revealed on October 15, 2009. Girls' Generation and f(x) participated in a "Chocolate Love" showcase, which aired on "GomTv".
f(x) returned with their debut single "Chu~♡". The title track was digitally released on November 4, 2009. The music video and their debut performance for the song was revealed on November 6, 2009. They debuted the live performance of "Chu~♡" at Music Bank where they danced the choreography created by Rino Nakasone.
On December 26, 2009 it was announced that f(x) would collaborate with Chinese boy band M.I.C to release "Lollipop", the Chinese version of 2NE1 and BIGBANG's "Lollipop". The song was used for Chinese promotions for the LG Cyon phone, and the song was released on January 3, 2009. The CF was released on January 10, 2010 and after releasing the CF, the music video was revealed on January 12, 2010. On April 10, 2010 the first episode of their show "Hello f(x)" will be broadcasted by Y-Star, and it will show the preparations of the group for their comeback to the music scene.
Trivia
- Official Color: Pearl Chocolate
Discography
Mini-Albums
- [2010.05.04] TBA
Singles
- [2009.11.09] Chu~♡
Digital Singles
- [2009.08.31] LA chA TA (라차타)
- [2009.10.08] Chocolate Love
- [2009.11.04] Chu~♡
- [2010.03.17] Thrill Love (스릴 러브)
Soundtracks/ Other
- [2010.01.03] Lollipop (f(x) & M.I.C)
- [2010.01.13] Five Men Five Stories (#2 (Star Is f(TinTin=☆)(feat. f(x)))
- [2010.01.23] God of Study OST Part 2 (#1 Spread the Wings)
- [2010.03.23] More Charming by the Day OST Part.1 (#1 Saranghae, Saranghae)
Endorsements
Awards
- [2009.10.01] Cyworld Rookie of the Month for September
- [2009.11.30] 17th Republic of Korea Entertainment Newcomer Award
External Links
- Official Website
- Affxtion (International Forum)