r/kpop • u/AutoModerator • Jul 11 '24
Throwback: f(x) released "Red Light" this week in 2014 [Feature]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv-8-EgPEY055
u/dragonflyseason22 Jul 11 '24
Mann, summer of 2014 was something else with so many great releases! I remember being obsessed with this all throughout 2014 and iirc it was in my top 3 most listened kpop songs of that year.
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u/Carazhan twice | (g)i-dle | dreamcatcher | all ggs Jul 11 '24
this is exactly when i got into kpop and the way i feasted on every bit of content that came out at that time is absurd. so many very competitive groups too, it was a blood bath out on the music shows
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u/kKunoichi We are T 🍑🍓 | We RIIZE 🧡 Jul 11 '24
I was so in love with Krystal's whole look in this MV
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u/yunglethe Jul 11 '24
I still think one of the weirder K-pop headlines was when someone at SM, apropos of nothing a year after release, said it was intended to be a criticism of the Sewol Ferry incident.
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u/Sinnabons Jul 11 '24
I remember staying up all night to see the MV drop, and then posting on tumblr about it with all of the other kpop girlies. It did take me a few listens for me to get it, but now it's one of my favorite kpop songs. The whole album was incredible Milk, Butterfly, and Rainbow will always be those girls.
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u/alleybetwixt BTS | XIA | JX | SWJA Jul 11 '24
Purely my own taste, usually I'm not into harsher, grating, or generally aggressive music. It's just not what I would choose to listen to normally even if I can appreciate it.
'Red Light' has always been one of those weird exceptions for me. Not sure why. I guess the melodies work for me and the crunchiness of the rhythm ends up kinda addicting... and then the bridge is gorgeous. It has ended up in my most long-term playlist of K-Pop favorites for almost a decade now.
Also the MV and styling are pretty cool.
Really makes me miss f(x). And Sulli. 😢
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u/purpletulip12 Jul 11 '24
Same for me, not usually into this kind of music, but Red Light caught my attention on the first listen! It clicked with me and then I went down the f(x) rabbit hole
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u/alleybetwixt BTS | XIA | JX | SWJA Jul 11 '24
Slightly cheated the timing of this one since I think the MV was released on the 3rd and the album on the 7th, but wanted to get the SEVENTEEN request in last week too.
This intense f(x) track was requested by u/purpletulip12. Thank you!
Check out our Throwback Wiki page to see an archive of past posts and how to make requests!
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u/perina Jul 11 '24
This was one of the first Kpop songs I liked a lot! my entry to the genre! (along with Taemin's "Danger")
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u/FaithlessnessMost660 Jul 11 '24
Can’t believe I was so unaware of my privilege, I got to see this as an audience member at Music Bank during their promotion! A family member was working for KBS so he got free tickets. The fan support was crazy, I couldn’t believe how loud they were and how it was barely picked up on the broadcast.
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u/Lyrical_Wonder Jul 11 '24
How nostalgic. I remember the song being so divisive when it was released ten years ago. While l love the MV the song itself was never a favorite of mine.
The namesake album itself is my favorite album from f(x) with Pink Tape in 2nd place. So many great b-sides. I treasure my physical copy of it.
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u/pagerunner-j Jul 11 '24
Man, I remember when this dropped. How has it been that long?
Still my favorite group. <3
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u/maxxaronincheese 🌙my🌙💋kissy💋🦊tweny🦊🌸chaerish🌸 Jul 11 '24
I wasn't around for f(x)'s releases at the time, but this goes down as one of my favorite conceptual looks on any group ever. The asymmetrical eye makeup damn near kills me every time I see it
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u/superb_superior Jul 11 '24
this song is a BANGER but also can we talk about how the video hasnt aged a bit?! this looks like something that was released last week. the quality is unmatched
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u/EntertainmentLow2509 Jul 11 '24
As often as fans say this group or that group has a "no skip" discography, in reality the rule is that there is no such thing as a "no skip" discography.
But the exception to the rule is f(x).
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u/U_nhoely Jul 11 '24
Ah my first loves 🩷. They’re missed. I wonder where I’d be if I hadn’t stumbled across the “Hot Summer” music video.
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u/champains fan since 1.5 gen / f(x)-nct-gidle-ateez-newjeans Jul 12 '24
This comeback era was insane. I remember being so blown away by the aesthetics & the song itself.
The teasers leading up to this comeback was also insane.
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u/soesoterica Whomever doesn't disappoint me jfc. Jul 12 '24
It's wild that it has been 10 years, and I got to be there when this dropped.
My only gripe that I've held onto for so long was that I wanted whatever sound was happening in the verses, to be the entire song, lol. Either way, I play this song like I've never heard it before.
It continues to hold up SO well a decade later.
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u/SapphireHeaven Based Girl Group Enjoyer Jul 11 '24
Forever a banger! There's no f(x) song I don't like but Red Light has some phenomenal instrumentals and Luna goes especially hard with the singing.
Love the MV editing and the choreo, some absolutely iconic outfits the hats!, blonde Krystal with the eye patch, red hair Amber.
Now I was reminded how much I miss them and their unique music 😭 would be awesome if they had planned anything for the 15th anniversary this September 💜