SM's Experimental Girl Group & How They Changed The Industry ‖ The History of f(x)

[@dayfly4004]

can we talk about how it took SEVEN YEARS for those of us who are fx fans to get a fandom name??? absolutely ridiculous

[@SleepingLittleHedgehog]

ngl tho at that time i really cried lmao

[@beeluc7394]

What????? 7 years?

[@CarterLa_14]

for real

[@dayfly4004]

@@beeluc7394 yes, official lightstick as well!!

[@sojun8501]

@@dayfly4004 we don't have official light stick

[@tuesdaywithjisoo8395]

"If they won't make an f(x) mv I will" Amber being iconic.

[@kpopandotherthings6853]

I’ll never forgive SM for their abandonment of this group. They are why I’m worried about every girl group in SM. They make something so good and successful then just drop it when they get a new group.

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Yeah cough SNSD hiatus although the members keep hinting a comeback. And of course out of all the æspa members I’m worried for NingNing as she’s Chinese and SM did horrible to Chinese idols and still does.

[@diegohdz8787]

@@gwenmloveskpopandmore oh gg comeback:( sm what the actual f

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@diegohdz8787 yeah although I’ll be happy whenever it happens cause I miss them although I’m a late kpopper lol

[@_my_insomnia_blink562]

I'm so worried about Aespa, they get hate for breathing 😢 I can see a pattern: the hated controversial yet beautiful member (Karina), the Chinese member.... I'm so worried about Ningningie 😭

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@_my_insomnia_blink562 me too

[@katie5920]

I hate it, every time an idol dies people mourn and talk about how horrible bullying is and then it just happens to another.

[@nelliebellie2222]

Ikr it pisses me off since many of those ppl are hypocritical most of the time

[@priya6462]

Same situation with soojin ;jimin ,garam idk when people will stop doing this i am tired of ir

[@xheralt]

Kind of like school shootings in America. Lots of finger pointing and hand wringing but no substantial change.

[@baralisabeth]

I miss FX so much. Baby Sulli. All the girls. They were a wonderful group. Their music. They're style. I just miss them so much.

[@TheMazzy1992]

rest in peace my baby face Sulli. She would always be my 1st and only bias tbh, I fell in love with her back at 2014, and since then i havent been able to forget her... TBH hurts to think of them and having the thought that even if they appear on a show someday I would not be able to see her face again.

[@iammai1]

Same. The only group who wasn't forced to do sexualized choreo.

[@SannaKore]

The fact that that my first two ults in Kpop were fx and 2ne1 and they were BOTH unceremoniously thrown away by their companies... I must really love this music because, somehow, I'm still here... Thank you so much for talking about this group. SM would love for us to forget them, so videos like this are so precious to me now. 🥺

[@vedved82491]

I feel like SM and YG used f(x) and 2NE1 as their test dummies for Red Velvet and BP.

[@meanwhale4017]

@@vedved82491 F(x) was used as experimental for the whole company, like really because you can easily find a lot of Sment musics being similar to F(x) musically, spec all their GG. Even SNSD had songs that sounded really like F(x)

[@lulwanoorhadeela1359]

@@vedved82491 nahh f(x) and rv are both the opposite side of the experimental concept spectrum if you know what i mean, if we're going for vibes i feel like sm looked at f(x) for reference when they made aespa

[@salmanadilla1132]

@@vedved82491 Not for 2ne1. YG used to have another gg with that kind of concept before 2ne1 it's always been YG concept dark, strong, laidback and 2ne1 at least have a proper goodbye.

[@nobinobi1188]

DAMN HELLO TWIN!!! I'M SO HAPPY FINALLY MEET A MEU ALSO BLACKJACK 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@sailorb_]

also, the shit they all went through individually from a very young age ?? amber being constantly questioned about her sexuality and mocked bc she "looked like a boy", luna being constantly made fun of bc of her body and developing disorders bc of that, all the hate krystal got when jessica left snsd and when she dated kai, the hate vic still gets bc she chose a career in china, and sulli's life coming to an end.. not only f(x) as a group was mistreated but each member suffered a lot just to end up not being recognised for any of their hard work... i will hate sm forever

[@sailorb_]

@Trinity M yeah, i never said that. i mentioned they went through a lot and ended up having literally nothing in return from their company, not that the company is to blame for all of those things.

[@val-ci5fo]

Amber was honestly constantly disrespected solely because of her style. There are people mad at her for not revealing her sexuality because apparently, every masc woman owes people their business about who they like, she went through sexual assault because people were curious about what's "underneath her clothes", was called undesirable for "looking like a guy" also did go through an eating disorder, girl went through so much and my heart always hurts for her every time I hear her stories

[@rin_box]

@Trinity M you're right, the effects are totally different for a company and a person, especially since SM employs so many people, you'd think they'd have learned through the years that they need to treat their idols better, so I'm sorry, as someone who has been invested with multiple SM acts who have been through the wringer, I hate SM, if people join the hate bandwagon that's their decision, and they probably have their own reasons

[@memadmarz]

Wow i feel the same ..

[@xheralt]

Luna reshaped her body, through sheer hard work, into what the industry said it wanted, and _still got no damn respect from them!_

[@Bitaneul]

FX was one of THE most influential groups that can be seen in the girl groups of today (along with 2NE1). Without FX we wouldn’t have such groups like Red Velvet, Loona, ITZY, G-Idle, dream catcher etc. There’s a little bit of “weird” in K-pop and FX was one of the pioneer groups for its place in the industry that can still be felt today. The original “Dalla Dalla” if you will. Miss these girls so much!

[@sandrasofia8120]

Also the famous white shirt, school like plaid skirt that is used so much by girl groups nowadays... f(x)!!!

[@Vinceeeeent016]

​@@sandrasofia8120you forgot the tennis skirt, bell pants and oversized pajama.

[@Vinceeeeent016]

Btw most of fx songs used to sample for red velvet and aespa song

[@nightxlynxs]

In my opinion, f(x) is the OG experimental girl group for me, who’s had the best discography in the girl groups category.

[@Desygnate]

No because let’s really talk about IT! Pink Tape alone has shaped the sound of K-pop forever since its release. From 3rd gen to now, the influence of Pink Tape is so strong that its sound has become a standard for a lot of groups. Red Light is definitely underrated as well just because of the amount of things that happened during the promotion period like I can’t think of another girl group who has done a dark concept like that. Releasing 3 classic albums from back to back is insane. At this point, I feel like aespa is the reincarnation of f(x). Their leader is literally a MeU and most of their songs are something that you’d hear from f(x) since it’s so experimental.

[@pigeondance]

especially Yeppi Yeppi!! like i can practically HEAR f(x) in this song, it's one of the reasons why i love it so much 💗

[@yanajuana]

Yo same thoughts tho :(((( My last girlgroup stan was f(x) and nobody surpassed that. Until aespa, and Im really glad there's some sort of resemblance but they're both unique in their own ways :( 🤍

[@jillijewel8922]

The closest I can compare to f(x) is aespa tbh. Obvs SM is showing us theyre the final output from the "experiments" BUT THEN AGAIN, aespa's songs are just too lit for me. Honestly, they exhaust me like I can;t explain it. I love them but I don't wanna listen to them again type because it's too much to listen to. There's none of that tho unique, but fairness and satisfaction in each of the ones that we have in f(x) songs.

[@Yointrovert]

@@Desygnate During the red light era, in't it unfair that Sulli got so much hate when it was clearly Sm fault for halting the promotions. It was pretty clear that Sm was sabotaging them. Red light is literally ahead of time.

[@cakredi4132]

To this day, SM never give any mention of f(X) in the company's anniversaries let alone remastering their classic tracks. Ironically, other groups did very well tributes to the girls , keeping the legacy alive.

[@BhaktManomandirVihariniUma]

Why would SM now mention them when none of them are under SM .. ??..

[@cakredi4132]

@@BhaktManomandirVihariniUma None of S.E.S. are in SM yet aespa even remade their song.

[@KY-jd1nl]

​​@@cakredi4132 f(x) is too new for a remake. I dont know of any SM artists that did actual remakes for TVXQ, SuJu, SNSD, or SHINee either. Unless u just include covers? But I dont think RV even has ever done a cover of an SNSD song, for example

[@Yointrovert]

​@@cakredi4132It's extremely disrespectful to them, IMO. Sm are known for their experimental music. Fx and Shinee were the pioneers of it. They should acknowledge them.

[@Yointrovert]

​@@KY-jd1nlThe only thing I can remember is NCT remake H.O.T candy. Fx is definitely new, like all the remixes of fx I heard, I hate it.

[@myeong_jun]

To SM, F(X) is a stain on the wall that they'll never be able to wash away. The group is a prime example on how not to treat your idols, and what it's like when you're not a SM fave. Those girls deserved better, Sulli especially. She had little to no support from the company when it came to her mental health issues + the bullying. I'm sure Krystal especially felt some type of way after what happened to her sister, too. It's all so messy, but I'm genuinely happy that the girls are doing better, and I hope that Sulli is resting peacefully. I still get all fucked up thinking about what happened to her. :( Thanks for the video, I really appreciate it as a fan 😭

[@meanwhale4017]

Feel like Sment had soo many trouble and problems with this group that they gave up...

[@riffgroove]

Krystal couldn't have felt THAT badly about what happened to Jessica. She stayed with SM for years afterwards.

[@meanwhale4017]

@@riffgroove She wanted for her contract to finish. Remember, it was a 10 years contract. I do believe that Victoria political issues and Jessica beefs with SMent didn't help either...

[@riffgroove]

@@meanwhale4017 Nope. 10 year cotracts had been outlawed by then.

[@whatever_voyez5123]

@@riffgroove if I remember correctly the 10 years contract was outlaw after EXO debut, so Krystal is still under 10 years contract.. even Lay (EXO) clearly state in his farewell message that EXO first contract was still 10 years contract

[@MsJackson1330]

What makes their treatment disappointing as a fan is that Red Velvet and Aespa are CLEARLY a result of f(x). I always say f(x) ran so red Velvet could fly. I remember when RV first debuted and I was upset bc their songs sounded like f(x) b sides. All they did was make them more "feminine" but the whimsical experimental mixed with cute concept was just copy paste. I am now a big RV fan but it was and still is a slap in the face. I understand fully why the girls were so frustrated with their label and honestly it leads me to believe that they were intentionally being hindered. Someone high up was upset and tried their best.

[@0325hjs]

There is at least one song in every RV album that was probably meant for f(x). For example Attaboy and Hit That Drum.

[@xheralt]

Red Velvet became what SM wanted f(x) to be, but f(x) wasn't going to be, because f(x) was being f(x)!

[@sohappyilltry]

red velvet is so different girl😂 f(x) was the first clone of 2ne1, atleast the first successful clone,

[@miss_jess]

​@sohappyilltry you sound like you're relatively new to kpop and weren't actually around during 2nd gen. f(x) were nothing like 2ne1, not musically or stylistically. however you can often hear f(x) in RV, the same way you hear 2ne1 in BP - to the point where it's very obvious that some songs were originally meant for the older group

[@zuzukram]

@@0325hjsI’m almost certain their debut happiness was intended to be a fx song but they disbanded before release and it was given to rv

[@maisabernardo8347]

f(x) is still a bitter memory to me. I loved them so much in a way I don't think I ever loved anything else but it was so stressful and frustrating. I don't regret it but it pretty much killed my willingness to stan any other groups (specially GGs). But they will never be forgotten, it doesn't matter how much that fucked up company tries to pretend they never existed. We MeUs will always remember and talk about them. I don't even want to say anything about Sulli, I did not get over it yet and I'm not sure when I will be able to. I just hope she finally found the peace she was looking for.

[@dorothycelly]

Are you me? Cause literally same 😔

[@maisabernardo8347]

@@dorothycelly It's incredible sad, I know there's no use to it but I don't think I will ever stop hating on that fucking company.

[@cWjkL8ysxOkrH66]

FOGO NA SM.

[@TheMazzy1992]

I'm crying tho. I would miss them so much it hurts and specially baby face.

[@maisabernardo8347]

@@cWjkL8ysxOkrH66 bicho se eu tivesse direito a um único desejo seria que essa empresa fosse destruída pedacinho por pedacinho da forma mais humilhante o possível

[@gabydollo]

It's crazy cause right now New Jeans is the most popular gg and it's so clearly similar to f(x). I know they both have the same creative director but the pink tape concept film and Ditto teasers/MV are so similar. Even if people aren't aware, f(x) lives on in their influence in the industry. No doubt if they had debuted today they would be in a similar position to New Jeans. If f(x) ever came back a collab between the two would be crazy. They deserved more.

[@BlueSunShineDM]

The fact Pink Tape is rare… I remember in 15’ I went to a Korean store close to Atlanta. I had never seen it until I moved to the area. Kept riding by for months, since I was saving up to establish myself. Anyways I took a free check and went inside. I was looking for Wonder Girls Reboot, which is also rare, so rare that I had to do a special order that took 5 months to find without being opened recently. Anyways I saw FX Pink Tape grabbed that and Lunas album. And opening those side by side. I understand what Luna means by taking inspiration it was almost like a extended album. Glad I got a copy of Pink Tape though

[@MidnightTheories]

Nice! Ive been trying to get Pink Tape for years but its too expensive online 😭

[@kpcenti]

OMG I've been trying to get f(x) CDs but they are pricey

[@BlueSunShineDM]

@@MidnightTheories I was shocked. I didn’t feel it was THAT long ago, because it was only like $15 dollars for me.

[@erensrightnut]

i dont remember how i managed to secure a copy of pink tape at a reasonable price after it was released. ill never part with that invaluable beauty

[@kpcenti]

@@erensrightnut I think that's how most people got it and why there isn't many used copies around, people aren't willing to give it up lol

[@za_wavbit]

f(x) didn't just change the K-Pop industry by exploring new genres - they changed things by bringing Swedish composers and producers in at a high-level for the first time. IIRC, Pink Tape was the first Big 3 release to be mostly written by Swedes, and that trend still holds today (and is a big driver behind the shift towards EDM-pop).

[@itspowers9107]

Actually, the female chromosome name thing is a myth. One of the potential group names did have a reference to the x chromosome though. Also, here's some fun facts about F(x)! Luna claimed she was the worst singer in her family which is shocking considering her skills. Luna auditioned with dance and not singing The members all agree Chu~ is their hardest choreography Krystal was the one who pushed for Amber's self composed song "Goodbye Summer" to get released in Pink Tape F(x)'s song "Cash Me Out", released in the album 4 Walls, was actually suppose to be released several years prior in Pink Tape. You can hear it and see the members dancing to the song in Hello F(x). Sulli supported causes such as women's rights, women's choice to wear or not wear a bra, animal rescues, animal rights, pro-choice, and helping girls in poverty recieve feminine hygiene products

[@이하라4848]

SHINee and F(X) are the most artistic group of 2nd generation kpop. They experimented and literally paved the way with new styles of outfits and genre, despite all of that, SME didn't appreciate them.

[@viiir.05na7]

Min Hee Jin’s magic.

[@AndreggvilJammer]

f(x) was so ahead of their time it's not even a joke. SM really managed to make one of the greatest girl groups that could have reached incredible heights without even knowing it. Even if you listen to Pink Tape, Red Light, and 4 Walls now, I don't think you could tell that these albums were released 7+ years ago. To this day, I still consider myself a MeU and listen to their albums regularly. It was a shame they were so mismanaged compared to SM's other groups, because if they had continued f(x)'s 4 Walls momentum instead of tossing them aside for younger, newer groups, they would undoubtedly still be releasing experimental music to this day.

[@Yointrovert]

Can I ask something?I know Sm basically abandoned them, but is it true that they didn't want to continue being idols anymore? They renewed their contract.I keep seeing these posts, and I'm confused.

[@Vinceeeeent016]

@@Yointrovert They want to make a comeback but all of them are too busy plus they already left SM too so it's kind of hard for them to make a song as a group. I don't think Victoria will come back to Korea again because China asked to stop her promotion there and will continue it to her own country while Krystal Jung is focusing on her acting and brand deals. Amber and Luna are soloist now.

[@Yointrovert]

@@Vinceeeeent016 I'm talking about the time when they used to be in Sm. Sm idols used(I think still do)to have a ten year contract, and they renew the contract during the 7th year.

[@Vinceeeeent016]

@@Yointrovert As I said while they're still in SM but instead promoting them as a group, SM chose to promote them as solo activity since they have very schedule even Luna and Amber said that which the reason why they doesn't have comeback. 4 walls comeback was released with 4 members only because Sulli has a lot offers in acting. SM said they will only have a comeback once Sulli is done with all of her projects, she chose to leave the group so her member will be have a comeback. You can notice Amber and Victoria absence during their old music show and Sulli red light era.

[@IchiSwagger]

No group has been talked about enough on KZbin until they get a Midnight Theories video. It is, in my book, legit one of the highest distinctions one can have to get the in depth quality treatment Midnight Theories provides.

[@Esth.1]

I was just thinking how I wished this same thing existed for the one jpop entertainment agency I listened to, this channel is such an inspiration

[@Cam0105]

As much as I love f(x), I honestly believe their should be strict laws against trainees of that age. They are put their entire life on hold, living by themselves and working harder them some adults just to, more likely than not, either not debut or has a unsuccessful career. Also being judged so harshly can take such a huge toll on their mental health.

[@elly.a4153]

Some kids has their dreams as the center of their universe. School already pits the kids against each other...What's the difference with doing the same (and potentially getting paid instead of paying someone else who bosses you around for the sake of "education") I think more compassionate managers and flexible schedules are a better solution. It's always the rigid logistics and values that puts the unnecessary pressure on everyone.

[@Yointrovert]

​@@elly.a4153So you're supporting child labor??? The trainees dont get to enjoy their childhood, and they have to juggle a lot.Op comment is right.

[@AyAReI00]

I agree, thats the reason sulli took her life, she had no support, her mother exploited her, sold her since a kid to the entretaiment industry, who mold her to be a yes girl, she tried to please fans so much she was consumed by them .... Kids should not debute

[@liiyomusic2918]

FX were the reason that I got into KPOP when Hot Summer came out. It frustrates me so much how they’re glossed over in the history of SM. Their sound was beyond what was out at the time. Victoria was one of the best dancers of the time, Sulli was God Tier visual, Amber broke so many barriers for females in KPOP, Krystal had that ice Princess X factor and Luna had THOSE vocals. So glad to see some light shone on them! Thanks for this!

[@inajai6422]

They were such a perfect group!

[@xheralt]

f(x), the group that both respected traditions and burst them asunder, is the one that got me into kpop. I can definitely see how they pioneered the coordinated-but-individualistic look we now take for granted in kpop, as opposed to indentical-except-maybe-different-colors. Amber was kpop's first full-on, unabashed tomboy, and the most androgynous one to date.

[@qsxsqsxs]

This video was amazing! I loved that you included the interviews with Luna. I can tell you really love f(x)! :)

[@MidnightTheories]

Her reaction to every video was so fun and wholesome to see 🥺

[@pinkbloodedmultistan]

I feel like f(x) is the strongest female performer in SM. Their live vocals, visual, stage presence (Krystal's aura as center is superb), and their dance performace as a group is soo satisfying.

[@hangingtree9637]

agree man

[@akhila4059]

True

[@sarahjames9768]

Thank you uploading. I wish someday we could have a solid reason for why SM turned their backs on f(x). Money wasn't the issue. They had fans and popularity. It's confusing.

[@Yointrovert]

I don't know but in Reddit, people are saying that they didn't care about being idols anymore and that THAAD took over so they couldn't promote the grp as trio which is weird cause f(x) had few trio songs and activities. Some speculated that they didn't know what to do with f(x) anymore.

[@sailorb_]

meus rising from the grave for this video 😆 tysm for talking about f(x), they truly deserved so, so much more :") ♡

[@Ash2theB]

F(x) is the reason why I have a plaid red jumpsuit. I remember listening to pink tape over and over again. I have the Hot summer ep. and Pinocchio now but I never thought I would be able to get albums as a teenager with no money but KZbin account.

[@SoshiStars]

*f(x) is the best thing to come out of SM periodt.*

[@tokyoinooshi4836]

Listen F(x) was that group PERIODT!! They were always unique and had bangers that still hits till this day. I miss them so much

[@xheralt]

The solo concert was offered as a re-enlistment bonus to get them back under contract, which SM then used to keep them out of circulation. SM had no idea what to do with f(x), but was damned if they would let anybody else do anything with the members!

[@jennielawrence8809]

F(x) was the embodiment of iconic , they were ahead of their time, screw SM for mistreating them and the public listeners for ruining them 😢 .

[@hazelial3243]

f(x) was literally one of the first girlgroups I stanned and Im still so mad that they never really took off the way other SM girlgroups did when they literally had SO MUCH POTENTIAL - they were literally ahead of their time! I feel like nowadays theres also a lot of groups with that similar girly-yet-boyish vibes , f(x) was literally the blueprint

[@stubbyboardman701]

These girls cultivated the experimental music in sm that their juniors are now receiving success from and yet everybody always forgets that they existed. I hate seeing discourse over sm's experimental music and people not mentioning f(x) when they were supposed to be the first in the list.

[@auds7938]

i didn’t know pink tape was so hard to get your hands on! it was one of the first kpop albums i ever bought way back in 2014! i already treasured it but now i know it rly is priceless !! my favorite girl group forever!!!

[@shcaptinshmarica]

One of the best kpop group. This group gave us extremely talented and bold artist, and i am proud to say that i love this group. Miss sulli unnie. ❤

[@dgds24]

I really miss f(x) and sulli🥺 rest well angel😔 she will forever be missed and never be forgotten.💓

[@noellevogel2469]

f(x)’s music and concept is revolutionary, you can still hear and see their influence in new releases. SM really wasted all of their incredible talents.

[@diditty]

Sulli was literal Sunshine, her smile melts my heart ❤️😭 We will always love you Sulli

[@nancikuba42]

@lleen5723 I agree

[@heelipves]

one of the best groups of all time to me.. they were my ult group before loona and even today i still look for music that sounds similar to what f(x) were putting out, part of the reason why i like billlie so much nowadays too. sm might try to wash them away from their past but meus and kpop fans will never forget and the music industry certainly won't either, all the experimental music you hear today are attempts at recreating what they were doing, there are still f(x) covers being put out today too once in a full moon and it just shows how they weren't the flops some people were describing them as, the impact they had in kpop is too big and their discography will forever be timeless.

[@ELmayberry]

OMG... F(x) I love them 😍 guess I'ma have to get my tissues ready bc of how SM treated my wives, us MeU and never getting a lightstick 🤧

[@maurlett]

f(x) are still my number one gg. I vibe with their music, all their b-sides. There aren't that many gg I vibe with and even now I like gg but not all their songs. I was so there, seeing the mistreatment given to them. I still don't think it's fair they never got a lightstick and only one concert tour 😤

[@yokonamigaara]

One thing that definitely affected them in 2017 was the political relations with China, particularly the THAAD situation. This made it impossible for Victoria to work in Korea (Lay was affected by it too), and was part of why she was absent from what schedules they did have

[@KatBlaque]

This video remind me of how much I love this group. I miss him so much and I still keep thinking they're going to come back

[@Ayyyooo90]

This made me so sad and nostalgic 😢. One of the first kpop groups I ever listened to along with Shinee and Big Bang and 2NE1. I'm 30 now and sometimes feel too old to enjoy kpop like I used to because new groups debut so young 🥲(but I still listen idc) Another thing is the buffonery of kpop stans. Literal children being clowns and making sexual and rude comments about idols is disgusting.

[@elliotlim8046]

JET - F(X) IS A GREAT B-SIDE YOU GUYS SHOULD ALSO LISTEN TOO; this group is legendary and no other group can come close to the vibe and the music and the style of them...PLEASE COMEBACK F(X)

[@sezmonsta3229]

It has a lot of red velvet vibes which makes me wonder if it was the inspiration for red velvets sound as they debued a couple years after that song

[@Vinceeeeent016]

@@sezmonsta3229 their song used to sample now for red velvet, NCT and aespa

[@Vinceeeeent016]

It sounds Aespa Supernova

[@Vinceeeeent016]

​@@sezmonsta3229 Jet- Supernova Step- ETA Shadow- ASAP Kick- Yeppi Yeppi Their song sounds RV, Aespa and NewJeans

[@mewwitchh]

as a long time MeU, I think this was such a great video to honor and possibly introduce f(x) to people

[@mrs.sanchezbudgetz3787]

Literally one of my favorite groups, they were experimental (which isn’t always my favorite kind of theme with groups, I prefer the one consistent theme and sound kind of thing) however I thought f(c) did everything so well from their vocals to choreography and more, they also introduced us to such beautiful and talented individuals but my god they were underrated, they didn’t even get a concert for such a long time and of the many things that bothered me about how they were promoted and treated as a group there was like a total of 2 dance practice videos and their choreographies were popular as hell. Their company didn’t give a fuuuuuh! I haven’t finished the video btw lol

[@Zee933]

Just a note on the lightstick issue, it was not common for 2nd gen groups to have an official lightstick. Most groups had an official colour and at shows balloons with corresponding color lightstick would be used. Big Bang made having an official lightstick popular and it only much later become a "must" for a group to have one. Therefore companies started giving official lightsticks to older groups based on popularity (and how much the company wanted to keep fans happy).

[@kumaxhime]

f(x) was my ult girl group when I started listening to Kpop 12 years ago, and they still are now. I miss them so much 😭 I did get to meet Amber 2 years ago though and she was amazing 💖 And my copy of the Pink Tape album is one of my favorite possessions 😂

[@doudoulapin468]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! F(x) is my ultimate favourite group and they’ve impacted the Kpop industry like no other groups have and will. Whatever may have happened to them, their legacy will live on.

[@strtch01]

I started crying at various points during this video. Sometimes for grief and others for pride in the work our girls put into everything they did and continue to do. I've been into Kpop since the end of 2008 so I connected to and bonded to groups like 2NE1 and f(x). Its been bitter sweet to go back and watch MVs and variety shows and concerts because OMG the nostalgia and memories! But so sad that those versions of who we knew are gone forever. I remember saving up from three paychecks to order the Dimension 4 BluRay from YesAsia and I fell even deeper in love with them because that concert is LIT! Still though, I wish Sulli could have been involved. I honestly think f(x) should be required learning for all K-pop fans! :D

[@OddWeird461]

F(x) was definitely my favorite girl group. They had such great fashion and choreo and their music was completely my style. I still listen to them. Thanks for this!

[@gilmore6168]

F(x) will always be my heart. They're the pioneer which 4th gen's creativity follows

[@jihoonscarat]

Amazing video. I miss F(x) so much and watching this video was just a flash back. Thank you for this, I hope newer kpo fans will check out their music as it is amazing. also, sulli's goblin album and her song with dean dayfly are some of the best songs to have been released ever.

[@loonaplum]

I miss them :( they got me into kpop ☺️ wish they’d do a reunion someday

[@Vividaze]

I always thought it was funny that Kyungsoo was the one featured on Pink Tape but Jongin was the one who popped up in the album photo book

[@fahmidwilaksono6969]

F(x) is forever a legend in K-POP history. I found them late, just after Electric Shock released. They showcase a great example of a multinational group. Sadly, they’re also an example of how bad SM Entertainment treated them in the past. I don’t think they were under the shadow of SNSD because the fact that they have their own taste. Idk why SM just abandoned them. Like, they still gained a huge success with just being an accidental experiment of the agency. So, I believe SM should have invested more effort to them. Perhaps the agency had too many successful talents at that time (Super Junior, SNSD, Shinee, TVXQ, BoA). And Sulli’s death just broke my heart. She was the first talent found for f(x), yet she did not gain enough appreciation for herself. I pray the best for all of them: successful career for Victoria, Luna, Krystal, and Amber, also a peaceful place for Sulli. Thank you f(x) for coloring K-POP industry. You’ll always be loved forever.

[@thekatlife]

f(x) was my first kpop group i followed from their debut, and at the time i didn't have the money to buy their albums but once I was able to, I bought red light. i was hoping they would do a world tour but it was a shame. what SM did and didn't do for this group will forever be frustrating and baffling they were the perfect group with music that influenced the music today

[@megosaur.]

fx is one of my favourite groups in terms of songs i genuinely love them so much and i wish everyday that things in the past wouldve changed and they wouldve still be five and still be releasing songs till this day

[@prettybabyyeji7413]

F(X) along with Shinee were my all time favorite SM groups throughout my childhood, every time when I listen to some of their songs it almost feels like it just came out like yesterday, they were truly on ahead of time:)

[@pastelhotmess9299]

AYY lets gooo! The most iconic group with the awesomest concepts!!!

[@mrs.sanchezbudgetz3787]

Pink tape in my opinion is one of the best kpop albums ever. periodt.

[@darkarcades]

A 50 minute video about f(x) LETS GOOOOO

[@AisuICY]

The fandom name was something I still bear grudges with SM even till now. Very obvious sign of mistreatment. Everyone was pining it for years and nothing happened. If I remember correctly, there were discussions that the fandom name was Diamonds initially, I am glad it turned out to be MeU. It still saddens me to go through Sulli's section, I miss her so much. Finally, thank you for this amazing video, as a f(x) fan, I am very happy to see this!

[@zombieberserker]

My introduction to kpop was when f(x) came out with Danger and it was trending on KZbin. From there I got into SHINee, SNSD, and Super Junior (and most other 2nd generation groups). For me, being into kpop was mostly a phase for a few years but since then I’ve always kept up to date with f(x) and SHINee once in a while because they just meant so much to me. I can’t believe a member of each one of my favorite groups has passed away. Jonghyuns passing was the first celebrity death that really affected me. I still tear up over it sometimes. And when Sulli passed it hurt all over again. It makes me so sad to think about how much they were hurting. If only there was no stigma against getting mental help, they may still be here. I love them so much and I hope they now know just how much they were loved.

[@AngelinaRox722WW]

thank you for covering my fav girl group of all time! i still have their pink tape album

[@wpss5]

Thank you so much for this! f(x)'s legacy deserves to be remembered and honoured. They went through so much.

[@andredrw289]

SM really didn’t know what they had when they had F(x)

[@cakecstasy]

It hurt when you mention GWSN, because they currently on the same state as f(x), but even worse because after Red Sun, they always change company (or only the company name) when they about to comeback and also almost a year without a comeback plus more less content, unlike their THE PARK IN THE NIGHT era. :" I don't know if you're taking request or not, but I think you should make a video discussing GWSN. Addition: thank you for the great video!

[@GWSNtheworld]

is there at least a fandom name for gwsn...

[@cakecstasy]

@@GWSNtheworld The fandom name is Groo

[@GWSNtheworld]

@@cakecstasy At least they have a fandom name🥲

[@yuanyi2077]

After watching this, I consider myself lucky to have been an f(x) fan while they were actively promoting. I've kept onto the albums for sentimental value, and hearing that they are hard to find now probably means a lot of f(x) fans are doing the same. I also got to see them perform red light in London for free!! which was a whole cultural reset tbh

[@reginapuhl7325]

They were actually my first touch with kpop because of their cover of Hot Summer, which was a huge hit back in the day here in Germany. Sadly, I didn't follow up with kpop artists because I had so much on my plate at that time and wasn't generally interested in music anymore because of my metal state. Sometimes I'm really sad that I missed so many good groups that others discovered years before me an that I missed so many key moments in this genre of music that just don't have the same feeling to them now as they may had back then (though getting tickets for BTS' first concert in Germany back then was also as much of a hassle as it is now apparently...). Anyway what I wanted to say basically: Even though I didn't have anything to do with kpop at that time and it was wildly unknown to people who listened to mainstream music back then in Germany, they still had an impact to them that I couldn't forget over the years. It was always the same back in my unconsciousness: Going back to that Monrose song I would always remember at the back in my mind that there was an Asian group that did a very good job and made the song even better in my opinion. So the members might not know it but they had a little bit of attention in mainstream back in Germany which is fairly unheard of to my knowledge at that time. :)

[@adore7515]

and midzy claims itzy is the one who starts experimental songs among new girlgroups. f(x) paves the way and as usual JYP follow, that's why.

[@bluesonthemoon]

i love f(x). they were my first kpop group and i am so thankful that they and their music helped me grow and continue going through the hardest times. this fresh, experimental image gave me strength to give more freedom to myself. say what you want, but there will always be something that distincts them from the others and their impact is so important to the kpop industry, hell, to the pop and rnb music industry in general. and it's not about "the group that had _insert member_" or "the group that had _insert song_", it's also about their hard work and chemistry. they pushed all the limits and frames together. they will never be replaced be any other older or newer group. they as 5 will forever have a special place in my heart even if i only got into them about a year ago, long after their golden era. now even SM don't list them on their website as their artists, don't re-release their albums, don't celebrate their achievements (that they still get, by the way)... thus helping everyone else to forget about f(x) like it's all a beautiful distant dream. heartbreaking, to say the least. meus, fighting! thank you for staying strong for so long

[@BhaktManomandirVihariniUma]

None of them are under Sam anymore why would they celebrate their achievement

[@anthysis7059]

thank you for compiling the history of fx in such a thoughtful and beautiful video! shadow was the first kpop song i ever heard and it's an all time favorite to this day:) i've felt sad and resentful thinking about their history, but i'm grateful for all of their accomplishments and for the legacy the group left behind.

[@jmnac13]

Their debut was very controversial because they were the first girl group to debut under SM right after SNSD which was a HUUUUUGE pressure. No gg has been debutted under SM for years bcus SNSD was such a big gg. They are often compared to them wc was ridiculous bc their style is very different. Stanning them is very hard and frustrating because SM just trashes them all the time even tho the were thriving. Fans cant even have the feeling of unity as we were nameless for yearssss. SM really did this grp dirty. Such a waste on the BIG potential. This just made me stop supporting SM in general. Though I still love their artists Also, Pink Tape remains as my top 1 album kpop released EVER. They did this type of aesthetic concept first. No one comes close to it even today. 4 Walls album came very close tho

[@tempbauer2131]

I kept looking at the young girl Sulli knowing I recognized her but cldnt figure out from where. I’m not a Kpop fan. I don’t dislike it, I know a few songs and some group names but if my life depended recognizing idols to their group and groups with their songs then.... I realized just before you started to talk about her life after fx that I recognized her for how she chose to leave this world. My 2nd X hubby was a working musician and I was in adult entertainment. As hard as those fields are, I think being an idol is so much harder in every way. From when they start to when they debut and while they’re trying to stay relevant. I think the companies need to help their idols with the emotional & mental stress that can easily overwhelm a person. Being a public figure is always hard. However, in the west famous people do get some privacy and can have lives outside of their fame. This means they can get a break and get help. They have friends and fam members to point out they’re breaking down. However, it seems idols are removed from their family and chosen friends, forced to be perfect and constantly “on”. It’s too much for adults let alone a child.

[@alyshamcalpine2238]

omg i never knew pink tape was so sought after now! i’m so glad i bought a sealed copy years ago

[@CitronBlue]

My most favorite group of all time! I will love them forever. MeU ❤️

[@neosicheng]

thank you so much for this video!! i'm a MeU and f(x) have been my 1st girlgroup ever and they're my female ult since! i'm really happy to see that people didn't forget them, i'm still mad at sm for this treatment that they didn't deserve at all! thank you f(x) for everything, you're legends

[@ChicaBuenosAires]

This might be one of the best videos you've done. I love how you focused on their concept and music, not to mention the amazing segment on "The Pink Tape" which like you said is a masterpiece. Thank you for the hard work, it definitely payed off!❤️❤️❤️

[@meimei]

i wasn't there in time, but their music is always so meaningful. Sulli is an inspiration, even now in heaven, and she'll always be our angel

[@TheHekateris]

My girls!!! There's a reason they remain my ultimate gg 😌, a reason SHINee is my ultimate bg. I'm glad people are FINALLY recognizing f(X) for their talent and skill.

[@voodoomagic90]

OMG SAME! I'M A SHAWOL AND MEU! And both are my ult groups! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Asiavibes]

Excellent work 👏 - f(x) was a fantastic group and is the pinnacle of bad management for SM. It's incredible how they managed to release Pink Tape and other hits, while neglecting the girls and everything around them. I will never forget that they did NOTHING to shield Sulli from her haters.

[@holaleonorch.]

I love F(X) and still listen to their discography from time to time. Thanks a lot for the video, it brought back nice memories!

[@AntonioGG1-9801]

I love f(x), there’re one of my favorite girl group

[@PrincessBella27]

I miss F(x) so much, they were very iconic. May Sulli Rest In Peace🤍

[@mmveelee]

f(x)’s music was totally ahead of their time and they deserve way more credit for breaking the kpop mold.

[@denuevojonghyun3211]

I haven't finished watching the whole thing yet but I think you might have forgotten to mention 4 walls promotion was very short because luna had a musical running at the same time. I remember people disliked her for that since they blamed her for shortened promo, but her being wiling to do both at the same time is amazing, especially since she was dealing with health issues. I also remember ppl saying they were upset that luna & krystal, moreso luna, got more lines in the song instead of distributing it to victoria and amber

[@Yointrovert]

They were short??? I had no idea. I thought they got proper promotion with 4 walls. I mean, they promoted in award shows as well.Wasn't it during red light promotions? IMO,4 walls line distribution was extremely fair.

[@rdyplyr2141]

Thanks, Fx is one of the few female kpop groups I loved! I love Krystal and Victoria's dramas, they are good actors.

[@artvrw]

they're my favorite girl group 💜 thank you for this video!

[@snthgmm]

Thank you for this video!✨ I knew about f(x) since middle school, but it was hard for me to understand their music at that time. This year I just fell in love with them, and they are probably my favorite girl group.

[@cammythings1901]

I saw Amber perform at one of her solo concerts back in 2020. A fan had asked her if there will be an f(x) comeback. I don't remember exactly what Amber said since it was over 2 years ago since the concert, but she definitely lead to there being a possibility of there being an f(x) comeback one day. Also, I didn't know Pink Tape was a rare album. I've had my Pink Tape album for 4 years. I'm thankful I bought it then.

[@user-sd5kh7lr2l]

LITERALLY PERFECT GIRL GROUP FOREVER. I don't know SM's thinking. They make TVXQ, EXO, SHINEE, F(X) etc. which are world best groups but didn't care well. I just can't understand really............

[@anhho1997]

To be honest, Aespa and red velvet wouldn’t be here without fx .

[@twooceansapart]

Rest In Peace Sulli ❤️ I’m proud of the girls for staying together and navigating their own way. Strong, brave and talent women.

[@jessicavajrala9997]

I only heard about f(X) and never actually knew about them until this video . it really is sad how the world treats people who have done nothing wrong as bad people , and how sm treated their “ experimental group” . I thought sm was a good company until now .

[@panaramaphone]

sm has a habit of always focusing on new groups while neglecting their older ones. always the shiny new toy. sometimes it's not noticeable to someone who doesn't follow x group but with f(x) it couldn't be ignored. i knew they were done for the instant rv's debut was announced. rv themselves are in that zone now with aespa debuting.

[@BhaktManomandirVihariniUma]

@@panaramaphone I think red velvet will continue to be Group but their will lack of promotion

[@gabrielle8612]

I remember first seeing lachata when I was around 10 years old online I've never forgot it, trying to find it again a couple years back is literally what dragged me right back into that kpop phase

[@Sk88p]

imo still my favorite SME girl group. And Pink Tape is still legendary till this day.. They came out the exact same year i started listening to K-POP, september 2009 so they are still dear to me. Great video!