일과 이분의 일 – 투투(Two Two)
🌟 Introduction
In 1994, Two Two (투투) released “일과 이분의 일 (One and a Half)” as the title track of their debut album.
The song’s cheerful rhythm, innocent lyrics, and unique co-ed group style made it an instant hit across Korea.
It wasn’t just a pop track — it became the soundtrack of young love and campus life in the mid-90s.
👥 Artist & Song Background
- 투투 (Two Two) was a co-ed group consisting of Oh Ji-hoon, Kim Ji-hoon, and Hwang Hye-young.
- Their name “Two Two” symbolized “twenty-two,” the age when youth shines the brightest.
- One and a Half (일과 이분의 일) was part of their first album (1994), which sold over a million copies.
The group stood out because of their fresh concept, combining male vocals with female rap and visuals.
📖 M/V & Lyrics
| 멀리서 널 보았을 때 다른 길로 갈까 생각했는데 변한 듯한 널 보고 싶고 짧은 인사할까 하는 마음에 두근대는 가슴으로 한 걸음씩 갈 때 네 어깨 손 올리는 다른 어떤 사람 화가 난 네 얼굴은 미소로 바뀌고 두 사람은 내 옆을 지나갔지 둘이 되어버린 날 잊은 것 같은 너의 모습에 하나일 때보다 난 외롭고 허전해 네가 가져간 나의 반쪽 때문인가 그래서 넌 둘이 될 수 있었던 거야 멀리서 널 보았을 때 다른 길로 갈까 생각했는데 변한 듯한 널 보고 싶고 짧은 인사할까 하는 마음에 두근대는 가슴으로 한 걸음씩 갈 때 네 어깨 손 올리는 다른 어떤 사람 화가 난 네 얼굴은 미소로 바뀌고 두 사람은 내 옆을 지나갔지 지금 너에겐 변명처럼 들리겠지 널 보낸 후 항상 난 혼자였는데 두근대는 가슴으로 한 걸음씩 갈 때 네 어깨 손 올리는 다른 어떤 사람 화가 난 네 얼굴은 미소로 바뀌고 두 사람은 내 옆을 지나갔지 둘이 되어버린 날 잊은 것 같은 너의 모습에 하나일 때보다 난 외롭고 허전해 네가 가져간 나의 반쪽 때문인가 그래서 넌 둘이 될 수 있었던 거야 둘이 되어버린 날 잊은 것 같은 너의 모습에 하나일 때보다 난 외롭고 허전해 네가 가져간 나의 반쪽 때문인가 그래서 넌 둘이 될 수 있었던 거야 | When I saw you from afar, I thought of taking another road. But seeing how you seemed different, I wanted to see you, maybe even say a short hello. With my heart pounding, I took a step closer. Then another person placed their hand on your shoulder. The angry look on your face turned into a smile, and the two of you walked right past me. Seeing you, as if you’ve forgotten the day when we became two instead of one— I feel lonelier, emptier, than when we were together. Is it because you took the other half of me with you? Maybe that’s why you were able to become two. When I saw you from afar, I thought of taking another road. But seeing how you seemed different, I wanted to see you, maybe even say a short hello. With my heart pounding, I took a step closer. Then another person placed their hand on your shoulder. The angry look on your face turned into a smile, and the two of you walked right past me. To you now, this might sound like an excuse, but after letting you go, I’ve always been alone. With my heart pounding, I took a step closer. Then another person placed their hand on your shoulder. The angry look on your face turned into a smile, and the two of you walked right past me. Seeing you, as if you’ve forgotten the day when we became two instead of one— I feel lonelier, emptier, than when we were together. Is it because you took the other half of me with you? Maybe that’s why you were able to become two. |
The lyrics capture the sweetness of first love and shyness, resonating deeply with young listeners of the time.
🌍 Why It Matters
- Defined the mid-90s innocent pop sound before idol groups like H.O.T and S.E.S rose to fame.
- Proved the popularity of co-ed groups, which were rare in the K-pop scene.
- Still remembered as a classic retro karaoke song and a nostalgic favorite in Korean dramas and variety shows.
🎤 Fun Facts
- Female member Hwang Hye-young lip-synced in performances, while actual vocals were recorded by Lee Sang-eun (이상은), a unique fact in K-pop history.
- The choreography was simple and friendly, making it easy for fans to follow along.
- The group disbanded soon after, but this one song made them legendary.
“One and a Half (일과 이분의 일)” is more than just a love song — it’s a symbol of 90s youth, purity, and the charm of co-ed K-pop.
Its legacy continues as one of the most nostalgic tracks of first-generation K-pop.
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