사랑해 그리고 기억해(Love & Remeber) – G.O.D
🎶 Introduction
While groups like H.O.T, Fin.K.L, and Shinhwa brought youthful energy and stylish performances, another first-generation idol group stood out for their warmth and relatability: g.o.d. Their 1999 ballad “사랑해 그리고 기억해 (Love and Remember)” touched the hearts of countless fans with its emotional lyrics and soulful vocals.
🌟 Artist & Song Background
g.o.d (Groove Over Dose) debuted in 1999 under JYP Entertainment. Unlike many idol groups at the time, g.o.d’s music often focused on family, everyday struggles, and relatable emotions.
Their track “Love and Remember” quickly became a signature hit, showcasing the group’s heartfelt style. It stood apart from flashy dance songs by delivering sincerity and warmth.
📖 M/V & Lyrics
| UH! 사랑하는 사람을 보내야만 했던 모든 사람들에게 바칩니다 돌아보면 너무나 아름다웠어 내 인생에 다신 못 올 순간들이었어 너를 보면 보고 있으면 아무 이유 없이 눈물이 흐르곤 했어 행복했어 영원히 잊지 못할 만큼 사랑했어 너를 보낼 수 없을 만큼 하지만 그만큼이 내 몫이 아니기에 내 것이 아님을 알기에 행복해 이젠 널 보낼게 너의 그 사람에게 널 위해 흘린 눈물 만큼 넌 꼭 행복해야 해 사랑해 그리고 기억해 떠난 게 후회 될 때 언제라도 나의 품에 돌아와도 돼 보내야 해 보내야 해 여기서 만족 해야 해 몇 번이고 다짐을 해봐도 수없이 계속 내 자신을 타일러봐도 왼쪽 가슴 한구석이 너무 아파와 계속 눈에선 눈물이 흘러내려 와 지나간 추억들이 자꾸 돌아와 도대체 왜 이럴까 Why Why 행복해 이젠 널 보낼게 너의 그 사람에게 널 위해 흘린 눈물 만큼 넌 꼭 행복해야 해 사랑해 그리고 기억해 떠난 게 후회될 때 언제라도 나의 품에 돌아와도 돼 돌아보면 너무나 아름다웠어 내 인생에 다신 못 올 순간들이었어 너를 보면 보고 있으면 아무 이유 없이 눈물이 흐르곤 했어 행복했어 영원히 잊지 못할 만큼 사랑했어 너를 보낼 수 없을 만큼 하지만 그만큼이 내 몫이 아니기에 내 것이 아님을 알기에 행복해 이젠 널 보낼게 너의 그 사람에게 널 위해 흘린 눈물 만큼 넌 꼭 행복해야 해 사랑해 그리고 기억해 떠난게 후회될 때 언제라도 나의 품에 돌아와도 돼 | Uh! This is dedicated to everyone who had to let go of the one they loved. Looking back, it was so beautiful— moments that will never come again in my life. When I saw you, just looking at you, tears would fall for no reason. I was happy, so much that I’ll never forget. I loved you, so much I couldn’t let you go. But that much wasn’t mine to keep, and I knew you weren’t meant to be mine. Be happy—now I’ll let you go, to the one who is meant for you. For all the tears I cried for you, you must truly be happy. I love you, and remember this: if you ever regret leaving, you can always come back into my arms. I have to let you go, I have to— I need to be content with that. No matter how many times I resolve, no matter how much I scold myself, a corner of my left chest hurts so much. Tears keep falling from my eyes. The memories of the past keep coming back. Why, why is this happening to me? Be happy—now I’ll let you go, to the one who is meant for you. For all the tears I cried for you, you must truly be happy. I love you, and remember this: if you ever regret leaving, you can always come back into my arms. Looking back, it was so beautiful— moments that will never come again in my life. When I saw you, just looking at you, tears would fall for no reason. I was happy, so much that I’ll never forget. I loved you, so much I couldn’t let you go. But that much wasn’t mine to keep, and I knew you weren’t meant to be mine. Be happy—now I’ll let you go, to the one who is meant for you. For all the tears I cried for you, you must truly be happy. I love you, and remember this: if you ever regret leaving, you can always come back into my arms. |
The lyrics convey gratitude, love, and the bittersweet pain of parting, themes that resonated deeply with Korean listeners.
🌍 Why It Matters
Love and Remember showed that K-pop idols could move beyond dance hits and deliver emotional storytelling through music.
- The song broadened the appeal of K-pop, attracting not just teenagers but families and older audiences.
- g.o.d’s warm and approachable image earned them the title “the nation’s group.”
- Even today, this track is performed at concerts and cherished as one of the greatest K-pop ballads of the 1990s.
🎤 Fun Facts
- Park Jin-young (JYP) wrote and produced the song, giving it his signature emotional style.
- The song’s success helped g.o.d’s first album achieve massive popularity, setting the stage for their legendary career.
- g.o.d later became one of the rare groups to maintain success into the 2000s without disbanding.
With Love and Remember, g.o.d proved that K-pop was not just about style and energy—it was also about sincerity and heart. The song remains a timeless classic, reminding fans of the emotional depth of 90s K-pop.
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