Clon First Love 2000 K-pop Techno Dance
From the late 1990s into the early 2000s, Clon (클론) dominated the Korean dance music scene. Their mega-hit “First Love (초련)” was released in 2000. Already dance powerhouses with hits like ‘Kungtari Shabara’ and ‘Escape from the City,’ Clon embraced the Techno sound with this track, fueling the national craze for the ‘Oh-le-oh-le-oh’ chorus and the light stick dance. It is an enduring symbol of Millennium Dance Pop.
🎤 Why ‘First Love’ Led the 2000s Dance Trend
2000s K-pop Clon Koo Jun Yup Kang Won Rae Techno
“First Love” achieved massive success not just through its music but also its unique and influential performance style, reaffirming Clon’s unrivaled status.
Addictive Techno Sound and Rhythm
The song is built on fast, repetitive electronic sounds (Synthesizer) and a powerful Techno beat. It perfectly captures the characteristics of the Techno genre that was crucial in popularizing club culture at the time. The simple yet highly addictive hook, ‘Oh-le-oh-le-oh,’ creates an intense sense of immersion. DJ KOO’s (Koo Jun Yup) sensational mixing and Kang Won Rae’s dynamic choreography were perfectly fused with this sound.
The Overwhelming Emotion of Pure First Love
As the title ‘First Love (初戀)’ suggests, the lyrics express the uncontrollable, pure romanticism of a man who has fallen in love for the first time.
“내 눈엔 오직 너만 보여, 내 자신조차도 주체할 수 없는 이런 감정이 사랑인가 봐.” (Translation:Only you are visible in my eyes. This feeling that I can’t even control myself—I guess this is what love is..)
The unique “light stick dance” performed by the members on stage—waving glow sticks in the dark—became incredibly popular, turning it into a must-do routine for teenagers’ talent shows.
📝 M/V & Full Lyrics
Feel the overwhelming excitement of first love with the techno rhythm.
| 난 그냥 좋았어 니 앞에만 서면 요즘 내가 왜 이러는지 나도 몰라 니 생각만 하고 자꾸 보고 싶고 틈만 나면 난 너를 만나고 싶어 이런 맘 첨이야 누군가를 내가 주체하지 못할 만큼 좋아하는 게 너와 약속하면 기분이 들떠 난 몇 번씩 거울 앞을 서성이곤 해 길 가다 멋진 옷을 볼 때면 항상 언제나 너에게 다 사주고 싶고 사소한 악세사리까지 모두 다 예쁜 걸 보면 항상 너를 먼저 떠올려 바다가 보이는 분위기가 좋은 멋진 까페를 우연히 알게 돼도 제일 먼저 네 생각을 하면서 나는 빨리 너와 둘이서 다시 또 와봐야지 너에게 내가 아는 모든 걸 해주고 파 말론 설명할 수가 없어 내 눈엔 오직 너만 보여 내 자신조차도 주체할 수 없는 이런 감정이 사랑인가 봐 오레오레오 난 지금 웃고 있어 오레오레오 너만을 생각하며 오레오레오 언제나 니 곁에서 오레오레오 너와 함께할 꺼야 난 너무 아쉬워 널 바래다줄 땐 일부러 한 정거장 앞에서 내리지 너와 걷고 싶어 좀 더 있고 싶어 이 밤이 깊어 가는 게 아쉬워서 집에 돌아오면 네 생각을 하며 어느새 난 또 너에게 전화를 걸어 할 말도 없는데 이 얘기 저 얘기 몇 시간씩 또 너와 얘길 나누지 햇살이 창가에 머무는 아침엔 눈뜨면 제일 먼저 널 생각하고 오늘은 널 만나 또 무엇을 할까 콧노랠 부르면서 즐겁게 샤워를 해 재밌는 영화를 보는 게 더 날까 아니면 교외로 나가는 게 날까 아니야 즐겁게 쇼핑을 즐기며 네가 깜짝 놀라게 선물을 사줘야지 숨겨논 비상금을 모두 털어서라도 말론 설명할 수가 없어 내 눈엔 오직 너만 보여 내 자신조차도 주체할 수 없는 이런 감정이 사랑인가 봐 오레오레오 난 지금 웃고 있어 오레오레오 너만을 생각하며 오레오레오 언제나 니 곁에서 오레오레오 너와 함께할 꺼야 | I just felt good standing in front of you. I don’t know why I’m like this lately, even I don’t know. I only think of you, I keep wanting to see you, I want to meet you whenever I get the chance. This feeling is new to me. Liking someone so much that I can’t control myself. When I make a promise with you, I get excited, And I wander in front of the mirror several times. When I see a great outfit on the street, I always Want to buy everything for you. From small accessories to everything else, When I see something pretty, I always think of you first. Even when I accidentally find a wonderful café With a great atmosphere and an ocean view, The first thing I do is think of you, And I tell myself, “I need to come back here with you quickly.” I want to give you everything I know how to do. Words can’t explain it. Only you are visible in my eyes. This feeling that I can’t even control myself— I guess this is what love is. O-re-o-re-o, I’m smiling right now. O-re-o-re-o, thinking only of you. O-re-o-re-o, always by your side, O-re-o-re-o, I’m going to be with you. I feel so regretful when I walk you home, I intentionally get off one bus stop early. I want to walk with you, I want to stay longer, Because I hate that the night is getting deeper. When I get back home, thinking of you, Before I know it, I call you again. I have nothing to say, but we talk about this and that, And we chat for hours again. On a morning where the sunshine lingers by the window, The first thing I do when I open my eyes is think of you. What should I do when I meet you today? I hum a tune and happily take a shower. Would watching a fun movie be better? Or should we go out to the suburbs? No, I’ll enjoy some shopping And buy you a gift to surprise you. Even if I have to empty out all my hidden emergency money. Words can’t explain it. Only you are visible in my eyes. This feeling that I can’t even control myself— I guess this is what love is. O-re-o-re-o, I’m smiling right now. O-re-o-re-o, thinking only of you. O-re-o-re-o, always by your side, O-re-o-re-o, I’m going to be with you. |
👑 The Legend at the Zenith of the K-pop Techno Craze
Clon First Love K-pop Legend Legacy
“First Love” was at the pinnacle of the Dance Techno genre that was mainstream in early 2000s K-pop. The song played a huge role in promoting Clon not only in Korea but also across Asia. Furthermore, it established the foundation for Koo Jun Yup to later become a pioneer of Korean EDM (Electronic Dance Music) culture as DJ KOO. “First Love” continues to be remixed and featured at retro parties and EDM festivals today.
🔥 If you want to experience the explosive techno energy and retro dance culture of 2000s K-pop, Clon’s ‘First Love’ is an unmissable masterpiece!
