K-pop continues to revolutionize music with the numerous songs released in full-English lyrics! International fans frequently appreciate this gesture by K-pop acts as it is seen to usher this genre to the international taste.
With the release of "Butter" by BTS, "The Boys" by Girls' Generation, "Someone's Someone" by MONSTA X, "Really Bad Boy" by Red Velvet, and "Paint Me Naked" by NCT Ten, these iconic songs hooked more people to be drawn and interested in Korean popular music.
However, have you ever wondered what K-pop songs are written, released, and performed in full-Korean lyrics? You might as well stay tuned to this article. You might discover songs to be added to your daily playlist.
5 K-pop Songs with No English Lyrics
'Don't Wanna Cry' by SEVENTEEN
With the release of "Darl+ing" last April 15, the synchronization powerhouse team of SEVENTEEN continues to prove their musicality range. With the richness in the talent of Pledis Entertainment's pride, did you know that this group has released a full-Korean song that even non-CARATs are aware of?
Don't Wanna Cry is SEVENTEEN's lead single for EP AI1, which deviates from the group's previous releases that incorporated hip-hop. This song showed SEVENTEEN's lighthearted and upbeat side by adopting a lyric that narrates a post-breakup feeling, emphasizing longingness and grief.
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As EDM and electropop spice this song, it is no wonder it is considered one of SEVENTEEN's "old but gold" songs. This song heralded SEVENTEEN in the peak position No. 3 in US World Digital Songs (Billboard), No.1 in South Korea (K-pop Hot 100), and No. 12 in South Korea (Gaon Digital Chart).
'Sorry, I Love You by' Stray Kids
One of the most applauded b-side tracks of Stray Kids during the "NOEASY" era is this song written, composed, and produced by Chang-bin. However, the credits for the song were given to 3RACHA, songwriting and hip-hop sub-unit of the team.
The title track for "NOEASY," Thunderous, highlighted Stray Kids which adopted a noisy EDM song incorporated with traditional Korean instruments. With this in mind, "Sorry, I Love You" dazed the fans as it is the opposite and turnaround of the album's title track.
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In a report, Changbin shared that the lyrics revolved around "frustrations, regret, and sadness", mirrored by the core feelings whenever an individual falls in love.
The emotions from the song were heightened when Stray Kids released a performance video of the track, showcasing how the group matched the ballad song as they wore blue-themed outfits.
'HWAA' by (G)I-DLE
Once again proving their breadth of talent, the girls from (G)I-DLE flaunted their potential with the release of "HWAA" on January 11, 2021. Despite being a full-Korean song, the group also released an all-English and Chinese version of the song on January 27, 2021.
The group's leader, Soyeon, spearheaded the writing and co-producing of this song with Pop Time. Being iconic as the artist, HWAA depicts a story of pain, anger, and healing after a breakup.
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Moreover, Soyeon shared that the song's inspiration was rooted in when Shuhua once mentioned "winter girl." Here, Soyeon assembled her creative juices as she reimagined Shuhua's narrative as an idea that portrays a "woman trapped in winter."
Before the departure of Soojin, the sextet group scored Billboard's 25 Best K-pop Songs 2021 by ranking 24th and 7th in Rolling Stone's 21 Best Korean Music Videos of 2021 through this track. Indeed, powerful, capable, and dominant, just like (G)I-DLE.
'Heart Burn' by Sunmi
"Heart Burn" is the title track of Sunmi's single album, having the same name. In the music video, the former member of Wonder Girls wowed the fans as the music video's concept involved time travelling and romantic relationship struggles.
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Gracing her orange hair in her first 2022 comeback, press reports labelled this release as a "hot midsummer love story." Completing her single album, Heart Burn is accompanied by the track "Childhood."
Surprisingly, Sunmi is slaying every language as she released last August her third mini-album led by "You Can't Sit With Us," an English-based track.
Proving her place in the K-pop industry, Sunmi flexed that this song was written by her, rotating on her borderline personality disorder (BPD) experiences.
'Into the New World' by Girls' Generation
Transcending generations, "Into the New World" remains one of the most heralded and praised K-pop debut songs, most especially it is often referred to as the "anthem of solidarity." This song was one of the most critical fragments that geared Girls' Generation to fame.
More than a decade after its release, this song is associated with protests as it suits feminist rallies. Alongside, according to a Seoul-based journalist, "Into the New World" knocks the youth to "call for change." Interestingly, the song is also one of the favorite tracks of the LGBTQ+ community.
SM Entertainment released last January 2022 the remastered version of the music video to preserve its musical impact. Indeed, SNSD leaves no crumbs behind.
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What other K-pop songs do not have English words on its lyrics? Comment those songs below!
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Written by Sophia Carson.
