I Don't Care album artwork

I Don't Care

I Don't Care

Artist: 2NE1•Album: 2NE1 1st Mini Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English53% KR📅 2009K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“I Don't Care” (I Don't Care) is performed by 2NE1, released on the album 2NE1 1st Mini Album in 2009.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

Hey playboy, it's about time and your time's up

I had to do this one for my girls, you know

Sometime you gotta act like you don't care

That's the only way you boys learn

Oh oh oh oh oh oh (2NE1)

Oh oh oh oh oh oh (2NE1)

니 옷깃에 묻은 립스틱을 나는 절대로 용서 못해

ni os-gis-e mut-eun rip-seu-tik-eul na-neun jeol-dae-ro yong-seo mos-hae

매일 하루에 수십번 꺼져 있는 핸드폰

mae-il ha-ru-e su-sip-beon kkeo-jyeo iss-neun haen-deu-pon

Chorus

변하지 않을 것 만 같아 oh oh

byeon-ha-ji an-eul geos man gat-a oh oh

그저 친구라는 수 많은 여자친구

geu-jeo chin-gu-ra-neun su man-eun yeo-ja-chin-gu

날 똑같이 생각하지마 I want let it bye

nal ttok-gat-i saeng-gak-ha-ji-ma I want let it bye

이제 니 맘대로 해 난 미련은 버릴래

i-je ni mam-dae-ro hae nan mi-ryeon-eun beo-ril-rae

한 땐 정말 사랑했는데 oh

han ttaen jeong-mal sa-rang-haess-neun-de oh

가끔씩 술에 취해 전활 걸어

ga-kkeum-ssik sul-e chwi-hae jeon-hwal geol-eo

지금은 새벽 다섯시 반

ji-geum-eun sae-byeok da-seos-si ban

넌 또 다른 여자의 이름을 불러 no no

neon tto da-reun yeo-ja-ui i-reum-eul bul-reo no no

Verse 3

I don't care 그만 할래

I don't care geu-man hal-rae

니가 어디에서 뭘 하던 이제 정말 상관 안할게

ni-ga eo-di-e-seo mwol ha-deon i-je jeong-mal sang-gwan an-hal-ge

비켜줄래 이제와 울고불고 매달리지마

bi-kyeo-jul-rae i-je-wa ul-go-bul-go mae-dal-ri-ji-ma

'Cause I don't care

I don't care

'Cause I don't care

I don't care

Boy, I don't care

Verse 4

다른 여자들의 다리를 훔쳐보는

da-reun yeo-ja-deul-ui da-ri-reul hum-chyeo-bo-neun

니가 너무너무 한심해

ni-ga neo-mu-neo-mu han-sim-hae

매일 빼놓는 커플링 나 몰래 한 소개팅

mae-il ppae-not-neun keo-peul-ring na mol-rae han so-gae-ting

더이상 못 참을 것 같아 oh oh

deo-i-sang mos cham-eul geos gat-a oh oh

넌 절대 아니라는 수 많은 나의 친구

neon jeol-dae a-ni-ra-neun su man-eun na-ui chin-gu

난 너땜에 친구들까지 타일렀지만

nan neo-ttaem-e chin-gu-deul-kka-ji ta-il-reoss-ji-man

차라리 홀가분해 너에게 난 과분해

cha-ra-ri hol-ga-bun-hae neo-e-ge nan gwa-bun-hae

내 사랑이라 믿었는데 oh oh

nae sa-rang-i-ra mit-eoss-neun-de oh oh

Verse 5

오늘도 바쁘다고 말하는 너

o-neul-do ba-ppeu-da-go mal-ha-neun neo

혹시나 전화해봤지만

hok-si-na jeon-hwa-hae-bwass-ji-man

역시 뒤에선 여자 웃음소리가 들려 oh no

yeok-si dwi-e-seon yeo-ja us-eum-so-ri-ga deul-ryeo oh no

I don't care 그만할래

I don't care geu-man-hal-rae

니가 어디에서 뭘 하던 이제 정말 상관 안할게

ni-ga eo-di-e-seo mwol ha-deon i-je jeong-mal sang-gwan an-hal-ge

비켜줄래 이제와 울고불고 매달리지마

bi-kyeo-jul-rae i-je-wa ul-go-bul-go mae-dal-ri-ji-ma

'Cause I don't care

I don't care

Verse 6

'Cause I don't care

I don't care

Boy, I don't care

난 너땜에 울며 지새던 밤을 기억해 boy

nan neo-ttaem-e ul-myeo ji-sae-deon bam-eul gi-eok-hae boy

더 후회할 날 생각하면 맘이 쉬웠네 boy

deo hu-hoe-hal nal saeng-gak-ha-myeon mam-i swi-woss-ne boy

날 놓치긴 아깝고 갖기엔 시시하잖니

nal not-chi-gin a-kkap-go gat-gi-en si-si-ha-jan-ni

있을때 잘하지 너 왜 이제와 매달리니

iss-eul-ttae jal-ha-ji neo wae i-je-wa mae-dal-ri-ni

속아준 거짓말만 해도 수백번

sok-a-jun geo-jis-mal-man hae-do su-baek-beon

Verse 7

오늘 이후로 난 남자 울리는 bad girl

o-neul i-hu-ro nan nam-ja ul-ri-neun bad girl

이젠 눈물 한방울 없이 널 비웃어

i-jen nun-mul han-bang-ul eop-i neol bi-us-eo

사랑이란 게임 속 loser

sa-rang-i-ran ge-im sok loser

무릎 꿇고 잘못을 뉘우쳐

mu-reup kkul-go jal-mos-eul nwi-u-chyeo

아님 눈 앞에서 당장 꺼져 (꺼져)

a-nim nun ap-e-seo dang-jang kkeo-jyeo (kkeo-jyeo)

Now clap your hands to this

I don't care 그만할래

I don't care geu-man-hal-rae

니가 어디에서 뭘 하던 이제 정말 상관 안할게

ni-ga eo-di-e-seo mwol ha-deon i-je jeong-mal sang-gwan an-hal-ge

Verse 8

비켜줄래 이제와 울고불고 매달리지마

bi-kyeo-jul-rae i-je-wa ul-go-bul-go mae-dal-ri-ji-ma

You know I don't care

I don't care

You know I don't care

I don't care

Boy, I don't care

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “I Don't Care” by 2NE1.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"I Don't Care" (I Don't Care) by 2NE1 is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "I Don't Care" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "I Don't Care" highlights 2NE1's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “I Don't Care”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “I Don't Care”.

Performer (아티스트)2NE1
Album (앨범)2NE1 1st Mini Album
Release Year (발매연도)
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What is the English translation and meaning of I Don't Care by 2NE1?

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