Ugly album artwork

Ugly

Ugly

Artist: 2NE1•Album: 2NE1 2nd Mini Album - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English28% KR📅 2011K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Ugly” (Ugly) is performed by 2NE1, released on the album 2NE1 2nd Mini Album - EP in 2011.

💡 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

밝게 웃어보지만

bal-ge us-eo-bo-ji-man

내 맘에 들지 않아

nae mam-e deul-ji an-a

난 예쁘지 않아, 아름답지 않아

nan ye-ppeu-ji an-a, a-reum-dap-ji an-a

Oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh

노랠 불러보지만

no-rael bul-reo-bo-ji-man

아무도 듣지 않아

a-mu-do deut-ji an-a

난 예쁘지 않아, 아름답지 않아

nan ye-ppeu-ji an-a, a-reum-dap-ji an-a

Chorus

Oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh, oh

난 왜 이렇게 못난 걸까? (걸까?)

nan wae i-reot-ge mos-nan geol-kka? (geol-kka?)

어떡하면 나도 너처럼 환하게 웃어볼 수 있을까?

eo-tteok-ha-myeon na-do neo-cheo-reom hwan-ha-ge us-eo-bol su iss-eul-kka?

또 화가 나, 왜 늘 완벽하지 못해?

tto hwa-ga na, wae neul wan-byeok-ha-ji mos-hae?

이 깨진 거울 속 못난 모습을 향해 탓하기만 해

i kkae-jin geo-ul sok mos-nan mo-seup-eul hyang-hae tas-ha-gi-man hae

쳐다보지 마, 지금 이 느낌이 싫어 난

chyeo-da-bo-ji ma, ji-geum i neu-kkim-i sil-eo nan

어디론가 숨고만 싶어, 벗어나고 싶어

eo-di-ron-ga sum-go-man sip-eo, beos-eo-na-go sip-eo

Verse 3

이 세상은 거짓말

i se-sang-eun geo-jis-mal

I think I'm ugly

And nobody wants to love me

Just like her, I wanna be pretty

I wanna be pretty

Don't lie to my face

Tellin' me I'm pretty

I think I'm ugly

Verse 4

And nobody wants to love me

Just like her, I wanna be pretty

I wanna be pretty

Don't lie to my face

'Cause I know I'm ugly

날 쉽게 이해한다고 하지 마 (하지 마)

nal swip-ge i-hae-han-da-go ha-ji ma (ha-ji ma)

못 생기고 삐뚤어진 내 마음이 널 원망할지도 몰라

mos saeng-gi-go ppi-ttul-eo-jin nae ma-eum-i neol won-mang-hal-ji-do mol-ra

말 시키지 마, 난 너와 어울리지 못해

mal si-ki-ji ma, nan neo-wa eo-ul-ri-ji mos-hae

Verse 5

그 잘난 눈빛 속 차가운 가식이 날 숨 막히게 해

geu jal-nan nun-bit sok cha-ga-un ga-sik-i nal sum mak-hi-ge hae

다가오지 마, 너의 관심조차 싫어 난

da-ga-o-ji ma, neo-ui gwan-sim-jo-cha sil-eo nan

어디론가 떠나고 싶어, 소리치고 싶어

eo-di-ron-ga tteo-na-go sip-eo, so-ri-chi-go sip-eo

이 세상은 거짓말

i se-sang-eun geo-jis-mal

I think I'm ugly

And nobody wants to love me

Just like her, I wanna be pretty

I wanna be pretty

Verse 6

Don't lie to my face

Tellin' me I'm pretty

I think I'm ugly

And nobody wants to love me

Just like her, I wanna be pretty

I wanna be pretty

Don't lie to my face

'Cause I know I'm ugly

Verse 7

All alone, I'm all alone

All alone, I'm all alone

따뜻함이란 없어

tta-tteus-ham-i-ran eop-eo

곁엔 아무도 없어

gyeot-en a-mu-do eop-eo

All alone, I'm all alone

I'm always all alone

All alone

따뜻함이란 없어

tta-tteus-ham-i-ran eop-eo

Verse 8

곁엔 그 누구도 날 안아줄 사람 없어

gyeot-en geu nu-gu-do nal an-a-jul sa-ram eop-eo

I think I'm ugly

And nobody wants to love me

Just like her, I wanna be pretty

I wanna be pretty

Don't lie to my face

Tellin' me I'm pretty

I think I'm ugly

Verse 9

And nobody wants to love me

Just like her, I wanna be pretty

I wanna be pretty

Don't lie to my face

'Cause I know I'm ugly

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Ugly” by 2NE1.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Ugly" (Ugly) 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 "Ugly" 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, "Ugly" 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 “Ugly”?

"Ugly" (Ugly) by 2NE1 is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and p...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Ugly”.

Performer (아티스트)2NE1
Album (앨범)2NE1 2nd Mini Album - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under 2NE1 and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Ugly by 2NE1?

"Ugly" is performed by 2NE1. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing Ugly with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Ugly by 2NE1?

"Ugly" is performed by 2NE1, released on the album "2NE1 2nd Mini Album - EP" in 2011. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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