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Dirty Work

Dirty Work

🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English8% KR📅 2025K-Popaespa

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

Dirty Work (Dirty Work) is performed by aespa, released on the album Dirty Work (Apple Music Edition) - EP in 2025.

💡 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

World domination, I don’t gotta say it

전엔 없던 돌연변이 같아

jeon-en eop-deon dol-yeon-byeon-i gat-a

저주야 난

jeo-ju-ya nan

다수로 볼 땐

da-su-ro bol ttaen

Set ‘em on fire 스스로 밝혀

Set ‘em on fire seu-seu-ro bal-hyeo

And I don’t really care if you like me, like me

I don’t really wanna play nicely, nicely

오답을 고른 게 정답인 선택

o-dap-eul go-reun ge jeong-dap-in seon-taek

Open your eyes, come and bite me

Sharp teeth, bite first

Real bad business, that’s Dirty Work

Bold eyes, cold stare

Real bad business, that’s Dirty Work

Work

Real bad business, that’s Dirty Work

I’m not an it girl

more like a hit girl

Mafia ties going back to the old world

Fear in their eyes

I’m always watching

Call me the reaper

I’m knock knock knocking

It’s me, it’s me, a little baddie

Just ‘cause I’m pretty

Doesn’t mean I don’t do hard things

Hard things, make me feel like a thunder

Let me think 뭐를 하든

Let me think mwo-reul ha-deun

I will like it, like it

Sharp eyes, fierce look

Real bad business, that’s Dirty Work

Hold tight, get tough

Real bad business, that’s Dirty Work

We don’t see you as a threat

얄팍한 Rule 따윈 한 겹의 Glass

yal-pak-han Rule tta-win han gyeop-ui Glass

내 맘대로 해 깨트려 내

nae mam-dae-ro hae kkae-teu-ryeo nae

쉽게 난 두 발로 그 위를 Pass Yeah

swip-ge nan du bal-ro geu wi-reul Pass Yeah

Kick up the dust, let ’em talk about it

Crawl out the mud, let ’em know about it

번뇌를 깨우는 음률 속에

beon-noe-reul kkae-u-neun eum-ryul sok-e

두 눈을 봐 Well you already found it

du nun-eul bwa Well you already found it

Drop it low

Work it out

Drop it low

Work it out

Drop it low

Work it out

Drop it low

Work it out (Work It)

Sharp teeth, bite first

Real bad business, that’s Dirty Work

Bold eyes, cold stare

Real bad business, that’s Dirty Work

Work

Real bad business, that’s Dirty Work

Work

Real bad business, that’s Dirty Work

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind Dirty Work by aespa.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Dirty Work" (Dirty Work) by aespa 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 "Dirty Work" 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, "Dirty Work" highlights aespa'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 “Dirty Work”?

"Dirty Work" (Dirty Work) by aespa is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnera...

Q: How can I practice singing “Dirty Work” with proper Korean pronunciation?

Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for Dirty Work.

Performer (아티스트)aespa
Album (앨범)Dirty Work (Apple Music Edition) - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under aespa 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 Dirty Work by aespa?

"Dirty Work" is performed by aespa. 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 Dirty Work with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Dirty Work by aespa?

"Dirty Work" is performed by aespa, released on the album "Dirty Work (Apple Music Edition) - EP" in 2025. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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