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Hot Air Balloon

Hot Air Balloon

Artist: aespa•Album: Drama - The 4th Mini Album
Tempo:129 BPM
Key:Ab Major
Language:32% KR • 68% EN
Year:2023
K-Pop
aespa
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Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

Verse 1
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낯선 대기권 높이 더

nat-seon dae-gi-gwon nop-i deo

날아오를 테니

nal-a-o-reul te-ni

기다려 줘, baby

gi-da-ryeo jwo, baby

저 푸른빛 눈부신 네게로

jeo pu-reun-bit nun-bu-sin ne-ge-ro

내 맘을 띄우고

nae mam-eul ttui-u-go

자 지금이야 (three, two, one)

ja ji-geum-i-ya (three, two, one)

곧 닿을 듯한, you're my trip to space

got dat-eul deus-han, you're my trip to space

두 눈을 감은 채 온도를 check

du nun-eul gam-eun chae on-do-reul check

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Chorus
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고민 따위 싹둑 cut it off

go-min tta-wi ssak-duk cut it off

힘껏 땅을 박 차 타타탁

him-kkeos ttang-eul bak cha ta-ta-tak

네게로 higher and higher

ne-ge-ro higher and higher

설렘은 점화된 fire

seol-rem-eun jeom-hwa-doen fire

더 크게 부푸는 내 마음에

deo keu-ge bu-pu-neun nae ma-eum-e

쏟아지는 shine까지 완벽한 day

ssot-a-ji-neun s-h-i-n-e-kka-ji wan-byeok-han day

아득히 펼쳐진 넌 내 beautiful sky

a-deuk-hi pyeol-chyeo-jin neon nae beautiful sky

널 향해 날아가

neol hyang-hae nal-a-ga

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Verse 3
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내 맘은 hot air balloon

nae mam-eun hot air balloon

Fly away, 내 눈에 가득 고인

Fly away, nae nun-e ga-deuk go-in

널 향한 마음 너머에 (hot air balloon)

neol hyang-han ma-eum neo-meo-e (hot air balloon)

커다란 hot air balloon

keo-da-ran hot air balloon

Fly away, 더 높이 날아 보일

Fly away, deo nop-i nal-a bo-il

더 뜨거운 내 안에 (hot air balloon)

deo tteu-geo-un nae an-e (hot air balloon)

Up, up, up, up

Jump in my

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Verse 4
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Up, up, up, up

Hot air balloon

Up, up, up, up

내 맘에 분 바람을 따를래

nae mam-e bun ba-ram-eul tta-reul-rae

Hot air balloon

So hot, so hot (hot, hot, hot)

So hot, so hot

I'm never ever gonna stop (no, no, no, no)

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Verse 5
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하얗게 파도치는 cloud (oh-woah-oh)

ha-yat-ge pa-do-chi-neun cloud (oh-woah-oh)

버겁던 높은 벽

beo-geop-deon nop-eun byeok

까마득히 작아 보여

kka-ma-deuk-hi jak-a bo-yeo

From Paris to LA

까지 love you all the way

kka-ji love you all the way

어디든 이어질 너랑 wonderful sky

eo-di-deun i-eo-jil neo-rang wonderful sky

널 향해 날아가

neol hyang-hae nal-a-ga

내 맘은 hot air balloon

nae mam-eun hot air balloon

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Verse 6
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Fly away, 내 눈에 가득 고인

Fly away, nae nun-e ga-deuk go-in

널 향한 마음 너머에 (hot air balloon)

neol hyang-han ma-eum neo-meo-e (hot air balloon)

커다란 hot air balloon

keo-da-ran hot air balloon

Fly away, 더 높이 날아 보일

Fly away, deo nop-i nal-a bo-il

더 뜨거운 내 안에 (hot air balloon)

deo tteu-geo-un nae an-e (hot air balloon)

Up, up, up, up (ah)

Jump in my

Up, up, up, up (come on, jump now)

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Verse 7
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Hot air balloon

Up, up, up, up

내 맘에 분 바람을 따를래

nae mam-e bun ba-ram-eul tta-reul-rae

Hot air balloon

눈을 가린 밤도

nun-eul ga-rin bam-do

멈추지 않아

meom-chu-ji an-a

불시착 한 대도

bul-si-chak han dae-do

함께일 너와 나

ham-kke-il neo-wa na

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Verse 8
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I never ever wanna get back down

넌 날 이끄는 sky

neon nal i-kkeu-neun sky

Heat it up, heat it up

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Jump in my hot air balloon

끝없게 더 달아오른 열기 (oh-oh-oh)

kkeut-eop-ge deo dal-a-o-reun yeol-gi (oh-oh-oh)

어지러운 이 순간 (yeah, feeling good)

eo-ji-reo-un i sun-gan (yeah, feeling good)

Jump in my hot air balloon

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Verse 9
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날 네게로 날려 보낼 테니 (날 네게로 날려 보낼 테니)

nal ne-ge-ro nal-ryeo bo-nael te-ni (nal ne-ge-ro nal-ryeo bo-nael te-ni)

네 너른 품 그 안에 (na-na-na-na)

ne neo-reun pum geu an-e (na-na-na-na)

Hot air balloon (jump in)

Up, up, up, up

Jump in my

Up, up, up, up

Hot air balloon

Up, up, up, up

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Verse 10
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더 높이 널 향해 분 바람에

deo nop-i neol hyang-hae bun ba-ram-e

Hot air balloon

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Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Hot Air Balloon” (Hot Air Balloon) is performed by aespa, released on the album Drama - The 4th Mini Album in 2023.

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"Hot Air Balloon" (Hot Air Balloon) by aespa is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations and authentic self-expression, inviting listeners into an introspective lyrical journey framed by striking vocal harmonies.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean lyricism in "Hot Air Balloon" utilizes poetic imagery and cultural nuance. Through contrasting acoustic intimacy and dynamic rhythmic hooks, the song weaves Korean metaphorical phrases with accessible pop hooks, exploring how fleeting connections leave indelible emotional footprints.

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Engineered with modern production techniques, "Hot Air Balloon" showcases aespa's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.

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Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

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다정함 (Empathetic Tenderness)
다정함(Dajeongham)

Considerate Emotional Warmth

Dajeongham represents quiet attentiveness and gentle compassion toward another person's emotional state without demanding performative reciprocation. "Hot Air Balloon" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.

인연 (Destined Ties)
인연(Inyeon)

Fated Connection & Recognition

The concept of Inyeon provides a profound framework for understanding K-Pop love songs: encounters are not accidental, but deeply woven into destiny. "Hot Air Balloon" by aespa explores this certainty of recognition between kindred spirits.

🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, inner feelings
Untranslatable Korean depth of genuine soul and emotion
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
The expressive vehicle conveying raw passion
사랑(Sarang)
Love, devotion
Core theme of romantic and communal attachment

❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries

Q: What is the core artistic message of “Hot Air Balloon”?

"Hot Air Balloon" (Hot Air Balloon) by aespa is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension betw...

Q: How does “Hot Air Balloon” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Considerate Emotional Warmth and nuanced vocal delivery, aespa bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

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Performer (아티스트)aespa
Album (앨범)Drama - The 4th Mini Album
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Registered KOMCA Lyricist for aespa
Composer (작곡)Registered KOMCA Composer for aespa
Publishing & DistributionOfficial creative contributors licensed under aespa and affiliated KOMCA music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hot Air Balloon, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Hot Air Balloon by aespa?

"Hot Air Balloon" 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.

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Who wrote and produced Hot Air Balloon by aespa?

"Hot Air Balloon" is performed by aespa, released on the album "Drama - The 4th Mini Album" in 2023. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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