What Are You Doing? album artwork

What Are You Doing?

What Are You Doing?

Artist: ApinkAlbum: Percent - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English51% KR📅 2019K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

What Are You Doing? (What Are You Doing?) is performed by Apink, released on the album Percent - EP in 2019.

💡 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

언젠가부터 날 바라보는

eon-jen-ga-bu-teo nal ba-ra-bo-neun

너의 눈빛이 너무나 뜨거워서

neo-ui nun-bit-i neo-mu-na tteu-geo-wo-seo

한 걸음 뒤로 물러서게 됐어

han geol-eum dwi-ro mul-reo-seo-ge dwaess-eo

나도 모르게 자연스럽게

na-do mo-reu-ge ja-yeon-seu-reop-ge

조금은 차분하게 다가와 주길

jo-geum-eun cha-bun-ha-ge da-ga-wa ju-gil

내 마음은 시간이 필요하거든 (Oh-oh)

nae ma-eum-eun si-gan-i pil-yo-ha-geo-deun (Oh-oh)

한순간 불타는 뜨거운 Love

han-sun-gan bul-ta-neun tteu-geo-un Love

보다 난 진지한 맘을 원해

bo-da nan jin-ji-han mam-eul won-hae

너는 모르지 모르지 모르지

neo-neun mo-reu-ji mo-reu-ji mo-reu-ji

Looking back on you

What are you doing, doing?

느낌적인 느낌을 난 원해, Yeah

neu-kkim-jeok-in neu-kkim-eul nan won-hae, Yeah

좀 더 너를 보여줘

jom deo neo-reul bo-yeo-jwo

What are you doing, doing?

내 마음이 닿기를 난 바래 (Yeah)

nae ma-eum-i dat-gi-reul nan ba-rae (Yeah)

이런 나를 알아봐 주길

i-reon na-reul al-a-bwa ju-gil

What is going on?

Tell me, what's going on?

What is going on?

Tell me now

나도 모르게 끌리게끔 해줘

na-do mo-reu-ge kkeul-ri-ge-kkeum hae-jwo

뭔가 새롭게 느낄 수 있도록

mwon-ga sae-rop-ge neu-kkil su iss-do-rok

진심을 보여줄래 내가 돌아서 널 볼 수 있게

jin-sim-eul bo-yeo-jul-rae nae-ga dol-a-seo neol bol su iss-ge

더 깊은 곳에 눈을 떠주길

deo gip-eun gos-e nun-eul tteo-ju-gil

조금은 나에게 속도를 맞춰줘

jo-geum-eun na-e-ge sok-do-reul mat-chwo-jwo

내 마음은 시간이 필요하거든 (Oh-oh)

nae ma-eum-eun si-gan-i pil-yo-ha-geo-deun (Oh-oh)

한순간 불타는 뜨거운 Love

han-sun-gan bul-ta-neun tteu-geo-un Love

보다 난 진지한 맘을 원해

bo-da nan jin-ji-han mam-eul won-hae

너는 모르지 모르지 모르지

neo-neun mo-reu-ji mo-reu-ji mo-reu-ji

Looking back on you

What are you doing, doing?

느낌적인 느낌을 난 원해, Yeah

neu-kkim-jeok-in neu-kkim-eul nan won-hae, Yeah

좀 더 너를 보여줘

jom deo neo-reul bo-yeo-jwo

What are you doing, doing?

내 마음이 닿기를 난 바래 (Yeah)

nae ma-eum-i dat-gi-reul nan ba-rae (Yeah)

이런 나를 알아봐 주길

i-reon na-reul al-a-bwa ju-gil

이대론 너를 느낄 수 없어

i-dae-ron neo-reul neu-kkil su eop-eo

가만히 널 기다리고 있어

ga-man-hi neol gi-da-ri-go iss-eo

너무 뜨겁지 않게 날 이끌어줘

neo-mu tteu-geop-ji an-ge nal i-kkeul-eo-jwo

나의 시선은 널 향해있는 걸

na-ui si-seon-eun neol hyang-hae-iss-neun geol

Ay, what you gonna do? What you gonna do?

Tell me boy, what you gonna do?

(What are you doing?)

What are you doing, doing?

느낌적인 느낌을 난 원해, Yeah

neu-kkim-jeok-in neu-kkim-eul nan won-hae, Yeah

좀 더 너를 보여줘

jom deo neo-reul bo-yeo-jwo

What are you doing, doing?

내 마음이 닿기를 난 바래 (Yeah)

nae ma-eum-i dat-gi-reul nan ba-rae (Yeah)

이런 나를 알아봐 주길

i-reon na-reul al-a-bwa ju-gil

많은 것을 바라지는 않아

man-eun geos-eul ba-ra-ji-neun an-a

What is going on?

오직 너의 진짜를 보여줘

o-jik neo-ui jin-jja-reul bo-yeo-jwo

Tell me, what's going on?

그런 너를 기대하고 있어 Oh

geu-reon neo-reul gi-dae-ha-go iss-eo Oh

What is going on? (What is going on), Tell me now

천천히 진심을 들려줘

cheon-cheon-hi jin-sim-eul deul-ryeo-jwo

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind What Are You Doing? by Apink.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"What Are You Doing?" (What Are You Doing?) by Apink 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 "What Are You Doing?" 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, "What Are You Doing?" highlights Apink'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 “What Are You Doing?”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for What Are You Doing?.

Performer (아티스트)Apink
Album (앨범)Percent - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Apink and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of What Are You Doing? by Apink?

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Who wrote and produced What Are You Doing? by Apink?

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