D N D album artwork

D N D

D N D

Artist: ApinkAlbum: SELF - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English45% KR📅 2023K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

D N D (D N D) is performed by Apink, released on the album SELF - EP in 2023.

💡 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

D-N-D now, never waste your life

D-N-D now

Yeah, 하늘을 바라본 게 글쎄 언제였더라

Yeah, ha-neul-eul ba-ra-bon ge geul-sse eon-je-yeoss-deo-ra

생각도 안 나잖아 (고단한 day life)

saeng-gak-do an na-jan-a (go-dan-han day life)

가끔은, eye to eye on, 거울에 눈을 맞춰 (mmm-mmm)

ga-kkeum-eun, eye to eye on, geo-ul-e nun-eul mat-chwo (mmm-mmm)

입꼬릴 up, 더 보여 줄래 smiley face

ip-kko-ril up, deo bo-yeo jul-rae smiley face

자그만 네 room, 한구석에서

ja-geu-man ne room, han-gu-seok-e-seo

긴 한숨을, hoo, 혼자 걱정하진 않길

gin han-sum-eul, hoo, hon-ja geok-jeong-ha-jin an-gil

잊은 채로 살았던 palette 속에 골라봐 봐 너의 색

it-eun chae-ro sal-ass-deon palette sok-e gol-ra-bwa bwa neo-ui saek

만나게 될 거야 네 가능성 (now, 하나하나 paint your frame)

man-na-ge doel geo-ya ne ga-neung-seong (now, ha-na-ha-na paint your frame)

Just D-N-D now, 누구도 막을 수 없어

Just D-N-D now, nu-gu-do mak-eul su eop-eo

계속 걸어 네 방식대로, find your way

gye-sok geol-eo ne bang-sik-dae-ro, find your way

Just D-N-D now, 언제나 live it like you're 22

Just D-N-D now, eon-je-na live it like you're 22

Better, better, better move, 너를 있는 모습 그대로 믿어봐

Better, better, better move, neo-reul iss-neun mo-seup geu-dae-ro mit-eo-bwa

Yeah, 해야 하는 것보단 하고 싶은 걸로

Yeah, hae-ya ha-neun geos-bo-dan ha-go sip-eun geol-ro

과감하게 take that (mmm, baby), 그래도 돼 (why not?)

gwa-gam-ha-ge take that (mmm, baby), geu-rae-do dwae (why not?)

Oh, 행복이라는 건 생각 외로 단순해, oh

Oh, haeng-bok-i-ra-neun geon saeng-gak oe-ro dan-sun-hae, oh

머나먼 저편에 찾아 헤맨 heaven, 사실, 여기 있는 걸

meo-na-meon jeo-pyeon-e chat-a he-maen heaven, sa-sil, yeo-gi iss-neun geol

네 마음의 room, 한구석으로

ne ma-eum-ui room, han-gu-seok-eu-ro

미뤄왔던 꿈 더 외면하지는 않길

mi-rwo-wass-deon kkum deo oe-myeon-ha-ji-neun an-gil

때론 아무 대책 없이 내일을 낙관해도 괜찮아

ttae-ron a-mu dae-chaek eop-i nae-il-eul nak-gwan-hae-do gwaen-chan-a

네 마음속에 가득 쌓인 dust (전부 다 털어봐)

ne ma-eum-sok-e ga-deuk ssat-in dust (jeon-bu da teol-eo-bwa)

Just D-N-D now, 누구도 막을 수 없어

Just D-N-D now, nu-gu-do mak-eul su eop-eo

계속 걸어 네 방식대로, find your way

gye-sok geol-eo ne bang-sik-dae-ro, find your way

Just D-N-D now, 언제나 live it like you're 22

Just D-N-D now, eon-je-na live it like you're 22

Better, better, better move, 너를 있는 모습 그대로 믿어봐

Better, better, better move, neo-reul iss-neun mo-seup geu-dae-ro mit-eo-bwa

사는 게 문득 불안할 땐, mmm

sa-neun ge mun-deuk bul-an-hal ttaen, mmm

네 곁에 있는 나를 기억해

ne gyeot-e iss-neun na-reul gi-eok-hae

앞을 향해서 (oh-oh), don't evеr looking back (oh-oh)

ap-eul hyang-hae-seo (oh-oh), don't evеr looking back (oh-oh)

비가 온 뒤 더 단단해질 너를 알잖아

bi-ga on dwi deo dan-dan-hae-jil neo-reul al-jan-a

Ah, mmm-mmm, ah

Ah, mmm-mmm

늘 함께 할 거야

neul ham-kke hal geo-ya

어른이 돼 가는 너의 과정에

eo-reun-i dwae ga-neun neo-ui gwa-jeong-e

헤맨다고 해도 괜찮으니까

he-maen-da-go hae-do gwaen-chan-eu-ni-kka

Find your way, oh, whoa, whoa

D-N-D now, 희망이 비치는 road

D-N-D now, hui-mang-i bi-chi-neun road

걷고 걸어, 더 눈부시게 빛날 days

geot-go geol-eo, deo nun-bu-si-ge bit-nal days

Just D-N-D now, 온 세상 가득해질 너만의

Just D-N-D now, on se-sang ga-deuk-hae-jil neo-man-ui

Color, color, color, ooh, 좋아, 지금 모습 그대로 live your life

Color, color, color, ooh, jot-a, ji-geum mo-seup geu-dae-ro live your life

Just D-N-D now, 누구도 막을 수 없어

Just D-N-D now, nu-gu-do mak-eul su eop-eo

계속 걸어 네 방식대로, find your way (oh, find your way)

gye-sok geol-eo ne bang-sik-dae-ro, find your way (oh, find your way)

Just D-N-D now, 널 가득하게 채워 24

Just D-N-D now, neol ga-deuk-ha-ge chae-wo 24

Bеtter, better, better move, 좋아, 지금 모습 그대로 live your life

Bеtter, better, better move, jot-a, ji-geum mo-seup geu-dae-ro live your life

You better, better, better move, 너를 있는 모습 그대로 믿어봐

You better, better, better move, neo-reul iss-neun mo-seup geu-dae-ro mit-eo-bwa

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind D N D by Apink.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"D N D" (D N D) 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 "D N D" 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, "D N D" 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 “D N D”?

"D N D" (D N D) by Apink is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, an...

Q: How can I practice singing “D N D” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for D N D.

Performer (아티스트)Apink
Album (앨범)SELF - 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 D N D by Apink?

"D N D" is performed by Apink. 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 D N D by Apink?

"D N D" is performed by Apink, released on the album "SELF - EP" in 2023. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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