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The Leaders

The Leaders

Artist: ATEEZ•Album: ZERO : FEVER, Pt. 2
🎤 Interactive Lyrics & Phonetic Pronunciation Guide

Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

Ay, ay, ooh

Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up (ay, yeah)

Drr, drr

Okay, okay, okay, oh

선도부다 wait wait (yes, sir)

seon-do-bu-da wait wait (yes, sir)

손들어라 wait wait (yeah yeah)

son-deul-eo-ra wait wait (yeah yeah)

나쁜 건 나빠 man (yeah yeah)

na-ppeun geon na-ppa man (yeah yeah)

말 들어 뉴 꼰대 (yes, sir)

mal deul-eo nyu kkon-dae (yes, sir)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Hold up

널 이끄는 황야의 리더

neol i-kkeu-neun hwang-ya-ui ri-deo

Hold up

나쁜 건 나쁜 거 아입니까

na-ppeun geon na-ppeun geo a-ip-ni-kka

Wait a second, woo

숨이 턱까지 딱

sum-i teok-kka-ji ttak

아파 내 맘

a-pa nae mam

아픈 데는 빨간약

a-peun de-neun ppal-gan-yak

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

소리는 악

so-ri-neun ak

따가워 소리 질러

tta-ga-wo so-ri jil-reo

오늘도 nah

o-neul-do nah

나쁜 건 나쁜 거다

na-ppeun geon na-ppeun geo-da

위에 더 위에

wi-e deo wi-e

서 차렷 서 집합해 yeah

seo cha-ryeos seo jip-hap-hae yeah

전부 내 뒤에

jeon-bu nae dwi-e

쉿 조용 쉿 따라 해 (yeah yeah)

swis jo-yong swis tta-ra hae (yeah yeah)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

집중해 지금

jip-jung-hae ji-geum

내 시도가 도시를 바꿔놨지

nae si-do-ga do-si-reul ba-kkwo-nwass-ji

그 말마따나 조용히 시키는 대로만 하면 돼

geu mal-ma-tta-na jo-yong-hi si-ki-neun dae-ro-man ha-myeon dwae

용기 패기 객기

yong-gi pae-gi gaek-gi

몸엔 black suit and tie

mom-en black suit and tie

오른팔엔 완장 tight

o-reun-pal-en wan-jang tight

롤리 대신 롤리팝

rol-ri dae-sin rol-ri-pap

지금부터 긴장 빡

ji-geum-bu-teo gin-jang ppak

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

선도부다 wait wait (yes, sir)

seon-do-bu-da wait wait (yes, sir)

손들어라 wait wait (yeah yeah)

son-deul-eo-ra wait wait (yeah yeah)

나쁜 건 나빠 man (yeah yeah)

na-ppeun geon na-ppa man (yeah yeah)

말 들어 뉴 꼰대 (yes, sir)

mal deul-eo nyu kkon-dae (yes, sir)

Hold up

널 이끄는 황야의 리더

neol i-kkeu-neun hwang-ya-ui ri-deo

Hold up

나쁜 건 나쁜 거 아입니까

na-ppeun geon na-ppeun geo a-ip-ni-kka

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

무슨 말을 해

mu-seun mal-eul hae

안타까운 게

an-ta-kka-un ge

하나도 안 멋져

ha-na-do an meos-jyeo

중2병 같아

jung-2-byeong gat-a

내 몸에 딱 맞는 옷이 제일 예뻐 aye

nae mom-e ttak mat-neun os-i je-il ye-ppeo aye

무슨 이름값 그런 거 안 믿어

mu-seun i-reum-gap geu-reon geo an mit-eo

체크카드 들이밀어

che-keu-ka-deu deul-i-mil-eo

지금 이 순간 부로 모두 임명하노라

ji-geum i sun-gan bu-ro mo-du im-myeong-ha-no-ra

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

We are the leaders (we are the leaders)

선도해 every day, every night, every

seon-do-hae every day, every night, every

Whatever, going it up

고이 모셔

go-i mo-syeo

Yeah, I'm the leader, both captain

남달라 성이

nam-dal-ra seong-i

멋대로 줄 세워도 우린 항상 처음이지

meos-dae-ro jul se-wo-do u-rin hang-sang cheo-eum-i-ji

기준 앞뒤 좌우로 나란히

gi-jun ap-dwi jwa-u-ro na-ran-hi

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

다 정숙해 정숙하고 손들어 찔리면

da jeong-suk-hae jeong-suk-ha-go son-deul-eo jjil-ri-myeon

너는 겉멋이 죄 너는 언행이 죄

neo-neun geot-meos-i joe neo-neun eon-haeng-i joe

별점 받기 전에 벌점이 답인 애

byeol-jeom bat-gi jeon-e beol-jeom-i dap-in ae

후덜덜 손바닥 맴매

hu-deol-deol son-ba-dak maem-mae

난 여기까지만 선생님

nan yeo-gi-kka-ji-man seon-saeng-nim

몸엔 black suit and tie

mom-en black suit and tie

오른팔엔 완장 tight

o-reun-pal-en wan-jang tight

롤리 대신 롤리팝

rol-ri dae-sin rol-ri-pap

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

지금부터 긴장 빡

ji-geum-bu-teo gin-jang ppak

선도부다 wait wait (yes, sir)

seon-do-bu-da wait wait (yes, sir)

손들어라 wait wait (yeah yeah)

son-deul-eo-ra wait wait (yeah yeah)

나쁜 건 나빠 man (yeah yeah)

na-ppeun geon na-ppa man (yeah yeah)

말 들어 뉴 꼰대 (yes, sir)

mal deul-eo nyu kkon-dae (yes, sir)

Hold up

널 이끄는 황야의 리더

neol i-kkeu-neun hwang-ya-ui ri-deo

Hold up

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

나쁜 건 나쁜 거 아입니까

na-ppeun geon na-ppeun geo a-ip-ni-kka

선도부 대박 터질듯해

seon-do-bu dae-bak teo-jil-deus-hae

We rock this world 선도 everyday

We rock this world seon-do everyday

선도부 대박 터질듯해

seon-do-bu dae-bak teo-jil-deus-hae

Okay, okay, okay, oh

선도부다 wait wait (yes, sir)

seon-do-bu-da wait wait (yes, sir)

손들어라 wait wait (yeah yeah)

son-deul-eo-ra wait wait (yeah yeah)

나쁜 건 나빠 man (yeah yeah)

na-ppeun geon na-ppa man (yeah yeah)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

말 들어 뉴 꼰대 (yes, sir)

mal deul-eo nyu kkon-dae (yes, sir)

선도부다 wait wait (yes, sir)

seon-do-bu-da wait wait (yes, sir)

손들어라 wait wait (yeah yeah)

son-deul-eo-ra wait wait (yeah yeah)

나쁜 건 나빠 man (yeah yeah)

na-ppeun geon na-ppa man (yeah yeah)

말 들어 뉴 꼰대 (yes, sir)

mal deul-eo nyu kkon-dae (yes, sir)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“The Leaders” (The Leaders) is performed by ATEEZ, released on the album ZERO : FEVER, Pt. 2 in 2021.

💡 Linguistic Features & Sing-Along Guide: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Mencari lirik lagu dan terjemahan atau cara baca Hangul mudah? Gunakan synchronized Pronunciation Coach to practice tricky syllables at 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “The Leaders” by ATEEZ.

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"The Leaders" (The Leaders) by ATEEZ 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 "The Leaders" 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, "The Leaders" showcases ATEEZ's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.

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🏮 Korean Emotional Concepts & Cultural Moat

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

Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “The Leaders”:

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. "The Leaders" 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. "The Leaders" by ATEEZ 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 “The Leaders”?

"The Leaders" (The Leaders) by ATEEZ is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between publ...

Q: How does “The Leaders” express traditional Korean sentiment?

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

Q: How can I practice singing “The Leaders” 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 and real-time audio sync.

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “The Leaders”.

Performer (아티스트)ATEEZ
Album (앨범)ZERO : FEVER, Pt. 2
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Registered KOMCA Lyricist for ATEEZ
Composer (작곡)Registered KOMCA Composer for ATEEZ
Publishing & DistributionOfficial creative contributors licensed under ATEEZ and affiliated KOMCA music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Leaders, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of The Leaders by ATEEZ?

"The Leaders" is performed by ATEEZ. 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 The Leaders with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice The Leaders with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=ateez-the-leaders, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced The Leaders by ATEEZ?

"The Leaders" is performed by ATEEZ, released on the album "ZERO : FEVER, Pt. 2" in 2021. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu The Leaders dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu The Leaders (ATEEZ) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.

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