DDU-DU DDU-DU album artwork

DDU-DU DDU-DU

뚜두뚜두

Artist: BLACKPINK•Album: SQUARE UP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English39% KR📅 2018K-PopHip Hop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“DDU-DU DDU-DU” (뚜두뚜두) is performed by BLACKPINK, released on the album SQUARE UP in 2018.

💡 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

Verse 1

BLACKPINK!

Ah, yeah, ah, yeah

BLACKPINK!

Ah, yeah, ah, yeah

Yeah, 착한 얼굴에 그렇지 못한 태도 (uh)

Yeah, chak-han eol-gul-e geu-reot-ji mos-han tae-do (uh)

가녀린 몸매 속 가려진 volume은 두 배로 (double up)

ga-nyeo-rin mom-mae sok ga-ryeo-jin v-o-l-u-m-e-eun du bae-ro (double up)

거침없이 직진 굳이 보진 않지 눈치 (whoo!)

geo-chim-eop-i jik-jin gut-i bo-jin an-ji nun-chi (whoo!)

Black 하면 pink, 우린 예쁘장한 savage (BLACKPINK!)

Black ha-myeon pink, u-rin ye-ppeu-jang-han savage (BLACKPINK!)

Chorus

원할 땐 대놓고 뺏지 (uh)

won-hal ttaen dae-not-go ppaes-ji (uh)

넌 뭘 해도 칼로 물 베기 (uh)

neon mwol hae-do kal-ro mul be-gi (uh)

두 손엔 가득한 fat check

du son-en ga-deuk-han fat check

궁금하면 해봐 fact check

gung-geum-ha-myeon hae-bwa fact check

눈 높인 꼭대기

nun nop-in kkok-dae-gi

물 만난 물고기

mul man-nan mul-go-gi

좀 독해, 난 toxic

jom dok-hae, nan toxic

You 혹해, I'm foxy

You hok-hae, I'm foxy

Verse 3

두 번 생각해

du beon saeng-gak-hae

흔한 남들처럼 착한 척은 못 하니까

heun-han nam-deul-cheo-reom chak-han cheok-eun mos ha-ni-kka

착각하지 마

chak-gak-ha-ji ma

쉽게 웃어주는 건 날 위한 거야

swip-ge us-eo-ju-neun geon nal wi-han geo-ya

아직은 잘 모르겠지

a-jik-eun jal mo-reu-gess-ji

굳이 원하면 test me

gut-i won-ha-myeon test me

넌 불 보듯이 뻔해

neon bul bo-deus-i ppeon-hae

만만한 걸 원했다면

man-man-han geol won-haess-da-myeon

Verse 4

Oh, wait 'til I do what I-

Hit you with that 뚜두뚜두두

Hit you with that ttu-du-ttu-du-du

Ah, yeah, ah, yeah

Hit you with that 뚜두뚜두두

Hit you with that ttu-du-ttu-du-du

Ah, yeah, ah, yeah (뚜두두뚜두뚜두)

Ah, yeah, ah, yeah (ttu-du-du-ttu-du-ttu-du)

Hit you with that, hit you with that

Hit you with that (BLACKPINK!)

지금 내가 걸어가는 거린

ji-geum nae-ga geol-eo-ga-neun geo-rin

Verse 5

BLACKPINK four-way 사거리

BLACKPINK four-way sa-geo-ri

동서남북 사방으로, run it

dong-seo-nam-buk sa-bang-eu-ro, run it

너네 bucket list 싹 다, I bought it

neo-ne bucket list ssak da, I bought it

널 당기는 것도 멀리 밀치는 것도

neol dang-gi-neun geos-do meol-ri mil-chi-neun geos-do

제멋대로 하는 bad girl

je-meos-dae-ro ha-neun bad girl

좋건 싫어하건 누가 뭐라 하던

jot-geon sil-eo-ha-geon nu-ga mwo-ra ha-deon

When the bass drop, it's another banger

두 번 생각해

du beon saeng-gak-hae

Verse 6

흔한 남들처럼 착한 척은 못 하니까

heun-han nam-deul-cheo-reom chak-han cheok-eun mos ha-ni-kka

착각하지 마

chak-gak-ha-ji ma

쉽게 웃어주는 건 날 위한 거야

swip-ge us-eo-ju-neun geon nal wi-han geo-ya

아직은 잘 모르겠지

a-jik-eun jal mo-reu-gess-ji

굳이 원하면 test me

gut-i won-ha-myeon test me

넌 불 보듯이 뻔해

neon bul bo-deus-i ppeon-hae

만만한 걸 원했다면

man-man-han geol won-haess-da-myeon

Oh, wait 'til I do what I-

Verse 7

Hit you with that 뚜두뚜두두

Hit you with that ttu-du-ttu-du-du

Ah, yeah, ah, yeah

Hit you with that 뚜두뚜두두

Hit you with that ttu-du-ttu-du-du

Ah, yeah, ah, yeah (뚜두두뚜두뚜두)

Ah, yeah, ah, yeah (ttu-du-du-ttu-du-ttu-du)

What you gonna do when I come, come

Through with that, that? Uh, uh-huh

What you gonna do when I come, come

Through with that, that? Uh, uh-huh

Verse 8

뜨거워, 뜨거워, 뜨거워 like fire

tteu-geo-wo, tteu-geo-wo, tteu-geo-wo like fire

(뚜두두뚜두뚜두, 뚜두두뚜두뚜두)

(ttu-du-du-ttu-du-ttu-du, ttu-du-du-ttu-du-ttu-du)

뜨거워, 뜨거워, 뜨거워 like fire

tteu-geo-wo, tteu-geo-wo, tteu-geo-wo like fire

(뚜두두뚜두뚜두, 뚜두두뚜두뚜두)

(ttu-du-du-ttu-du-ttu-du, ttu-du-du-ttu-du-ttu-du)

BLACKPINK! (Hey!)

(뚜두두두뚜두두뚜두두)

(ttu-du-du-du-ttu-du-du-ttu-du-du)

Ah, yeah, ah yeah, ah, yeah, ah, yeah

뜨거워, 뜨거워, 뜨거워 like fire (fire, hey!)

tteu-geo-wo, tteu-geo-wo, tteu-geo-wo like fire (fire, hey!)

Verse 9

뜨거워, 뜨거워, 뜨거워 like fire (fire)

tteu-geo-wo, tteu-geo-wo, tteu-geo-wo like fire (fire)

Hit you with that 뚜두뚜두두

Hit you with that ttu-du-ttu-du-du

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “DDU-DU DDU-DU” by BLACKPINK.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"DDU-DU DDU-DU" (뚜두뚜두) by BLACKPINK 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 "DDU-DU DDU-DU" 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, "DDU-DU DDU-DU" highlights BLACKPINK'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 “DDU-DU DDU-DU”?

"DDU-DU DDU-DU" (뚜두뚜두) by BLACKPINK is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulner...

Q: How can I practice singing “DDU-DU DDU-DU” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “DDU-DU DDU-DU”.

Performer (아티스트)BLACKPINK
Album (앨범)SQUARE UP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under BLACKPINK 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 DDU-DU DDU-DU by BLACKPINK?

"DDU-DU DDU-DU" is performed by BLACKPINK. 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 DDU-DU DDU-DU by BLACKPINK?

"DDU-DU DDU-DU" is performed by BLACKPINK, released on the album "SQUARE UP" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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