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IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)

IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)

🎤 Interactive Lyrics & Phonetic Pronunciation Guide

Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

Uh

BTS

Chun-Li

You can call me artist (artist)

You can call me idol (idol)

아님 어떤 다른 (다른)

a-nim eo-tteon da-reun (da-reun)

뭐라 해도, I don't care (I don't care)

mwo-ra hae-do, I don't care (I don't care)

I'm proud of it (proud of it)

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

난 자유롭네 (자유롭네)

nan ja-yu-rop-ne (ja-yu-rop-ne)

No more irony (irony)

나는 항상 나였기에 (SUGA!)

na-neun hang-sang na-yeoss-gi-e (SUGA!)

손가락질 해 (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

son-ga-rak-jil hae (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

나는 전혀 신경 쓰지 않네

na-neun jeon-hyeo sin-gyeong sseu-ji an-ne

나를 욕하는 너의 (hey!)

na-reul yok-ha-neun neo-ui (hey!)

그 이유가 뭐든 간에

geu i-yu-ga mwo-deun gan-e

I know what I am (I know what I am)

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

I know what I want (I know what I want)

I never gon' change (I never gon' change)

I never gon' trade (trade off, 추억)

I never gon' trade (trade off, chu-eok)

뭘 어쩌고 저쩌고 떠들어대셔?

mwol eo-jjeo-go jeo-jjeo-go tteo-deul-eo-dae-syeo?

(Talkin', talkin', talkin')

I do what I do, 그니까 넌 너나 잘하셔

I do what I do, geu-ni-kka neon neo-na jal-ha-syeo

(Damn it)

You can't stop me lovin' myself

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

(후후) 얼쑤 좋다

(hu-hu) eol-ssu jot-da

You can't stop me lovin' myself

(후후) 지화자 좋다

(hu-hu) ji-hwa-ja jot-da

You can't stop me lovin' myself

Oh, oh, ooh-oh (hey)

Oh, oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh

Oh, oh, ooh-oh

덩기덕, 쿵더러러 (얼쑤)

deong-gi-deok, kung-deo-reo-reo (eol-ssu)

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

Oh, oh, ooh-oh

Oh, oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh

Oh, oh, ooh-oh

덩기덕, 쿵더러러 (얼쑤)

deong-gi-deok, kung-deo-reo-reo (eol-ssu)

Face off 마치 오우삼, ayy

Face off ma-chi o-u-sam, ayy

Top star with that spotlight, ayy

때론 superhero가 돼

ttae-ron s-u-p-e-r-h-e-r-o-ga dwae

돌려대 너의 Anpanman

dol-ryeo-dae neo-ui Anpanman

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

워, 24시간이 적지

wo, 2-4-si-gan-i jeok-ji

헷갈림, 내겐 사치 (워)

hes-gal-rim, nae-gen sa-chi (wo)

I do my thang (I do my thang)

I love myself

I love myself (I love myself)

I love my fans, love my dance and my what

내 속안엔 (내 속안엔)

nae sok-an-en (nae sok-an-en)

몇 십 몇 백명의 내가 있어

myeot sip myeot baek-myeong-ui nae-ga iss-eo

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

오늘 또 다른 날 맞이해 (맞이해)

o-neul tto da-reun nal mat-i-hae (mat-i-hae)

어차피 전부 다 나이기에 (나이기에)

eo-cha-pi jeon-bu da na-i-gi-e (na-i-gi-e)

고민보다는, 걍 달리네 (달리네)

go-min-bo-da-neun, gyang dal-ri-ne (dal-ri-ne)

Running man, running man, running man

Brra!

뭘 어쩌고 저쩌고 떠들어대셔?

mwol eo-jjeo-go jeo-jjeo-go tteo-deul-eo-dae-syeo?

(Talkin', talkin', talkin')

I do what I do, 그니까 넌 너나 잘하셔

I do what I do, geu-ni-kka neon neo-na jal-ha-syeo

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

(Damn it)

You can't stop me lovin' myself

(후후) 얼쑤 좋다

(hu-hu) eol-ssu jot-da

You can't stop me lovin' myself

(후후) 지화자 좋다

(hu-hu) ji-hwa-ja jot-da

You can't stop me lovin' myself

Oh, oh, ooh-oh (hey)

Oh, oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh

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

Oh, oh, ooh-oh

덩기덕, 쿵더러러 (얼쑤)

deong-gi-deok, kung-deo-reo-reo (eol-ssu)

Oh, oh, ooh-oh

Oh, oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh

Oh, oh, ooh-oh

덩기덕, 쿵더러러 (얼쑤)

deong-gi-deok, kung-deo-reo-reo (eol-ssu)

I'm so fine wherever I go (go, go, go, go)

가끔 멀리 돌아가도, oh

ga-kkeum meol-ri dol-a-ga-do, oh

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

It's okay, I'm in love with my-myself

It's okay, 난 이 순간 행복해

It's okay, nan i sun-gan haeng-bok-hae

Uh, what's good, Korea?

You know I been a boss for my whole career

I'm 'bout to jet in the lear

And put more than my hands in the air

Hands in the air, put your hands in the air

If you getting money, rubber bands in the air

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

Never gave a F, they can cancel my care (brrr)

'Cause if he look good, throw my pants in the air

Uh, I'm here word to John Mayer

My body's a wonderland, my face is top tier

I swear watch the ice glare

They be like, I'm Gucci, but don't shop there (ah!)

One time press rewind

Tryna come up off Nicki name press decline

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

So much power in the mind, yes, divine

Take your change, you'll never be next in line (woo)

You can't stop me lovin' myself

(후후) 얼쑤 좋다

(hu-hu) eol-ssu jot-da

You can't stop me lovin' myself

(후후) 지화자 좋다

(hu-hu) ji-hwa-ja jot-da

You can't stop me lovin' myself

Oh, oh, ooh-oh (hey)

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

Oh, oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh

Oh, oh, ooh-oh

덩기덕, 쿵더러러 (얼쑤)

deong-gi-deok, kung-deo-reo-reo (eol-ssu)

Oh, oh, ooh-oh (hey)

Oh, oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh

Oh, oh, ooh-oh

덩기덕, 쿵더러러 (얼쑤)

deong-gi-deok, kung-deo-reo-reo (eol-ssu)

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

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)” (IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)) is performed by BTS, released on the album Love Yourself 結 'Answer' in 2018.

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)" (IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)) by BTS 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 "IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)" 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, "IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)" showcases BTS'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)

Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)”:

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. "IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)" 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. "IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)" by BTS 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 “IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)”?

"IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)" (IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)) by BTS is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate ...

Q: How does “IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)” express traditional Korean sentiment?

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

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Performer (아티스트)BTS
Album (앨범)Love Yourself 結 'Answer'
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Registered KOMCA Lyricist for BTS
Composer (작곡)Registered KOMCA Composer for BTS
Publishing & DistributionOfficial creative contributors licensed under BTS and affiliated KOMCA music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj), pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj) by BTS?

"IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)" is performed by BTS. 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 IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj) by BTS?

"IDOL (feat. Nicki Minaj)" is performed by BTS, released on the album "Love Yourself 結 'Answer'" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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