FAKE LOVE album artwork

FAKE LOVE

FAKE LOVE

Artist: BTSAlbum: Love Yourself 轉 'Tear'
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English43% KR📅 2018K-PopBTS

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

FAKE LOVE (FAKE LOVE) is performed by BTS, released on the album Love Yourself 轉 'Tear' 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

널 위해서라면 난 슬퍼도 기쁜 척 할 수가 있었어

neol wi-hae-seo-ra-myeon nan seul-peo-do gi-ppeun cheok hal su-ga iss-eoss-eo

널 위해서라면 난 아파도 강한 척 할 수가 있었어

neol wi-hae-seo-ra-myeon nan a-pa-do gang-han cheok hal su-ga iss-eoss-eo

사랑이 사랑만으로 완벽하길 내 모든 약점들은 다 숨겨지길

sa-rang-i sa-rang-man-eu-ro wan-byeok-ha-gil nae mo-deun yak-jeom-deul-eun da sum-gyeo-ji-gil

이뤄지지 않는 꿈속에서 피울 수 없는 꽃을 키웠어

i-rwo-ji-ji an-neun kkum-sok-e-seo pi-ul su eop-neun kkot-eul ki-woss-eo

I'm so sick of this fake love

Fake love, fake love

I'm so sorry but it's fake love

Fake love, fake love

I wanna be a good man just for you

세상을 줬네 just for you

se-sang-eul jwoss-ne just for you

전부 바꿨어 just for you

jeon-bu ba-kkwoss-eo just for you

Now I don't know me, who are you?

Hey, 우리만의 숲 너는 없었어

Hey, u-ri-man-ui sup neo-neun eop-eoss-eo

내가 왔던 route 잊어버렸어

nae-ga wass-deon route it-eo-beo-ryeoss-eo

나도 내가 누구였는지도 잘 모르게 됐어

na-do nae-ga nu-gu-yeoss-neun-ji-do jal mo-reu-ge dwaess-eo

거울에다 지껄여봐, 너는 대체 누구니?

geo-ul-e-da ji-kkeol-yeo-bwa, neo-neun dae-che nu-gu-ni?

널 위해서라면 난 슬퍼도 기쁜 척 할 수가 있었어

neol wi-hae-seo-ra-myeon nan seul-peo-do gi-ppeun cheok hal su-ga iss-eoss-eo

널 위해서라면 난 아파도 강한 척 할 수가 있었어

neol wi-hae-seo-ra-myeon nan a-pa-do gang-han cheok hal su-ga iss-eoss-eo

사랑이 사랑만으로 완벽하길 내 모든 약점들은 다 숨겨지길

sa-rang-i sa-rang-man-eu-ro wan-byeok-ha-gil nae mo-deun yak-jeom-deul-eun da sum-gyeo-ji-gil

이뤄지지 않는 꿈속에서 피울 수 없는 꽃을 키웠어

i-rwo-ji-ji an-neun kkum-sok-e-seo pi-ul su eop-neun kkot-eul ki-woss-eo

Love you so bad, love you so bad

널 위해 예쁜 거짓을 빚어내

neol wi-hae ye-ppeun geo-jis-eul bit-eo-nae

Love, it's so mad, love, it's so mad

날 지워 너의 인형이 되려 해

nal ji-wo neo-ui in-hyeong-i doe-ryeo hae

Love you so bad, love you so bad

널 위해 예쁜 거짓을 빚어내

neol wi-hae ye-ppeun geo-jis-eul bit-eo-nae

Love, it's so mad, love, it's so mad

날 지워 너의 인형이 되려 해

nal ji-wo neo-ui in-hyeong-i doe-ryeo hae

I'm so sick of this fake love

Fake love, fake love

I'm so sorry but it's fake love

Fake love, fake love

Why you sad? I don't know, 난 몰라

Why you sad? I don't know, nan mol-ra

웃어봐 사랑해 말해봐

us-eo-bwa sa-rang-hae mal-hae-bwa

나를 봐 나조차도 버린 나

na-reul bwa na-jo-cha-do beo-rin na

너조차 이해할 수 없는 나

neo-jo-cha i-hae-hal su eop-neun na

낯설다 하네 네가 좋아하던 나로 변한 내가

nat-seol-da ha-ne ne-ga jot-a-ha-deon na-ro byeon-han nae-ga

아니라 하네 예전에 네가 잘 알고 있던 내가

a-ni-ra ha-ne ye-jeon-e ne-ga jal al-go iss-deon nae-ga

아니긴 뭐가? 아냐 난 눈 멀었어

a-ni-gin mwo-ga? a-nya nan nun meol-eoss-eo

사랑은 뭐가 사랑? It's all fake love

sa-rang-eun mwo-ga sa-rang? It's all fake love

Ooh, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why

Ooh, 나도 날 나도 날 모르겠어

Ooh, na-do nal na-do nal mo-reu-gess-eo

Ooh, I just know, I just know, I just know why

'Cause it's all fake love, fake love, fake love

Love you so bad, love you so bad

널 위해 예쁜 거짓을 빚어내

neol wi-hae ye-ppeun geo-jis-eul bit-eo-nae

Love, it's so mad, love, it's so mad

날 지워 너의 인형이 되려 해

nal ji-wo neo-ui in-hyeong-i doe-ryeo hae

Love you so bad, love you so bad

널 위해 예쁜 거짓을 빚어내

neol wi-hae ye-ppeun geo-jis-eul bit-eo-nae

Love, it's so mad, love, it's so mad

날 지워 너의 인형이 되려 해

nal ji-wo neo-ui in-hyeong-i doe-ryeo hae

I'm so sick of this fake love

Fake love, fake love

I'm so sorry but it's fake love

Fake love, fake love

널 위해서라면 난 슬퍼도 기쁜 척 할 수가 있었어

neol wi-hae-seo-ra-myeon nan seul-peo-do gi-ppeun cheok hal su-ga iss-eoss-eo

널 위해서라면 난 아파도 강한 척 할 수가 있었어

neol wi-hae-seo-ra-myeon nan a-pa-do gang-han cheok hal su-ga iss-eoss-eo

사랑이 사랑만으로 완벽하길 내 모든 약점들은 다 숨겨지길

sa-rang-i sa-rang-man-eu-ro wan-byeok-ha-gil nae mo-deun yak-jeom-deul-eun da sum-gyeo-ji-gil

이뤄지지 않는 꿈속에서 피울 수 없는 꽃을 키웠어

i-rwo-ji-ji an-neun kkum-sok-e-seo pi-ul su eop-neun kkot-eul ki-woss-eo

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind FAKE LOVE by BTS.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"FAKE LOVE" (FAKE LOVE) by BTS 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 "FAKE LOVE" 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, "FAKE LOVE" highlights BTS'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 “FAKE LOVE”?

"FAKE LOVE" (FAKE LOVE) by BTS is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabili...

Q: How can I practice singing “FAKE LOVE” 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, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for FAKE LOVE.

Performer (아티스트)BTS
Album (앨범)Love Yourself 轉 'Tear'
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under BTS 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 FAKE LOVE by BTS?

"FAKE LOVE" 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.

Where can I practice singing FAKE LOVE with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice FAKE LOVE with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=fake-love, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced FAKE LOVE by BTS?

"FAKE LOVE" is performed by BTS, released on the album "Love Yourself 轉 'Tear'" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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