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21st Century Girl

21st Century Girl

Artist: BTS•Album: Wings
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English23% KR📅 2016K-PopBTS

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“21st Century Girl” (21st Century Girl) is performed by BTS, released on the album Wings in 2016.

💡 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

You worth it, you perfect

Deserve it, just work it

넌 귀티나 귀티 또 pretty야 pretty

neon gwi-ti-na gwi-ti tto p-r-e-t-t-y-ya pretty

빛이나 빛이 넌 진리이자 이치

bit-i-na bit-i neon jin-ri-i-ja i-chi

혹시 누가 너를 자꾸 욕해 (욕해)

hok-si nu-ga neo-reul ja-kku yok-hae (yok-hae)

Tell 'em, you're my lady 가서 전해 (전해)

Tell 'em, you're my lady ga-seo jeon-hae (jeon-hae)

딴 놈들이 뭐라건 이 세상이 뭐라건 넌 내게 최고 너 그대로

ttan nom-deul-i mwo-ra-geon i se-sang-i mwo-ra-geon neon nae-ge choe-go neo geu-dae-ro

절대 쫄지 말아

jeol-dae jjol-ji mal-a

Chorus

누가 뭐래도 넌 괜찮아 (alright)

nu-ga mwo-rae-do neon gwaen-chan-a (alright)

강해 너는 말야

gang-hae neo-neun mal-ya

You say yes or no, yes or no, whoa-oh

20세기 소녀들아 (live your life, live your life, come on baby!)

2-0-se-gi so-nyeo-deul-a (live your life, live your life, come on baby!)

21세기 소녀들아 (you don't mind, you don't mind, that new lady)

2-1-se-gi so-nyeo-deul-a (you don't mind, you don't mind, that new lady)

말해 너는 강하다고

mal-hae neo-neun gang-ha-da-go

말해 넌 충분하다고

mal-hae neon chung-bun-ha-da-go

Let you go, let you go, let you go, let it go, oh

Verse 3

All my ladies, put your hands up

21세기 소녀, hands up

2-1-se-gi so-nyeo, hands up

All my ladies, put your hands up

Now scream

너 지나가네 남자들이 say

neo ji-na-ga-ne nam-ja-deul-i say

"Oh yeah 쟤 뭐야 대체 누구야?"

"Oh yeah jyae mwo-ya dae-che nu-gu-ya?"

넋이 나가네 여자들이 say

neok-i na-ga-ne yeo-ja-deul-i say

"어 얘는 또 뭐야 대체 누구야?"

"eo yae-neun tto mwo-ya dae-che nu-gu-ya?"

Verse 4

(Oh, bae) 절대 낮추지 마

(Oh, bae) jeol-dae nat-chu-ji ma

(Okay) 쟤들에 널 맞추진 마

(Okay) jyae-deul-e neol mat-chu-jin ma

(You're mine) 넌 충분히 아름다워

(You're mine) neon chung-bun-hi a-reum-da-wo

Don't worry, don't worry, baby, you're beautiful

You, you, you

20세기 소녀들아 (live your life, live your life, come on baby!)

2-0-se-gi so-nyeo-deul-a (live your life, live your life, come on baby!)

21세기 소녀들아 (you don't mind, you don't mind, that new lady)

2-1-se-gi so-nyeo-deul-a (you don't mind, you don't mind, that new lady)

말해 너는 강하다고

mal-hae neo-neun gang-ha-da-go

Verse 5

말해 넌 충분하다고

mal-hae neon chung-bun-ha-da-go

Let you go, let you go, let you go, let it go, oh

All my ladies, put your hands up

21세기 소녀, hands up

2-1-se-gi so-nyeo, hands up

All my ladies, put your hands up

Now scream

Oh, everybody wanna love you (oh)

Everybody gonna love you (oh)

Verse 6

다른 건 걱정하지 마 (eh-oh, eh-oh)

da-reun geon geok-jeong-ha-ji ma (eh-oh, eh-oh)

Oh, everybody wanna love you, bae

Everybody gonna love you, bae

넌 사랑 받아 마땅해, oh, oh, oh, ow!

neon sa-rang bat-a ma-ttang-hae, oh, oh, oh, ow!

All my ladies, put your hands up

21세기 소녀, hands up

2-1-se-gi so-nyeo, hands up

All my ladies, put your hands up

Now scream

Verse 7

All my ladies, put your hands up

21세기 소녀, hands up

2-1-se-gi so-nyeo, hands up

All my ladies, put your hands up

Now scream

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “21st Century Girl” by BTS.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"21st Century Girl" (21st Century Girl) 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 "21st Century Girl" 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, "21st Century Girl" 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 “21st Century Girl”?

"21st Century Girl" (21st Century Girl) by BTS is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emoti...

Q: How can I practice singing “21st Century Girl” 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 “21st Century Girl”.

Performer (아티스트)BTS
Album (앨범)Wings
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 21st Century Girl by BTS?

"21st Century Girl" 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 21st Century Girl with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced 21st Century Girl by BTS?

"21st Century Girl" is performed by BTS, released on the album "Wings" in 2016. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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