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Dear

Dear

Artist: gugudan•Album: Act.5 New Action - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English93% KR📅 2018K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Dear” (Dear) is performed by gugudan, released on the album Act.5 New Action - EP 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

달빛도 들지 않는 잠가놓은 방안에

dal-bit-do deul-ji an-neun jam-ga-not-eun bang-an-e

홀로 앉아 그렸던 조그만 발자국 (공중에 날아가)

hol-ro an-a geu-ryeoss-deon jo-geu-man bal-ja-guk (gong-jung-e nal-a-ga)

매일 밤 손끝으로 따라 그린 그림자

mae-il bam son-kkeut-eu-ro tta-ra geu-rin geu-rim-ja

소원했던 기적이 어느새 눈앞에 (우주로 떠올라)

so-won-haess-deon gi-jeok-i eo-neu-sae nun-ap-e (u-ju-ro tteo-ol-ra)

작은 문틈 사이 조심스레 들어온

jak-eun mun-teum sa-i jo-sim-seu-re deul-eo-on

이름 모를 마음이 난 불안해

i-reum mo-reul ma-eum-i nan bul-an-hae

혹시 안 걸까 woah

hok-si an geol-kka woah

움츠려 든 어깨 위를 감싸줘 넌

um-cheu-ryeo deun eo-kkae wi-reul gam-ssa-jwo neon

Chorus

널 좋아하는데

neol jot-a-ha-neun-de

앞에 서면 자꾸 내 모습이

ap-e seo-myeon ja-kku nae mo-seup-i

안 그런 척 괜찮은 척 고백을 뒤로해 (oh, oh, oh)

an geu-reon cheok gwaen-chan-eun cheok go-baek-eul dwi-ro-hae (oh, oh, oh)

어린 내 마음이 어디론가 달아나버리면

eo-rin nae ma-eum-i eo-di-ron-ga dal-a-na-beo-ri-myeon

말해줄래 괜찮다고 믿어도 된다고

mal-hae-jul-rae gwaen-chan-da-go mit-eo-do doen-da-go

수줍게 눈뜬 난 처음 보는 세상에

su-jup-ge nun-tteun nan cheo-eum bo-neun se-sang-e

살짝 떨리는 발걸음 조금씩 걸어가 (너에게 다가가)

sal-jjak tteol-ri-neun bal-geol-eum jo-geum-ssik geol-eo-ga (neo-e-ge da-ga-ga)

하얀 뺨 그 섬 위로 (포근하게)

ha-yan ppyam geu seom wi-ro (po-geun-ha-ge)

Verse 3

붉게 물든 햇살이 (부드럽게)

bul-ge mul-deun haes-sal-i (bu-deu-reop-ge)

뻐근해진 공기는 코끝을 맴돌아 (따스히 불어와)

ppeo-geun-hae-jin gong-gi-neun ko-kkeut-eul maem-dol-a (tta-seu-hi bul-eo-wa)

끝을 모르던 혼자 보낸 시간이

kkeut-eul mo-reu-deon hon-ja bo-naen si-gan-i

어느새 너에게 날아올라

eo-neu-sae neo-e-ge nal-a-ol-ra

괜찮은 걸까 woah (나도 몰라)

gwaen-chan-eun geol-kka woah (na-do mol-ra)

망설이는 내 손을 넌 꽉 잡아 올려

mang-seol-i-neun nae son-eul neon kkwak jap-a ol-ryeo

널 좋아하는데

neol jot-a-ha-neun-de

앞에 서면 자꾸 내 모습이

ap-e seo-myeon ja-kku nae mo-seup-i

Verse 4

안 그런 척 괜찮은 척 고백을 뒤로해 (oh, oh, oh)

an geu-reon cheok gwaen-chan-eun cheok go-baek-eul dwi-ro-hae (oh, oh, oh)

어린 내 마음이 어디론가 달아나버리면

eo-rin nae ma-eum-i eo-di-ron-ga dal-a-na-beo-ri-myeon

말해줄래 괜찮다고 믿어도 된다고

mal-hae-jul-rae gwaen-chan-da-go mit-eo-do doen-da-go

오늘따라 유난히 oh (뭔가 이상해)

o-neul-tta-ra yu-nan-hi oh (mwon-ga i-sang-hae)

바람이 불어서일까 oh (가을바람이)

ba-ram-i bul-eo-seo-il-kka oh (ga-eul-ba-ram-i)

나에게도 불어와 (뭔가 가벼워)

na-e-ge-do bul-eo-wa (mwon-ga ga-byeo-wo)

늘 넣어뒀던 마음이 너에게로 날아가 yeah, yeah, yeah

neul neot-eo-dwoss-deon ma-eum-i neo-e-ge-ro nal-a-ga yeah, yeah, yeah

널 좋아한다고 매일매일 널 그렸었다고

neol jot-a-han-da-go mae-il-mae-il neol geu-ryeoss-eoss-da-go

Verse 5

어두웠던 방안에도 달빛이 든다고

eo-du-woss-deon bang-an-e-do dal-bit-i deun-da-go

어린 내 마음이 너를 보며 소원했었다고

eo-rin nae ma-eum-i neo-reul bo-myeo so-won-haess-eoss-da-go

오늘 밤은 들어줄래

o-neul bam-eun deul-eo-jul-rae

널 좋아한다고 네 앞에서 용기 내 말할래

neol jot-a-han-da-go ne ap-e-seo yong-gi nae mal-hal-rae

떨리지만 눈을 감고 천천히 말할게 (말할게)

tteol-ri-ji-man nun-eul gam-go cheon-cheon-hi mal-hal-ge (mal-hal-ge)

널 본 매일이 나에게는 행복이었다고

neol bon mae-il-i na-e-ge-neun haeng-bok-i-eoss-da-go

괜찮다면 잡아 줄래 떨리는 내 손을

gwaen-chan-da-myeon jap-a jul-rae tteol-ri-neun nae son-eul

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Dear” by gugudan.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Dear" (Dear) by gugudan 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 "Dear" 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, "Dear" highlights gugudan'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 “Dear”?

"Dear" (Dear) by gugudan is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, an...

Q: How can I practice singing “Dear” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Dear”.

Performer (아티스트)gugudan
Album (앨범)Act.5 New Action - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under gugudan 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 Dear by gugudan?

"Dear" is performed by gugudan. 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 Dear with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Dear by gugudan?

"Dear" is performed by gugudan, released on the album "Act.5 New Action - EP" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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