Track Information & Sing-Along Guide
“BEST FRIEND” (BEST FRIEND) is performed by iKON, released on the album Return 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
늦은 밤 술에 취한 니 목소리 뭔가
neut-eun bam sul-e chwi-han ni mok-so-ri mwon-ga
슬픈 일이 있었나 봐
seul-peun il-i iss-eoss-na bwa
니 곁에 그 사람과 많이 다퉜다며
ni gyeot-e geu sa-ram-gwa man-i da-twoss-da-myeo
내게 위로해 달라는 너
nae-ge wi-ro-hae dal-ra-neun neo
Yeah, 너 아니면 나 중 한 명은 바보
Yeah, neo a-ni-myeon na jung han myeong-eun ba-bo
떠나지도 다가가지도 못하고
tteo-na-ji-do da-ga-ga-ji-do mos-ha-go
그를 바라보는 널 바라보며
geu-reul ba-ra-bo-neun neol ba-ra-bo-myeo
내 자신을 달래 눈물이 고여
nae ja-sin-eul dal-rae nun-mul-i go-yeo
'Cause yo so beautiful to me
결국에 우린 친구로
gyeol-guk-e u-rin chin-gu-ro
아이야야 니가 그저 꿈이라면
a-i-ya-ya ni-ga geu-jeo kkum-i-ra-myeon
예쁘고 슬픈 꿈이라 할 텐데
ye-ppeu-go seul-peun kkum-i-ra hal ten-de
Why 야이야 그 달콤한 목소리로
Why ya-i-ya geu dal-kom-han mok-so-ri-ro
넌 내게 말해
neon nae-ge mal-hae
You are my best friend
(Hey hey hey hey) 워어어어어 워어어어어
(Hey hey hey hey) wo-eo-eo-eo-eo wo-eo-eo-eo-eo
가끔씩 기댈 사람 그 정도면 괜찮아
ga-kkeum-ssik gi-dael sa-ram geu jeong-do-myeon gwaen-chan-a
(Hey hey hey hey) 워어어어어 워어어어어
(Hey hey hey hey) wo-eo-eo-eo-eo wo-eo-eo-eo-eo
갈 곳 잃은 섬 하나
gal gos il-eun seom ha-na
You are my best friend
사람 마음이 마음대로
sa-ram ma-eum-i ma-eum-dae-ro
될 수 있었다면
doel su iss-eoss-da-myeon
진작에 미련 버렸어
jin-jak-e mi-ryeon beo-ryeoss-eo
I'm talking bout you and me
한발 다가서려 하면
han-bal da-ga-seo-ryeo ha-myeon
넌 그 사람 손을 잡고 멀어져
neon geu sa-ram son-eul jap-go meol-eo-jyeo
굳이 그렇게 선 긋지 말지
gut-i geu-reot-ge seon geus-ji mal-ji
여지 두고 있던 사람 민망하게
yeo-ji du-go iss-deon sa-ram min-mang-ha-ge
쓸데없이 예쁘지 말지
sseul-de-eop-i ye-ppeu-ji mal-ji
매일 밤 내적 갈등해 심각하게
mae-il bam nae-jeok gal-deung-hae sim-gak-ha-ge
흔들리는 나를 덮치는 파도
heun-deul-ri-neun na-reul deop-chi-neun pa-do
사랑한 게 죄라면 너는 감옥
sa-rang-han ge joe-ra-myeon neo-neun gam-ok
아무렇지 않은 척 마음을 속여
a-mu-reot-ji an-eun cheok ma-eum-eul sok-yeo
너 때문에 모든 일들이 꼬여
neo ttae-mun-e mo-deun il-deul-i kko-yeo
'Cause yo so beautiful to me
결국에 우린 친구로
gyeol-guk-e u-rin chin-gu-ro
아이야야 니가 그저 꿈이라면
a-i-ya-ya ni-ga geu-jeo kkum-i-ra-myeon
예쁘고 슬픈 꿈이라 할 텐데
ye-ppeu-go seul-peun kkum-i-ra hal ten-de
Why 야이야
Why ya-i-ya
그 달콤한 목소리로 넌 내게 말해
geu dal-kom-han mok-so-ri-ro neon nae-ge mal-hae
You are my best friend
(Hey hey hey hey) 워어어어어 워어어어어
(Hey hey hey hey) wo-eo-eo-eo-eo wo-eo-eo-eo-eo
가끔씩 기댈 사람 그 정도면 괜찮아
ga-kkeum-ssik gi-dael sa-ram geu jeong-do-myeon gwaen-chan-a
(Hey hey hey hey) 워어어어어 워어어어어
(Hey hey hey hey) wo-eo-eo-eo-eo wo-eo-eo-eo-eo
갈 곳 잃은 섬 하나
gal gos il-eun seom ha-na
You are my best friend
언제라도 너의 곁에
eon-je-ra-do neo-ui gyeot-e
빈자리가 나면 날 봐주겠니
bin-ja-ri-ga na-myeon nal bwa-ju-gess-ni
멀어지는 손 니가 잡아준다면
meol-eo-ji-neun son ni-ga jap-a-jun-da-myeon
세상 눈부실 텐데
se-sang nun-bu-sil ten-de
나 혼자 말하고 혼자 듣는 말
na hon-ja mal-ha-go hon-ja deut-neun mal
Hey girl you know I love you so
너에게 언젠가 하고 싶은 말
neo-e-ge eon-jen-ga ha-go sip-eun mal
Hey girl you know I love you so
워어어어어 워어어어어
wo-eo-eo-eo-eo wo-eo-eo-eo-eo
가끔씩 기댈 사람 그 정도면 괜찮아
ga-kkeum-ssik gi-dael sa-ram geu jeong-do-myeon gwaen-chan-a
워어어어어 워어어어어
wo-eo-eo-eo-eo wo-eo-eo-eo-eo
갈 곳 잃은 섬 하나
gal gos il-eun seom ha-na
You are my best friend
💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context
Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “BEST FRIEND” by iKON.
1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core
"BEST FRIEND" (BEST FRIEND) by iKON 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.
3. Songwriting Context & Production
Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "BEST FRIEND" highlights iKON's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.
🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits
Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “BEST FRIEND”.
| Performer (아티스트) | iKON |
|---|---|
| Album (앨범) | Return |
| Release Year (발매연도) | 2018 |
| Songwriting & Production | Official creative contributors licensed under iKON 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 BEST FRIEND by iKON?
"BEST FRIEND" is performed by iKON. 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 BEST FRIEND by iKON?
"BEST FRIEND" is performed by iKON, released on the album "Return" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.