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HUG ME

HUG ME

Artist: iKONAlbum: Return
🇰🇷 Korean99% KR📅 2018K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

HUG ME (HUG ME) 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

딱 한 번만 10초만 진지하게

ttak han beon-man 1-0-cho-man jin-ji-ha-ge

안아보자

an-a-bo-ja

많이 놀랬지 내가 새벽 감성에 취해서

man-i nol-raess-ji nae-ga sae-byeok gam-seong-e chwi-hae-seo

이런저런 생각 하다 여기까지 오게 됐어

i-reon-jeo-reon saeng-gak ha-da yeo-gi-kka-ji o-ge dwaess-eo

긴장할 필요 없어 그리 중요한 건 아니야

gin-jang-hal pil-yo eop-eo geu-ri jung-yo-han geon a-ni-ya

일단 들어보기나 해 봐 사양할게 너의 사양

il-dan deul-eo-bo-gi-na hae bwa sa-yang-hal-ge neo-ui sa-yang

알아 우린 친구고 넌 그의 여자 친구고

al-a u-rin chin-gu-go neon geu-ui yeo-ja chin-gu-go

내일도 모레도 아마 평생을 친구로

nae-il-do mo-re-do a-ma pyeong-saeng-eul chin-gu-ro

지낼 수도 있겠지만

ji-nael su-do iss-gess-ji-man

그냥 친구 대 친구로 얘기나 좀 하자고

geu-nyang chin-gu dae chin-gu-ro yae-gi-na jom ha-ja-go

그래서 사실 일부러

geu-rae-seo sa-sil il-bu-reo

이 시간에 불러냈어 미안해

i si-gan-e bul-reo-naess-eo mi-an-hae

대화가 부담스럽다면 듣기만 해

dae-hwa-ga bu-dam-seu-reop-da-myeon deut-gi-man hae

예의상 참다가 답답해서 화병 나기 전이야

ye-ui-sang cham-da-ga dap-dap-hae-seo hwa-byeong na-gi jeon-i-ya

그의 여자인 너를 사랑

geu-ui yeo-ja-in neo-reul sa-rang

아니 좋아해 많이

a-ni jot-a-hae man-i

이미 멀리 와 버린 우리 둘

i-mi meol-ri wa beo-rin u-ri dul

난 그저 말없이 기다릴 뿐

nan geu-jeo mal-eop-i gi-da-ril ppun

매일 밤 너의 기억을 또 서성이며

mae-il bam neo-ui gi-eok-eul tto seo-seong-i-myeo

초라한 미련을 버리는 중

cho-ra-han mi-ryeon-eul beo-ri-neun jung

딱 한 번만 10초만 진지하게

ttak han beon-man 1-0-cho-man jin-ji-ha-ge

안아보자

an-a-bo-ja

멀어지지 않을 정도만 안아보자

meol-eo-ji-ji an-eul jeong-do-man an-a-bo-ja

미련이 남지 않을 정도만

mi-ryeon-i nam-ji an-eul jeong-do-man

그저 한 번만

geu-jeo han beon-man

그에게 가기 전에 안아보자

geu-e-ge ga-gi jeon-e an-a-bo-ja

멀어지지 않을 정도만 안아보자

meol-eo-ji-ji an-eul jeong-do-man an-a-bo-ja

미련이 남지 않을 정도만

mi-ryeon-i nam-ji an-eul jeong-do-man

누구보다 증오하던 모습이 내 모습이 됐어

nu-gu-bo-da jeung-o-ha-deon mo-seup-i nae mo-seup-i dwaess-eo

내 머린 안된다 하지만 난 널 원하고 있어

nae meo-rin an-doen-da ha-ji-man nan neol won-ha-go iss-eo

시간이 지날수록 짙어져만 가는 내 감정

si-gan-i ji-nal-su-rok jit-eo-jyeo-man ga-neun nae gam-jeong

감춰보려 노력해도 움직여

gam-chwo-bo-ryeo no-ryeok-hae-do um-jik-yeo

본능 시키는 대로 매번

bon-neung si-ki-neun dae-ro mae-beon

곁에서는 친구 나 혼자서는 연인

gyeot-e-seo-neun chin-gu na hon-ja-seo-neun yeon-in

잊어보려 걸어 너와 그가 걷던 거리

it-eo-bo-ryeo geol-eo neo-wa geu-ga geot-deon geo-ri

꿈 같이 내게 완벽해 여름날의 물놀이

kkum gat-i nae-ge wan-byeok-hae yeo-reum-nal-ui mul-nol-i

가뭄 같은 내 일상 속에 넌

ga-mum gat-eun nae il-sang sok-e neon

봄비 같은 story

bom-bi gat-eun story

내 마음이 뜻대로 되지 않는 듯 해

nae ma-eum-i tteus-dae-ro doe-ji an-neun deus hae

이 정도일 줄은 몰랐는데

i jeong-do-il jul-eun mol-rass-neun-de

아직도 애틋해서

a-jik-do ae-teus-hae-seo

괜히 마음이 급해져

gwaen-hi ma-eum-i geup-hae-jyeo

혹시 모르니까 가능성은 열어둘게

hok-si mo-reu-ni-kka ga-neung-seong-eun yeol-eo-dul-ge

이미 멀리 와버린 우리 둘

i-mi meol-ri wa-beo-rin u-ri dul

난 그저 말없이 기다릴 뿐

nan geu-jeo mal-eop-i gi-da-ril ppun

매일 밤 너의 기억을 또 서성이며

mae-il bam neo-ui gi-eok-eul tto seo-seong-i-myeo

초라한 미련을 버리는 중

cho-ra-han mi-ryeon-eul beo-ri-neun jung

딱 한 번만 10초만 진지하게

ttak han beon-man 1-0-cho-man jin-ji-ha-ge

안아보자

an-a-bo-ja

멀어지지 않을 정도만 안아보자

meol-eo-ji-ji an-eul jeong-do-man an-a-bo-ja

미련이 남지 않을 정도만

mi-ryeon-i nam-ji an-eul jeong-do-man

그저 한 번만

geu-jeo han beon-man

그에게 가기 전에 안아보자

geu-e-ge ga-gi jeon-e an-a-bo-ja

멀어지지 않을 정도만 안아보자

meol-eo-ji-ji an-eul jeong-do-man an-a-bo-ja

미련이 남지 않을 정도만

mi-ryeon-i nam-ji an-eul jeong-do-man

니 품은 이랬구나

ni pum-eun i-raess-gu-na

꽤 많이 따뜻하구나

kkwae man-i tta-tteus-ha-gu-na

사랑을 해선지 몰라도

sa-rang-eul hae-seon-ji mol-ra-do

가질 수 없는 넌 여전히 아름답구나

ga-jil su eop-neun neon yeo-jeon-hi a-reum-dap-gu-na

니 품은 이랬구나

ni pum-eun i-raess-gu-na

꽤 많이 따뜻하구나

kkwae man-i tta-tteus-ha-gu-na

이루지 못한 사랑도 사랑이라면

i-ru-ji mos-han sa-rang-do sa-rang-i-ra-myeon

내 맘 편해질 수 있을까

nae mam pyeon-hae-jil su iss-eul-kka

딱 한 번만 10초만 진지하게

ttak han beon-man 1-0-cho-man jin-ji-ha-ge

안아보자

an-a-bo-ja

멀어지지 않을 정도만 안아보자

meol-eo-ji-ji an-eul jeong-do-man an-a-bo-ja

미련이 남지 않을 정도만

mi-ryeon-i nam-ji an-eul jeong-do-man

그저 한 번만

geu-jeo han beon-man

그에게 가기 전에 안아보자

geu-e-ge ga-gi jeon-e an-a-bo-ja

멀어지지 않을 정도만 안아보자

meol-eo-ji-ji an-eul jeong-do-man an-a-bo-ja

미련이 남지 않을 정도만

mi-ryeon-i nam-ji an-eul jeong-do-man

니 품은 이랬구나

ni pum-eun i-raess-gu-na

꽤 많이 따뜻하구나

kkwae man-i tta-tteus-ha-gu-na

사랑을 해선지 몰라도 가질 수 없는 넌

sa-rang-eul hae-seon-ji mol-ra-do ga-jil su eop-neun neon

여전히 아름답구나

yeo-jeon-hi a-reum-dap-gu-na

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind HUG ME by iKON.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"HUG ME" (HUG ME) 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.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "HUG ME" 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, "HUG ME" highlights iKON'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 “HUG ME”?

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

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for HUG ME.

Performer (아티스트)iKON
Album (앨범)Return
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under iKON and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of HUG ME by iKON?

"HUG ME" 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 HUG ME by iKON?

"HUG ME" 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.

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