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NOT ME

NOT ME

Artist: ILLIT•Album: NOT CUTE ANYMORE - Single
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English11% KR📅 2025K-PopILLIT

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“NOT ME” (NOT ME) is performed by ILLIT, released on the album NOT CUTE ANYMORE - Single in 2025.

💡 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

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

That's not my, not my, not my

여기저기 joke 웃어 online

yeo-gi-jeo-gi joke us-eo online

예상을 깨버려, 미안, I'm a surprise (Uh-huh, uh-huh)

ye-sang-eul kkae-beo-ryeo, mi-an, I'm a surprise (Uh-huh, uh-huh)

눈뜨면 쏟아지는 Shorts, 무한 감사

nun-tteu-myeon ssot-a-ji-neun Shorts, mu-han gam-sa

계속 로딩 중이야 예측 불가 (Uh-huh, uh-huh)

gye-sok ro-ding jung-i-ya ye-cheuk bul-ga (Uh-huh, uh-huh)

Me and my girls 붙여진 이름

Me and my girls but-yeo-jin i-reum

Chorus

마치 나보다 날 더 잘 아는 것 같음 (Uh-huh, uh-huh)

ma-chi na-bo-da nal deo jal a-neun geos gat-eum (Uh-huh, uh-huh)

온몸에 labelling, labelling, 안 보일 지경이야

on-mom-e labelling, labelling, an bo-il ji-gyeong-i-ya

이거 좀 떼어내고 싶어, what the ****

i-geo jom tte-eo-nae-go sip-eo, what the ****

Ah, oops, 카멜레온

Ah, oops, ka-mel-re-on

만 피스 퍼즐처럼

man pi-seu peo-jeul-cheo-reom

Oops, like a 논문, 답정너가 아닌걸 난 그냥 나일뿐

Oops, like a non-mun, dap-jeong-neo-ga a-nin-geol nan geu-nyang na-il-ppun

될 수 있어 뭐든지 마음대로

doel su iss-eo mwo-deun-ji ma-eum-dae-ro

They call me "LIT," they call me "IL-LIT"

Verse 3

They call me "냥," they call me "뽀용"

They call me "nyang," they call me "ppo-yong"

They call me "애," they call me "jelly"

They call me "ae," they call me "jelly"

They call me "J," they call me "댕" (That's not my, not my, not my name)

They call me "J," they call me "daeng" (That's not my, not my, not my name)

They call me "LIT," they call me "IL-LIT"

They call me "E," they call me "Bad"

They call me "햄," they call me "Princess" (Mm-mm)

They call me "haem," they call me "Princess" (Mm-mm)

They call me "BAE," they call me "Core" (Mm-mm)

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

Verse 4

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

That's not my, not my, not my

전부 틀린 건 아냐 (Uh-huh, uh-huh)

jeon-bu teul-rin geon a-nya (Uh-huh, uh-huh)

때론 맞기도 하지

ttae-ron mat-gi-do ha-ji

그냥 날 가두어두지는 마 (Uh-huh, uh-huh)

geu-nyang nal ga-du-eo-du-ji-neun ma (Uh-huh, uh-huh)

그 맛이 짜릿해

geu mas-i jja-ris-hae

Verse 5

Ah, oops, look what I've done

레벨 무한 난이도, what? 그게 나인 걸

re-bel mu-han nan-i-do, what? geu-ge na-in geol

Because we're more than what they see, 과감히 지워버려 테두리

Because we're more than what they see, gwa-gam-hi ji-wo-beo-ryeo te-du-ri

Born to be, be what we want

They call me "LIT", they call me "IL-LIT"

They call me "Real," they call me "꿈"

They call me "Real," they call me "kkum"

They call me "Lead," they call me "언니" (Mm-mm)

They call me "Lead," they call me "eon-ni" (Mm-mm)

They call me "킹," they call me "Star" (Mm-mm)

They call me "king," they call me "Star" (Mm-mm)

Verse 6

They call me "LIT," they call me "IL-LIT" (That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name)

They call me "콩," they call me "Luck" (That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name)

They call me "kong," they call me "Luck" (That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name)

They call me "Nerd," they call me "여신" (That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name; Mm-mm)

They call me "Nerd," they call me "yeo-sin" (That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name; Mm-mm)

They call me "Duck," they call me "Love" (That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name; Mm-mm)

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

Verse 7

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

That's not my, not my, not my name, that's not my name

That's not my, not my, not my name

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “NOT ME” by ILLIT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"NOT ME" (NOT ME) by ILLIT 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 "NOT 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, "NOT ME" highlights ILLIT'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 “NOT ME”?

"NOT ME" (NOT ME) by ILLIT is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, ...

Q: How can I practice singing “NOT ME” 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 “NOT ME”.

Performer (아티스트)ILLIT
Album (앨범)NOT CUTE ANYMORE - Single
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under ILLIT and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NOT ME, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of NOT ME by ILLIT?

"NOT ME" is performed by ILLIT. 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 NOT ME with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice NOT ME with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=not-me, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced NOT ME by ILLIT?

"NOT ME" is performed by ILLIT, released on the album "NOT CUTE ANYMORE - Single" in 2025. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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