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Promise

Promise

Artist: ITZY•Album: Girls Will Be Girls - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English73% KR📅 2025K-PopITZY

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Promise” (Promise) is performed by ITZY, released on the album Girls Will Be Girls - EP 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

작아진 내 모습 그 누가 알까?

jak-a-jin nae mo-seup geu nu-ga al-kka?

어쩌면 나도 날 숨기고 싶은 건지 몰라

eo-jjeo-myeon na-do nal sum-gi-go sip-eun geon-ji mol-ra

내가 있어야 할 그곳은 어딜까?

nae-ga iss-eo-ya hal geu-gos-eun eo-dil-kka?

불안한 긴 밤이 난 지치곤 해

bul-an-han gin bam-i nan ji-chi-gon hae

봄이 그새 온 걸까? 바람이 다 멎어 가

bom-i geu-sae on geol-kka? ba-ram-i da meot-eo ga

고개를 든 순간, oh, 네가 있었어

go-gae-reul deun sun-gan, oh, ne-ga iss-eoss-eo

나지막이 내 밤을 지키는 눈부신 별

na-ji-mak-i nae bam-eul ji-ki-neun nun-bu-sin byeol

세상의 네 모든 게 찬란해

se-sang-ui ne mo-deun ge chan-ran-hae

Chorus

어둠 앞에 담담히 선명히 반짝이는 두 눈

eo-dum ap-e dam-dam-hi seon-myeong-hi ban-jjak-i-neun du nun

Yeah, I promise, 나도 여길 떠나진 않을 테니까

Yeah, I promise, na-do yeo-gil tteo-na-jin an-eul te-ni-kka

나의 빛이 돼 줄래?

na-ui bit-i dwae jul-rae?

(Ooh, ooh)

(Ooh, ooh)

사랑해 부르면 대답이 있을까? 어쩌면 알지만 (알지만)

sa-rang-hae bu-reu-myeon dae-dap-i iss-eul-kka? eo-jjeo-myeon al-ji-man (al-ji-man)

굳이 듣고 싶어, do you remember?

gut-i deut-go sip-eo, do you remember?

처음 그날 아껴 둔 대화

cheo-eum geu-nal a-kkyeo dun dae-hwa

Verse 3

지금 하면 어떨까? (Hey)

ji-geum ha-myeon eo-tteol-kka? (Hey)

봄이 그새 온 걸까? (걸까?) 바람이 다 멎어 가

bom-i geu-sae on geol-kka? (geol-kka?) ba-ram-i da meot-eo ga

고개를 든 순간, oh, 네가 있었어

go-gae-reul deun sun-gan, oh, ne-ga iss-eoss-eo

나보다 더 나를 믿고 있는 참 너다운 (oh, my heart)

na-bo-da deo na-reul mit-go iss-neun cham neo-da-un (oh, my heart)

세상의 네 모든 게 찬란해

se-sang-ui ne mo-deun ge chan-ran-hae

어둠 앞에 담담히 선명히 반짝이는 두 눈

eo-dum ap-e dam-dam-hi seon-myeong-hi ban-jjak-i-neun du nun

Yeah, I promise, 나도 여길 떠나진 않을 테니까

Yeah, I promise, na-do yeo-gil tteo-na-jin an-eul te-ni-kka

나의 빛이 돼 줄래?

na-ui bit-i dwae jul-rae?

Verse 4

언젠가 때로는 많은 게 변할 때

eon-jen-ga ttae-ro-neun man-eun ge byeon-hal ttae

너와 여전하고 싶어

neo-wa yeo-jeon-ha-go sip-eo

저물지 않을 꿈 같은 마음 (yeah)

jeo-mul-ji an-eul kkum gat-eun ma-eum (yeah)

그런 걸 믿고 싶어, 너와 둘이서

geu-reon geol mit-go sip-eo, neo-wa dul-i-seo

세상의 네 모든 게 찬란해 (ooh)

se-sang-ui ne mo-deun ge chan-ran-hae (ooh)

어둠 앞에 담담히 (oh) 선명히 반짝이는 두 눈

eo-dum ap-e dam-dam-hi (oh) seon-myeong-hi ban-jjak-i-neun du nun

Yeah, I promise, 나도 여길 떠나진 않을 테니까

Yeah, I promise, na-do yeo-gil tteo-na-jin an-eul te-ni-kka

너의 빛이 돼 줄게 (ah)

neo-ui bit-i dwae jul-ge (ah)

Verse 5

We'll stay together now and forever (너의 빛이 돼 줄게)

We'll stay together now and forever (neo-ui bit-i dwae jul-ge)

그 언제까지 지금 이대로 (너의 별이, 너의 달이, 너의 빛이 돼 줄게)

geu eon-je-kka-ji ji-geum i-dae-ro (neo-ui byeol-i, neo-ui dal-i, neo-ui bit-i dwae jul-ge)

We'll stay together now and forever (빛이 돼 줄게)

We'll stay together now and forever (bit-i dwae jul-ge)

그 언제까지 (빛이 돼 줄래?) 나의 빛이 돼 줄래?

geu eon-je-kka-ji (bit-i dwae jul-rae?) na-ui bit-i dwae jul-rae?

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Promise” by ITZY.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Promise" (Promise) by ITZY 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 "Promise" 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, "Promise" highlights ITZY'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 “Promise”?

"Promise" (Promise) by ITZY 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 “Promise” 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 “Promise”.

Performer (아티스트)ITZY
Album (앨범)Girls Will Be Girls - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under ITZY and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Promise, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Promise by ITZY?

"Promise" is performed by ITZY. 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 Promise with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Promise by ITZY?

"Promise" is performed by ITZY, released on the album "Girls Will Be Girls - EP" in 2025. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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