Love Attack album artwork

Love Attack

Love Attack

Artist: IU•Album: IU...IM
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English44% KR📅 2009K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Love Attack” (Love Attack) is performed by IU, released on the album IU...IM in 2009.

💡 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

다가와줄래 날 안아줄래

da-ga-wa-jul-rae nal an-a-jul-rae

소원은 하나 뿐이야

so-won-eun ha-na ppun-i-ya

Be my love

IU IU IU IU Say me

Digi digi digi digi digi digi digi digi

Digi digi digi digi digi digi jum jum

Love Attack

오늘은 왜 이렇게 전화를 안할까 (why)

o-neul-eun wae i-reot-ge jeon-hwa-reul an-hal-kka (why)

Chorus

겁쟁이 같이 겁이 많니

geop-jaeng-i gat-i geop-i man-ni

아님 내 생각이 나지 않니

a-nim nae saeng-gak-i na-ji an-ni

(늦은 밤 울렸던 너의 벨소리가)

(neut-eun bam ul-ryeoss-deon neo-ui bel-so-ri-ga)

들리지 않아

deul-ri-ji an-a

잠도 들지 못하고 자꾸 불안해

jam-do deul-ji mos-ha-go ja-kku bul-an-hae

(내 맘을 들켜버린 걸까)

(nae mam-eul deul-kyeo-beo-rin geol-kka)

알면 누가 내게 말해줘

al-myeon nu-ga nae-ge mal-hae-jwo

답답해 궁금해 미치겠어

dap-dap-hae gung-geum-hae mi-chi-gess-eo

Verse 3

Be my love 빨리 빨리 전화해

Be my love ppal-ri ppal-ri jeon-hwa-hae

Be my love 내가 보고싶을 때 (Love Attack)

Be my love nae-ga bo-go-sip-eul ttae (Love Attack)

기다리게 하다 삐치면 어떡할라고

gi-da-ri-ge ha-da ppi-chi-myeon eo-tteok-hal-ra-go

Be my love 망설이지 말고 전화해

Be my love mang-seol-i-ji mal-go jeon-hwa-hae

Tag tag tag tag Love Attack tag tag

Tag tag tag tag Love Attack tag tag

한 주에 한 번은 꼭 약속을 정하지 (why)

han ju-e han beon-eun kkok yak-sok-eul jeong-ha-ji (why)

만나면 관심없는 척해

man-na-myeon gwan-sim-eop-neun cheok-hae

Verse 4

통화할땐 너무 착한 척 해

tong-hwa-hal-ttaen neo-mu chak-han cheok hae

(이랬다 저랬다 너의 줄다리기)

(i-raess-da jeo-raess-da neo-ui jul-da-ri-gi)

관심이 없어

gwan-sim-i eop-eo

어지러워 헷갈려 자꾸 멍해져

eo-ji-reo-wo hes-gal-ryeo ja-kku meong-hae-jyeo

(알면서 빠져버린 걸까)

(al-myeon-seo ppa-jyeo-beo-rin geol-kka)

알면 누가 내게 말해줘

al-myeon nu-ga nae-ge mal-hae-jwo

답답해 궁금해 미치겠어

dap-dap-hae gung-geum-hae mi-chi-gess-eo

Be my love 빨리 빨리 전화해

Be my love ppal-ri ppal-ri jeon-hwa-hae

Verse 5

Be my love 내가 보고 싶을 때 (Love Attack)

Be my love nae-ga bo-go sip-eul ttae (Love Attack)

기다리게 하다 삐치면 어떡할라고

gi-da-ri-ge ha-da ppi-chi-myeon eo-tteok-hal-ra-go

Be my love 망설이지 말고 전화해

Be my love mang-seol-i-ji mal-go jeon-hwa-hae

Tag tag tag tag Love Attack tag tag

Tag tag tag tag Love Attack tag tag

(Oh Love Attack oh love Love Attack)

(Oh Love Attack oh love Love Attack)

나난나나나 나난나나나 나난나나나 나

na-nan-na-na-na na-nan-na-na-na na-nan-na-na-na na

Verse 6

나난나나나 나난나나나

na-nan-na-na-na na-nan-na-na-na

나나나나나나나 (say me say me)

na-na-na-na-na-na-na (say me say me)

이젠 너의 마음 전부 알고 싶어

i-jen neo-ui ma-eum jeon-bu al-go sip-eo

이젠 너의 사랑 너무 갖고 싶어

i-jen neo-ui sa-rang neo-mu gat-go sip-eo

정말로 간절하게 정말로 부탁할게

jeong-mal-ro gan-jeol-ha-ge jeong-mal-ro bu-tak-hal-ge

Ring my bell

Be my love 빨리 빨리 전화해

Be my love ppal-ri ppal-ri jeon-hwa-hae

Be my love 내가 보고싶을 때 (Love Attack)

Be my love nae-ga bo-go-sip-eul ttae (Love Attack)

Verse 7

기다리게 하다 삐치면 어떡할라고

gi-da-ri-ge ha-da ppi-chi-myeon eo-tteok-hal-ra-go

Be my love 망설이지 말고 전화해

Be my love mang-seol-i-ji mal-go jeon-hwa-hae

Be my love 빨리 빨리 전화해

Be my love ppal-ri ppal-ri jeon-hwa-hae

Be my love 내가 보고싶을 때 (Love Attack)

Be my love nae-ga bo-go-sip-eul ttae (Love Attack)

기다리게 하다 삐치면 어떡할라고

gi-da-ri-ge ha-da ppi-chi-myeon eo-tteok-hal-ra-go

Be my love 망설이지 말고 전화해

Be my love mang-seol-i-ji mal-go jeon-hwa-hae

Tag tag tag tag Love Attack tag tag

Tag tag tag tag Love Attack tag tag

Verse 8

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Love Attack” by IU.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Love Attack" (Love Attack) by IU 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 "Love Attack" 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, "Love Attack" highlights IU'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 “Love Attack”?

"Love Attack" (Love Attack) by IU is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerab...

Q: How can I practice singing “Love Attack” 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 “Love Attack”.

Performer (아티스트)IU
Album (앨범)IU...IM
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under IU and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Love Attack, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Love Attack by IU?

"Love Attack" is performed by IU. 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 Love Attack with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Love Attack by IU?

"Love Attack" is performed by IU, released on the album "IU...IM" in 2009. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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