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The Red Shoes

The Red Shoes

Artist: IU•Album: Modern Times
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English70% KR📅 2013K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“The Red Shoes” (The Red Shoes) is performed by IU, released on the album Modern Times in 2013.

💡 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

길을 잃었다, 어딜 가야 할까

gil-eul il-eoss-da, eo-dil ga-ya hal-kka

열두 개로 갈린 조각난 골목길

yeol-du gae-ro gal-rin jo-gak-nan gol-mok-gil

어딜 가면 너를 다시 만날까

eo-dil ga-myeon neo-reul da-si man-nal-kka

운명으로 친다면, 내 운명을 고르자면

un-myeong-eu-ro chin-da-myeon, nae un-myeong-eul go-reu-ja-myeon

눈을 감고 걸어도 맞는 길을 고르지

nun-eul gam-go geol-eo-do mat-neun gil-eul go-reu-ji

사라져버린 summer time

sa-ra-jyeo-beo-rin summer time

너의 두 눈이 나를 비추던 summer time

neo-ui du nun-i na-reul bi-chu-deon summer time

기다리기만 하는 내가 아냐

gi-da-ri-gi-man ha-neun nae-ga a-nya

Chorus

너를 찾아 뚜벅

neo-reul chat-a ttu-beok

내게 돌아올 summer time

nae-ge dol-a-ol summer time

찬 바람 불면 그냥 두 눈 감기로 해

chan ba-ram bul-myeon geu-nyang du nun gam-gi-ro hae

What's the time summer time

움파룸파둠 두비두바둠

um-pa-rum-pa-dum du-bi-du-ba-dum

슬프지 않아 춤을 춘다

seul-peu-ji an-a chum-eul chun-da

다시, 다시

da-si, da-si

길을 찾아 떠난 갈색머리 아가씨는

gil-eul chat-a tteo-nan gal-saek-meo-ri a-ga-ssi-neun

Verse 3

다시 사랑에 빠졌고 행복했더라는

da-si sa-rang-e ppa-jyeoss-go haeng-bok-haess-deo-ra-neun

처음부터 다시 쓰는 이야기

cheo-eum-bu-teo da-si sseu-neun i-ya-gi

좋은 구둘 신으면 더 좋은 데로 간다며

jot-eun gu-dul sin-eu-myeon deo jot-eun de-ro gan-da-myeo

멈춰지지 않도록, 너를 찾을 때까지

meom-chwo-ji-ji an-do-rok, neo-reul chat-eul ttae-kka-ji

사라져버린 summer time

sa-ra-jyeo-beo-rin summer time

너의 두 눈이 나를 비추던 summer time

neo-ui du nun-i na-reul bi-chu-deon summer time

기다리기만 하는 내가 아냐

gi-da-ri-gi-man ha-neun nae-ga a-nya

너를 찾아 뚜벅

neo-reul chat-a ttu-beok

Verse 4

내게 돌아올 summer time

nae-ge dol-a-ol summer time

찬 바람 불면 그냥 두 눈 감기로 해

chan ba-ram bul-myeon geu-nyang du nun gam-gi-ro hae

What's the time summer time

움파룸파둠 두비두바둠

um-pa-rum-pa-dum du-bi-du-ba-dum

멈추지 않아 춤을 춘다

meom-chu-ji an-a chum-eul chun-da

다시, 다시

da-si, da-si

나의 발이 자꾸 발이 자꾸 맘대로 yoo-hoo

na-ui bal-i ja-kku bal-i ja-kku mam-dae-ro yoo-hoo

Oh my, pink shoes, oh my

Verse 5

난난 마음 잡고 마음 잡고 제대로 yoo-hoo

nan-nan ma-eum jap-go ma-eum jap-go je-dae-ro yoo-hoo

Yeah, yeah 좀 더 빠르게

Yeah, yeah jom deo ppa-reu-ge

잃어버린 내 summer time

il-eo-beo-rin nae summer time

낯선 시간을 헤매이다 널 찾을까

nat-seon si-gan-eul he-mae-i-da neol chat-eul-kka

아직 길은 멀었니, 겁이 나면

a-jik gil-eun meol-eoss-ni, geop-i na-myeon

나는 괜히 웃어

na-neun gwaen-hi us-eo

혹시 넌 나를 잊을까

hok-si neon na-reul it-eul-kka

너의 시간이 내게 멈춰있길 바래

neo-ui si-gan-i nae-ge meom-chwo-iss-gil ba-rae

Verse 6

Slow the time, stop the time

움파룸파룸 두비두비

um-pa-rum-pa-rum du-bi-du-bi

움파룸파룸 두비두바둠

um-pa-rum-pa-rum du-bi-du-ba-dum

좀 더 빠르게 달려간다

jom deo ppa-reu-ge dal-ryeo-gan-da

다시, 다시, 다시, 다시

da-si, da-si, da-si, da-si

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “The Red Shoes” by IU.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"The Red Shoes" (The Red Shoes) 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 "The Red Shoes" 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, "The Red Shoes" 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 “The Red Shoes”?

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

Q: How can I practice singing “The Red Shoes” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “The Red Shoes”.

Performer (아티스트)IU
Album (앨범)Modern Times
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under IU and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of The Red Shoes by IU?

"The Red Shoes" 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.

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Who wrote and produced The Red Shoes by IU?

"The Red Shoes" is performed by IU, released on the album "Modern Times" in 2013. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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