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Ending Scene

Ending Scene

Artist: IU•Album: Palette
🇰🇷 Korean📅 2017K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Ending Scene” (Ending Scene) is performed by IU, released on the album Palette in 2017.

💡 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

안녕, 오랜만이야

an-nyeong, o-raen-man-i-ya

물음표 없이 참 너다운 목소리

mul-eum-pyo eop-i cham neo-da-un mok-so-ri

정해진 규칙처럼

jeong-hae-jin gyu-chik-cheo-reom

추운 문가에 늘 똑같은 네 자리

chu-un mun-ga-e neul ttok-gat-eun ne ja-ri

제대로 잘 먹어, 다 지나가니까

je-dae-ro jal meok-eo, da ji-na-ga-ni-kka

예전처럼 잠도 잘 자게 될 거야

ye-jeon-cheo-reom jam-do jal ja-ge doel geo-ya

진심으로 빌게

jin-sim-eu-ro bil-ge

너는 더 행복할 자격이 있어

neo-neun deo haeng-bok-hal ja-gyeok-i iss-eo

Chorus

그런 말은 하지 마 제발

geu-reon mal-eun ha-ji ma je-bal

그 말이 더 아픈 거 알잖아

geu mal-i deo a-peun geo al-jan-a

사랑해줄 거라며, 다 뭐야?

sa-rang-hae-jul geo-ra-myeo, da mwo-ya?

어떤 맘을 준 건지 너는 모를 거야

eo-tteon mam-eul jun geon-ji neo-neun mo-reul geo-ya

외로웠던 만큼

oe-ro-woss-deon man-keum

너를 너보다 사랑해줄 사람 꼭 만났으면 해

neo-reul neo-bo-da sa-rang-hae-jul sa-ram kkok man-nass-eu-myeon hae

내가 아니라서 미안해

nae-ga a-ni-ra-seo mi-an-hae

주는 게 쉽지가 않아

ju-neun ge swip-ji-ga an-a

Verse 3

그런 말은 하지 마 제발

geu-reon mal-eun ha-ji ma je-bal

그 말이 더 아픈 거 알잖아

geu mal-i deo a-peun geo al-jan-a

사랑해줄 거라며, 다 뭐야?

sa-rang-hae-jul geo-ra-myeo, da mwo-ya?

어떤 맘을 준 건지 끝내 모를

eo-tteon mam-eul jun geon-ji kkeut-nae mo-reul

솔직히 말해줄래 제발?

sol-jik-hi mal-hae-jul-rae je-bal?

너라면 다 믿는 거 알잖아

neo-ra-myeon da mit-neun geo al-jan-a

네 말대로 언젠가

ne mal-dae-ro eon-jen-ga

나도 나 같은 누군가에게 사랑받게 될까?

na-do na gat-eun nu-gun-ga-e-ge sa-rang-bat-ge doel-kka?

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

A heart-wrenching ballad of mutual release and mature farewell. Addressing an ex-partner who tries to soften the blow with hollow wishes that she meets someone better, IU confronts the irony: nobody who truly loved would wish for their lover to be happier with someone else.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The theatrical "Ending Scene" portrays romance as a film script where the actors must step off the stage gracefully without bitter recriminations.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Written by Sam Kim, arranged with cinematic piano chords and melancholic cellos.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

이별(Ibyeol)
Parting, farewell, separation
행복(Haengbok)
Happiness, blessed peace
진심(Jinsim)
Sincerity, true heart

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Ending Scene”?

A heart-wrenching ballad of mutual release and mature farewell. Addressing an ex-partner who tries to soften the blow with hollow wishes that she meets someone better, IU confronts...

Q: How can I practice singing “Ending Scene” 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 “Ending Scene”.

Performer (아티스트)IU
Album (앨범)Palette
Release Year (발매연도)
Lyricist (작사)IU
Composer (작곡)Sam Kim
Arranger (편곡)Lee Yo-han
Producer (프로듀서)IU
Record Label (기획사)FAVE / EDAM Entertainment
Distributor (유통사)Kakao Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ending Scene, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Ending Scene by IU?

"Ending Scene" 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 Ending Scene with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Ending Scene by IU?

"Ending Scene" was produced by IU with lyrics by IU, released under FAVE / EDAM Entertainment.

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