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Through the Night

Through the Night

Artist: IU•Album: Through the Night - Single
🇰🇷 Korean📅 2017K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Through the Night” (Through the Night) is performed by IU, released on the album Through the Night - Single 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

이 밤 그날의 반딧불을 당신의

i bam geu-nal-ui ban-dis-bul-eul dang-sin-ui

창 가까이 보낼게요 음

chang ga-kka-i bo-nael-ge-yo eum

사랑한다는 말이에요

sa-rang-han-da-neun mal-i-e-yo

나 우리의 첫 입맞춤을 떠올려

na u-ri-ui cheos ip-mat-chum-eul tteo-ol-ryeo

그럼 언제든 눈을 감고 음

geu-reom eon-je-deun nun-eul gam-go eum

가장 먼 곳으로 가요

ga-jang meon gos-eu-ro ga-yo

난 파도가 머물던

nan pa-do-ga meo-mul-deon

모래 위에 적힌 글씨처럼

mo-rae wi-e jeok-hin geul-ssi-cheo-reom

Chorus

그대가 멀리 사라져 버릴 것 같아

geu-dae-ga meol-ri sa-ra-jyeo beo-ril geos gat-a

늘 그리워 그리워

neul geu-ri-wo geu-ri-wo

여기 내 마음속에 모든 말을

yeo-gi nae ma-eum-sok-e mo-deun mal-eul

다 꺼내어 줄 순 없지만

da kkeo-nae-eo jul sun eop-ji-man

사랑한다는 말이에요

sa-rang-han-da-neun mal-i-e-yo

어떻게 나에게

eo-tteot-ge na-e-ge

그대란 행운이 온 걸까

geu-dae-ran haeng-un-i on geol-kka

지금 우리 함께 있다면

ji-geum u-ri ham-kke iss-da-myeon

Verse 3

아 얼마나 좋을까요

a eol-ma-na jot-eul-kka-yo

난 파도가 머물던

nan pa-do-ga meo-mul-deon

모래 위에 적힌 글씨처럼

mo-rae wi-e jeok-hin geul-ssi-cheo-reom

그대가 멀리 사라져 버릴 것 같아

geu-dae-ga meol-ri sa-ra-jyeo beo-ril geos gat-a

또 그리워 더 그리워

tto geu-ri-wo deo geu-ri-wo

나의 일기장 안에

na-ui il-gi-jang an-e

모든 말을

mo-deun mal-eul

다 꺼내어 줄 순 없지만

da kkeo-nae-eo jul sun eop-ji-man

Verse 4

사랑한다는 말

sa-rang-han-da-neun mal

이 밤 그날의 반딧불을 당신의

i bam geu-nal-ui ban-dis-bul-eul dang-sin-ui

창 가까이 띄울게요 음

chang ga-kka-i ttui-ul-ge-yo eum

좋은 꿈 이길 바라요

jot-eun kkum i-gil ba-ra-yo

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

The gold standard of Korean epistolary lyricism. Written by IU during chronic bouts of insomnia, "Through the Night" (밤편지) is structured as a late-night handwritten letter sending a glowing firefly to hover near a loved one's window, wishing them the deep, uninterrupted sleep she cannot find herself.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The firefly ("반딧불") symbolizes fragile, pure affection sent through the dark. IU employs archaic, polite Hao-che verb endings ("-오", "-ㄴ다오"), evoking early 20th-century Korean literature and giving the song a timeless, sacred intimacy.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Composed by Kim Je-hwi and Kim Hee-won. Driven by a delicate classical nylon guitar arpeggio and IU's warm, whisper-like vocal breath.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

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

반딧불(Banditbul)
Firefly, glowing insect
Symbol of delicate, flickering devotion sent through darkness.
밤편지(Bampyeonji)
Night letter, epistolary confession
파도(Pado)
Ocean wave
Represents turbulent thoughts calmed by thoughts of love.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Through the Night”?

The gold standard of Korean epistolary lyricism. Written by IU during chronic bouts of insomnia, "Through the Night" (밤편지) is structured as a late-night handwritten letter sending ...

Q: How can I practice singing “Through the Night” 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 “Through the Night”.

Performer (아티스트)IU
Album (앨범)Through the Night - Single
Release Year (발매연도)
Lyricist (작사)IU (Lee Ji-eun)
Composer (작곡)Kim Je-hwi, Kim Hee-won
Arranger (편곡)Kim Je-hwi
Producer (프로듀서)IU
Record Label (기획사)FAVE Entertainment / EDAM Entertainment
Distributor (유통사)Kakao Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Through the Night, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Through the Night by IU?

"Through the Night" 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 Through the Night with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Through the Night by IU?

"Through the Night" was produced by IU with lyrics by IU (Lee Ji-eun), released under FAVE Entertainment / EDAM Entertainment.

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