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Thank U

Thank U

Artist: IVE•Album: IVE EMPATHY - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English36% KR📅 2025K-PopIVE

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Thank U” (Thank U) is performed by IVE, released on the album IVE EMPATHY - 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

혹시

hok-si

가끔씩은 마음이 텅 빈 것 같니?

ga-kkeum-ssik-eun ma-eum-i teong bin geos gat-ni?

사계절과 발걸음을 맞추던 사이

sa-gye-jeol-gwa bal-geol-eum-eul mat-chu-deon sa-i

I feel lonely

여기

yeo-gi

보물 같던 인형 위로 쌓인 먼지

bo-mul gat-deon in-hyeong wi-ro ssat-in meon-ji

여전히 포근한 품에 속삭였지

yeo-jeon-hi po-geun-han pum-e sok-sak-yeoss-ji

Goodbye, buddy (buddy, buddy, buddy)

Chorus

아쉬운 기분은 뒤로 한 채

a-swi-un gi-bun-eun dwi-ro han chae

비우는 방법을 알아 이젠

bi-u-neun bang-beop-eul al-a i-jen

전처럼 눈물 없이도

jeon-cheo-reom nun-mul eop-i-do

I guess I should give my thanks to you, so

Thank you (thank you)

어제의 나에게 말해 thank you (thank you)

eo-je-ui na-e-ge mal-hae thank you (thank you)

온몸 저리게 아프던 성장통 따위 벌써 이겨냈지

on-mom jeo-ri-ge a-peu-deon seong-jang-tong tta-wi beol-sseo i-gyeo-naess-ji

I went through, I'm good, so I guess that I should say

Verse 3

Thank you (thank you)

온전히 우리들을 위해 I'm supposed to (supposed to)

on-jeon-hi u-ri-deul-eul wi-hae I'm supposed to (supposed to)

진심이기에 보여, 니가 있어서 지금 내가 있어

jin-sim-i-gi-e bo-yeo, ni-ga iss-eo-seo ji-geum nae-ga iss-eo

그 웃음, 눈물, 내 모든 순간에게

geu us-eum, nun-mul, nae mo-deun sun-gan-e-ge

Thank you

I'm good (I'm good)

다 함께한 소소한 순간들 모두 (모두)

da ham-kke-han so-so-han sun-gan-deul mo-du (mo-du)

굳이 다른 말은 필요 없어 I could (없어 I could)

gut-i da-reun mal-eun pil-yo eop-eo I could (eop-eo I could)

Verse 4

Oh 눈빛만 봐도 알아 so

Oh nun-bit-man bwa-do al-a so

나밖에 없었던 내 맘속에

na-bak-e eop-eoss-deon nae mam-sok-e

다른 걸 채워가 하나둘씩

da-reun geol chae-wo-ga ha-na-dul-ssik

내 세곈 getting colorful

nae se-gyen getting colorful

I guess I should give my thanks to you, so

Thank you (thank you)

어제의 나에게 말해 thank you (thank you)

eo-je-ui na-e-ge mal-hae thank you (thank you)

온몸 저리게 아프던 성장통 따위 벌써 이겨냈지

on-mom jeo-ri-ge a-peu-deon seong-jang-tong tta-wi beol-sseo i-gyeo-naess-ji

Verse 5

I went through, I'm good, so I guess that I should say

Thank you (thank you)

혼자라고 생각했었던 날들도 (날들도)

hon-ja-ra-go saeng-gak-haess-eoss-deon nal-deul-do (nal-deul-do)

안아주고 싶은 걸

an-a-ju-go sip-eun geol

You can feel later 가득한 affection

You can feel later ga-deuk-han affection

그 웃음, 눈물, 내 모든 순간에게

geu us-eum, nun-mul, nae mo-deun sun-gan-e-ge

Thank you (thank you)

Thanks to me

Verse 6

Thanks for all the pain

Thanks for all your trust

Thanks for all our growth

Yeah-yeah-yeah (thank you)

영원히 여섯을 간직하길

yeong-won-hi yeo-seos-eul gan-jik-ha-gil

All thanks to you

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Thank U” by IVE.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Thank U" (Thank U) by IVE 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 "Thank U" 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, "Thank U" highlights IVE'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 “Thank U”?

"Thank U" (Thank U) by IVE 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 “Thank U” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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

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What is the English translation and meaning of Thank U by IVE?

"Thank U" is performed by IVE. 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 Thank U by IVE?

"Thank U" is performed by IVE, released on the album "IVE EMPATHY - EP" in 2025. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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