TKO album artwork

TKO

TKO

Artist: IVE•Album: IVE EMPATHY - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English26% KR📅 2025K-PopIVE

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“TKO” (TKO) 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

Are you ready?

같아 보일 수가 없어 난

gat-a bo-il su-ga eop-eo nan

걷힌 베일 속에 당찬 smile (whoo)

geot-hin be-il sok-e dang-chan smile (whoo)

Better watch out, baby, I bite

(Let 'em know, let 'em know, TKO, ayy)

Hold up, 날 예의주시 해 (whoo)

Hold up, nal ye-ui-ju-si hae (whoo)

가볍게 뱉던 네 말 in goody bag (whoo)

ga-byeop-ge baet-deon ne mal in goody bag (whoo)

Ain't no show and tell, you don't know me like that (uh-huh)

Chorus

눈을 맞출 때, 이미 다른 my 클래스

nun-eul mat-chul ttae, i-mi da-reun my keul-rae-seu

턱 끝을 당겨 이제 (ayy) 놀란 널 가둔 eyes (whoo)

teok kkeut-eul dang-gyeo i-je (ayy) nol-ran neol ga-dun eyes (whoo)

힘껏 내 지른 fire, 절대 넌 못 피해 날 (yo)

him-kkeos nae ji-reun fire, jeol-dae neon mos pi-hae nal (yo)

'Cause I'ma TKO, 뻔한 네 머릿속

'Cause I'ma TKO, ppeon-han ne meo-ris-sok

믿다 다쳐, 넌 큰 코, I'm bad to the bad to the bone

mit-da da-chyeo, neon keun ko, I'm bad to the bad to the bone

'Cause I'ma TKO, 쉽게 놀린 네 손

'Cause I'ma TKO, swip-ge nol-rin ne son

전부 부숴 난 네 플롯, let them know, TKO

jeon-bu bu-swo nan ne peul-ros, let them know, TKO

'Cause I'ma TKO, 하얗게 번진 스모크

'Cause I'ma TKO, ha-yat-ge beon-jin seu-mo-keu

Verse 3

So hot, but the ice so cold (let them know)

Let them know, TKO, la-la-la-la-la

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee

비뚤어진 네 관심은 허니

bi-ttul-eo-jin ne gwan-sim-eun heo-ni

여유로운 스트레이트 꽂아 넣어 깊이 (whoo, whoo)

yeo-yu-ro-un seu-teu-re-i-teu kkot-a neot-eo gip-i (whoo, whoo)

Hello haters, I'ma blow you a kiss

Take my punch line, 어서 링 위에 올라

Take my punch line, eo-seo ring wi-e ol-ra

It's a fight club, 집중 해 내게만

It's a fight club, jip-jung hae nae-ge-man

Verse 4

Toxic, 독이 되는 네 아무 gibberish

Toxic, dok-i doe-neun ne a-mu gibberish

세게 밟아 없애, get clean

se-ge bal-a eop-ae, get clean

주먹을 올려 이제 (올려 이제) 춤추듯 떼 두 발 (whoo)

ju-meok-eul ol-ryeo i-je (ol-ryeo i-je) chum-chu-deus tte du bal (whoo)

벌써 빈 틈이 보여, 날카롭게 뻗어 right (yo)

beol-sseo bin teum-i bo-yeo, nal-ka-rop-ge ppeot-eo right (yo)

'Cause I'ma TKO, 뻔한 네 머릿속

'Cause I'ma TKO, ppeon-han ne meo-ris-sok

믿다 다쳐, 넌 큰 코, I'm bad to the bad to the bone

mit-da da-chyeo, neon keun ko, I'm bad to the bad to the bone

'Cause I'ma TKO, 쉽게 놀린 네 손 (whoa)

'Cause I'ma TKO, swip-ge nol-rin ne son (whoa)

전부 부숴 난 네 플롯 (yeah), let them know, TKO

jeon-bu bu-swo nan ne peul-ros (yeah), let them know, TKO

Verse 5

'Cause I'ma TKO (ah), 하얗게 번진 스모크 (yeah)

'Cause I'ma TKO (ah), ha-yat-ge beon-jin seu-mo-keu (yeah)

So hot, but the ice so cold (let them know)

Let them know, TKO, la-la-la-la-la

Keep on lookin' (keep on lookin'), I'm a baddie (I'm a baddie)

턱 끝까지 (턱 끝까지), 엉킨 네 breathing

teok kkeut-kka-ji (teok kkeut-kka-ji), eong-kin ne breathing

Keep on workin' (keep on workin'), I'm so crazy (I'm so crazy)

한 방 먹일 (한 방 먹일, ayy), 회심의 타이밍

han bang meok-il (han bang meok-il, ayy), hoe-sim-ui ta-i-ming

더 깊게 남겨 놓은 상처를 가르고

deo gip-ge nam-gyeo not-eun sang-cheo-reul ga-reu-go

Verse 6

Hit that noise, 보여 줄게, 완벽한 TKO (baby, it's a TKO)

Hit that noise, bo-yeo jul-ge, wan-byeok-han TKO (baby, it's a TKO)

'Cause I'ma TKO (TKO), 주도 해 난 this flow (ooh)

'Cause I'ma TKO (TKO), ju-do hae nan this flow (ooh)

흉터 마저도 so glow, let them know, TKO (let them know)

hyung-teo ma-jeo-do so glow, let them know, TKO (let them know)

'Cause I'ma TKO, 하얗게 번진 스모크 (yeah, yeah, yeah)

'Cause I'ma TKO, ha-yat-ge beon-jin seu-mo-keu (yeah, yeah, yeah)

So hot but, the ice so cold (hey, yeah, let them know)

Let them know, TKO, la-la-la-la-la

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"TKO" (TKO) 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 "TKO" 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, "TKO" 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 “TKO”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “TKO”.

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 TKO by IVE?

"TKO" 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.

Where can I practice singing TKO with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced TKO by IVE?

"TKO" 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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