Cherish album artwork

Cherish

Cherish

Artist: IVE•Album: I've IVE
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English35% KR📅 2023K-PopIVE

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Cherish” (Cherish) is performed by IVE, released on the album I've IVE in 2023.

💡 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

나로 가득했던 selfie

na-ro ga-deuk-haess-deon selfie

난 너도 알다시피 selfish

nan neo-do al-da-si-pi selfish

멋대로인 게 좋으니까

meos-dae-ro-in ge jot-eu-ni-kka

근데 이런 날 흔든 너야

geun-de i-reon nal heun-deun neo-ya

내 안에 핀 이 설렘 만족해

nae an-e pin i seol-rem man-jok-hae

나 말곤 관심 없던 나인데

na mal-gon gwan-sim eop-deon na-in-de

널 보면 왠지 자꾸 두근대

neol bo-myeon waen-ji ja-kku du-geun-dae

조심해, 널 위한 warning

jo-sim-hae, neol wi-han warning

Chorus

망설임 없어, 난 all in

mang-seol-im eop-eo, nan all in

다가 와 이리, 넌 날 봐 이미

da-ga wa i-ri, neon nal bwa i-mi

I'm gonna cherish you, you, you, you, you

완벽한 케미 알게 해줄 테니

wan-byeok-han ke-mi al-ge hae-jul te-ni

I'm gonna cherish you, you, you

너를 좋아하는 나, 어때? (Yeah, cherish)

neo-reul jot-a-ha-neun na, eo-ttae? (Yeah, cherish)

제멋대로지만 뭐 어때? (Yeah, cherish)

je-meos-dae-ro-ji-man mwo eo-ttae? (Yeah, cherish)

기다리잖아, 고민하지 마

gi-da-ri-jan-a, go-min-ha-ji ma

Verse 3

완전 솔직한 나, 넌 어때? (Yeah, cherish)

wan-jeon sol-jik-han na, neon eo-ttae? (Yeah, cherish)

믿기지 않겠지만 널 원해

mit-gi-ji an-gess-ji-man neol won-hae

넌 그냥 나에게로 오면 돼

neon geu-nyang na-e-ge-ro o-myeon dwae

이기적이지만 말야, 거짓말 안 하는 나야

i-gi-jeok-i-ji-man mal-ya, geo-jis-mal an ha-neun na-ya

You know 내가 정말 널 좋아해

You know nae-ga jeong-mal neol jot-a-hae

완벽한 케미 알게 해줄 테니

wan-byeok-han ke-mi al-ge hae-jul te-ni

I'm gonna cherish you, you, you

너를 좋아하는 나, 어때? (Yeah, cherish)

neo-reul jot-a-ha-neun na, eo-ttae? (Yeah, cherish)

Verse 4

제멋대로지만 뭐 어때? (Yeah, cherish)

je-meos-dae-ro-ji-man mwo eo-ttae? (Yeah, cherish)

기다리잖아, 고민하지 마

gi-da-ri-jan-a, go-min-ha-ji ma

완전 솔직한 나, 넌 어때? (Yeah, cherish)

wan-jeon sol-jik-han na, neon eo-ttae? (Yeah, cherish)

Baby, love me now, love me, love me, love me now (yeah, cherish)

Baby, love me now, love me, love me, love me now (yeah, cherish)

Baby, love me now, love me, love me, love me now (yeah, cherish)

Baby, love me now, love me, love me, love me now (yeah, cherish)

나로 가득했던 selfie

na-ro ga-deuk-haess-deon selfie

Verse 5

난 너도 알다시피 selfish

nan neo-do al-da-si-pi selfish

멋대로인 게 좋으니까

meos-dae-ro-in ge jot-eu-ni-kka

근데 이런 날 흔든 너야

geun-de i-reon nal heun-deun neo-ya

너랑 찍고 싶은 selfie

neo-rang jjik-go sip-eun selfie

난 그래도 여전히 selfish

nan geu-rae-do yeo-jeon-hi selfish

내가 쉽지는 않겠지만

nae-ga swip-ji-neun an-gess-ji-man

원한다면 주저하지 마

won-han-da-myeon ju-jeo-ha-ji ma

더 다가 와 이리, 넌 날 봐 이미

deo da-ga wa i-ri, neon nal bwa i-mi

Verse 6

I'm gonna cherish you, you, you, you

완벽한 케미 알게 해줄 테니

wan-byeok-han ke-mi al-ge hae-jul te-ni

I'm gonna cherish you, you, you

너를 좋아하는 나, 어때? (Yeah, cherish)

neo-reul jot-a-ha-neun na, eo-ttae? (Yeah, cherish)

제멋대로지만 뭐 어때? (Yeah, cherish)

je-meos-dae-ro-ji-man mwo eo-ttae? (Yeah, cherish)

기다리잖아 고민하지 마

gi-da-ri-jan-a go-min-ha-ji ma

완전 솔직한 나, 넌 어때? (Yeah, cherish)

wan-jeon sol-jik-han na, neon eo-ttae? (Yeah, cherish)

Baby, love me now, love me, love me, love me now (yeah, cherish)

Verse 7

Baby, love me now, love me, love me, love me now (yeah, cherish)

Baby, love me now, love me, love me, love me now (yeah, cherish)

Baby, love me now, love me, love me, love me now (yeah, cherish)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Cherish" (Cherish) 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 "Cherish" 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, "Cherish" 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 “Cherish”?

"Cherish" (Cherish) 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 “Cherish” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Cherish”.

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

Common questions about Cherish, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Cherish by IVE?

"Cherish" 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 Cherish with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Cherish by IVE?

"Cherish" is performed by IVE, released on the album "I've IVE" in 2023. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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