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WOW

WOW

Artist: IVE•Album: IVE SWITCH - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English64% KR📅 2024K-PopIVE

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“WOW” (WOW) is performed by IVE, released on the album IVE SWITCH - EP in 2024.

💡 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

어쩌면 N극 S극같이

eo-jjeo-myeon N-geuk S-geuk-gat-i

Routine도, 취향도, 전부 다른 우리

R-o-u-t-i-n-e-do, chwi-hyang-do, jeon-bu da-reun u-ri

반대가 끌리는 이유란 게 뭔지?

ban-dae-ga kkeul-ri-neun i-yu-ran ge mwon-ji?

아직 이해 안 돼, 정말 이해 안 돼

a-jik i-hae an dwae, jeong-mal i-hae an dwae

언제나 다정한 너의 배려 사이

eon-je-na da-jeong-han neo-ui bae-ryeo sa-i

난 내가 중요한 attitude까지

nan nae-ga jung-yo-han a-t-t-i-t-u-d-e-kka-ji

어떻게 이렇게 다를 수가 있니?

eo-tteot-ge i-reot-ge da-reul su-ga iss-ni?

모든 게 다 반대, 완벽하게 반대 (what's wrong?)

mo-deun ge da ban-dae, wan-byeok-ha-ge ban-dae (what's wrong?)

Chorus

어쩜 이리

eo-jjeom i-ri

반대인 우린 설레는 걸까?

ban-dae-in u-rin seol-re-neun geol-kka?

참 이상해, oh, my God, 놀라

cham i-sang-hae, oh, my God, nol-ra

어떤 말도 설명이 안 돼

eo-tteon mal-do seol-myeong-i an dwae

왜 널 보면 두근, 두근, 두근대는지?

wae neol bo-myeon du-geun, du-geun, du-geun-dae-neun-ji?

자석처럼 맘이, 맘이, 맘이 끌리지

ja-seok-cheo-reom mam-i, mam-i, mam-i kkeul-ri-ji

참 신기해, oh, my God, 몰라

cham sin-gi-hae, oh, my God, mol-ra

어딜 봐도 너무 다른데

eo-dil bwa-do neo-mu da-reun-de

Verse 3

또 널 보면 자꾸, 자꾸, 자꾸 설레지

tto neol bo-myeon ja-kku, ja-kku, ja-kku seol-re-ji

완전 달라 매일, 매일, 매일 놀라지, but I don't care

wan-jeon dal-ra mae-il, mae-il, mae-il nol-ra-ji, but I don't care

Wow, oh, wow, wow, wow

Wow, oh, wow, wow, wow

Wow, oh, wow, wow, wow

(Oh) wow

좋아하는 영화도, 즐겨 듣는 음악도

jot-a-ha-neun yeong-hwa-do, jeul-gyeo deut-neun eum-ak-do

하필 MBTI까지 다를 수 있냐고?

ha-pil M-B-T-I-kka-ji da-reul su iss-nya-go?

Verse 4

딱 정반대인 둘이, 매일 놀라서 흠칫

ttak jeong-ban-dae-in dul-i, mae-il nol-ra-seo heum-chis

근데 재밌어 그치? 자꾸 끌리는 걸 (like it)

geun-de jae-miss-eo geu-chi? ja-kku kkeul-ri-neun geol (like it)

어쩜 이리 (yeah)

eo-jjeom i-ri (yeah)

반대인 우린 (반대인 우린) 설레는 걸까? (왜 나는 설레는 걸까?)

ban-dae-in u-rin (ban-dae-in u-rin) seol-re-neun geol-kka? (wae na-neun seol-re-neun geol-kka?)

참 이상해, oh, my God, 놀라 (놀라)

cham i-sang-hae, oh, my God, nol-ra (nol-ra)

어떤 말도 설명이 안 돼

eo-tteon mal-do seol-myeong-i an dwae

왜 널 보면 두근, 두근, 두근대는지? (두근대는지)

wae neol bo-myeon du-geun, du-geun, du-geun-dae-neun-ji? (du-geun-dae-neun-ji)

자석처럼 맘이, 맘이, 맘이 끌리지

ja-seok-cheo-reom mam-i, mam-i, mam-i kkeul-ri-ji

Verse 5

참 신기해, oh, my God, 몰라 (ah)

cham sin-gi-hae, oh, my God, mol-ra (ah)

어딜 봐도 너무 다른데 (ayy)

eo-dil bwa-do neo-mu da-reun-de (ayy)

또 널 보면 자꾸, 자꾸, 자꾸 설레지

tto neol bo-myeon ja-kku, ja-kku, ja-kku seol-re-ji

완전 달라 매일, 매일, 매일 놀라지, but I don't care

wan-jeon dal-ra mae-il, mae-il, mae-il nol-ra-ji, but I don't care

Wow (hey, yeah), oh, wow, wow, wow

Wow, oh, wow, wow, wow

Wow (wow), oh, wow, wow, wow

Wow, wow

Verse 6

시니컬한 난 웃고

si-ni-keol-han nan us-go

맘 여린 넌 울고 (oh)

mam yeo-rin neon ul-go (oh)

우리 서로 반대면 어때?

u-ri seo-ro ban-dae-myeon eo-ttae?

Never let you go, I like you

참 이상해, oh, my God, 놀라 (놀라)

cham i-sang-hae, oh, my God, nol-ra (nol-ra)

어떤 말도 설명이 안 돼 (mmm, ah)

eo-tteon mal-do seol-myeong-i an dwae (mmm, ah)

왜 널 보면 두근, 두근, 두근대는지?

wae neol bo-myeon du-geun, du-geun, du-geun-dae-neun-ji?

자석처럼 맘이, 맘이, 맘이 끌리지

ja-seok-cheo-reom mam-i, mam-i, mam-i kkeul-ri-ji

Verse 7

참 신기해 (oh), oh, my God, 몰라

cham sin-gi-hae (oh), oh, my God, mol-ra

어딜 봐도 너무 다른데

eo-dil bwa-do neo-mu da-reun-de

또 널 보면 자꾸, 자꾸, 자꾸 설레지 (설레지)

tto neol bo-myeon ja-kku, ja-kku, ja-kku seol-re-ji (seol-re-ji)

완전 달라 매일, 매일, 매일 놀라지, but I don't care

wan-jeon dal-ra mae-il, mae-il, mae-il nol-ra-ji, but I don't care

Wow

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"WOW" (WOW) 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 "WOW" 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, "WOW" 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 “WOW”?

"WOW" (WOW) by IVE is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and pers...

Q: How can I practice singing “WOW” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “WOW”.

Performer (아티스트)IVE
Album (앨범)IVE SWITCH - 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 WOW by IVE?

"WOW" 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 WOW with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced WOW by IVE?

"WOW" is performed by IVE, released on the album "IVE SWITCH - EP" in 2024. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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