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Highlight

Highlight

Artist: IZ*ONEAlbum: HEART*IZ
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English32% KR📅 2019K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

Highlight (Highlight) is performed by IZ*ONE, released on the album HEART*IZ in 2019.

💡 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

Highlight

Highlight

Highlight

Highlight

어둠 속 가려져 희미해진 원석

eo-dum sok ga-ryeo-jyeo hui-mi-hae-jin won-seok

반짝일 듯 반짝거리지 못해

ban-jjak-il deus ban-jjak-geo-ri-ji mos-hae

그 안에 갇힌 채 헤매이는 너를

geu an-e gat-hin chae he-mae-i-neun neo-reul

이끌어 매일 매일 매일

i-kkeul-eo mae-il mae-il mae-il

My own way, way, way

빛바랜 모습이라 해도 더 탁해진다 해도

bit-ba-raen mo-seup-i-ra hae-do deo tak-hae-jin-da hae-do

온전하게 그렇게 yeah

on-jeon-ha-ge geu-reot-ge yeah

멀어진다 해도 좀 늦어진다 해도

meol-eo-jin-da hae-do jom neut-eo-jin-da hae-do

언젠간 꼭 빛나게 yeah

eon-jen-gan kkok bit-na-ge yeah

날 선 spotlight 그 시선조차 결국

nal seon spotlight geu si-seon-jo-cha gyeol-guk

내겐 sunlight 환한 빛으로 바꿔 가

nae-gen sunlight hwan-han bit-eu-ro ba-kkwo ga

Want to know, want to know

You want to know?

그저 날 봐, I make my own

geu-jeo nal bwa, I make my own

Highlight (Look at me)

Highlight (Look at me)

Highlight (Look at me)

Highlight (Look at me)

Highlight (Look at me)

Oh 난 모든 것이 highlight, hi-highlight

Oh nan mo-deun geos-i highlight, hi-highlight

Oh 난 매 순간이 highlight, hi-highlight

Oh nan mae sun-gan-i highlight, hi-highlight

지금 모습 그대로 꾸밈없는 이대로

ji-geum mo-seup geu-dae-ro kku-mim-eop-neun i-dae-ro

있는 그대로 난 hi-highlight, highlight

iss-neun geu-dae-ro nan hi-highlight, highlight

아직은 깨닫지 못할 너란 보석 (Twinkle)

a-jik-eun kkae-dat-ji mos-hal neo-ran bo-seok (Twinkle)

머지않은 그날에 곧 깨닫게 될 거야

meo-ji-an-eun geu-nal-e got kkae-dat-ge doel geo-ya

반짝거리며 넌 빛날 테지

ban-jjak-geo-ri-myeo neon bit-nal te-ji

숨겨왔던 너의 모습 그대로

sum-gyeo-wass-deon neo-ui mo-seup geu-dae-ro

이 이 순간 forever

i i sun-gan forever

We are at all time together

푸른 moonlight 그 달빛마저 결국

pu-reun moonlight geu dal-bit-ma-jeo gyeol-guk

내겐 pinlight 나의 무대로 바꿔 가

nae-gen pinlight na-ui mu-dae-ro ba-kkwo ga

Want to know, want to know

You want to know?

그저 날 봐, I make my own

geu-jeo nal bwa, I make my own

Highlight (Look at me)

Highlight (Look at me)

Highlight (Look at me)

Highlight (Look at me)

Highlight (Look at me)

Oh 난 모든 것이 highlight, hi-highlight

Oh nan mo-deun geos-i highlight, hi-highlight

Oh 난 매 순간이 highlight, hi-highlight

Oh nan mae sun-gan-i highlight, hi-highlight

지금 모습 그대로 꾸밈없는 이대로

ji-geum mo-seup geu-dae-ro kku-mim-eop-neun i-dae-ro

있는 그대로 난 hi-highlight, highlight

iss-neun geu-dae-ro nan hi-highlight, highlight

닿을 수 없던 너의 공간에

dat-eul su eop-deon neo-ui gong-gan-e

나만을 위한 자릴 내어줘 oh

na-man-eul wi-han ja-ril nae-eo-jwo oh

반짝거리게 환히 눈부시게

ban-jjak-geo-ri-ge hwan-hi nun-bu-si-ge

시선을 내게 맞춰 look at me

si-seon-eul nae-ge mat-chwo look at me

Highlight (Look at me)

Highlight (Look at me)

Highlight (Look at me)

Highlight (Look at me)

Highlight (Look at me)

Oh 넌 모든 것이 highlight, hi-highlight

Oh neon mo-deun geos-i highlight, hi-highlight

Oh 넌 매 순간이 highlight, hi-highlight

Oh neon mae sun-gan-i highlight, hi-highlight

지금 모습 그대로 꾸밈없는 이대로

ji-geum mo-seup geu-dae-ro kku-mim-eop-neun i-dae-ro

있는 그대로 넌 hi-highlight, highlight

iss-neun geu-dae-ro neon hi-highlight, highlight

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind Highlight by IZ*ONE.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Highlight" (Highlight) by IZ*ONE 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 "Highlight" 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, "Highlight" highlights IZ*ONE'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 “Highlight”?

"Highlight" (Highlight) by IZ*ONE is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerab...

Q: How can I practice singing “Highlight” 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 Highlight.

Performer (아티스트)IZ*ONE
Album (앨범)HEART*IZ
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under IZ*ONE and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the English translation and meaning of Highlight by IZ*ONE?

"Highlight" is performed by IZ*ONE. 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 Highlight with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Highlight by IZ*ONE?

"Highlight" is performed by IZ*ONE, released on the album "HEART*IZ" in 2019. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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