Track Information & Sing-Along Guide
“May the TENDERNESS be with you! (feat. KARINA)” (May the TENDERNESS be with you! (feat. KARINA)) is performed by JANNABI, released on the album Sound of Music pt.1 in 2025.
"May the Tenderness Be With You" (다정한 위로가 함께하길) unites K-indie giants Jannabi with aespa's charismatic leader Karina in a breathtaking orchestral ballad. Known for Choi Jung-hoon's nostalgic vintage lyricism, this track offers solace to weary hearts navigating a turbulent world. Because the poetic Korean expressions rely heavily on literary metaphors and traditional phrasing, simple machine translations fail. K-Lyrics provides an authentic, line-by-line literary English translation alongside Romanization.
💡 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
단순함이라는 거
dan-sun-ham-i-ra-neun geo
우린 알 수 있을까?
u-rin al su iss-eul-kka?
사랑은 먼 별에서 온 복잡한 일들만 같고
sa-rang-eun meon byeol-e-seo on bok-jap-han il-deul-man gat-go
이 시대는 내겐 아직 어지러워
i si-dae-neun nae-gen a-jik eo-ji-reo-wo
(어디든) 사랑을 찾아서
(eo-di-deun) sa-rang-eul chat-a-seo
(빛바래진) 그 의미를 찾아서
(bit-ba-rae-jin) geu ui-mi-reul chat-a-seo
(이 밤도) 쏟아지는 사람들, 사람들
(i bam-do) ssot-a-ji-neun sa-ram-deul, sa-ram-deul
이곳은 답을 쫓는 연인들의
i-gos-eun dap-eul jjot-neun yeon-in-deul-ui
밤하늘과 테라스
bam-ha-neul-gwa te-ra-seu
사랑의 이름으로 (to you)
sa-rang-ui i-reum-eu-ro (to you)
To you
단순함이라는 건
dan-sun-ham-i-ra-neun geon
진리의 가장 앳된 얼굴
jin-ri-ui ga-jang aes-doen eol-gul
굴하지 않는 미소는 우리의 자랑이니까
gul-ha-ji an-neun mi-so-neun u-ri-ui ja-rang-i-ni-kka
다정함이 깃들기를
da-jeong-ham-i gis-deul-gi-reul
(어디든) 사랑을 찾아서
(eo-di-deun) sa-rang-eul chat-a-seo
(빛바래진) 그 의미를 찾아서
(bit-ba-rae-jin) geu ui-mi-reul chat-a-seo
(이 밤도) 쏟아지는 사람들, 사람들
(i bam-do) ssot-a-ji-neun sa-ram-deul, sa-ram-deul
이곳은 답을 쫓는 연인들의
i-gos-eun dap-eul jjot-neun yeon-in-deul-ui
밤하늘과 테라스
bam-ha-neul-gwa te-ra-seu
사랑의 이름으로
sa-rang-ui i-reum-eu-ro
(잊지 마) 찾아온 사랑과
(it-ji ma) chat-a-on sa-rang-gwa
(눈 감으면) 그를 둘러싼 어둠과
(nun gam-eu-myeon) geu-reul dul-reo-ssan eo-dum-gwa
(그 위로) 발재간을 부리던 작은 춤
(geu wi-ro) bal-jae-gan-eul bu-ri-deon jak-eun chum
그러다 나는 너를 사랑하고
geu-reo-da na-neun neo-reul sa-rang-ha-go
너도 날 사랑하는
neo-do nal sa-rang-ha-neun
이 시절을 기억해
i si-jeol-eul gi-eok-hae
그리 길진 못할 거야
geu-ri gil-jin mos-hal geo-ya
사랑의 이름으로
sa-rang-ui i-reum-eu-ro
To you
💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context
Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “May the TENDERNESS be with you! (feat. KARINA)” by JANNABI.
1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core
A masterwork of vintage indie chamber-pop, this collaboration unites Jannabi's Choi Jung-hoon with aespa's Karina in a poignant, consoling dialogue. The song serves as a gentle sanctuary for weary souls wounded by the cold indifference of modern life.
3. Songwriting Context & Production
Orchestrated with sweeping acoustic strings, 1970s Abbey Road-style grand piano, and intimate acoustic guitar chords.
🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance
Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main message of “May the TENDERNESS be with you! (feat. KARINA)”?
A masterwork of vintage indie chamber-pop, this collaboration unites Jannabi's Choi Jung-hoon with aespa's Karina in a poignant, consoling dialogue. The song serves as a gentle san...
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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits
Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “May the TENDERNESS be with you! (feat. KARINA)”.
| Performer (아티스트) | JANNABI |
|---|---|
| Album (앨범) | Sound of Music pt.1 |
| Release Year (발매연도) | 2025 |
| Lyricist (작사) | Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI) |
| Composer (작곡) | Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI), Kim Do-hyung |
| Arranger (편곡) | Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI), Kim Do-hyung |
| Producer (프로듀서) | Peponi Music |
| Record Label (기획사) | Peponi Music / Kakao Entertainment |
| Distributor (유통사) | Kakao Entertainment |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about May the TENDERNESS be with you! (feat. KARINA), pronunciation practice, and production history.
What is the English translation and meaning of May the TENDERNESS be with you! (feat. KARINA) by JANNABI?
"May the Tenderness Be With You" (다정한 위로가 함께하길) unites K-indie giants Jannabi with aespa's charismatic leader Karina in a breathtaking orchestral ballad. Known for Choi Jung-hoon's nostalgic vintage lyricism, this track offers solace to weary hearts navigating a turbulent world. Because the poetic Korean expressions rely heavily on literary metaphors and traditional phrasing, simple machine translations fail. K-Lyrics provides an authentic, line-by-line literary English translation alongside Romanization.
Where can I practice singing May the TENDERNESS be with you! (feat. KARINA) with Romanized lyrics?
You can practice May the TENDERNESS be with you! (feat. KARINA) with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=jannabi-may-the-tenderness-be-with-you-feat-karina, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.
Who wrote and produced May the TENDERNESS be with you! (feat. KARINA) by JANNABI?
"May the TENDERNESS be with you! (feat. KARINA)" was produced by Peponi Music with lyrics by Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI), released under Peponi Music / Kakao Entertainment.