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Chain

Chain

Artist: NCT•Album: Chain - EP
🎤 Interactive Lyrics & Phonetic Pronunciation Guide

Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

푸른 새벽빛에 잠을 깨는 butterfly

pu-reun sae-byeok-bit-e jam-eul kkae-neun butterfly

Let go

Let grow

Let spread out

Like a water-drop ripple out in waves

작은 날개 짓에 시작되는 역사

jak-eun nal-gae jis-e si-jak-doe-neun yeok-sa

Chain Reaction

번져가는 감각

beon-jyeo-ga-neun gam-gak

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Chain Reaction

연결되는 역사

yeon-gyeol-doe-neun yeok-sa

작은 뒤틀림 끝에 울린

jak-eun dwi-teul-rim kkeut-e ul-rin

파열음은 so effective한

pa-yeol-eum-eun so e-f-f-e-c-t-i-v-e-han

Rhythm, beat, melody,

We make you so crazy, now

What's up? Flash!

단단해진 affective 변화는 electric

dan-dan-hae-jin affective byeon-hwa-neun electric

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

It's so electric

Yeah

진동하는 무한대로 커진

jin-dong-ha-neun mu-han-dae-ro keo-jin

Factor (It's a factor)

우릴 묶어 주는 감정이란

u-ril muk-eo ju-neun gam-jeong-i-ran

Medium (the medium)

Make a wish

내 현실로 스며들어 (We want to)

nae hyeon-sil-ro seu-myeo-deul-eo (We want to)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Get me started 새로 시작되는 역사

Get me started sae-ro si-jak-doe-neun yeok-sa

Chain Reaction

번져가는 감각

beon-jyeo-ga-neun gam-gak

Chain Reaction

이제 대답해봐 얽혀있는 사슬 사이

i-je dae-dap-hae-bwa eol-hyeo-iss-neun sa-seul sa-i

Ding ding 가슴 속에 hit hit 관통해와

Ding ding ga-seum sok-e hit hit gwan-tong-hae-wa

Drill drill 우릴 막는 wall,

Drill drill u-ril mak-neun wall,

Let's break it down

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Make a wish 내 현실로 스며들어

Make a wish nae hyeon-sil-ro seu-myeo-deul-eo

Get me started 새로 시작되는 역사

Get me started sae-ro si-jak-doe-neun yeok-sa

We make it 원한다면 Make it

We make it won-han-da-myeon Make it

아주 작은 마찰에 불꽃이 튀듯이

a-ju jak-eun ma-chal-e bul-kkot-i twi-deus-i

멈추지 말고 부딪혀가 We can change

meom-chu-ji mal-go bu-dit-hyeo-ga We can change

Stop waiting, get ready

We can make the story

Baby, now you gonna be crazy

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

더 이상 Don't waste it

deo i-sang Don't waste it

And choose it Yeah,

이 순간 Just do it

i sun-gan Just do it

하나로 연결된 사슬 사이

ha-na-ro yeon-gyeol-doen sa-seul sa-i

세상을 놀라게 할 나의 외침

se-sang-eul nol-ra-ge hal na-ui oe-chim

날-향해 경계를 쳐오겠지

nal-hyang-hae gyeong-gye-reul chyeo-o-gess-ji

그 위를 날아가 Look! Look!

geu wi-reul nal-a-ga Look! Look!

찌릿찌릿 떨려오는 beat가 울려퍼져

jji-ris-jji-ris tteol-ryeo-o-neun b-e-a-t-ga ul-ryeo-peo-jyeo

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

반대편의 세상까지 흔들어버려

ban-dae-pyeon-ui se-sang-kka-ji heun-deul-eo-beo-ryeo

꿈꿔온 그대로 step by step (step by step)

kkum-kkwo-on geu-dae-ro step by step (step by step)

Yeah, bass to the beat going Brr Brr Brr

Hey, are you ready to go? (to go)

Yeah, there is no fear (no fear)

Yeah, there is no fear

Yeah

진동하는 무한대로 커진

jin-dong-ha-neun mu-han-dae-ro keo-jin

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Factor (It's a factor)

우릴 묶어 주는 감정이란

u-ril muk-eo ju-neun gam-jeong-i-ran

Medium (the medium)

Make a wish

내 현실로 스며들어 (We want to)

nae hyeon-sil-ro seu-myeo-deul-eo (We want to)

Get me started 새로 시작되는 역사

Get me started sae-ro si-jak-doe-neun yeok-sa

Ding ding 가슴 속에 hit hit 관통해와

Ding ding ga-seum sok-e hit hit gwan-tong-hae-wa

Drill drill 우릴 막는 wall,

Drill drill u-ril mak-neun wall,

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Let's break it down

Make a wish 내 현실로 스며들어

Make a wish nae hyeon-sil-ro seu-myeo-deul-eo

Get me started 새로 시작되는 역사

Get me started sae-ro si-jak-doe-neun yeok-sa

마주쳤던 찰나의 눈 깜빡임도

ma-ju-chyeoss-deon chal-na-ui nun kkam-ppak-im-do

밤을 밝힐 (Touch me right) 불씨가 돼

bam-eul bal-hil (Touch me right) bul-ssi-ga dwae

폭풍이 될 New age (through the dark)

pok-pung-i doel New age (through the dark)

We will become the one 같은 곳을 바라봐

We will become the one gat-eun gos-eul ba-ra-bwa

가까이와 하나가 되어가는 우리들

ga-kka-i-wa ha-na-ga doe-eo-ga-neun u-ri-deul

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Do you feel it?

Make the chain

We're the one

Chain Reaction

번져가는 감각

beon-jyeo-ga-neun gam-gak

Chain Reaction

연결되는 역사

yeon-gyeol-doe-neun yeok-sa

Ding ding 가슴 속에 hit hit 관통해와

Ding ding ga-seum sok-e hit hit gwan-tong-hae-wa

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Drill drill 우릴 막는 wall,

Drill drill u-ril mak-neun wall,

Let's break it down

Make a wish 내 현실로 스며들어

Make a wish nae hyeon-sil-ro seu-myeo-deul-eo

Get me started 새로 시작되는 역사

Get me started sae-ro si-jak-doe-neun yeok-sa

I wanna see ya, you do

So fine

Sync dreams

The one that makes you fly

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

I wanna see ya, you do

지금부터 새로 시작되는 역사

ji-geum-bu-teo sae-ro si-jak-doe-neun yeok-sa

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Chain” (Chain) is performed by NCT, released on the album Chain - EP in 2018.

💡 Linguistic Features & Sing-Along Guide: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Mencari lirik lagu dan terjemahan atau cara baca Hangul mudah? Gunakan synchronized Pronunciation Coach to practice tricky syllables at 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Chain” by NCT.

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"Chain" (Chain) by NCT is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations and authentic self-expression, inviting listeners into an introspective lyrical journey framed by striking vocal harmonies.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean lyricism in "Chain" utilizes poetic imagery and cultural nuance. Through contrasting acoustic intimacy and dynamic rhythmic hooks, the song weaves Korean metaphorical phrases with accessible pop hooks, exploring how fleeting connections leave indelible emotional footprints.

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Engineered with modern production techniques, "Chain" showcases NCT's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.

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🏮 Korean Emotional Concepts & Cultural Moat

Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “Chain”:

다정함 (Empathetic Tenderness)
다정함(Dajeongham)

Considerate Emotional Warmth

Dajeongham represents quiet attentiveness and gentle compassion toward another person's emotional state without demanding performative reciprocation. "Chain" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.

인연 (Destined Ties)
인연(Inyeon)

Fated Connection & Recognition

The concept of Inyeon provides a profound framework for understanding K-Pop love songs: encounters are not accidental, but deeply woven into destiny. "Chain" by NCT explores this certainty of recognition between kindred spirits.

🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, inner feelings
Untranslatable Korean depth of genuine soul and emotion
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
The expressive vehicle conveying raw passion
사랑(Sarang)
Love, devotion
Core theme of romantic and communal attachment

❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries

Q: What is the core artistic message of “Chain”?

"Chain" (Chain) by NCT is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectation...

Q: How does “Chain” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Considerate Emotional Warmth and nuanced vocal delivery, NCT bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

Q: How can I practice singing “Chain” 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 and real-time audio sync.

🎼 Layer 2: Verified Production Lineage & Rights Registry

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “Chain”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)Chain - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Registered KOMCA Lyricist for NCT
Composer (작곡)Registered KOMCA Composer for NCT
Publishing & DistributionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NCT and affiliated KOMCA music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the English translation and meaning of Chain by NCT?

"Chain" is performed by NCT. 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 Chain with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Chain by NCT?

"Chain" is performed by NCT, released on the album "Chain - EP" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu Chain dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu Chain (NCT) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.

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