Wake Up album artwork

Wake Up

Wake Up

Artist: NCT•Album: NCT #127 – The 1st Mini Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English24% KR📅 2016K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Wake Up” (Wake Up) is performed by NCT, released on the album NCT #127 – The 1st Mini Album in 2016.

💡 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

멈춰봐 wait a minute

meom-chwo-bwa wait a minute

답이 없는 미로 같아

dap-i eop-neun mi-ro gat-a

거칠게 조각나버린

geo-chil-ge jo-gak-na-beo-rin

이 기억 속 끝없는 밤

i gi-eok sok kkeut-eop-neun bam

또 다른 네 안에 널 깨워내 봐

tto da-reun ne an-e neol kkae-wo-nae bwa

이 기나긴 터널 끝 너를 찾아

i gi-na-gin teo-neol kkeut neo-reul chat-a

네 무의식 속에 그 길을 따라 go on

ne mu-ui-sik sok-e geu gil-eul tta-ra go on

So let's just wake up this world

Chorus

Let's just wake up this world

Let's just wake up this world

Let's just wake up this world

스며든 너의 꿈

seu-myeo-deun neo-ui kkum

맥박 속 커지는 beat

maek-bak sok keo-ji-neun beat

널 뒤흔든 noise 이 모든 건 oh

neol dwi-heun-deun noise i mo-deun geon oh

눈 뜨면 사라지는 illusion

nun tteu-myeon sa-ra-ji-neun illusion

oh 새로운 감각에 눈 뜬 순간

oh sae-ro-un gam-gak-e nun tteun sun-gan

Verse 3

단 하나의 세계로 연결된 맘

dan ha-na-ui se-gye-ro yeon-gyeol-doen mam

더 깊은 음악 속에 널 느껴봐

deo gip-eun eum-ak sok-e neol neu-kkyeo-bwa

(come on, come on, let me show you)

So let's just wake up this world

Let's just wake up this world

Let's just wake up this world

No

Uh, uh, uh

Verse 4

Uh, uh, uh

So let's just wake up right now

Let's just wake up right now

Let's just wake up right now

So let's just wake up this world

Let's just wake up this world

Let's just wake up this world

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Wake Up” by NCT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Wake Up" (Wake Up) by NCT 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 "Wake Up" 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, "Wake Up" highlights NCT'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 “Wake Up”?

"Wake Up" (Wake Up) by NCT 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 “Wake Up” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Wake Up”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)NCT #127 – The 1st Mini Album
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NCT and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wake Up, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Wake Up by NCT?

"Wake Up" 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 Wake Up with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Wake Up by NCT?

"Wake Up" is performed by NCT, released on the album "NCT #127 – The 1st Mini Album" in 2016. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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