Dunk Shot album artwork

Dunk Shot

Dunk Shot

Artist: NCT•Album: The First - The 1st Single Album - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English29% KR📅 2017K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Dunk Shot” (Dunk Shot) is performed by NCT, released on the album The First - The 1st Single Album - EP in 2017.

💡 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

I go, I go, I shoot the shot and roll

I go, I go, I shoot the shot and roll

자 기다린 오늘이야 활짝 열린 문

ja gi-da-rin o-neul-i-ya hwal-jjak yeol-rin mun

준비 끝난 두 발끝이 불타올라 ride (Let's go, huh)

jun-bi kkeut-nan du bal-kkeut-i bul-ta-ol-ra ride (Let's go, huh)

(Like woah) Uh, yeah

크게 숨을 쉰 뒤, 질주해 go ahead, yeah

keu-ge sum-eul swin dwi, jil-ju-hae go ahead, yeah

(Woo) Go 세상은 court, we jumpin' it all star

(Woo) Go se-sang-eun court, we jumpin' it all star

Yeah, 걱정 불안 떨치고

Yeah, geok-jeong bul-an tteol-chi-go

Chorus

공처럼 던져 봐 (멀리 던져 봐)

gong-cheo-reom deon-jyeo bwa (meol-ri deon-jyeo bwa)

Yeah, 날 가로막는 벽을 밟고 높이 올라가 (Running in the sky)

Yeah, nal ga-ro-mak-neun byeok-eul bal-go nop-i ol-ra-ga (Running in the sky)

혼자서 삼킨 눈물들이 사라져가

hon-ja-seo sam-kin nun-mul-deul-i sa-ra-jyeo-ga

고개를 들지 빛을 따라서

go-gae-reul deul-ji bit-eul tta-ra-seo

Oh, 멀리 만이 찾던 길은 아닐 거야

Oh, meol-ri man-i chat-deon gil-eun a-nil geo-ya

난 뛰어오를 테니 (Let's go)

nan ttwi-eo-o-reul te-ni (Let's go)

Oh, it just feels so good

달까지 닿을 거야, yeah

dal-kka-ji dat-eul geo-ya, yeah

Verse 3

행운 빌어봐, 우린 또 해낼 거야

haeng-un bil-eo-bwa, u-rin tto hae-nael geo-ya

거침없이, be-be-babe

geo-chim-eop-i, be-be-babe

Get it up-up on my mind

Oh, it just feels so good

Can you dunk? Can you dunk? Oh-oh

I go, I go, I shoot the shot and roll

I go, I go, I shoot the shot and roll

(Uh, mm-mm-mm) Sorry, wait

Verse 4

Where you think you're going?

(Uh, mm-mm-mm) Oh, woah

한계를 몰라 넌

han-gye-reul mol-ra neon

포기란 없는 playing, 역전을 그려 hang it

po-gi-ran eop-neun playing, yeok-jeon-eul geu-ryeo hang it

Dreams come true, true, true

I'm jumpin' now, yeah (Let's go, huh)

(Like woah) Uh, yeah

팔을 쭉 뻗어, baby, 마치 like rockstar, yeah

pal-eul jjuk ppeot-eo, baby, ma-chi like rockstar, yeah

Verse 5

(Hoo-) 별을 별을 품에 가득, baby, I'm all star

(Hoo-) byeol-eul byeol-eul pum-e ga-deuk, baby, I'm all star

Yeah, 설렘 떨림 내일로

Yeah, seol-rem tteol-rim nae-il-ro

공처럼 던져 봐 (멀리 던져 봐)

gong-cheo-reom deon-jyeo bwa (meol-ri deon-jyeo bwa)

Yeah, 늘 이 순간은 과거, 내가 만든 거니까 (Running in the sky)

Yeah, neul i sun-gan-eun gwa-geo, nae-ga man-deun geo-ni-kka (Running in the sky)

넓은 세상 위 발 하나를 내딘 순간

neol-eun se-sang wi bal ha-na-reul nae-din sun-gan

바람이 불지 심장 끝에서

ba-ram-i bul-ji sim-jang kkeut-e-seo

Oh, 번진 불길 완벽한 그 틈을 찾아

Oh, beon-jin bul-gil wan-byeok-han geu teum-eul chat-a

난 뛰어오를 테니 (Let's go)

nan ttwi-eo-o-reul te-ni (Let's go)

Verse 6

Oh, it just feels so good

달까지 닿을 거야, yeah

dal-kka-ji dat-eul geo-ya, yeah

행운 빌어봐, 우린 또 해낼 거야

haeng-un bil-eo-bwa, u-rin tto hae-nael geo-ya

거침없이, be-be-babe

geo-chim-eop-i, be-be-babe

Get it up-up on my mind

Oh, it just feels so good

Can you dunk? Can you dunk? Oh-oh

(Woah) Yeah, come on

Verse 7

지금 우리 바로 여기, yeah

ji-geum u-ri ba-ro yeo-gi, yeah

Everybody, dance on the floor like

너의 맘이 끌린 대로, yeah

neo-ui mam-i kkeul-rin dae-ro, yeah

What's up, huh?

지금 우리 바로 여기, yeah

ji-geum u-ri ba-ro yeo-gi, yeah

Dunk that, (Hey) want that (Oh)

날아올라 자유로이, yeah

nal-a-ol-ra ja-yu-ro-i, yeah

I go, I go, I shoot the shot and roll

Verse 8

I go, I go, I shoot the shot and roll

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Dunk Shot" (Dunk Shot) 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 "Dunk Shot" 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, "Dunk Shot" 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 “Dunk Shot”?

"Dunk Shot" (Dunk Shot) by NCT is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabili...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Dunk Shot”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)The First - The 1st Single Album - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NCT 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 Dunk Shot by NCT?

"Dunk Shot" 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.

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Who wrote and produced Dunk Shot by NCT?

"Dunk Shot" is performed by NCT, released on the album "The First - The 1st Single Album - EP" in 2017. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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