Best Friend album artwork

Best Friend

Best Friend

Artist: NCT•Album: We Boom - The 3rd Mini Album - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English44% KR📅 2019K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Best Friend” (Best Friend) is performed by NCT, released on the album We Boom - The 3rd Mini Album - EP 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

Verse 1

어서 대답해 지금 뭐 해

eo-seo dae-dap-hae ji-geum mwo hae

할 거 없으면 당장 나와

hal geo eop-eu-myeon dang-jang na-wa

대충 미루고 날도 좋은데

dae-chung mi-ru-go nal-do jot-eun-de

너도 알잖아 거기로 와

neo-do al-jan-a geo-gi-ro wa

또 노란 아이콘 위에

tto no-ran a-i-kon wi-e

빨간 아이콘 밀려 쌓여

ppal-gan a-i-kon mil-ryeo ssat-yeo

아마 늦잠 잔 것 같아

a-ma neut-jam jan geos gat-a

항상 똑같아 똑같이 그랬듯이

hang-sang ttok-gat-a ttok-gat-i geu-raess-deus-i

Chorus

전화 걸며 미리 약속할게

jeon-hwa geol-myeo mi-ri yak-sok-hal-ge

1이 사라지기 1초 전 도착할게

1-i sa-ra-ji-gi 1-cho jeon do-chak-hal-ge

'Cause I'm into it, I'm into it (Yeah)

말 안 해도 통하는 넌 Best friend (Best friend)

mal an hae-do tong-ha-neun neon Best friend (Best friend)

I'm into it, we limitless

언제든지 찾아와 내 빈틈에 (Oh!)

eon-je-deun-ji chat-a-wa nae bin-teum-e (Oh!)

뭐가 필요해

mwo-ga pil-yo-hae

눈치 없이 굴어도 뭐 I don't care

nun-chi eop-i gul-eo-do mwo I don't care

Verse 3

When I'm into it, and I'm into it

뭐라 해도 변함없는 Best friend (Oh!)

mwo-ra hae-do byeon-ham-eop-neun Best friend (Oh!)

Stay with me 언제든 말해 (Everyday)

Stay with me eon-je-deun mal-hae (Everyday)

We're the best friends, what can I say?

(가자 거기 Everyday) Stay with me 어디든 갈게

(ga-ja geo-gi Everyday) Stay with me eo-di-deun gal-ge

We're the best friends, what can I say?

불러 모아 모여

bul-reo mo-a mo-yeo

시간 많은 주말

si-gan man-eun ju-mal

Verse 4

What's up 왔어

What's up wass-eo

계획 따윈 없는 계획

gye-hoek tta-win eop-neun gye-hoek

So what? Uh

오늘 하룬 길어

o-neul ha-run gil-eo

걱정 따윈 Fade out

geok-jeong tta-win Fade out

대충 입고 나왔어

dae-chung ip-go na-wass-eo

아무도 신경 안 써

a-mu-do sin-gyeong an sseo

템폰 벌써 바뀌었어

tem-pon beol-sseo ba-kkwi-eoss-eo

Verse 5

발맞춰 따라오며 Up!

bal-mat-chwo tta-ra-o-myeo Up!

넌 좀 늦게 나왔지만

neon jom neut-ge na-wass-ji-man

그거마저 익숙해

geu-geo-ma-jeo ik-suk-hae

곁에 아무도 없지만

gyeot-e a-mu-do eop-ji-man

너땜에 It's okay, yeah

neo-ttaem-e It's okay, yeah

'Cause I'm into it, I'm into it

말 안 해도 통하는 넌 Best friend

mal an hae-do tong-ha-neun neon Best friend

I'm into it, we limitless

Verse 6

언제든지 찾아와 내 빈틈에

eon-je-deun-ji chat-a-wa nae bin-teum-e

뭐가 필요해

mwo-ga pil-yo-hae

눈치 없이 굴어도 뭐 I don't care

nun-chi eop-i gul-eo-do mwo I don't care

When I'm into it, and I'm into it

뭐라 해도 변함없는 Best friend (Ooh!)

mwo-ra hae-do byeon-ham-eop-neun Best friend (Ooh!)

우린 조금씩 조금씩

u-rin jo-geum-ssik jo-geum-ssik

위로 조금 더 조금 더

wi-ro jo-geum deo jo-geum deo

꿈에 닿도록 누가 뭐라던

kkum-e dat-do-rok nu-ga mwo-ra-deon

Verse 7

We don't care, we don't care yeah

말해서 뭐 해

mal-hae-seo mwo hae

마냥 행복해

ma-nyang haeng-bok-hae

그저 옆에 있단 것만으로도 Best friend, yah

geu-jeo yeop-e iss-dan geos-man-eu-ro-do Best friend, yah

함께 자라왔던 날

ham-kke ja-ra-wass-deon nal

더욱 단단해질 마음

deo-uk dan-dan-hae-jil ma-eum

우릴 기다릴 그 날

u-ril gi-da-ril geu nal

서로를 비춰줄 테니까 (Oh)

seo-ro-reul bi-chwo-jul te-ni-kka (Oh)

Verse 8

'Cause I'm into it, I'm into it

말 안 해도 통하는 넌 Best friend

mal an hae-do tong-ha-neun neon Best friend

I'm into it, we limitless (We limitless)

언제든지 찾아와 내 빈틈에

eon-je-deun-ji chat-a-wa nae bin-teum-e

뭐가 필요해 (필요해)

mwo-ga pil-yo-hae (pil-yo-hae)

눈치 없이 굴어도 뭐 I don't care (Ah)

nun-chi eop-i gul-eo-do mwo I don't care (Ah)

When I'm into it, and I'm into it

뭐라 해도 변함없는 Best friend (Oh!)

mwo-ra hae-do byeon-ham-eop-neun Best friend (Oh!)

Verse 9

Stay with me 언제든 말해 (Everyday)

Stay with me eon-je-deun mal-hae (Everyday)

We're the best friends, what can I say?

(가자 거기 Everyday) Stay with me 어디든 갈게

(ga-ja geo-gi Everyday) Stay with me eo-di-deun gal-ge

We're the best friends, what can I say?

지금 빨리 나와

ji-geum ppal-ri na-wa

멍 때려도 지루해 심심하니까

meong ttae-ryeo-do ji-ru-hae sim-sim-ha-ni-kka

너나 빨리 나와

neo-na ppal-ri na-wa

아직 출발 안 한 거 난 다 아니까

a-jik chul-bal an han geo nan da a-ni-kka

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Best Friend" (Best Friend) 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 "Best Friend" 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, "Best Friend" 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 “Best Friend”?

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

Q: How can I practice singing “Best Friend” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Best Friend”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)We Boom - The 3rd Mini 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 Best Friend by NCT?

"Best Friend" 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 Best Friend with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Best Friend by NCT?

"Best Friend" is performed by NCT, released on the album "We Boom - The 3rd Mini Album - EP" in 2019. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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