1, 2, 3 album artwork

1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3

Artist: NCT•Album: We Go Up - The 2nd Mini Album - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English65% KR📅 2018K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“1, 2, 3” (1, 2, 3) is performed by NCT, released on the album We Go Up - The 2nd Mini Album - EP in 2018.

💡 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

Hey, shawty

저 멀리서 걸어오는 널 보니

jeo meol-ri-seo geol-eo-o-neun neol bo-ni

쏟아지는 빛을 본 것 같이

ssot-a-ji-neun bit-eul bon geos gat-i

두 눈이 멀어버릴 듯이

du nun-i meol-eo-beo-ril deus-i

멍하니 멍청히 눈만 깜빡이게 돼

meong-ha-ni meong-cheong-hi nun-man kkam-ppak-i-ge dwae

마주 보며 너와 둘이 얘기할 땐

ma-ju bo-myeo neo-wa dul-i yae-gi-hal ttaen

난 초점을 또 놓쳐 baby (너 그렇게)

nan cho-jeom-eul tto not-chyeo baby (neo geu-reot-ge)

날 흔들면 아무 말이 나와 버려 버려

nal heun-deul-myeon a-mu mal-i na-wa beo-ryeo beo-ryeo

Chorus

Baby, just don't move

움직이는 너의 입술 yeah

um-jik-i-neun neo-ui ip-sul yeah

흠을 잡을 수가 없지 yeah

heum-eul jap-eul su-ga eop-ji yeah

좀 더 가까이 좀 더 자세히

jom deo ga-kka-i jom deo ja-se-hi

당겨 보고 싶어서

dang-gyeo bo-go sip-eo-seo

어딜 쳐다보는 건지 oh

eo-dil chyeo-da-bo-neun geon-ji oh

이젠 나만 바라보지

i-jen na-man ba-ra-bo-ji

내 눈에 비친 너무 눈부신

nae nun-e bi-chin neo-mu nun-bu-sin

Verse 3

너를 담아 둘게

neo-reul dam-a dul-ge

One, two, three 지금 이 눈빛

One, two, three ji-geum i nun-bit

One, two, three 지금 이 느낌

One, two, three ji-geum i neu-kkim

One, two, three 지금 이 떨림

One, two, three ji-geum i tteol-rim

Baby, just don't move

Oh baby 멈춘 시간 속 한 장면에 머물다

Oh baby meom-chun si-gan sok han jang-myeon-e meo-mul-da

거짓말처럼 넌 걸어 나와

geo-jis-mal-cheo-reom neon geol-eo na-wa

심장을 또 멈춰 세울 듯

sim-jang-eul tto meom-chwo se-ul deus

Verse 4

가까이 다가와 내게 말을 걸어와

ga-kka-i da-ga-wa nae-ge mal-eul geol-eo-wa

눈부시게 아름다운 순간 속에

nun-bu-si-ge a-reum-da-un sun-gan sok-e

네 떨림을 난 포착했어 (기억 속에)

ne tteol-rim-eul nan po-chak-haess-eo (gi-eok sok-e)

새겨두고 꺼내 볼 수 있게 멈춰 멈춰

sae-gyeo-du-go kkeo-nae bol su iss-ge meom-chwo meom-chwo

Baby, just don't move

움직이는 너의 입술 yeah

um-jik-i-neun neo-ui ip-sul yeah

흠을 잡을 수가 없지 yeah

heum-eul jap-eul su-ga eop-ji yeah

좀 더 가까이 좀 더 자세히

jom deo ga-kka-i jom deo ja-se-hi

Verse 5

당겨 보고 싶어서

dang-gyeo bo-go sip-eo-seo

어딜 쳐다보는 건지 oh

eo-dil chyeo-da-bo-neun geon-ji oh

이젠 나만 바라보지

i-jen na-man ba-ra-bo-ji

내 눈에 비친 너무 눈부신

nae nun-e bi-chin neo-mu nun-bu-sin

너를 담아 둘게

neo-reul dam-a dul-ge

One, two, three 지금 이 눈빛

One, two, three ji-geum i nun-bit

One, two, three 지금 이 느낌

One, two, three ji-geum i neu-kkim

One, two, three 지금 이 떨림

One, two, three ji-geum i tteol-rim

Verse 6

Baby, just don't move

내 눈에 담을 내 세상 가운데

nae nun-e dam-eul nae se-sang ga-un-de

오직 단 하나 난 너만을 둘게

o-jik dan ha-na nan neo-man-eul dul-ge

빛바래질 수도 없이

bit-ba-rae-jil su-do eop-i

모든 순간을 내가 바라볼게

mo-deun sun-gan-eul nae-ga ba-ra-bol-ge

Hey 너를 눈에 담던

Hey neo-reul nun-e dam-deon

내가 이젠 네 곁으로 다가갈게

nae-ga i-jen ne gyeot-eu-ro da-ga-gal-ge

그 작은 프레임에 둘이

geu jak-eun peu-re-im-e dul-i

Verse 7

갇히도록 옆에 붙어 설게

gat-hi-do-rok yeop-e but-eo seol-ge

언젠가 돌이켜 볼 네 추억의 장면 속에 (장면 속에)

eon-jen-ga dol-i-kyeo bol ne chu-eok-ui jang-myeon sok-e (jang-myeon sok-e)

내가 있을게

nae-ga iss-eul-ge

움직이는 너의 입술 yeah

um-jik-i-neun neo-ui ip-sul yeah

흠을 잡을 수가 없지 yeah

heum-eul jap-eul su-ga eop-ji yeah

좀 더 가까이 좀 더 자세히

jom deo ga-kka-i jom deo ja-se-hi

당겨 보고 싶어서

dang-gyeo bo-go sip-eo-seo

어딜 쳐다보는 건지 oh

eo-dil chyeo-da-bo-neun geon-ji oh

Verse 8

이젠 나만 바라보지

i-jen na-man ba-ra-bo-ji

내 눈에 비친 너무 눈부신

nae nun-e bi-chin neo-mu nun-bu-sin

너를 담아 둘게

neo-reul dam-a dul-ge

One, two, three 지금 이 눈빛

One, two, three ji-geum i nun-bit

One, two, three 지금 이 느낌

One, two, three ji-geum i neu-kkim

One, two, three 지금 이 떨림

One, two, three ji-geum i tteol-rim

Baby, just don't move

One, two, three 지금 이 눈빛

One, two, three ji-geum i nun-bit

Verse 9

One, two, three 지금 이 느낌

One, two, three ji-geum i neu-kkim

One, two, three 지금 이 떨림

One, two, three ji-geum i tteol-rim

Baby, just don't move

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “1, 2, 3” by NCT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"1, 2, 3" (1, 2, 3) 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 "1, 2, 3" 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, "1, 2, 3" 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 “1, 2, 3”?

"1, 2, 3" (1, 2, 3) by NCT is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, ...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “1, 2, 3”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)We Go Up - The 2nd Mini Album - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NCT and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of 1, 2, 3 by NCT?

"1, 2, 3" 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 1, 2, 3 by NCT?

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