Track Information & Sing-Along Guide
“How Sweet” (How Sweet) is performed by NewJeans, released on the album How Sweet - EP in 2024.
"How Sweet" is NewJeans' vibrant May 2024 comeback title track, powered by bouncy Miami bass rhythms and energetic synth lines. The lyrics embody self-empowerment and reclaiming joy after moving past a toxic dynamic. Because the fast-paced syncopation makes singing along challenging for non-native Korean speakers, our line-by-line guide features phonetic Romanization matched syllable-for-syllable with conversational English translations.
💡 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
All I know is now 알게 됐어 나 (I know)
All I know is now al-ge dwaess-eo na (I know)
All I know is now I finally figured it out (I know)
그동안 맨날 always up and down (no more)
geu-dong-an maen-nal always up and down (no more)
All this time, always up and down every day (no more)
생각 또 생각 spinnin' 'round and 'round, changing my mind
saeng-gak tto saeng-gak spinnin' 'round and 'round, changing my mind
Overthinking again and again, spinning 'round and 'round, changing my mind
수상해서 그렇지 이런 헛소리 (no more)
su-sang-hae-seo geu-reot-ji i-reon heos-so-ri (no more)
It's because it was suspicious, nonsense like this (no more)
How it's supposed to be 그만해 'cause it's clear
How it's supposed to be geu-man-hae 'cause it's clear
How it's supposed to be, stop it 'cause it's clear
(It's simple) it's like biting an apple
(It's simple) it's like biting an apple
Toxic lover, you're no better
Toxic lover, you're no better
거기 숨지 말고 얼른 나와
geo-gi sum-ji mal-go eol-reun na-wa
Stop hiding in there and come on out right now
You, little demon in my storyline, don't knock on my door, I'll see you out
You, little demon in my storyline, don't knock on my door, I'll see you out
And don't you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
And don't you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don't you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don't you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don't you know how sweet it tastes, now that I'm without you?
Yeah, don't you know how sweet it tastes, now that I'm without you?
나 더는 묻지 않을래 (how sweet it tastes)
na deo-neun mut-ji an-eul-rae (how sweet it tastes)
I won't ask any further (how sweet it tastes)
알려주지 않아도 돼 (how sweet it tastes)
al-ryeo-ju-ji an-a-do dwae (how sweet it tastes)
You don't even have to tell me (how sweet it tastes)
Wow, don't you know how sweet it tastes, now that I'm without you?
Wow, don't you know how sweet it tastes, now that I'm without you?
모든 게 typical, so I've been praying so hard for a miracle
mo-deun ge typical, so I've been praying so hard for a miracle
Everything was so typical, so I've been praying so hard for a miracle
부르고 있어 나의 이름을 더는 안 봐 drama it's good karma
bu-reu-go iss-eo na-ui i-reum-eul deo-neun an bwa drama it's good karma
Calling out my name, I'm watching no more drama, it's good karma
Done scrolling thousand times
Done scrolling thousand times
다 알고 있어 뻔한 수작일 뿐이야
da al-go iss-eo ppeon-han su-jak-il ppun-i-ya
I see right through it, it's just an obvious trick
완전 쉬운 공식이야, it's like biting an apple
wan-jeon swi-un gong-sik-i-ya, it's like biting an apple
It's a completely simple formula, it's like biting an apple
And don't you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
And don't you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don't you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don't you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don't you know how sweet it tastes, now that I'm without you?
Yeah, don't you know how sweet it tastes, now that I'm without you?
나 더는 묻지 않을래 (how sweet it tastes)
na deo-neun mut-ji an-eul-rae (how sweet it tastes)
I won't ask any further (how sweet it tastes)
알려주지 않아도 돼 (how sweet it tastes)
al-ryeo-ju-ji an-a-do dwae (how sweet it tastes)
You don't even have to tell me (how sweet it tastes)
Wow, don't you know how sweet it tastes, now that I'm without you?
Wow, don't you know how sweet it tastes, now that I'm without you?
I won't wait, I'm feeling
I won't wait, I'm feeling
My own way, I'm in it
My own way, I'm in it
'Cause me and you are different
'Cause me and you are different
So I won't stay, I'm leaving
So I won't stay, I'm leaving
I won't wait, I'm feeling
I won't wait, I'm feeling
My own way, I'm in it
My own way, I'm in it
'Cause me and you are different
'Cause me and you are different
So I won't stay, I'm leaving
So I won't stay, I'm leaving
And don't you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
And don't you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don't you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don't you know how sweet it tastes? (How sweet it tastes)
Yeah, don't you know how sweet it tastes, now that I'm without you?
Yeah, don't you know how sweet it tastes, now that I'm without you?
나 더는 묻지 않을래 (how sweet it tastes)
na deo-neun mut-ji an-eul-rae (how sweet it tastes)
I won't ask any further (how sweet it tastes)
알려주지 않아도 돼 (how sweet it tastes)
al-ryeo-ju-ji an-a-do dwae (how sweet it tastes)
You don't even have to tell me (how sweet it tastes)
Wow, don't you know how sweet it tastes, now that I'm without you?
Wow, don't you know how sweet it tastes, now that I'm without you?
Toxic lover, you're no better
Toxic lover, you're no better
거기 숨지 말고 빨리 나와
geo-gi sum-ji mal-go ppal-ri na-wa
Stop hiding in there and come on out quickly
You, little demon in my storyline, don't knock on my door, 너 얼른 나가버려
You, little demon in my storyline, don't knock on my door, neo eol-reun na-ga-beo-ryeo
You, little demon in my storyline, don't knock on my door, get out of here right now
Toxic lover, you're no better
Toxic lover, you're no better
거기 숨지 말고 얼른 나와
geo-gi sum-ji mal-go eol-reun na-wa
Stop hiding in there and come on out right now
You, little demon in my storyline, don't knock on my door, I'll see you out
You, little demon in my storyline, don't knock on my door, I'll see you out
💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context
Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “How Sweet” by NewJeans.
1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core
"How Sweet" is a bright, liberating anthem celebrating emotional self-sovereignty after walking away from an exhausting, one-sided relationship. Powered by a rapid Miami bass pulse, the song turns post-breakup clarity into a celebration of reclaiming one's peace and independent joy.
3. Songwriting Context & Production
Producer 250 seamlessly channeled early 90s Florida breakbeat culture, featuring prominent 808 cowbells and syncopated snare rolls recorded at 130 BPM.
🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance
Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main message of “How Sweet”?
"How Sweet" is a bright, liberating anthem celebrating emotional self-sovereignty after walking away from an exhausting, one-sided relationship. Powered by a rapid Miami bass pulse...
Q: How can I practice singing “How Sweet” 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, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.
🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits
Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “How Sweet”.
| Performer (아티스트) | NewJeans |
|---|---|
| Album (앨범) | How Sweet - EP |
| Release Year (발매연도) | 2024 |
| Lyricist (작사) | Gigi, Danielle (NewJeans), Sarah Aarons, Elvira Anderfjärd |
| Composer (작곡) | 250, Sarah Aarons, Elvira Anderfjärd, Oscar Scheller, Stella Bennett, Tove Burman |
| Arranger (편곡) | 250 |
| Producer (프로듀서) | 250, Min Hee-jin |
| Record Label (기획사) | ADOR |
| Distributor (유통사) | YG PLUS |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about How Sweet, pronunciation practice, and production history.
What is the English translation and meaning of How Sweet by NewJeans?
"How Sweet" is NewJeans' vibrant May 2024 comeback title track, powered by bouncy Miami bass rhythms and energetic synth lines. The lyrics embody self-empowerment and reclaiming joy after moving past a toxic dynamic. Because the fast-paced syncopation makes singing along challenging for non-native Korean speakers, our line-by-line guide features phonetic Romanization matched syllable-for-syllable with conversational English translations.
Where can I practice singing How Sweet with Romanized lyrics?
You can practice How Sweet with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=how-sweet, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.
Who wrote and produced How Sweet by NewJeans?
"How Sweet" was produced by 250, Min Hee-jin with lyrics by Gigi, Danielle (NewJeans), Sarah Aarons, Elvira Anderfjärd, released under ADOR.