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How Sweet

How Sweet

Artist: NewJeans•Album: How Sweet - EP
🎤 Interactive Lyrics & Phonetic Pronunciation Guide

Lyrics, Cara Baca & 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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

'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?

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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 , 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 & Sing-Along Guide: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Mencari lirik lagu dan terjemahan atau cara baca Hangul mudah? Gunakan synchronized Pronunciation Coach to practice tricky syllables at 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “How Sweet” by NewJeans.

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"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 clocked at 130 BPM, the song turns post-breakup clarity into a celebration of reclaiming one's peace and independent joy. Instead of wallowing in heartbreak, NewJeans frame parting ways as an exhilarating return to self-respect.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The title "How Sweet" serves as an ironic double entendre: sweet taste versus the delicious sweetness of freedom from toxicity. Phrasing like "달콤한 나의 하루" emphasizes how refreshing solitude feels once unnecessary emotional burdens are cast aside. The lyric "생각 또 생각 spinnin' 'round and 'round" captures the mental looping of overthinking, instantly broken by the declaration "changing my mind."

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Producer 250 seamlessly channeled early 1990s Florida breakbeat culture, featuring prominent Roland TR-808 cowbells, syncopated snare rolls, and bubbly synth bass recorded at 130 BPM. Danielle's vocal topline introduces playful syncopated cadences that dance over the relentless four-on-the-floor kick pulse.

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🏮 Korean Emotional Concepts & Cultural Moat

Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “How Sweet”:

청춘 (Relief & Sovereignty)
홀가분하다(Holgabunhada)

Unburdened Emotional Liberation

Describes the exhilarating lightness experienced when a suffocating emotional weight or toxic obligation is finally dropped. In "How Sweet", leaving behind a dramatic partner brings instant holgabunhan clarity.

“All I know is now 알게 됐어 나” — All I know is now, I have finally realized it for myself
한 & 정 (Severing Attachment)
미련(Miryeon)

Overcoming Lingering Regret

Miryeon is the bittersweet ghost of past attachments that makes people return to bad situations. "How Sweet" is a textbook case of cleanly exorcising miryeon in favor of self-worth.

“그동안 맨날 always up and down (no more)” — All that time, everyday was up and down (no more)
다정함 (Self-Compassion)
달콤하다(Dalkomhada)

Reclaiming Sweetness as Self-Love

Re-appropriates the concept of "sweetness" from romantic servitude into the joy of personal autonomy, good company, and quiet self-possession.

“달콤한 나의 하루를 돌려줘” — Giving myself back my own sweet, blissful day

🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

홀가분하다(Holgabunhada)
Lighthearted, thoroughly unburdened and relieved
The refreshing physical and mental lightness felt when toxic baggage is released.
미련(Miryeon)
Lingering attachment, hesitant regret
The sentimental ghost of a relationship, triumphantly severed here.
달콤하다(Dalkomhada)
Sweet, delightful, delicious
Used ironically to celebrate the sweetness of peaceful solitude over romantic turmoil.
자유(Jayu)
Freedom, emotional sovereignty
Total independence from performative relationship expectations.

❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries

Q: What is the core artistic 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 clocked at 130 BPM,...

Q: How does “How Sweet” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Unburdened Emotional Liberation and nuanced vocal delivery, NewJeans bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

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 and real-time audio sync.

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “How Sweet”.

⭐Featured Production Lineage:
ADOR / 250 (Y2K Aesthetic Pioneer)
Performer (아티스트)NewJeans
Album (앨범)How Sweet - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
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.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu How Sweet dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu How Sweet (NewJeans) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.

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