Hurt album artwork

Hurt

Hurt

Artist: NewJeans•Album: NewJeans 1st EP 'New Jeans'
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English32% KR📅 2022K-PopNewJeans

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Hurt” (Hurt) is performed by NewJeans, released on the album NewJeans 1st EP 'New Jeans' in 2022.

"Hurt" is the soulful, stripped-down R&B b-side from NewJeans' groundbreaking self-titled debut EP New Jeans (2022). Contrasting with upbeat anthems like "Hype Boy" and "Attention", "Hurt" showcases the members' raw vocal control over gentle percussion and warm electric guitar chords. Written with themes of vulnerability and guarding one's heart, this song features nuanced Korean phrasing. Explore the full original Hangul, verified Romanization, and deep English lyric analysis below.

💡 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

Ooh-whoa, ooh-whoa

Ooh-whoa, ooh-whoa

보고 싶은 생각에, 들어간 우리 창에

bo-go sip-eun saeng-gak-e, deul-eo-gan u-ri chang-e

나는 말을 거는데 보내지는 않을래

na-neun mal-eul geo-neun-de bo-nae-ji-neun an-eul-rae

느린 한마디보다 조용함이 더 좋아

neu-rin han-ma-di-bo-da jo-yong-ham-i deo jot-a

기다리고 있지만 매일 이런 건 아니야 (oh)

gi-da-ri-go iss-ji-man mae-il i-reon geon a-ni-ya (oh)

난 재미없어 게임 같은 건

nan jae-mi-eop-eo ge-im gat-eun geon

다 필요 없어 아무리 좋아도 널, no

da pil-yo eop-eo a-mu-ri jot-a-do neol, no

Chorus

말로만은 지겨운걸, 먼저 와서 보여줘

mal-ro-man-eun ji-gyeo-un-geol, meon-jeo wa-seo bo-yeo-jwo

먼저 와서 보여줘

meon-jeo wa-seo bo-yeo-jwo

'Cause I'm not gonna be the one to get hurt

Hurt, nah-nah

I'm not gonna be the one to get hurt

Hurt, nah-nah

I'm not gonna be the one to get hurt

Hurt (ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh)

Verse 3

I'm not gonna be the one to get hurt (ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

I'm not gonna be the one to get hurt (ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

I'm not gonna be the one to get hurt (ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

Hurt

매일 잠들기 전에 그리고 또 아침에

mae-il jam-deul-gi jeon-e geu-ri-go tto a-chim-e

쥐고 있는 내 손엔 너 없는 화면인데

jwi-go iss-neun nae son-en neo eop-neun hwa-myeon-in-de

느린 한마디보다 조용함이 더 좋아

neu-rin han-ma-di-bo-da jo-yong-ham-i deo jot-a

기다리고 있지만 매일 이런 건 아니야 (ooh)

gi-da-ri-go iss-ji-man mae-il i-reon geon a-ni-ya (ooh)

Verse 4

난 재미없어 게임 같은 건

nan jae-mi-eop-eo ge-im gat-eun geon

다 필요 없어, 아무리 좋아도 널, no

da pil-yo eop-eo, a-mu-ri jot-a-do neol, no

말로만은 지겨운걸, 먼저 와서 보여줘

mal-ro-man-eun ji-gyeo-un-geol, meon-jeo wa-seo bo-yeo-jwo

먼저 와서 보여줘

meon-jeo wa-seo bo-yeo-jwo

'Cause I'm not gonna be the one to get hurt

Hurt, nah-nah

I'm not gonna be the one to get hurt (nah, nah)

Hurt, nah-nah (nah, nah)

Verse 5

I'm not gonna be the one to get hurt (nah, nah)

Hurt (ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, 안돼)

Hurt (ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, an-dwae)

Hurt (ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh)

여기까지야, 네가 와있는 곳은 너무 멀었어

yeo-gi-kka-ji-ya, ne-ga wa-iss-neun gos-eun neo-mu meol-eoss-eo

I'm not gonna be the one to get hurt

여기까지야, 네가 와있는 곳은 너무 멀었어

yeo-gi-kka-ji-ya, ne-ga wa-iss-neun gos-eun neo-mu meol-eoss-eo

I'm not gonna be the one to get hurt

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Hurt” by NewJeans.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Hurt" stands as the soulful, introspective R&B centerpiece of NewJeans' debut EP. Stripped of high-energy electronic beats, the acoustic ballad explores the hesitations of young vulnerability—protecting one's emotional boundaries when past experiences have left scars, yet yearning deeply to trust someone new.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrase "매일 다친 내 마음" captures the lingering ache of emotional bruises. The conversational tone mirrors an intimate diary entry, contrasting the members' whisper-soft vocal deliveries with the defensive armor one builds against heartache.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Co-written by 250 with Swedish songwriter Amanda Lundstedt, the track relies on clean acoustic guitar arpeggios, organic drum rimshots, and subtle sub-bass, proving the group's vocal versatility outside of dance-pop.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

상처(Sangcheo)
Wound, hurt, or emotional scar
Often paired with feelings of relational fragility.
기다림(Gidarim)
Waiting, longing patience
Reflects the hesitation to dive blindly into new love.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Hurt”?

"Hurt" stands as the soulful, introspective R&B centerpiece of NewJeans' debut EP. Stripped of high-energy electronic beats, the acoustic ballad explores the hesitations of young v...

Q: How can I practice singing “Hurt” 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 “Hurt”.

Performer (아티스트)NewJeans
Album (앨범)NewJeans 1st EP 'New Jeans'
Release Year (발매연도)
Lyricist (작사)Gigi, Amanda Lundstedt
Composer (작곡)250, Amanda Lundstedt
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 Hurt, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Hurt by NewJeans?

"Hurt" is the soulful, stripped-down R&B b-side from NewJeans' groundbreaking self-titled debut EP New Jeans (2022). Contrasting with upbeat anthems like "Hype Boy" and "Attention", "Hurt" showcases the members' raw vocal control over gentle percussion and warm electric guitar chords. Written with themes of vulnerability and guarding one's heart, this song features nuanced Korean phrasing. Explore the full original Hangul, verified Romanization, and deep English lyric analysis below.

Where can I practice singing Hurt with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice Hurt with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=hurt, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced Hurt by NewJeans?

"Hurt" was produced by 250, Min Hee-jin with lyrics by Gigi, Amanda Lundstedt, released under ADOR.

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