Rookie album artwork

Rookie

Rookie

Artist: Red Velvet•Album: Rookie - The 4th Mini Album - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English45% KR📅 2017K-PopRed Velvet

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Rookie” (Rookie) is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album Rookie - The 4th Mini Album - EP in 2017.

💡 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

Yeah alright 1, 2

당당히 넌 고개를 들고 나를 봐

dang-dang-hi neon go-gae-reul deul-go na-reul bwa

역시 Rookie rookie

yeok-si Rookie rookie

My super rookie rookie boy

좋아 볼 때마다 진짜 넌 내 Type

jot-a bol ttae-ma-da jin-jja neon nae Type

역시 Rookie rookie

yeok-si Rookie rookie

My super rookie rookie boy ha!

이토록 거센 존재감 난 이미

i-to-rok geo-sen jon-jae-gam nan i-mi

Chorus

혹시나 하는 작은 의심조차 못 해

hok-si-na ha-neun jak-eun ui-sim-jo-cha mos hae

즐기는 척 하하 난 웃어 봐 애써

jeul-gi-neun cheok ha-ha nan us-eo bwa ae-sseo

말투까지 네 앞에선 마치 Ice같지

mal-tu-kka-ji ne ap-e-seon ma-chi I-c-e-gat-ji

불쑥 들어와 넌 벌써 날 벌써 날

bul-ssuk deul-eo-wa neon beol-sseo nal beol-sseo nal

위태롭게 더 홀려 놔 홀려 놔

wi-tae-rop-ge deo hol-ryeo nwa hol-ryeo nwa

낯선 너의 번호까지

nat-seon neo-ui beon-ho-kka-ji

한번에 난 외워버린 거야 Why?

han-beon-e nan oe-wo-beo-rin geo-ya Why?

자꾸만 왜 날 왜 날 흔들까 넌

ja-kku-man wae nal wae nal heun-deul-kka neon

Verse 3

바짝 다가와

ba-jjak da-ga-wa

그래 옳지 옳지 Boy ha!

geu-rae ol-ji ol-ji Boy ha!

Rookie rookie

My super rookie rookie rookie

맞지 맞지

mat-ji mat-ji

그 느낌적인 느낌 느낌

geu neu-kkim-jeok-in neu-kkim neu-kkim

Rookie rookie

My super rookie rookie rookie

Verse 4

맞지 맞지

mat-ji mat-ji

그 느낌적인 느낌 느낌

geu neu-kkim-jeok-in neu-kkim neu-kkim

역시 넌 Nice하게

yeok-si neon N-i-c-e-ha-ge

더 다가오잖아

deo da-ga-o-jan-a

멋진 Rookie rookie

meos-jin Rookie rookie

My super rookie rookie boy

좋아질 때마다 짜릿한 My heart

jot-a-jil ttae-ma-da jja-ris-han My heart

멋진 Rookie rookie

meos-jin Rookie rookie

Verse 5

My super rookie rookie boy ha!

딴 남자 볼 땐 웃지 좀 마 이미

ttan nam-ja bol ttaen us-ji jom ma i-mi

넌 마치 남자친구처럼

neon ma-chi nam-ja-chin-gu-cheo-reom

슬쩍 화내지

seul-jjeok hwa-nae-ji

아침엔 날 매일 데리러 와 Baby

a-chim-en nal mae-il de-ri-reo wa Baby

날 뺏길까 봐

nal ppaes-gil-kka bwa

하루 종일 경계해 Baby yeah

ha-ru jong-il gyeong-gye-hae Baby yeah

I like it 날카로워진 네 눈빛

I like it nal-ka-ro-wo-jin ne nun-bit

Verse 6

아직까진 특별할 게 없는 우리

a-jik-kka-jin teuk-byeol-hal ge eop-neun u-ri

언제까지 기다리게 할 거니

eon-je-kka-ji gi-da-ri-ge hal geo-ni

좀 더 바짝 다가와

jom deo ba-jjak da-ga-wa

그래 옳지 옳지 Boy ha!

geu-rae ol-ji ol-ji Boy ha!

불쑥 들어와 넌 벌써 날 벌써 날

bul-ssuk deul-eo-wa neon beol-sseo nal beol-sseo nal

위태롭게 더 홀려 놔 홀려 놔

wi-tae-rop-ge deo hol-ryeo nwa hol-ryeo nwa

낯선 너의 번호까지 한번에

nat-seon neo-ui beon-ho-kka-ji han-beon-e

난 외워버린 거야 Why?

nan oe-wo-beo-rin geo-ya Why?

Verse 7

자꾸만 왜 날 왜 날 흔들까 넌

ja-kku-man wae nal wae nal heun-deul-kka neon

바짝 다가와 그래

ba-jjak da-ga-wa geu-rae

옳지 옳지 Boy ha!

ol-ji ol-ji Boy ha!

Rookie rookie

My super rookie rookie rookie

맞지 맞지

mat-ji mat-ji

그 느낌적인 느낌 느낌

geu neu-kkim-jeok-in neu-kkim neu-kkim

Rookie rookie

Verse 8

My super rookie rookie rookie

맞지 맞지

mat-ji mat-ji

그 느낌적인 느낌 느낌

geu neu-kkim-jeok-in neu-kkim neu-kkim

괜히 겁이 나

gwaen-hi geop-i na

내 맘 뺏긴 만큼

nae mam ppaes-gin man-keum

차가워진 척해

cha-ga-wo-jin cheok-hae

넌 불안해하지만 Uh

neon bul-an-hae-ha-ji-man Uh

감추려 해도 이미 넌

gam-chu-ryeo hae-do i-mi neon

Verse 9

내 마음속의 별이야

nae ma-eum-sok-ui byeol-i-ya

자꾸 더 반짝여

ja-kku deo ban-jjak-yeo

이젠 네 모든 게 Yeah

i-jen ne mo-deun ge Yeah

Rookie rookie 넌 나의

Rookie rookie neon na-ui

Rookie rookie rookie

Rookie rookie 넌 나의

Rookie rookie neon na-ui

Rookie rookie rookie

Rookie rookie 넌 나의

Rookie rookie neon na-ui

Verse 10

Rookie rookie rookie

Rookie rookie 넌 나의

Rookie rookie neon na-ui

Rookie rookie rookie

Rookie rookie

My super rookie rookie rookie

맞지 맞지

mat-ji mat-ji

그 느낌적인 느낌 느낌

geu neu-kkim-jeok-in neu-kkim neu-kkim

Rookie rookie

Verse 11

My super rookie rookie rookie

맞지 맞지

mat-ji mat-ji

그 느낌적인 느낌 느낌

geu neu-kkim-jeok-in neu-kkim neu-kkim

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Rookie” by Red Velvet.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Rookie" (Rookie) by Red Velvet 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 "Rookie" 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, "Rookie" highlights Red Velvet'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 “Rookie”?

"Rookie" (Rookie) by Red Velvet is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabil...

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

Performer (아티스트)Red Velvet
Album (앨범)Rookie - The 4th Mini Album - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Red Velvet and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rookie, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Rookie by Red Velvet?

"Rookie" is performed by Red Velvet. 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 Rookie with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Rookie by Red Velvet?

"Rookie" is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album "Rookie - The 4th Mini Album - EP" in 2017. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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