Bad Boy album artwork

Bad Boy

Bad Boy

Artist: Red Velvet•Album: The Perfect Red Velvet - The 2nd Album Repackage - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English52% KR📅 2018K-PopRed Velvet

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Bad Boy” (Bad Boy) is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album The Perfect Red Velvet - The 2nd Album Repackage - 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

Ooh, mmh, uh, mmh, mmh

Hey!

Who that, who that, who that boy?

수많은 사람 속 눈에 띈 (uh huh)

su-man-eun sa-ram sok nun-e ttuin (uh huh)

무심한 그 표정, I like that

mu-sim-han geu pyo-jeong, I like that

내 호기심을 자극하지

nae ho-gi-sim-eul ja-geuk-ha-ji

Oh chic한 style은 덤

Oh c-h-i-c-han s-t-y-l-e-eun deom

입은 옷은 신경 쓴 듯 안 쓴 듯 (안 쓴 듯)

ip-eun os-eun sin-gyeong sseun deus an sseun deus (an sseun deus)

Chorus

관심 없는 말투, I like that

gwan-sim eop-neun mal-tu, I like that

외면해 봐도 끌려 (ooh)

oe-myeon-hae bwa-do kkeul-ryeo (ooh)

달라 도도한 날 웃게 하잖아 (oh whoa)

dal-ra do-do-han nal us-ge ha-jan-a (oh whoa)

알잖아 요즘 내가 hot-ot-ot

al-jan-a yo-jeum nae-ga hot-ot-ot

날 보는 시선 너도 느껴봐 (ooh...)

nal bo-neun si-seon neo-do neu-kkyeo-bwa (ooh...)

홀린 듯 날 따라와

hol-rin deus nal tta-ra-wa

모두 환호해

mo-du hwan-ho-hae

너도 곧 ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

neo-do got ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

Verse 3

아닌 척해도 넌 ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

a-nin cheok-hae-do neon ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

한 번 내기를 해볼까

han beon nae-gi-reul hae-bol-kka

너무 쉽겐 오지 마

neo-mu swip-gen o-ji ma

재미없잖아 거기서 ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

jae-mi-eop-jan-a geo-gi-seo ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

밀고 당겨볼까 ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

mil-go dang-gyeo-bol-kka ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

시작할게 bad boy down

si-jak-hal-ge bad boy down

Ooh whoa oh oh

Ooh whoa oh oh

Verse 4

지금부터 bad boy down

ji-geum-bu-teo bad boy down

Ooh whoa oh oh

Ooh whoa, oh whoa oh, oh

잠깐 이리 와봐 너에게만 할 말이 있어

jam-kkan i-ri wa-bwa neo-e-ge-man hal mal-i iss-eo

가까이 좀 와 고갤 숙여 키를 낮춰봐

ga-kka-i jom wa go-gael suk-yeo ki-reul nat-chwo-bwa

Ooh, 다른 건 신경 쓰지 마

Ooh, da-reun geon sin-gyeong sseu-ji ma

내 목소리에 집중해

nae mok-so-ri-e jip-jung-hae

상황은 좀 달라져 (woop!)

sang-hwang-eun jom dal-ra-jyeo (woop!)

Verse 5

주위를 맴도는 내가 궁금해

ju-wi-reul maem-do-neun nae-ga gung-geum-hae

너도 알게 될 거야 (뭘까?) 알 거야 (말해)

neo-do al-ge doel geo-ya (mwol-kka?) al geo-ya (mal-hae)

이미 늦어버렸단 걸 (맞아!)

i-mi neut-eo-beo-ryeoss-dan geol (mat-a!)

맞아 사실 꽤나 자신 있어 난 (babe)

mat-a sa-sil kkwae-na ja-sin iss-eo nan (babe)

지는 게임 하진 않아 ah ah ah

ji-neun ge-im ha-jin an-a ah ah ah

벌써 반쯤은 넘어왔잖아 (fine)

beol-sseo ban-jjeum-eun neom-eo-wass-jan-a (fine)

홀린 듯 날 따라와 (날 따라와)

hol-rin deus nal tta-ra-wa (nal tta-ra-wa)

모두 환호해 (모두 환호해)

mo-du hwan-ho-hae (mo-du hwan-ho-hae)

Verse 6

너도 곧 ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

neo-do got ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

아닌 척해도 넌 ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

a-nin cheok-hae-do neon ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

한 번 내기를 해볼까

han beon nae-gi-reul hae-bol-kka

너무 쉽겐 오지 마

neo-mu swip-gen o-ji ma

재미없잖아 거기서 ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

jae-mi-eop-jan-a geo-gi-seo ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

밀고 당겨볼까 ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

mil-go dang-gyeo-bol-kka ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

시작할게 bad boy down

si-jak-hal-ge bad boy down

혼란스런 맘이겠지, 상상조차 못할 거야

hon-ran-seu-reon mam-i-gess-ji, sang-sang-jo-cha mos-hal geo-ya

Verse 7

헤어나려 노력해도 어떤 작은 틈도 없어

he-eo-na-ryeo no-ryeok-hae-do eo-tteon jak-eun teum-do eop-eo

정답은 정해져 있어 자연스럽게 넌 따라와 (넌 따라와)

jeong-dap-eun jeong-hae-jyeo iss-eo ja-yeon-seu-reop-ge neon tta-ra-wa (neon tta-ra-wa)

난 널 선택해 난 널 선택했어 이미

nan neol seon-taek-hae nan neol seon-taek-haess-eo i-mi

홀린 듯 날 따라와 (ooh...)

hol-rin deus nal tta-ra-wa (ooh...)

모두 환호해

mo-du hwan-ho-hae

말했지 ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

mal-haess-ji ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

결관 항상 같아 ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh) (ooh!)

gyeol-gwan hang-sang gat-a ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh) (ooh!)

거봐 내가 또 이겼어

geo-bwa nae-ga tto i-gyeoss-eo

Verse 8

너무 쉽겐 오지 마 (쉽겐 오지 마)

neo-mu swip-gen o-ji ma (swip-gen o-ji ma)

재미없잖아 이제 넌 ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

jae-mi-eop-jan-a i-je neon ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

벗어날 수 없어 ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

beos-eo-nal su eop-eo ooh ooh (oh-eh-oh-eh-oh)

내겐 쉽지 bad boy down

nae-gen swip-ji bad boy down

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Bad Boy" (Bad Boy) 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 "Bad Boy" 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, "Bad Boy" 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 “Bad Boy”?

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

Q: How can I practice singing “Bad Boy” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Bad Boy”.

Performer (아티스트)Red Velvet
Album (앨범)The Perfect Red Velvet - The 2nd Album Repackage - 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 Bad Boy, pronunciation practice, and production history.

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

"Bad Boy" 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 Bad Boy with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Bad Boy by Red Velvet?

"Bad Boy" is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album "The Perfect Red Velvet - The 2nd Album Repackage - EP" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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