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SO BAD

SO BAD

Artist: STAYC•Album: Star to a Young Culture - Single
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English43% KR📅 2020K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“SO BAD” (SO BAD) is performed by STAYC, released on the album Star to a Young Culture - Single in 2020.

💡 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

STAYC

STAYC girls, it's going down

You stole my heart (heart), 내 맘을 뺏지 (뺏지)

You stole my heart (heart), nae mam-eul ppaes-ji (ppaes-ji)

I need your love (huh), 사랑의 patch (patch)

I need your love (huh), sa-rang-ui patch (patch)

가 필요해 (야), 니 옆에 (야)

ga pil-yo-hae (ya), ni yeop-e (ya)

불러줘 and I'll never go away

bul-reo-jwo and I'll never go away

마음속에 모든 걸 (hey)

ma-eum-sok-e mo-deun geol (hey)

다 보여주면 서툴러 (hey)

da bo-yeo-ju-myeon seo-tul-reo (hey)

Chorus

철이 없다 해도 괜찮아

cheol-i eop-da hae-do gwaen-chan-a

난 그게 좋아 (그게 좋아)

nan geu-ge jot-a (geu-ge jot-a)

Baby, 아무리 밀어내도 (yeah, yeah)

Baby, a-mu-ri mil-eo-nae-do (yeah, yeah)

변하지가 않는 걸 (yeah, yeah)

byeon-ha-ji-ga an-neun geol (yeah, yeah)

너를 좋아하는 건 분명

neo-reul jot-a-ha-neun geon bun-myeong

어쩔 수 없는 걸

eo-jjeol su eop-neun geol

정말야 I want you so bad, 난 니가 필요해, yeah

jeong-mal-ya I want you so bad, nan ni-ga pil-yo-hae, yeah

내-내-내-내-내 머리, 머리, 내 머릿속이 너로 가득해, baby

nae-nae-nae-nae-nae meo-ri, meo-ri, nae meo-ris-sok-i neo-ro ga-deuk-hae, baby

Verse 3

첨부터 I want you so bad, 멈출 수 없어 절대

cheom-bu-teo I want you so bad, meom-chul su eop-eo jeol-dae

내-내-내-내-내 맘이, 맘이, 내 맘이 아파 너땜에

nae-nae-nae-nae-nae mam-i, mam-i, nae mam-i a-pa neo-ttaem-e

Never, never, never, never, never

숨기지 못해, 난 nah-nah-nah-nah-nah, nah-nah

sum-gi-ji mos-hae, nan nah-nah-nah-nah-nah, nah-nah

달라져 또 밀고 당기는거

dal-ra-jyeo tto mil-go dang-gi-neun-geo

한다고 더 내 맘 잘 알아줘

han-da-go deo nae mam jal al-a-jwo

How do you think, how do you think? Yeah, yeah

STAYC girls, it's going down

Verse 4

눈으로만 모든 걸 (hey)

nun-eu-ro-man mo-deun geol (hey)

다 알 수 없어 섣불러 (hey)

da al su eop-eo seot-bul-reo (hey)

잘못 봤다 해도 괜찮아

jal-mos bwass-da hae-do gwaen-chan-a

난 니가 좋아 (니가 좋아)

nan ni-ga jot-a (ni-ga jot-a)

Baby, 아무리 밀어내도 (yeah, yeah)

Baby, a-mu-ri mil-eo-nae-do (yeah, yeah)

변하지가 않는 걸 (yeah, yeah)

byeon-ha-ji-ga an-neun geol (yeah, yeah)

너를 좋아하는 건 분명

neo-reul jot-a-ha-neun geon bun-myeong

어쩔 수 없는 걸

eo-jjeol su eop-neun geol

Verse 5

정말야 I want you so bad, 난 니가 필요해, yeah

jeong-mal-ya I want you so bad, nan ni-ga pil-yo-hae, yeah

내-내-내-내-내 머리, 머리, 내 머릿속이 너로 가득해, baby

nae-nae-nae-nae-nae meo-ri, meo-ri, nae meo-ris-sok-i neo-ro ga-deuk-hae, baby

첨부터 I want you so bad, 멈출 수 없어 절대

cheom-bu-teo I want you so bad, meom-chul su eop-eo jeol-dae

내-내-내-내-내 맘이, 맘이, 내 맘이 아파 너땜에

nae-nae-nae-nae-nae mam-i, mam-i, nae mam-i a-pa neo-ttaem-e

솔직히 난 사랑을 잘 몰라

sol-jik-hi nan sa-rang-eul jal mol-ra

그래서 겁이 나 그래도 난 좋아, yeah, yeah

geu-rae-seo geop-i na geu-rae-do nan jot-a, yeah, yeah

서투른 내 맘을 알아줘, baby

seo-tu-reun nae mam-eul al-a-jwo, baby

모른 척 떠나지 말아줘, you've got a feeling

mo-reun cheok tteo-na-ji mal-a-jwo, you've got a feeling

Verse 6

You know you've got that feeling

I want you so bad

You stole my heart, 맘을 뺏겼지

You stole my heart, mam-eul ppaes-gyeoss-ji

I need your love, 니 맘도 같길

I need your love, ni mam-do gat-gil

I want you bad, yeah, so bad

불러줘 and I'll never go away

bul-reo-jwo and I'll never go away

정말야 I want you so bad

jeong-mal-ya I want you so bad

정말야 I want you so bad, 난 니가 필요해, yeah

jeong-mal-ya I want you so bad, nan ni-ga pil-yo-hae, yeah

Verse 7

내-내-내-내-내 머리, 머리, 내 머릿속이 너로 가득해, baby

nae-nae-nae-nae-nae meo-ri, meo-ri, nae meo-ris-sok-i neo-ro ga-deuk-hae, baby

첨부터 I want you so bad, 멈출 수 없어 절대

cheom-bu-teo I want you so bad, meom-chul su eop-eo jeol-dae

내-내-내-내-내 맘이, 맘이, 내 맘이 아파 너땜에

nae-nae-nae-nae-nae mam-i, mam-i, nae mam-i a-pa neo-ttaem-e

Never, never, never, never, never

숨기지 못해, 난 nah-nah-nah-nah-nah, nah-nah

sum-gi-ji mos-hae, nan nah-nah-nah-nah-nah, nah-nah

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “SO BAD” by STAYC.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"SO BAD" (SO BAD) by STAYC 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 "SO BAD" 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, "SO BAD" highlights STAYC'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 “SO BAD”?

"SO BAD" (SO BAD) by STAYC is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, ...

Q: How can I practice singing “SO BAD” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “SO BAD”.

Performer (아티스트)STAYC
Album (앨범)Star to a Young Culture - Single
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under STAYC and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of SO BAD by STAYC?

"SO BAD" is performed by STAYC. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

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Who wrote and produced SO BAD by STAYC?

"SO BAD" is performed by STAYC, released on the album "Star to a Young Culture - Single" in 2020. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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