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ITEM

ITEM

Artist: Stray Kids•Album: 5-STAR
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English36% KR📅 2023K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“ITEM” (ITEM) is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album 5-STAR in 2023.

💡 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

ITEM ITEM

I ate them, Pac-Man

ITEM ITEM

I ate them all, game set

아이템빨? 이건 내빨

a-i-tem-ppal? i-geon nae-ppal

풀옵 장착 가득 찬

pul-op jang-chak ga-deuk chan

가방 만땅

ga-bang man-ttang

대박, 난 이득 봐

dae-bak, nan i-deuk bwa

Chorus

모험을 동네 앞 슈퍼 가듯이

mo-heom-eul dong-ne ap syu-peo ga-deus-i

망설임 없이 그대로 dash

mang-seol-im eop-i geu-dae-ro dash

패기와 객기로 대신해 cash

pae-gi-wa gaek-gi-ro dae-sin-hae cash

진실 성실 겸손 삼위일체

jin-sil seong-sil gyeom-son sam-wi-il-che

올인해도 절대 안 봐 손해

ol-in-hae-do jeol-dae an bwa son-hae

재능 flex 원하는 건 두 손에

jae-neung flex won-ha-neun geon du son-e

여기저기서 탐내 my ITEM

yeo-gi-jeo-gi-seo tam-nae my ITEM

Got the best of the best

Verse 3

Nothing much, I confess

All the stars in my eyes

Make my galaxy

모든 색 나의 색

mo-deun saek na-ui saek

어딜 가든 colour fest

eo-dil ga-deun colour fest

아무것도 없어도

a-mu-geos-do eop-eo-do

I'm feeling blessed

Started from the bottom

Verse 4

I made it mine, saw the light, I felt divine

끊임없이

kkeun-im-eop-i

I make it mine, never die

ITEM ITEM

I ate them, Pac-Man

ITEM ITEM

I ate them all, game set

아이템빨? 이건 내빨

a-i-tem-ppal? i-geon nae-ppal

Verse 5

풀옵 장착 가득 차

pul-op jang-chak ga-deuk cha

여기저기서 탐내 my ITEM

yeo-gi-jeo-gi-seo tam-nae my ITEM

몸에 안 받는 아이템 따윈 없지

mom-e an bat-neun a-i-tem tta-win eop-ji

닥치는 대로 소화해 몽땅 섭취

dak-chi-neun dae-ro so-hwa-hae mong-ttang seop-chwi

다 쓸어 담아도 안 넘치는 접시

da sseul-eo dam-a-do an neom-chi-neun jeop-si

여기저기서 탐내 my ITEM

yeo-gi-jeo-gi-seo tam-nae my ITEM

Game Reset (피융)

Game Reset (pi-yung)

처음부터 legendary 명단에 내 이름

cheo-eum-bu-teo legendary myeong-dan-e nae i-reum

Verse 6

다 뿌리쳐 잡몹 퇴치, 명성 떨침, 다 부리고

da ppu-ri-chyeo jap-mop toe-chi, myeong-seong tteol-chim, da bu-ri-go

온몸에 넘치는 full MP

on-mom-e neom-chi-neun full MP

아킬레스건 따윈 존재치 않는 내 죽이는 skill

a-kil-re-seu-geon tta-win jon-jae-chi an-neun nae juk-i-neun skill

내가 손들면 다 올라가지 악 질러 봐라

nae-ga son-deul-myeon da ol-ra-ga-ji ak jil-reo bwa-ra

내 아래 다 kneel

nae a-rae da kneel

Yuh celebrate, we gon' elevate

No pressure, we ain't gonna taste failure

능력치 보면 동공 확장해

neung-ryeok-chi bo-myeon dong-gong hwak-jang-hae

Verse 7

여기저기서 탐내 my ITEM

yeo-gi-jeo-gi-seo tam-nae my ITEM

Got the best of the best

Nothing much, I confess

All the stars in my eyes

Make my galaxy

모든 색 나의 색

mo-deun saek na-ui saek

어딜 가든 colour fest

eo-dil ga-deun colour fest

아무것도 없어도

a-mu-geos-do eop-eo-do

Verse 8

I'm feeling blessed

Started from the bottom

I made it mine, saw the light, I felt divine

끊임없이

kkeun-im-eop-i

I make it mine, never die

ITEM ITEM

I ate them, Pac-Man

ITEM ITEM

Verse 9

I ate them all, game set

아이템빨? 이건 내빨

a-i-tem-ppal? i-geon nae-ppal

풀옵 장착 가득 차

pul-op jang-chak ga-deuk cha

여기저기서 탐내 my ITEM

yeo-gi-jeo-gi-seo tam-nae my ITEM

I do things that nobody can do

God blessed, I'm the one and only

날 선 말로 상처 내려 해도

nal seon mal-ro sang-cheo nae-ryeo hae-do

Sorry but there's no damage

Verse 10

재능이 부여서 시기를 사

jae-neung-i bu-yeo-seo si-gi-reul sa

I got the power 더 멀리로 가

I got the power deo meol-ri-ro ga

티 내진 않지만 내 뒤에서 보이는 light에

ti nae-jin an-ji-man nae dwi-e-seo bo-i-neun l-i-g-h-t-e

전부 다 홀렸지 봐

jeon-bu da hol-ryeoss-ji bwa

밤 돼도 두 시퍼런

bam dwae-do du si-peo-reon

눈을 뜨고 뜨고 뜨고 버럭

nun-eul tteu-go tteu-go tteu-go beo-reok

질러대 mic에다

jil-reo-dae m-i-c-e-da

Yeah it's my ITEM

Verse 11

몸에 안 받는 아이템 따윈 없지

mom-e an bat-neun a-i-tem tta-win eop-ji

닥치는 대로 소화해 몽땅 섭취

dak-chi-neun dae-ro so-hwa-hae mong-ttang seop-chwi

다 쓸어 담아도 안 넘치는 접시

da sseul-eo dam-a-do an neom-chi-neun jeop-si

여기저기서 탐내 my

yeo-gi-jeo-gi-seo tam-nae my

ITEM ITEM

I ate them, Pac-Man

ITEM ITEM

I ate them all, game set

Verse 12

아이템빨? 이건 내빨

a-i-tem-ppal? i-geon nae-ppal

풀옵 장착 가득 차

pul-op jang-chak ga-deuk cha

여기저기서 탐내 my ITEM

yeo-gi-jeo-gi-seo tam-nae my ITEM

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “ITEM” by Stray Kids.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

Featured on the 2023 studio album 5-STAR, "ITEM" is a playful retro-gaming hip-hop banger. Using RPG (Role-Playing Game) terminology, Stray Kids depict their musical talents and unbreakable teamwork as rare inventory "items" that grant invincibility against difficult bosses.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

Korean gaming slang like "풀템" (Full-item setup) and "장착" (equip) are woven into verses celebrating hard-earned mastery and game-changing confidence.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Chiptune 8-bit synthesizer bleeps, crunching 808 percussion, and video game sound effects mixed by VERSACHOI and 3RACHA.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

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

장착(Jangchak)
Equipping, arming oneself
Gaming terminology for preparing for battle.
능력(Neungryeok)
Ability, special skill
승부(Seungbu)
Game, contest of skill

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

Featured on the 2023 studio album 5-STAR, "ITEM" is a playful retro-gaming hip-hop banger. Using RPG (Role-Playing Game) terminology, Stray Kids depict their musical talents and un...

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

Performer (아티스트)Stray Kids
Album (앨범)5-STAR
Release Year (발매연도)
Lyricist (작사)Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA)
Composer (작곡)Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA), VERSACHOI
Arranger (편곡)VERSACHOI, Bang Chan (3RACHA)
Producer (프로듀서)3RACHA, VERSACHOI
Record Label (기획사)JYP Entertainment / Republic Records
Distributor (유통사)Dreamus
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the English translation and meaning of ITEM by Stray Kids?

"ITEM" is performed by Stray Kids. 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 ITEM with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced ITEM by Stray Kids?

"ITEM" was produced by 3RACHA, VERSACHOI with lyrics by Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA), released under JYP Entertainment / Republic Records.

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