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S-Class

S-Class

Artist: Stray KidsAlbum: 5-STAR
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English44% KR📅 2023K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

S-Class (S-Class) 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

여긴 서울특별시

yeo-gin seo-ul-teuk-byeol-si

수많은 기적을 일으켰지

su-man-eun gi-jeok-eul il-eu-kyeoss-ji

가려진 별들 사이 떠오르는 특별

ga-ryeo-jin byeol-deul sa-i tteo-o-reu-neun teuk-byeol

(별-별-별-별)

(byeol-byeol-byeol-byeol)

별난 것투성이

byeol-nan geos-tu-seong-i

변함없지

byeon-ham-eop-ji

번화하는 거리

beon-hwa-ha-neun geo-ri

거리거리마다 걸리적거리는 거

geo-ri-geo-ri-ma-da geol-ri-jeok-geo-ri-neun geo

Clean it up, clean it up

Get back

겉만 번지르르 텅텅 빈 깡통

geot-man beon-ji-reu-reu teong-teong bin kkang-tong

Kick it, kick it

Kick it

Swerving

I'm speeding on Serpent Road

Luxurious, like I'm an S-class, best of the best on first class

I'm up above the world so high

I'll be there shining day and night

They wonder how my spotlight is so bright

Counting stars

특별의 별의 별의 별의 별의 별의 별의 별난 놈

teuk-byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-nan nom

That's me

별의 별의 별의 별의 별의 별의별 일이 my work (bling bling)

byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui-byeol il-i my work (bling bling)

(Everyday) 빛깔 뻔쩍

(Everyday) bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok

빛깔 뻔쩍

bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok

빛깔 뻔쩍해 class는 특

bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok-hae c-l-a-s-s-neun teuk

빛깔 뻔쩍

bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok

빛깔 뻔쩍

bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok

빛이 번져 더욱 빛나는 (star)

bit-i beon-jyeo deo-uk bit-na-neun (star)

힙합 스텝 큼지막이 밟지 특출난 게 특기

hip-hap seu-tep keum-ji-mak-i bal-ji teuk-chul-nan ge teuk-gi

내 집처럼 드나들지 특집

nae jip-cheo-reom deu-na-deul-ji teuk-jip

작업실은 안 부러워 특실

jak-eop-sil-eun an bu-reo-wo teuk-sil

득실득실거려 독보적인 특징

deuk-sil-deuk-sil-geo-ryeo dok-bo-jeok-in teuk-jing

두리번두리번 어중떠중 띄엄띄엄 보는 애들이

du-ri-beon-du-ri-beon eo-jung-tteo-jung ttui-eom-ttui-eom bo-neun ae-deul-i

뻔쩍뻔쩍 빛나는 것들만 보면 달려 버릇이

ppeon-jjeok-ppeon-jjeok bit-na-neun geos-deul-man bo-myeon dal-ryeo beo-reus-i

No, no

빛나는 걸 쫓기보단 빛나는 쪽이 되는 게 훨씬 폼 잡기 편해

bit-na-neun geol jjot-gi-bo-dan bit-na-neun jjok-i doe-neun ge hwol-ssin pom jap-gi pyeon-hae

Shine like a diamond, 'kay?

Swerving

I'm speeding on Serpent Road

Luxurious like I'm an S-Class, best of the best on first class

I'm up above the world so high

I'll be there shining day and night

They wonder how my spotlight is so bright

Counting stars

특별의 별의 별의 별의 별의 별의 별의 별난 놈

teuk-byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-nan nom

That's me

별의 별의 별의 별의 별의 별의별 일이 my work (bling bling)

byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui byeol-ui-byeol il-i my work (bling bling)

(Everyday) 빛깔 뻔쩍

(Everyday) bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok

빛깔 뻔쩍

bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok

빛깔 뻔쩍해 class는 특

bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok-hae c-l-a-s-s-neun teuk

빛깔 뻔쩍

bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok

빛깔 뻔쩍

bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok

빛이 번져 더욱 빛나는 star

bit-i beon-jyeo deo-uk bit-na-neun star

I feel like the brightest star, 빛이 쏟아지는 밤

I feel like the brightest star, bit-i ssot-a-ji-neun bam

하늘을 바라보면

ha-neul-eul ba-ra-bo-myeon

내 모습 수놓아져 있어 yeah, yeah

nae mo-seup su-not-a-jyeo iss-eo yeah, yeah

떨어지지 않고

tteol-eo-ji-ji an-go

한 자리에서 거뜬하게 stay해 yeah

han ja-ri-e-seo geo-tteun-ha-ge s-t-a-y-hae yeah

빛날 광에 사람 인 그게 바로 우리 소개말, we're special, yeah

bit-nal gwang-e sa-ram in geu-ge ba-ro u-ri so-gae-mal, we're special, yeah

Stray Kids

내 뒤의 팀은 특수부대

nae dwi-ui tim-eun teuk-su-bu-dae

스테이지 위 그 자체로 이건 특별 무대

seu-te-i-ji wi geu ja-che-ro i-geon teuk-byeol mu-dae

관중들은

gwan-jung-deul-eun

따로 필요 없지 축제

tta-ro pil-yo eop-ji chuk-je

절제 따위 필요 없이 고삐 풀 때

jeol-je tta-wi pil-yo eop-i go-ppi pul ttae

Limited edition

특이한 건 특별해져

teuk-i-han geon teuk-byeol-hae-jyeo

불투명함은 분명하게 바꿔 거듭 되새겨

bul-tu-myeong-ham-eun bun-myeong-ha-ge ba-kkwo geo-deup doe-sae-gyeo

눈에 띄는 텐션

nun-e ttui-neun ten-syeon

몰입하는 객석

mol-ip-ha-neun gaek-seok

우리 빛이 하나가 돼 여기 모든 곳을 밝혀

u-ri bit-i ha-na-ga dwae yeo-gi mo-deun gos-eul bal-hyeo

Counting stars 특

Counting stars teuk

(Counting stars 특)

(Counting stars teuk)

Feeling extra (everyday)

빛깔 뻔쩍

bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok

빛깔 뻔쩍

bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok

빛깔 뻔쩍해 class는 특

bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok-hae c-l-a-s-s-neun teuk

빛깔 뻔쩍

bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok

빛깔 뻔쩍

bit-kkal ppeon-jjeok

빛이 번져 더욱 빛나는 star

bit-i beon-jyeo deo-uk bit-na-neun star

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind S-Class by Stray Kids.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

The barrier-shattering lead single of the 2023 studio album 5-STAR, "S-Class" (특 - Teuk) celebrates idiosyncratic individuality and eccentric pride. The track famously alternates through multiple genre switch-ups, shifting from old-school 90s boom-bap into electro-club bounce and anthemic drill hooks without losing cohesive energy.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

"특" (Teuk) stands for "특별" (special), but also evokes premium Korean culinary grading (특사이즈) and "특이하다" (peculiar/eccentric). Stray Kids boast that their weirdness makes them the rarest five-star rating.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Produced by 3RACHA and Chae Kang-hae with sudden tempo modulations, siren synths, funky basslines, and Felix's iconic "빛깔 뻔쩍" (shining bright) chorus center.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

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

특 (特別)(Teuk)
Special, extraordinary, premium cut
Celebrates unconventional uniqueness as the ultimate flex.
빛깔(Bitkkal)
Luster, colorful brilliance
(Byeol)
Star; Michelin grading rating

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “S-Class”?

The barrier-shattering lead single of the 2023 studio album 5-STAR, "S-Class" (특 - Teuk) celebrates idiosyncratic individuality and eccentric pride. The track famously alternates t...

Q: How can I practice singing “S-Class” 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 S-Class.

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), Chae Kang-hae, RESTART
Arranger (편곡)Chae Kang-hae, RESTART, Bang Chan (3RACHA)
Producer (프로듀서)3RACHA, Chae Kang-hae
Record Label (기획사)JYP Entertainment / Republic Records
Distributor (유통사)Dreamus
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about S-Class, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of S-Class by Stray Kids?

"S-Class" 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 S-Class with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced S-Class by Stray Kids?

"S-Class" was produced by 3RACHA, Chae Kang-hae with lyrics by Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA), released under JYP Entertainment / Republic Records.

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