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CHEESE

CHEESE

Artist: Stray Kids•Album: NOEASY
Tempo:120 BPM
Key:A Minor
Language:38% KR • 62% EN
Year:2021
K-Pop
Boy Group
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Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

Verse 1
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뚜뚜뚜뚜뚜뚜, 웃겨?

ttu-ttu-ttu-ttu-ttu-ttu, us-gyeo?

머리가 아픈 게 웃겨?

meo-ri-ga a-peun ge us-gyeo?

A급 감성이 웃겨?

A-geup gam-seong-i us-gyeo?

Ha! Cheese!

옷차림 헤어스타일 내 눈엔 폼나지

os-cha-rim he-eo-seu-ta-il nae nun-en pom-na-ji

외부인 외계인, 취급은 익숙해 난 뻔뻔하지

oe-bu-in oe-gye-in, chwi-geup-eun ik-suk-hae nan ppeon-ppeon-ha-ji

Funny, funny, 날 보고 웃었다면

Funny, funny, nal bo-go us-eoss-da-myeon

더 빵빵 터지게 해줄게

deo ppang-ppang teo-ji-ge hae-jul-ge

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Chorus
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딱 봐도 born to be 광대

ttak bwa-do born to be gwang-dae

다 같이 붕붕 날아볼래? (hold up)

da gat-i bung-bung nal-a-bol-rae? (hold up)

우습기에 굳었지 파마산 치즈

u-seup-gi-e gut-eoss-ji pa-ma-san chi-jeu

너네 한마디면 분위기 freeze

neo-ne han-ma-di-myeon bun-wi-gi freeze

개그 코드가 모자라 치즈, jeez, jeez

gae-geu ko-deu-ga mo-ja-ra chi-jeu, jeez, jeez

I love what you hate, 네가 뭐라든 재밌거든 다

I love what you hate, ne-ga mwo-ra-deun jae-miss-geo-deun da

Thank you, I love it, 헛소리 대판 벌인다

Thank you, I love it, heos-so-ri dae-pan beol-in-da

검지 (엄지), 중지 (검지), 약지, 새끼 what?

geom-ji (eom-ji), jung-ji (geom-ji), yak-ji, sae-kki what?

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Verse 3
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검지 (타), 중지 (rryah), 약지, 새끼 접어, what?

geom-ji (ta), jung-ji (rryah), yak-ji, sae-kki jeop-eo, what?

씹고 뜯고 맛보다 즐길거면서, what's the matter?

ssip-go tteut-go mas-bo-da jeul-gil-geo-myeon-seo, what's the matter?

정색 말고 인상 좀 피자 like 반죽

jeong-saek mal-go in-sang jom pi-ja like ban-juk

Cheese

뚜뚜뚜뚜뚜뚜, 웃겨? (cheese)

ttu-ttu-ttu-ttu-ttu-ttu, us-gyeo? (cheese)

머리가 아픈 게 웃겨? (cheese)

meo-ri-ga a-peun ge us-gyeo? (cheese)

A급 감성이 웃겨? 웃겨? Cheese

A-geup gam-seong-i us-gyeo? us-gyeo? Cheese

비둘기 까치가 웃겨? (cheese)

bi-dul-gi kka-chi-ga us-gyeo? (cheese)

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Verse 4
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까마귀 소리가 웃겨? (cheese)

kka-ma-gwi so-ri-ga us-gyeo? (cheese)

A급 감성이 웃겨? 웃겨? Cheese

A-geup gam-seong-i us-gyeo? us-gyeo? Cheese

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, 웃어봐

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, us-eo-bwa

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, cheese

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, 웃어봐

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, us-eo-bwa

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Verse 5
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, cheese

웃기지 내 걸음걸이?

us-gi-ji nae geol-eum-geol-i?

우리가 만든 거 다 놀림거리

u-ri-ga man-deun geo da nol-rim-geo-ri

Look, why'd you say it like that?

혓바닥 shotgun 장전, click-clack, bang!

hyeos-ba-dak shotgun jang-jeon, click-clack, bang!

그래 생각해요 네 맘대로

geu-rae saeng-gak-hae-yo ne mam-dae-ro

이러쿵저러쿵, I don't know

i-reo-kung-jeo-reo-kung, I don't know

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Verse 6
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Do what you do, out of 안중

Do what you do, out of an-jung

내가 내려가는 건 걍 네 개꿈

nae-ga nae-ryeo-ga-neun geon gyang ne gae-kkum

검지 (엄지), 중지 (검지), 약지, 새끼 what?

geom-ji (eom-ji), jung-ji (geom-ji), yak-ji, sae-kki what?

검지 (타), 중지 (rryah), 약지, 새끼 접어, what?

geom-ji (ta), jung-ji (rryah), yak-ji, sae-kki jeop-eo, what?

씹고 뜯고 맛보다 즐길거면서, what's the matter?

ssip-go tteut-go mas-bo-da jeul-gil-geo-myeon-seo, what's the matter?

정색 말고 인상 좀 피자 like 반죽

jeong-saek mal-go in-sang jom pi-ja like ban-juk

"자, 하나, 둘, 셋, cheese!"

"ja, ha-na, dul, ses, cheese!"

뚜뚜뚜뚜뚜뚜, 웃겨? (cheese)

ttu-ttu-ttu-ttu-ttu-ttu, us-gyeo? (cheese)

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Verse 7
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머리가 아픈 게 웃겨? (cheese)

meo-ri-ga a-peun ge us-gyeo? (cheese)

A급 감성이 웃겨? 웃겨? Cheese

A-geup gam-seong-i us-gyeo? us-gyeo? Cheese

비둘기 까치가 웃겨? (cheese)

bi-dul-gi kka-chi-ga us-gyeo? (cheese)

까마귀 소리가 웃겨? (cheese)

kka-ma-gwi so-ri-ga us-gyeo? (cheese)

A급 감성이 웃겨? 웃겨? Cheese

A-geup gam-seong-i us-gyeo? us-gyeo? Cheese

Blue cheese

Cheddar cheese

Parmesan cheese

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Verse 8
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Cheese

뚜뚜뚜뚜뚜뚜 웃겨?

ttu-ttu-ttu-ttu-ttu-ttu us-gyeo?

머리가 아픈 게 웃겨?

meo-ri-ga a-peun ge us-gyeo?

A급 감성이 웃겨? 웃겨? Cheese

A-geup gam-seong-i us-gyeo? us-gyeo? Cheese

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, 웃어봐

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, us-eo-bwa

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, cheese

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Verse 9
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, 웃어봐

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, us-eo-bwa

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, cheese

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Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“CHEESE” (CHEESE) is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album NOEASY in 2021.

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

From the 2021 studio album NOEASY, "CHEESE" is a razor-sharp satire mocking online critics who pick apart Stray Kids' experimental sound. Using the Korean custom of saying "Kimchi" or "Cheese" when posing for photographs, 3RACHA flip mockery into a smiling dismissive gesture.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

Takes words used to describe laughter—"웃음" (smile), "비웃음" (sneer/mockery), "Cheese" (posing)—and laughs back in the face of judgment: "You think this is noisy? Say Cheese!"

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Features frantic garage rock guitars, punchy distorted bass, playful sound effects, and witty laughter samples mixed by VERSACHOI and 3RACHA.

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Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

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Linguistic & Cultural Context
비웃음(Bi-useum)

Sneer, mocking laughter

Critique of cynical commentators dismissed with smiling confidence.

다정함 (Empathetic Tenderness)
미소(Miso)

Genuine radiant smile

Miso (미소) captures a gentle, involuntary smile triggered by simple presence of a beloved person (cheongchun 청춘 warmth).

🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

비웃음(Bi-useum)
Sneer, mocking laughter
Critique of cynical commentators dismissed with smiling confidence.
미소(Miso)
Genuine radiant smile
Miso (미소) captures a gentle, involuntary smile triggered by simple presence of a beloved person (cheongchun 청춘 warmth).
풍자(Pungja)
Satire, humorous irony

❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries

Q: What is the core artistic message of “CHEESE”?

From the 2021 studio album NOEASY, "CHEESE" is a razor-sharp satire mocking online critics who pick apart Stray Kids' experimental sound. Using the Korean custom of saying "Kimchi" or "Cheese" when po...

Q: How does “CHEESE” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Sneer, mocking laughter and nuanced vocal delivery, Stray Kids bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

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3RACHA (Self-Producing Beast)
Performer (아티스트)Stray Kids
Album (앨범)NOEASY
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA)
Composer (작곡)Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA), VERSACHOI
Arranger (편곡)VERSACHOI
Producer (프로듀서)3RACHA, VERSACHOI
Record Label (기획사)JYP Entertainment / Republic Records
Distributor (유통사)Dreamus
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What is the English translation and meaning of CHEESE by Stray Kids?

"CHEESE" 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 CHEESE with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced CHEESE by Stray Kids?

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

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu CHEESE dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

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