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N/S

N/S

Artist: Stray Kids•Album: SKZ2021
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Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

(SLO야 그거 틀어봐) Hoo! Hoo!

(S-L-O-ya geu-geo teul-eo-bwa) Hoo! Hoo!

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

Red light, green light, swag, bye or wassup man

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

O, X, O, X, O, 밖에 몰라, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, O, bak-e mol-ra, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, 결국 O, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, gyeol-guk O, ayy, ayy

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

이거 아님 저거, 저거 아님 이거, ayy, ayy, ooh

i-geo a-nim jeo-geo, jeo-geo a-nim i-geo, ayy, ayy, ooh

어중간하거나 애매한 건 빼줘, ayy, ooh

eo-jung-gan-ha-geo-na ae-mae-han geon ppae-jwo, ayy, ooh

Ice 아님 hot, yeah, 냉탕 아님 온탕

Ice a-nim hot, yeah, naeng-tang a-nim on-tang

난 보기 3개 이상 있음 답을 절대 안 골라

nan bo-gi 3-gae i-sang iss-eum dap-eul jeol-dae an gol-ra

백 아니면 흑, ayy, 색이 있는 카멜레온

baek a-ni-myeon heuk, ayy, saek-i iss-neun ka-mel-re-on

좀 어지러운 듯, yeah, 하나만 해줘, ooh

jom eo-ji-reo-un deus, yeah, ha-na-man hae-jwo, ooh

그래 똑같아 연습할 때도 어중간한 게 젤 싫어

geu-rae ttok-gat-a yeon-seup-hal ttae-do eo-jung-gan-han ge jel sil-eo

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그럴 바엔 아예 플스방 가서 머리나 식혀

geu-reol ba-en a-ye peul-seu-bang ga-seo meo-ri-na sik-hyeo

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

Red light, green light, swag, bye or wassup man

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

O, X, O, X, O, 밖에 몰라, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, O, bak-e mol-ra, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, 결국 O, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, gyeol-guk O, ayy, ayy

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

조명은 light or black out, 옷 입을 땐 white or black만

jo-myeong-eun light or black out, os ip-eul ttaen white or b-l-a-c-k-man

확실하게 살아나 때깔, 괜히 입던 거 안 입다 패션 테러 될까

hwak-sil-ha-ge sal-a-na ttae-kkal, gwaen-hi ip-deon geo an ip-da pae-syeon te-reo doel-kka

겁나는 건 아냐, 그냥 그게 선천적인 내 취향인 거야

geop-na-neun geon a-nya, geu-nyang geu-ge seon-cheon-jeok-in nae chwi-hyang-in geo-ya

그냥 난 뭐든지 애매한 게 싫어, 그래서 중간만 가란 말이 젤 싫어, yeah

geu-nyang nan mwo-deun-ji ae-mae-han ge sil-eo, geu-rae-seo jung-gan-man ga-ran mal-i jel sil-eo, yeah

적당히 할 거면 시작도 안 했어, 중간만 갈 거면 시작이 반 했어

jeok-dang-hi hal geo-myeon si-jak-do an haess-eo, jung-gan-man gal geo-myeon si-jak-i ban haess-eo

적당히 했다면, I got nothing, 중간만 가라면 난 다 왔지

jeok-dang-hi haess-da-myeon, I got nothing, jung-gan-man ga-ra-myeon nan da wass-ji

저화질 안보이지, 고화질 잘 보이지

jeo-hwa-jil an-bo-i-ji, go-hwa-jil jal bo-i-ji

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모 아니면 도겠지, 도여도 난 go 하지

mo a-ni-myeon do-gess-ji, do-yeo-do nan go ha-ji

아빠보다는 엄마, 엄마보다는 아빠

a-ppa-bo-da-neun eom-ma, eom-ma-bo-da-neun a-ppa

고를 수 없잖아, I'ma 둘 다 좋아해요

go-reul su eop-jan-a, I'ma dul da jot-a-hae-yo

겨울에 입는 반팔, 여름엔 전기장판

gyeo-ul-e ip-neun ban-pal, yeo-reum-en jeon-gi-jang-pan

굳이 꼭 그래야? 함 적당히 좀 해요

gut-i kkok geu-rae-ya? ham jeok-dang-hi jom hae-yo

O, X, O, X, O, 밖에 몰라, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, O, bak-e mol-ra, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, 결국 O, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, gyeol-guk O, ayy, ayy

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

It's either go up or down, 중간은 없어

It's either go up or down, jung-gan-eun eop-eo

노력해, 노력해, 노력해, 밑으로 가긴 싫어

no-ryeok-hae, no-ryeok-hae, no-ryeok-hae, mit-eu-ro ga-gin sil-eo

Whoo, whoo, whoo, 찌끄디두가다팦

Whoo, whoo, whoo, jji-kkeu-di-du-ga-da-pap

Stray Kids on the block (yah), 와리가리, oh my gosh (yeah)

Stray Kids on the block (yah), wa-ri-ga-ri, oh my gosh (yeah)

Plus and minus 골라봐, 연습하면서 힘 조절을 해야

Plus and minus gol-ra-bwa, yeon-seup-ha-myeon-seo him jo-jeol-eul hae-ya

중간 점을 찾겠지, 해봐도 해봐도 원하는 대로 안돼, ayy

jung-gan jeom-eul chat-gess-ji, hae-bwa-do hae-bwa-do won-ha-neun dae-ro an-dwae, ayy

극과 극 반대, 둘 다 소화해

geuk-gwa geuk ban-dae, dul da so-hwa-hae

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극과 극 반대, 뭐든 이겨내

geuk-gwa geuk ban-dae, mwo-deun i-gyeo-nae

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

Red light, green light, swag, bye or wassup man

남극과 북극의 life 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

O, X, O, X, O, 밖에 몰라, ayy

O, X, O, X, O, bak-e mol-ra, ayy

O, X, O, X 결국 O, ayy

O, X, O, X gyeol-guk O, ayy

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

끝

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Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“N/S” (N/S) is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album SKZ2021 in 2018.

💡 Linguistic Features & Sing-Along Guide: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Mencari lirik lagu dan terjemahan atau cara baca Hangul mudah? Gunakan synchronized Pronunciation Coach to practice tricky syllables at 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

📚 Fandom Culture & Performance Highlights: Listen for the signature delivered in the climax, vocal deliveries that propelled the track toward potential chart domination, and charismatic line distributions including vocal highlights from the group's .
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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “N/S” by Stray Kids.

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

The conceptual prologue of the Get Up EP, released in worldwide collaboration with Cartoon Network's The Powerpuff Girls. The song celebrates the group's timeless name and artistic growth.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

A pair of durable, comfortable jeans symbolizes music that never goes out of fashion and effortlessly adapts to every generation.

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Crafted by FRNK and Erika de Casier with member Haerin contributing to lyrics. Features fast UK garage breakbeats and dynamic synth chops.

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

Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “N/S”:

Linguistic & Cultural Context
새로움(Saeroum)

Newness, freshness, novelty

Saeroum (새로움) signifies radical reinvention and effortless originality, signaling NewJeans bold artistic statement.

청춘 (Youth & Endurance)
자신감(Jasingam)

Confidence, self-assurance

Jas-ingam (자신감) represents calm organic self-assurance that requires no theatrical bravado or aggressive posturing (cheongchun 청춘 confidence).

🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

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

새로움(Saeroum)
Newness, freshness, novelty
Saeroum (새로움) signifies radical reinvention and effortless originality, signaling NewJeans bold artistic statement.
자신감(Jasingam)
Confidence, self-assurance
Jas-ingam (자신감) represents calm organic self-assurance that requires no theatrical bravado or aggressive posturing (cheongchun 청춘 confidence).

❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries

Q: What is the core artistic message of “N/S”?

The conceptual prologue of the Get Up EP, released in worldwide collaboration with Cartoon Network's The Powerpuff Girls. The song celebrates the group's timeless name and artistic growth....

Q: How does “N/S” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Newness, freshness, novelty and nuanced vocal delivery, Stray Kids bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

Q: How can I practice singing “N/S” 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 and real-time audio sync.

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “N/S”.

⭐Featured Production Lineage:
ADOR / 250 (Y2K Aesthetic Pioneer)
Performer (아티스트)Stray Kids
Album (앨범)SKZ2021
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Gigi, Erika de Casier, Haerin (NewJeans)
Composer (작곡)FRNK, Erika de Casier
Arranger (편곡)FRNK
Producer (프로듀서)FRNK, Min Hee-jin
Record Label (기획사)ADOR
Distributor (유통사)YG PLUS
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about N/S, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of N/S by Stray Kids?

"N/S" 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 N/S with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced N/S by Stray Kids?

"N/S" was produced by FRNK, Min Hee-jin with lyrics by Gigi, Erika de Casier, Haerin (NewJeans), released under ADOR.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu N/S dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu N/S (Stray Kids) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.

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