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Rebel

Rebel

Artist: TVXQ!•Album: 20&2 - The 9th Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English28% KR📅 2023K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Rebel” (Rebel) is performed by TVXQ!, released on the album 20&2 - The 9th Album 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

Yeah

Can you feel it?

Tell me if you with it

Ayy, ayy, ayy

Like a king 갈망의, power of the game

Like a king gal-mang-ui, power of the game

확신의 길을 걷는 난 다를 뿐

hwak-sin-ui gil-eul geot-neun nan da-reul ppun

붉게 물드는 먼동 (먼동) 힘을 내 안에 쥐었어

bul-ge mul-deu-neun meon-dong (meon-dong) him-eul nae an-e jwi-eoss-eo

Don't need permission, 믿는 대로 가려 해

Don't need permission, mit-neun dae-ro ga-ryeo hae

Chorus

빛나기만을 위해 세상에 온 건 아닐 테니

bit-na-gi-man-eul wi-hae se-sang-e on geon a-nil te-ni

Game의 규칙을 깨, 내가 믿는 대로, go (oh-eh)

G-a-m-e-ui gyu-chik-eul kkae, nae-ga mit-neun dae-ro, go (oh-eh)

Can you feel it? Tell me if you with it (oh-eh)

벽을 깨고 on and on and on

byeok-eul kkae-go on and on and on

Bringing the energy, building the energy

이 걸음은 never stop, take it up, 끝까지

i geol-eum-eun never stop, take it up, kkeut-kka-ji

Bringing the energy, building the energy

멈추지 않는, we rising vibration

meom-chu-ji an-neun, we rising vibration

Verse 3

맞아, I'm a trouble, break the rules like a rebel

mat-a, I'm a trouble, break the rules like a rebel

굽혀지지 않는 쾌거, 빛을 거슬러 거꾸로, wow

gup-hyeo-ji-ji an-neun kwae-geo, bit-eul geo-seul-reo geo-kku-ro, wow

다 원하잖아, don't you want it, huh?

da won-ha-jan-a, don't you want it, huh?

반항하는 trouble, break the rules like a rebеl

ban-hang-ha-neun trouble, break the rules like a rebеl

머물지 않고 싶어, 외로이 혼자여도, oh, oh

meo-mul-ji an-go sip-eo, oe-ro-i hon-ja-yeo-do, oh, oh

날 지배할 수 없어, 앞으로 앞으로 갈 테니 (oh-eh)

nal ji-bae-hal su eop-eo, ap-eu-ro ap-eu-ro gal te-ni (oh-eh)

Can you feel it? Tell me if you with it (oh-еh)

벽을 깨고 on and on and on

byeok-eul kkae-go on and on and on

Verse 4

Bringing the energy, building the energy

이 걸음은 never stop, take it up, 끝까지

i geol-eum-eun never stop, take it up, kkeut-kka-ji

흔들리지 않는 무언의 선 그 앞에 서

heun-deul-ri-ji an-neun mu-eon-ui seon geu ap-e seo

세계는 부서져 다시 고개를 드는 나

se-gye-neun bu-seo-jyeo da-si go-gae-reul deu-neun na

살아감에 중독된, 멈추지 않는 dreams

sal-a-gam-e jung-dok-doen, meom-chu-ji an-neun dreams

빛나는 두 눈은 take me higher, can't get enough

bit-na-neun du nun-eun take me higher, can't get enough

Bringing the energy, building the energy

이 걸음은 never stop, take it up, 끝까지

i geol-eum-eun never stop, take it up, kkeut-kka-ji

Verse 5

맞아, I'm a trouble, break the rules like a rebel

mat-a, I'm a trouble, break the rules like a rebel

굽혀지지 않는 쾌거, 빛을 거슬러 거꾸로, wow

gup-hyeo-ji-ji an-neun kwae-geo, bit-eul geo-seul-reo geo-kku-ro, wow

다 원하잖아, don't you want it, huh?

da won-ha-jan-a, don't you want it, huh?

반항하는 trouble, break the rules like a rebel

ban-hang-ha-neun trouble, break the rules like a rebel

빛나기만을 위해 세상에 온 건 아닐 테니

bit-na-gi-man-eul wi-hae se-sang-e on geon a-nil te-ni

Game의 규칙을 깨, 내가 믿는 대로, go (oh-eh)

G-a-m-e-ui gyu-chik-eul kkae, nae-ga mit-neun dae-ro, go (oh-eh)

Can you feel it? (Can you feel it?) Tell me if you with it (oh-eh)

벽을 깨고 on and on and on

byeok-eul kkae-go on and on and on

Verse 6

Bringing the energy

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Rebel” by TVXQ!.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Rebel" (Rebel) by TVXQ! 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 "Rebel" 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, "Rebel" highlights TVXQ!'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 “Rebel”?

"Rebel" (Rebel) by TVXQ! is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, an...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Rebel”.

Performer (아티스트)TVXQ!
Album (앨범)20&2 - The 9th Album
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under TVXQ! 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 Rebel by TVXQ!?

"Rebel" is performed by TVXQ!. 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 Rebel with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Rebel by TVXQ!?

"Rebel" is performed by TVXQ!, released on the album "20&2 - The 9th Album" in 2023. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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