Track Information & Sing-Along Guide
“What is Love?” (What is Love?) is performed by TWICE, released on the album What is Love? - EP in 2018.
💡 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
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What is love?
매일같이 영화 속에서나
mae-il-gat-i yeong-hwa sok-e-seo-na
책 속에서나 드라마 속에서
chaek sok-e-seo-na deu-ra-ma sok-e-seo
사랑을 느껴
sa-rang-eul neu-kkyeo
Um 사랑을 배워
Um sa-rang-eul bae-wo
내 일처럼 자꾸 가슴이 뛰어
nae il-cheo-reom ja-kku ga-seum-i ttwi-eo
두근두근거려 설레임에 부풀어 올라
du-geun-du-geun-geo-ryeo seol-re-im-e bu-pul-eo ol-ra
Um 궁금해서 미칠 것만 같아
Um gung-geum-hae-seo mi-chil geos-man gat-a
Ooh 언젠간 내게도
Ooh eon-jen-gan nae-ge-do
이런 일이 실제로 일어날까
i-reon il-i sil-je-ro il-eo-nal-kka
그게 언제쯤일까? 어떤 사람일까?
geu-ge eon-je-jjeum-il-kka? eo-tteon sa-ram-il-kka?
(I wanna know) 사탕처럼 달콤하다는데
(I wanna know) sa-tang-cheo-reom dal-kom-ha-da-neun-de
(I wanna know) 하늘을 나는 것 같다는데
(I wanna know) ha-neul-eul na-neun geos gat-da-neun-de
I wanna know, know, know, know
What is love?
사랑이 어떤 느낌인지
sa-rang-i eo-tteon neu-kkim-in-ji
(I wanna know) 하루 종일 웃고 있다는데
(I wanna know) ha-ru jong-il us-go iss-da-neun-de
(I wanna know) 세상이 다 아름답다는데
(I wanna know) se-sang-i da a-reum-dap-da-neun-de
I wanna know, know, know, know
What is love?
언젠간 나에게도 사랑이 올까
eon-jen-gan na-e-ge-do sa-rang-i ol-kka
지금 이런 상상만으로도
ji-geum i-reon sang-sang-man-eu-ro-do
떠올려만 봐도
tteo-ol-ryeo-man bwa-do
가슴이 터질 것 같은데
ga-seum-i teo-jil geos gat-eun-de
Um 이렇게 좋은데
Um i-reot-ge jot-eun-de
만일 언젠가 진짜로 내게
man-il eon-jen-ga jin-jja-ro nae-ge
사랑이 올 때 난 울어버릴지도 몰라
sa-rang-i ol ttae nan ul-eo-beo-ril-ji-do mol-ra
Um 정말 궁금해 미칠 것만 같아
Um jeong-mal gung-geum-hae mi-chil geos-man gat-a
Ooh 언젠간 내게도
Ooh eon-jen-gan nae-ge-do
이런 일이 실제로 일어날까
i-reon il-i sil-je-ro il-eo-nal-kka
그게 언제쯤일까? 어떤 사람일까?
geu-ge eon-je-jjeum-il-kka? eo-tteon sa-ram-il-kka?
(I wanna know) 사탕처럼 달콤하다는데
(I wanna know) sa-tang-cheo-reom dal-kom-ha-da-neun-de
(I wanna know) 하늘을 나는 것 같다는데
(I wanna know) ha-neul-eul na-neun geos gat-da-neun-de
I wanna know, know, know, know
What is love?
사랑이 어떤 느낌인지
sa-rang-i eo-tteon neu-kkim-in-ji
(I wanna know) 하루 종일 웃고 있다는데
(I wanna know) ha-ru jong-il us-go iss-da-neun-de
(I wanna know) 세상이 다 아름답다는데
(I wanna know) se-sang-i da a-reum-dap-da-neun-de
I wanna know, know, know, know
What is love?
언젠간 나에게도 사랑이 올까
eon-jen-gan na-e-ge-do sa-rang-i ol-kka
지금 세상 어느 곳에 살고 있는지
ji-geum se-sang eo-neu gos-e sal-go iss-neun-ji
도대체 언제쯤 나와 만나게 될는지
do-dae-che eon-je-jjeum na-wa man-na-ge doel-neun-ji
언제 (어떻게) 우리의 인연은
eon-je (eo-tteot-ge) u-ri-ui in-yeon-eun
시작될는지 모르지만 느낌이 어쩐지
si-jak-doel-neun-ji mo-reu-ji-man neu-kkim-i eo-jjeon-ji
진짜 좋을 것 같아 왠지
jin-jja jot-eul geos gat-a waen-ji
영화 드라마보다도 더 멋진
yeong-hwa deu-ra-ma-bo-da-do deo meos-jin
사랑이 올 거야 내 예감 언제나 맞지
sa-rang-i ol geo-ya nae ye-gam eon-je-na mat-ji
어서 나타나봐
eo-seo na-ta-na-bwa
나는 다 준비가 됐지 ready
na-neun da jun-bi-ga dwaess-ji ready
어디 있을까 (찾아낼 거야)
eo-di iss-eul-kka (chat-a-nael geo-ya)
어디 있을까 (보고 싶어 죽겠어)
eo-di iss-eul-kka (bo-go sip-eo juk-gess-eo)
더 이상 참을 수 없을 것만 같아
deo i-sang cham-eul su eop-eul geos-man gat-a
사탕처럼 달콤하다는데
sa-tang-cheo-reom dal-kom-ha-da-neun-de
하늘을 나는 것 같다는데
ha-neul-eul na-neun geos gat-da-neun-de
I wanna know, know, know, know
What is love?
사랑이 어떤 느낌인지
sa-rang-i eo-tteon neu-kkim-in-ji
하루 종일 웃고 있다는데
ha-ru jong-il us-go iss-da-neun-de
세상이 다 아름답다는데
se-sang-i da a-reum-dap-da-neun-de
I wanna know, know, know, know
What is love?
언젠간 나에게도 사랑이 올까
eon-jen-gan na-e-ge-do sa-rang-i ol-kka
I wanna know
I wanna know (what is love?)
I wanna know, know, know, know (I wanna know)
What is love? (I wanna know, I wanna know what is love)
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know, know, know, know
What is love?
I wanna know
💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context
Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “What is Love?” by TWICE.
1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core
"What is Love?" (What is Love?) by TWICE 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.
3. Songwriting Context & Production
Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "What is Love?" highlights TWICE'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:
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main message of “What is Love?”?
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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits
Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “What is Love?”.
| Performer (아티스트) | TWICE |
|---|---|
| Album (앨범) | What is Love? - EP |
| Release Year (발매연도) | 2018 |
| Songwriting & Production | Official creative contributors licensed under TWICE and affiliated music publishing rights holders. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about What is Love?, pronunciation practice, and production history.
What is the English translation and meaning of What is Love? by TWICE?
"What is Love?" is performed by TWICE. 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 What is Love? with Romanized lyrics?
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Who wrote and produced What is Love? by TWICE?
"What is Love?" is performed by TWICE, released on the album "What is Love? - EP" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.