Below, I translated the lyrics of the song LIKEY by TWICE from Korean to English.
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Seollenda
My heart flutters
Dugeundugeundugeun
Thump-thump-thump
Dugeundugeundugeun
Thump-thump-thump
Jakku deureonaego sipji
I keep wanting to show it
Jakkuman sasohan geot hanakkaji jeonbuda
I keep wanting to show everything, even the smallest things
Jageun hwamyeon soge naega
Me inside the small screen
Jeil yeppeo boigopa
I want to look the prettiest
Ajigeun gamchwo ireon nae maeum kkukkkuk
For now I hide it, pressing down this feeling
Meot burindaneun geon jeongmal gwichanheun geo
Dressing up is really annoying
Geureohdago jeoldae daechunghal suga eopsneungeol
But that doesn't mean I can ever be careless about it
Maeil gaseum ttwige hae
It makes my heart pound every day
Igeon nega mollayaman dwae
You must not know this
Geureomyeonseo ppeonppeonhage
And yet, shamelessly
Bbkeurim ripseutigeul
BB cream, lipstick
Kamerae damabolkka yeppeuge
Should I capture this prettily on camera?
Igeo bomyeon useojwo geurigo kkok nulleojwo
If you see this, smile and make sure to press it
Jeo mite angjeungmajgo
The cute thing down there
Saeppalgan
Bright red
Geunde johayoran mareun ppeonhae
But the word 'like' is cliché
Nae mam pyohyeonhagien bujokhande
It's not enough to express my feelings
Geunde johayo jamdo mot jado
But I like it, even if I can't sleep
Jigakhage dwaedo joheungeol
Even if I'm late, I don't even mind
Seollenda
My heart flutters
Dugeundugeundugeun
Thump-thump-thump
Dugeundugeundugeun
Thump-thump-thump
Sumeul hup chama jipeoreul ollige
Hold my breath, zip it up
Dasi hanbeon heorireul hup
Suck in my waist once more
Eurachachacha da ibeossda
Ura-cha-cha-cha, I'm all dressed
Sesangen yeppeun osi
In the world, pretty clothes
Neomunado manhgo manha
So many, so many
Bbkeurim ripseutigeul
BB cream, lipstick
Kamerae damabolkka yeppeuge
Should I capture this prettily on camera?
Igeo bomyeon useojwo geurigo kkok nulleojwo
If you see this, smile and make sure to press it
Jeo mite angjeungmajgo
The cute thing down there
Saeppalgan
Bright red
Geunde johayoran mareun ppeonhae
But the word 'like' is cliché
Nae mam pyohyeonhagien bujokhande
It's not enough to express my feelings
Geunde johayo jamdo mot jado
But I like it, even if I can't sleep
Jigakhage dwaedo joheungeol
Even if I'm late, I don't even mind
Geujeo barabogo issji
You're just staring at it
Amu maldo hal su eopsji
You're speechless
Jogeumman deo dagawayo nae mam arajwoyo
Come a little closer, please understand my heart
Deo isang gamchugoman sipji anha
I don't want to hide it anymore
Oneulttara gibuni kkulkkulhae
I'm feeling gloomy today for some reason
An geureoncheokhae bwado seulpeunyae
Even if I pretend I'm not, they ask if I'm sad
Amu baneung eopsneun neo ttaeme ppijyeossneunde
I'm sulking because you're not reacting at all
Nunchi eopsi chingudeuri naorago bureune
My friends, without a clue, call me to come out
jamkkanman jamkkanman
Wait a moment, wait a moment
Yeonragi ijeya oneungeol
The message is only coming now
Harujongil gibuni wassda gassda
My mood goes back and forth all day
Uldagado dasi sinnaseo chumchune
Even when crying, I get excited again and dance
Seollenda
My heart flutters
Dugeundugeundugeun
Thump-thump-thump
Dugeundugeundugeun
Thump-thump-thump
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앙증맞고 — cute and dainty
앙증맞고 translates to "cute and dainty" or "adorable and petite." It's a charming and descriptive adjective that isn't as common as basic words for "cute" (like 귀여워).
In "LIKEY," TWICE uses this word to describe the "cute and dainty, bright red" heart button that users click to "like" something on social media. It perfectly captures the visual and emotional appeal of that little icon, making it a memorable and contextually rich word.
LIKEY is TWICE’s sparkling selfie soundtrack. The lyrics bounce with the thrill of snapping photos, choosing filters, and waiting for that heart-shaped notification that says someone likes what they see. Every “dugeun dugeun” (thump thump) captures the rush of a phone lighting up, a camera shutter clicking, or a crush scrolling by your post. It is a playful peek into today’s social-media routine: dress up, strike a pose, hit upload, then secretly hope the person you care about presses the little red heart.
Beneath the bright beats, the song also reveals a relatable tug-of-war. The members admit that chasing approval can feel exhausting, yet they keep doing it because a single “like” from the right person makes their confidence soar. LIKEY is therefore both a celebration and a confession: a feel-good pop anthem about living your cutest life online, while whispering that genuine connection still matters more than any filter.
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