“지켜 나를 더, 모두 집중 on alert
빛을 쫓아, 빛이 날 비춰”
“Protect me more, everyone’s on alert —
I chase the light, and the light shines on me.”

It’s the kind of song that reminds you why ITZY defined a whole generation of self-assured, unapologetic K-pop anthems.

Let’s dive into two lines that perfectly capture that power and focus:

Continuing our number theme from yesterday, today’s line gives us another chance to learn some Korean counting — this time, about how love multiplies every time you see someone:

“두 번 세 번 보면 너를 더 안고 싶어”
“The second time, the third time I see you — I want to hold you even more.”

Its bright, innocent sound feels like a direct throwback to first-gen legends like S.E.S — all sweetness, melody, and that unmistakable charm of early K-pop love songs.

And in true ILLIT fashion, even the lyrics sparkle with meaning — including some useful Korean number expressions!

Let’s take a look at this part:

“수백 번이라도
수천 번이라도
끝나지 않을”
“Even if it’s hundreds of times,
Even if it’s thousands of times,
It won’t ever end.”

Bright, warm, and full of energy, it perfectly captures that sense of curiosity and courage that comes with adventure — the excitement of discovering hidden treasures and chasing what your heart truly wants.

Let’s look at these two lines that capture the heart of the song’s softness and depth:

“조심스레 물들여 끝도 없이
은은하게 퍼지는 Melody에”
“Carefully dyeing, endlessly —
in the softly spreading melody.”

But setting that aside, “Heart Drop,” their newest single released just yesterday, deserves to be heard.

It’s a gorgeous song — elegant, emotional, and perfectly matched to their voices. The production is smooth and glowing, and the hook stays with you long after the song ends.

all blurring the line between memory and reality.

Let’s take a look at one of the song’s most vulnerable lines:

“기억나니?
날 껴안고 불렀던 노래
아무렴 어때”
“Do you remember?
The song you sang while holding me —
Well, whatever.”

The title track “Cynical” dives deep into the pain of a love that’s faded — a relationship where one side still burns with feeling, while the other has already turned cold.

The music video visualizes that heartbreak through haunting imagery — accidents, ghosts, and even the grim reaper himself —

Let’s look at one of the song’s most touching lines:

“코가 길어진 어린 피노키오는
사실은 무서웠던 걸까?”
“The young Pinocchio whose nose grew —
was he actually just scared?”

It’s not just about the fairytale wooden boy — it’s about all of us trying to tell the truth while hiding our hearts. The lyrics capture that bittersweet mix of innocence and fear that comes with learning to love and to be real.

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“아무렇지 않은 척
지워내려 해봐도
날 비웃듯이 불러 또
벗어날 수도 없게”
“I act like I’m okay
And try to erase you
But you mockingly call me again
So I can never escape”

It’s a tender yet devastating ballad about heartbreak — the quiet struggle of trying to move on when the past keeps calling your name, quite literally.

Let’s take a look at this haunting verse: