Red
HyunA Lyrics
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Red lipstick jom deo ppalgahge (ppalgahge)
So coolhage deo Hothage
Red lipstick jom deo ppalgahge (ppalgahge)
saeppalgan Lipstickeul bareun naneun ppalgaeyo (ppalgaeyo)
kkaemureo jugo sipeun aegyoga yesurieyo
bammada naega saenggangna Like maekomhan ramyeon
meonjeo deureowa bwa naega jotamyeon
Hyuna’s Back, uh wenmanhan aedeulboda
jappajin mommaeneun naegen Full option
mom jom pulgo dallyeo bollanikka
ppalgan geo geuge nanikka
ije mudae wiro ollaga bolkka
nal dugo tteonajima
na jigeum neomuna oeropdan mariya
neomaneun neoreul tteonajima
yeogin na hanabakke eopdago
na jigeum byeonhae beorilji molla
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Yeah)
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Ah~)
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna
So coolhage deo Hothage
Red lipstick jom deo ppalgahge (ppalgahge)
So coolhage deo Hothage
Red lipstick jom deo ppalgahge (ppalgahge)
da geumanhae ttakkeumhage
honnaejultenikka eongdeongi dae
gamdang andwae bammada Say
H Y U N geurigo A
jugineun Dance mudae wi Killer
kotdaeneun haneureul jjilleo
ginmareun saengnyakhalge
nal dugo tteonajima
na jigeum neomuna oeropdan mariya
neomaneun neoreul tteonajima
yeogin na hanabakke eopdago
na jigeum byeonhae beorilji molla
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Yeah)
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Ah~)
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna
ppalgan geon Hyuna
Hyunaneun ppalgaeyo Hyunaneun ppalgaeyo
Hyunaneun ppalgaeyo ppalgan geon Hyuna
Hyunaneun ppalgaeyo
nal dugo tteonajima
na jigeum neomuna oeropdan mariya
neomaneun neoreul tteonajima
yeogin na hanabakke eopdago
na jigeum byeonhae beorilji molla
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Yeah)
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Ah~)
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna
The lyrics of HyunA’s “Red” paint a picture of a confident and self-assured woman who takes pride in her appearance. The repeated phrases “so coolhage deo hothage” and “red lipstick jom deo ppalgahge” emphasize the importance of presentation and show that the singer is not afraid to stand out. The attention to detail is also evident in the line “saeppalgan Lipstickeul bareun naneun ppalgaeyo,” which translates to “I wear bright red lipstick”. This attention to detail extends beyond just physical appearance, as evidenced by the line “kkaemureo jugo sipeun aegyoga yesurieyo”, which translates to “I want to give you a smile that erases all your worries”.
The second half of the song delves into the idea of not letting anyone bring you down or change who you are. The line “ijeu mudae wiro ollaga bolkka” suggests that the singer is ready to take the stage and show the world who she really is. “(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh) uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna” reinforces this idea, with “ppalgan geon” meaning “the one who wears red lipstick” and “Hyuna” referring to the singer herself. This line is a declaration of pride and confidence, with the singer embracing and owning her unique identity.
Overall, “Red” is a song about confidence, self-assurance, and unapologetically being oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
So coolhage deo Hothage
I am determined to be even cooler than before
Red lipstick jom deo ppalgahge (ppalgahge)
I want my red lipstick to be even redder
saeppalgan Lipstickeul bareun naneun ppalgaeyo (ppalgaeyo)
I, myself, am applying this fresh red lipstick
kkaemureo jugo sipeun aegyoga yesurieyo
I crave attention and want to exude a confident energy
bammada naega saenggangna Like maekomhan ramyeon
Late at night, I think about myself as a spicy Korean instant noodle
meonjeo deureowa bwa naega jotamyeon
Listen closely and hear why I am so appealing
Hyuna’s Back, uh wenmanhan aedeulboda
I have returned, better than ever before
jappajin mommaeneun naegen Full option
I am equipped with all the best features
mom jom pulgo dallyeo bollanikka
I need to show off my body a little bit
ppalgan geo geuge nanikka
That red thing is me
ije mudae wiro ollaga bolkka
Now, should I step onto the stage?
nal dugo tteonajima
Don’t leave me behind
na jigeum neomuna oeropdan mariya
I am feeling really insecure right now
neomaneun neoreul tteonajima
Don’t leave only me behind
yeogin na hanabakke eopdago
I am nothing without you
na jigeum byeonhae beorilji molla
I don’t know what I will become later
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
What is this dazzling, glamorous thing?
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Yeah)
That red thing is Hyuna, of course
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
What is this dazzling, glamorous thing?
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Ah~)
That red thing is Hyuna, of course
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Vocalization
Uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna
Uh, uh, that red thing is Hyuna
da geumanhae ttakkeumhage
Just stop for a moment
honnaejultenikka eongdeongi dae
I will make you go crazy with this dazzling thing
gamdang andwae bammada Say
I can’t fall asleep, so I say 'say'
H Y U N geurigo A
H-Y-U-N-A and A
jugineun Dance mudae wi Killer
My dancing is a killer on stage
kotdaeneun haneureul jjilleo
I light up the sky with my color
ginmareun saengnyakhalge
My performance will make your heart pound
Hyunaneun ppalgaeyo Hyunaneun ppalgaeyo
Hyuna puts on lipstick, Hyuna puts on lipstick
Hyunaneun ppalgaeyo ppalgan geon Hyuna
Hyuna puts on lipstick, and that red thing is Hyuna
Contributed by Riley E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lolapennyburg2966
I've learned something throughout my life as a fan of HyunA. Whatever she does, haters will hate. Theres plenty examples too!
If she acts cute (which is basically her normal self) she is fake.
If she acts normal she is cold.
If she dances, people say she can't dance.
If she wears makeup people say she's ugly with makeup on.
If she doesn't wear make up people say she's ugly.
If she gets more scenes than the other members people act like she specifically asked for it.
Like people are never happy. Go ahead and add more.
Also, if a girl group sings live and they sound bad people say "they are tired, or look how hard they are dancing!"
But if HyunA has a solo and she sounds bad its "she can't sing or rap. She sucks and so on."
Anyhow, let's try to get Bubble pop to 100 million, about 20 million more to go so it'll be while.. But itd be great cause wouldn't she be the first kpop SOLOIST girl and boy to get over 100 million.
Of course haters would be like "she doesn't deserve it. Its because of PSY."
@elf2superjunior
Really loved the song especially the rapping part was amazing
And it is right that the mv might have some sexual concept
But I actually find it funny and refreshing and there isnt something disgusting abt it
so haters please shut up
We all know that Hyuna is like the queen of sexy concept
If u want something cute go check a pink or or any other cute group .
Fighting Hyuna unnie we love u
U are so gorgeous
@RachelandJun
LOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!! Thought the song was all right when I listened to it last night, but now I can't stop! ♥
-Rachel
@Haruta18
ERMERGERD ITS RACHEL. ❤️
@mikaa1515
Never knew you like kpop ! Lol~
@Rin-ee2jw
I'm a fan of you ♡
@FallingTsubaki1
You guys are so cool
@olivemakwa
Wow I can't believe I'm finding this comment so late. I love HyunA and you and Jun!!! Favorite things coming together! Lots of love ❤️
@arianator2809
I especially love her in this era. Actually, she doesn't need to dye her hair into any colour, black hair fits her so well and it makes her look natural. And in addition to her hair colour, I love her makeup in this mv as well.
@ayuarlta
here she so sexy, but still expensive. different with right now🥺
@alfriantirasyid4822
@Arta funny. i really like this era.. she dont need to lose that weight .. in this era she is amazing
@LadySeraphineCC
I agree. But honestly. I'm just worried about K-pop artists' hair.. they keep changing it. 😩
They're just damaging their hair beyond repair