Dongwon joined the group on December 19, 2018 after KNK terminated their contracts with YNB Entertainment and moved to 220. They made their first comeback with the new lineup on January 7, 2019 with their 3rd single album LONELY NIGHT.
220 Entertainment announced the departure of member Seoham on September 30th, 2021, followed by the announcement of member Heejun's departure on January 13th, 2022.
U
KNK Lyrics
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I hate you but I miss you
눈부시게 아름다웠던 눈빛도
더는 빛이 나질 않아
포근하던 그 입술로
차갑게 말해 넌
I'm sorry baby say goodbye
내 손 끝은 널 놓지 못하는데
내 가슴은 아직 널 부르는데
아무리 뻗어 봐도
닿을 수 없을 만큼
돌아선 네 맘을 잡지 못해
It's over 왜 나 혼자만 아파야 해
It's over 널 욕하고 또 미워하다가도
결국 다시 널 부른다
나를 잡아줘 어서
네가 필요해 내게 돌아와줘
다시 한 번 내가 숨 쉴 수 있게
아파도 상관없어 난
너 하나면 돼 네가 필요해
I need you U, U, U, U
I need you U, U, U, U
I need you U, U, U, U
너 하나면 돼 네가 필요해
끝없는 미로 속에서 어서 나를 구해줘
빛이 사라진 어둠 속에서 나를 꺼내줘
멈춰버렸지 모든 게 고장 나버린
내 시계는 여전히 제자리에 있어
I'll be waiting for you
너 없인 아무것도 못 하는데
눈을 감아도 네가 보이는데
시간이 지날수록 깊어지는
그리움 속에서 널 그리고 있어
It's over 왜 나 혼자만 아파야 해
It's over 널 욕하고 또 미워하다가도
결국 다시 널 부른다
나를 잡아줘 어서
네가 필요해 내게 돌아와줘
다시 한 번 내가 숨 쉴 수 있게
아파도 상관없어 난 너
하나면 돼 네가 필요해
I need you U, U, U, U
I need you U, U, U, U
I need you U, U, U, U
너 하나면 돼
네가 필요해 I need you
나를 부르던 그 목소리
따스한 눈빛
네 모든 게
난 아직도 이렇게
선명하게 남아있는데 넌 어디에
Where are you now?
I can't live without you
I hate you but I need you
I hate you but I miss you
네가 필요해 내게 돌아와줘
다시 한 번 내가 숨 쉴 수 있게
아파도 상관없어 난 너
하나면 돼 네가 필요해
I need you U, U, U, U
I need you U, U, U, U
I need you U, U, U, U
너 하나면 돼 네가 필요해
The lyrics of KNK's "U" express the complex emotions of love and hate towards an ex-lover. The lines "I hate you but I need you, I hate you but I miss you" emphasize the confusion and struggle in attempting to move on from someone who has deeply impacted one's life. The lyrics also refer to the beauty of the person's eyes and lips, but ultimately express sadness and regret over not being able to hold onto them.
The chorus emphasizes the longing for the ex-lover to return, stating "I need you U, U, U, U, 너 하나면 돼 네가 필요해." Despite the pain caused by the separation, the singer cannot help but feel drawn back to their ex. The lines "나를 부르던 그 목소리 따스한 눈빛 네 모든 게" suggest the lingering memories of the ex, and the question "Where are you now?" emphasizes the sense of longing and loss.
Overall, the lyrics of "U" convey the rollercoaster of emotions that accompany a breakup, highlighting the difficulty of letting go and moving on from someone who was once so important.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate you but I need you
Even though I despise you, I rely on you and cannot function without you.
I hate you but I miss you
Although I have negative feelings towards you, I still long for your presence and companionship.
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Your once dazzling, beautiful eyes do not shine anymore.
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Coldly, you speak with lips that once provided warmth.
I'm sorry baby say goodbye
I apologize, but we must part ways.
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I cannot let you go, even at the tips of my fingers.
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My heart still calls out to you.
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Despite reaching out, I cannot grab your heart, which has turned away from me so much that I cannot reach it.
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It's over, why do I have to suffer alone?
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It's over, even though I curse and despise you, I end up calling you again.
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Please, grab me quickly.
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I need you, come back to me.
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So I can breathe once again.
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Even though it hurts, I don't care, I only need you.
I need you U, U, U, U
I need you, U, U, U, U.
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I only need you, I need you.
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Quickly rescue me from this endless maze.
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Take me out of this dark place where the light has disappeared.
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Everything has stopped, everything is broken.
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My clock is still in the same place.
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I need you, come back to me.
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The voice that called out to me and your warm gaze.
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I still vividly remember everything about you, but where are you?
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
I can't live without you
I can't live without you.
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Without you, I can't do anything.
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Even when I close my eyes, I still see you.
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As time passes, it becomes deeper.
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I'm drawing you in my longing heart.
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I need you, come back to me.
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Grab me quickly.
Contributed by Sophie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joyfulmelori
I'm still sad this comeback was ignored. This is my favorite song and choreo from them, followed by Rain which was also ignored. They were the only 2016 rookie group who caught my eye because of their strong, stable live performances. I hope 2018 is much better for them.
@ShiningStar_003
Ikr? I love this song a d choreography is amazing... I saw few groups wont say names, copied few of their moves...is says smth right? Its just my opinion honestly. Thats there are who does like them.. So even wanna copy them but why this group doesnt become more popular. Its sad.
@berlyn2428
idk i always in love with knk's song because they gave that "old kpop song vibes" which is so good and ear catching. fighting my bub!!! ♡
@mikell1880
omg yeah same
@ikonicx2931
Infires Girl u r right 😍😭👏
@meh.96
They gave me Infinite and Beast vibe.
@berlyn2428
+Just AR agree.. when i hear their song for the first time i was like "oh... i thought this is beast???" and i fall for them 2 seconds later xD
@cherryooons
I really agree! KNK's song always remind me of Infinite and Beast's type of song, which is I like so much ♥ ㅋㅋ
@miiyoooo
"The footwork looks like Got7's"
"It kinda sounds like blablabla"
GUYS! This is KNK. This is an amazing, talented and way too underrated group and they are not trying to copy anyone because they don't need to. They are talented and creative enough to have their own ideas. So please, please stop comparing them to Got7 or other groups because that's so inappropriate and rude. Or what would you think if someone says "Oh your hair color is brown, I guess you're trying to copy your friend"? It's stupid. It's a good thing to like more than one kpop group, but please just don't compare them to each other. :)
@angelabarandino7575
yeah people should stop the comparsion thing. Nothing is ever original anymore, most dance moves arent exactly "no one has ever seen this" because that's a lie. Everything comes from an inspiration of something else.