On December 15, 2019, a teaser title Number 1 or #1 was released. On January 1 at midnight, Loona released a teaser for their EP [#] with the title "Coming Soon". They had previously shared the promotional single "365" from the EP. A few days later on January 10, they released another teaser titled Number 2 or #2, which revealed their comeback date as February 5, 2020. Between January 14 and 19, teaser photos for the group were released, with the first teaser photo of Olivia Hye, and the second of HyunJin. A day later the tracklist for the EP was released, including "So What". On January 23, another teaser titled Number 3 or #3 was released along with teasers for the members being issued between January 24 and 27. The final teasers to be released were "To all LOONA's around the world", a highlight medley, and lastly a teaser for the music video.
The song debuted at number 89 on the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 chart becoming their first entry on the chart. On the US World songs chart the song peaked at number 4 becoming their second highest-peaking song on the chart.
On January 8, 2020, Blockberry Creative announced that the leader HaSeul would be sitting out from promotions due to health reasons. On February 5, the day of the song's release, Loona planned to hold a showcase for "So What" at 8:00PM. Due to COVID-19 concerns, on February 2, Blockberry Creative announced that the showcase was canceled for fans, and it would be held without them as planned. On February 25, a few weeks after [#]'s release, Loona made their first appearance on Weekly Idol as special guests with Oh My Girl's Seunghee and Hyojung. On March 12, 2020, Loona received their first music show win on Mnet's M Countdown with the song.
So What
Loona Lyrics
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I'm so bad
늘 뻔한 다-다-답
길게도 blah blah blah
더 늘어지기 전에 보란 듯이
걸러, 겁내지 마
골라 봐 자 tic tak toe
더 크게 sho-shout!
너답게 ho-hot!
Eh 감출 수도 없게 burn
Oh 달라지는 네 눈빛 (hey!)
까마득히 높던 벽
넘어 보일게
아찔한 눈앞 저 멀리 follow me
가시 돋친 게 so what?!
얼음 같은 게 so what?!
겁이 없는 게 (bad)
어때서?! So what?! (ba-ba-ba-bad)
Take that, so what?!
I'm so bad 그게 어때
I'm so bad 뭐 어때
I'm so bad 더 자유롭게
I'm so bad
박차고 일어나 달리는 법
떠오르게 해 줄게
뜨겁게 널 (hoo)
끌어내 더 (hoo)
널 위한 세상의 중심은 너
비좁은 새장은 no, 좀 더 높이 (hoo)
가볍게 skip on my own feet
좋아
어서 따라와 봐봐
이끌린 대로 don't worry (ha!)
강렬한 sho-shock!
벌써 넌 can't stop
Eh 불꽃으로 날려 burn
Oh 뜨거워진 네 눈빛 (hey!)
가장 높이 빛난 별
잡아 보일게
기다렸다면 끝없이 follow me
가시 돋친 게 so what?!
얼음 같은 게 so what?!
겁이 없는 게 (bad)
어때서?! So what?! (ba-ba-ba-bad)
Take that, so what?!
I'm so bad 그게 어때
I'm so bad 뭐 어때
I'm so bad 더 자유롭게
I'm so bad
느낌이 와
터질 듯한
심장을 믿고 넌 멈추지 마 (멈추지 마)
Don't wanna wait no more
온 세상을 누비고
유난히 더 눈부실 tonight
더 붉게 타올라
원한다면 가져 다
거침없이 빛나니까
Bad, bad, so what? (I'm so bad)
좀 더 벅차올라
가능성을 열어 놔
절대 널 막을 수 없게 (I'm so bad) so
Eh 강렬한 네 맘을 burn (강렬한 네 맘을)
Oh 달아오른 이 느낌 (hey!)
맘을 가둔 유리 벽
넘어 보일게
눈부신 세상 더 멀리 follow me
가시 돋친 게 so what?!
얼음 같은 게 so what?!
겁이 없는 게 (bad)
어때서?! So what?! (ba-ba-ba-bad)
Take that, so what?!
I'm so bad 그게 어때
I'm so bad 뭐 어때
I'm so bad 더 자유롭게
I'm so bad
The lyrics to Loona's song "So What" showcase a strong message of empowerment and self-confidence. The repeated line of "I'm so bad" can be interpreted as the singer embracing their uniqueness and refusing to conform to societal norms of what is deemed "good" or "bad." The lyrics challenge the listener to break down the walls that hold them back, urging them to take chances and not be afraid of the obstacles that may come their way. The use of the phrase "so what" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that the opinions of others do not matter and the singer is going to embrace their individuality regardless of what others may think.
The use of metaphor in the song is also notable. The lines "thorns have grown, so what? Ice-like things, so what?" may refer to the challenges and obstacles that the singer has faced in their life, but they remain unbothered and "bad" regardless. The lyrics also allude to the idea that the singer is the "center of their own world" and they will not let anything stand in their way.
Overall, the lyrics to "So What" encourage listeners to embrace their unique qualities and not conform to societal expectations. The message is one of empowerment and self-love, encouraging the listener to break down the walls that hold them back and take chances.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so bad
I am confident and fearless
I'm so bad
I am confident and fearless
늘 뻔한 다-다-답
I am tired of the same, predictable answers
길게도 blah blah blah
I'm done with listening to long speeches that mean nothing
더 늘어지기 전에 보란 듯이 걸러, 겁내지 마
Before things get worse, I will filter them out and not be afraid
골라 봐 자 tic tak toe
Choose carefully like playing tic-tac-toe
O 아님 X 잖니 (ha!)
It's either yes (O) or no (X), you know (ha!)
더 크게 sho-shout!
Shout louder and more confidently
너답게 ho-hot!
Be hot and true to yourself
Eh 감출 수도 없게 burn
I burn uncontrollably, I cannot hide it
Oh 달라지는 네 눈빛 (hey!)
Your eyes have changed (hey!)
까마득히 높던 벽 넘어 보일게
I will show you how to overcome the high walls
아찔한 눈앞 저 멀리 follow me
Follow me to the dizzying, far-off place
가시 돋친 게 so what?!
So what if there are thorns?
얼음 같은 게 so what?!
So what if it's like ice?
겁이 없는 게 (bad)
I am fearless (bad)
어때서?! So what?! (ba-ba-ba-bad)
So, what's the problem? I am still fearless (ba-ba-ba-bad)
Take that, so what?!
Take that, I am still fearless!
I'm so bad 그게 어때
I am still fearless, what's the problem?
I'm so bad 뭐 어때
I am still fearless, who cares?
I'm so bad 더 자유롭게
I am still fearless, I am more free
박차고 일어나 달리는 법
I will get up and run at full speed
떠오르게 해 줄게 뜨겁게 널 (hoo)
I will make you so excited that your heart burns (hoo)
끌어내 더 (hoo)
Pulling you closer (hoo)
널 위한 세상의 중심은 너
You are the center of the world for me
비좁은 새장은 no, 좀 더 높이 (hoo)
No more cramped cages, go higher (hoo)
가볍게 skip on my own feet
I will move lightly on my own
좋아
I like it
어서 따라와 봐봐
Come and follow me
이끌린 대로 don't worry (ha!)
Don't worry about following me in the way that you are drawn to (ha!)
강렬한 sho-shock!
A strong shock!
벌써 넌 can't stop
You cannot stop yet
Eh 불꽃으로 날려 burn
Burning like flames (burn)
Oh 뜨거워진 네 눈빛 (hey!)
Your eyes have become hot (hey!)
가장 높이 빛난 별
The brightest star shining at the highest point
잡아 보일게
I will catch it and show it to you
기다렸다면 끝없이 follow me
If you have waited, follow me endlessly
느낌이 와
I feel it
터질 듯한
As if it will explode
심장을 믿고 넌 멈추지 마 (멈추지 마)
Believe in your heart and do not stop (don't stop)
Don't wanna wait no more
I don't want to wait anymore
온 세상을 누비고
I will conquer the whole world
유난히 더 눈부실 tonight
Tonight, I will shine even more brightly than usual
더 붉게 타올라
Burn even more red
원한다면 가져 다
If you want it, take it
거침없이 빛나니까
I shine brilliantly without hesitation
Bad, bad, so what? (I'm so bad)
Bad, bad, so what? (I'm so bad)
좀 더 벅차올라
Climb even higher
가능성을 열어 놔
Keep your possibilities open
절대 널 막을 수 없게 (I'm so bad) so
So that no one can stop you (I'm so bad)
Eh 강렬한 네 맘을 burn (강렬한 네 맘을)
Burning your intense heart (your intense heart)
Oh 달아오른 이 느낌 (hey!)
This feeling that is erupting (hey!)
맘을 가둔 유리 벽
The glass wall that confines my heart
넘어 보일게
I will show you how to overcome it
눈부신 세상 더 멀리 follow me
Follow me to a more dazzling world, far away
가시 돋친 게 so what?!
So what if there are thorns?
얼음 같은 게 so what?!
So what if it's like ice?
겁이 없는 게 (bad)
I am fearless (bad)
어때서?! So what?! (ba-ba-ba-bad)
So, what's the problem? I am still fearless (ba-ba-ba-bad)
Take that, so what?!
Take that, I am still fearless!
I'm so bad 그게 어때
I am still fearless, what's the problem?
I'm so bad 뭐 어때
I am still fearless, who cares?
I'm so bad 더 자유롭게
I am still fearless, I am more free
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Eames, Anna Timgren, Yoon Kyung Cho
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Line Distribution]
Jeon Heejin - 91.46s (Mixing Lines)
Chuu - 23.14s
Kim Lip - 20.27s
Jinsoul - 17.89s
Yves - 16.26s
Kim Hyunjin - 11.55s
Olivia Hye - 10.71s
Choerry - 9.46s
Im Yeojin - 7.75s
GoWon - 4.37s
ViVi - 3.08s
Jo Haseul - 0s
Ajay N
MV Recap:
- Olivia burns the moon
- Heejin, Kim Lip, and Jinsoul being badass with their squads
- Chuu and Gowon running around in Eden
- Hyunjin and Choerry leading an arsenal of scooters
- Yves dancing again
- Assassin vivi is alone
- Yeojin breaking out of school
Love it!
Alvin Ace
imagine vivi's power if she got to sing more than just ONE word
Stan Rookie Groups
Alvin Ace Trinidad they wouldn’t need fire to destroy the moon
Alvin Ace
@Stan Rookie Groups PERIOD. they know vivi is too powerful, they're just containing her. 🤭
wwendyaa_
Alvin Ace Trinidad Vivi did actually get rap line in Oh(Yes I Am)! Gowon too!
s h i b a i k o
@wwendyaa_ i was going to say the same SHE SLAY RAPPING IN THAT SONG 😭
Javier Segura
"Hey"
-Vivi 2020
ezra
“do not accept the fate of the moon” AND THATS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED, LOONA IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE 12
woahhwoa
YUP EXACTLY
Luane Ferreira
Please don't give them views and unfollow the Channel, is the best for the girls if we don't give bbc any money ANYWAY POSSIBLE anymore 🙏
ezra
@Luane Ferreira thanks for letting people know but i’ve been boycotting ever since i posted that comment