Yook was born on May 2, 1995, in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. He has one older sister. Yook comes from a business family. His father is the CEO of an IT corporation that deals with semiconductors. His grandfather was the first to introduce red carp in South Korea, while his grandmother operated a fishing farm in Paju.
He briefly studied for a month in England and the Philippines, respectively. He completed his high school education at Hanlim Multi Art School, graduating in 2014. He then attended Dongshin University, majoring in Practical Music.
Hypnotized
Yook Sungjae Lyrics
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Even though I tried to run
I tried to run 벗어날 수 없어
Even when the leaves change
I'm in the same place
Oh girl I didn't know
I didn't know what was going on
Okay, okay, okay, whoop
Okay, okay, okay, yeah
Drop the beat, let's go
No control over my body heart and soul
Feels like I've been hypnotized
What are you doing to me girl?
I don't know but I know for sure when I can't attend to you
You be meeting other guys while you pretend to
Be at your home sipping on wine all alone
Girl, I know when I'm overseas making that dough
You be on your knees getting low
So I tried to move on but then the pendulum swings
Snap of your fingers and I'm back at square one
Uh, what've you done, uh, I feel like I'm your dog
And you got me on a leash so even if I want I can't run off, ah
Oh (oh) anywhere (anywhere) 어딜 가도 제자리야
Even though I tried to run
I tried to run 벗어날 수 없어
Even when the leaves change
I'm in the same place
Oh, girl, I didn't know
I didn't know what was going on
Yeah, yeah, I know you lie
Yeah, yeah, I know you cheat
Yeah, girl, you thought I didn't know that you're not loyal to me? Oh, no
But I still want you by my side
Even though I know you bad why
It's like I got screens on my eyes
And you got full control 'cause you're the
Screenslaver make me do whatever
Like a drug girl you're not any better
Yeah, I know you're not good for me
But the more that makes me want you
You got me (what?) You got me (yeah)
You got me (uh) got me hypnotized
Oh (oh) anywhere (anywhere) 어딜 가도 제자리야
Even though I tried to run
I tried to run 벗어날 수 없어
Even when the leaves change (when the leaves change)
I'm in the same place (yeah)
Oh, girl (girl) I didn't know (no)
I didn't know what was going on
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, what
Y'all ready, y'all ready, y'all ready
Now put your hands up, now put your hands up
Now get up, now get up
Turn up, turn up, what let's go
Yeah, yeah, hypnotized
In "Hypnotized," Yook Sungjae sings about being in a relationship where he has no control over his body, heart, and soul. He feels like he has been hypnotized by his partner and cannot escape even if he tries to run away. Sungjae acknowledges that his partner is not loyal and lies and cheats on him, but he still cannot resist her. The singer describes the feeling as having screens over his eyes, and his partner has complete control over him.
Despite knowing that the relationship is not good for him, Sungjae cannot help but feel hypnotized and trapped. He tries to move on, but he always ends up back at square one with his partner. The repeating line "Oh anywhere, even when the leaves change, I'm in the same place" emphasizes how he is stuck in this toxic relationship and cannot escape no matter how hard he tries. Sungjae's vocals, combined with the hypnotic beat and lyrics, perfectly convey the feeling of being trapped in a relationship and unable to escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh anywhere 어딜 가도 제자리야
No matter where I go, I'm stuck in the same place
Even though I tried to run
I attempted to escape
I tried to run 벗어날 수 없어
But I couldn't break free
Even when the leaves change
As the seasons change
I'm in the same place
I'm still in the same spot
Oh girl I didn't know
I was unaware
I didn't know what was going on
I didn't understand what was happening
No control over my body heart and soul
I have no authority over my physical or emotional self
Feels like I've been hypnotized
It seems like I am under someone's spell
What are you doing to me girl?
What have you done to me?
I don't know but I know for sure when I can't attend to you
I may not comprehend, but I'm sure when I'm not with you
You be meeting other guys while you pretend to
You're meeting other men while pretending not to
Be at your home sipping on wine all alone
You're at home, drinking alone
Girl, I know when I'm overseas making that dough
I'm aware when I'm making money abroad
You be on your knees getting low
You're on your knees, performing a sexual act
So I tried to move on but then the pendulum swings
I attempted to move on, but then my feelings reversed back
Snap of your fingers and I'm back at square one
You have the ability to control me, and I'm back where I started
Uh, what've you done, uh, I feel like I'm your dog
What have you done to me, I feel like I'm your pet
And you got me on a leash so even if I want I can't run off, ah
You have me on a leash, and even if I desire to, I can't leave
Yeah, yeah, I know you lie
I'm aware that you deceive me
Yeah, yeah, I know you cheat
I'm aware that you're unfaithful
Yeah, girl, you thought I didn't know that you're not loyal to me? Oh, no
You believed I wasn't aware that you weren't faithful to me? No way
But I still want you by my side
Nevertheless, I still want you with me
Even though I know you bad why
Despite understanding that you're terrible why
It's like I got screens on my eyes
It's as though my eyes are covered by screens
And you got full control 'cause you're the
And you have complete control because you're the
Screenslaver make me do whatever
The screens control me to do whatever you want
Like a drug girl you're not any better
You're like an addiction, and you're not any good
Yeah, I know you're not good for me
I know you're not good for me
But the more that makes me want you
But the more I want you
You got me (what?) You got me (yeah)
You have me
You got me (uh) got me hypnotized
You have me under your control
Y'all ready, y'all ready, y'all ready
Are you all set, are you all set, are you all set
Now put your hands up, now put your hands up
Raise your hands up now
Now get up, now get up
Now stand up
Turn up, turn up, what let's go
Let's get excited and go
Yeah, yeah, hypnotized
I'm under your control
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Peniel, Vincenzo, Sung Jae Yook
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@laurabm2604
A great song, I played it on repeat several times. I discovered Sungjae via his Kdramas not so long time ago (like maybe 2 months), and his acting made me curious what kind of person he is. So I searched him online, seen his others works, WGM, interview. He’s nice look combined with his funny and sweet personality are kind of addictive 😂.
My conclusions after the “YouTube detective” work:
1. He was a very sweet boy that becomes a very sexy man now 😅.
He’s smoking hot as he’s becoming older 😁. See him in The golden spoon.
2. I was really curious what happened between him and Joy from WGM and Red Velvet, and my conclusion is:
- he was deeply in love with her, she was also in love with him, and they were together probably immediately after the WGM show.
- she has a potential to cheat (see the WGM episode at the sea side when he was paying all the attention to her, and she said that she didn’t observed because she was looking the instructor’s naked legs. I supposed that he was really disappointed to hear her thinking that at that moment. It is also a sign that a person could easily cheat, when she can’t focus on the person that she’s with at least in his or her presence.
- they were together until 2018, than something happened and they broke up for a moment that year. The question is what happened, did he cheated on her with the girl that he was rumored to date that year (he didn’t seemed the cheating type, but we never know). Or she broke up with him that year because maybe she wanted to explore more (as they seemed to be each other’s first relations, which it’s understandable).
- after that they went back together, but in what seemed to be an on - off dynamic and non-exclusive relationship from her part (meaning that she was also dating other guys).
- in 2020 she leaves him definitely for her next boyfriend.
End of story 😁.
I wish them both the best, and to Sungjae to still keep his trust in relationships, even if he had a hard time before, because he seems such a great, carrying and encouraging person and he really deserves to be happy with someone who respects, supports and cherish him. 🎉🎉🎉
Last but not least, he seems to be an artistically genius, equally talented in all artistical areas that he tried. Their parents should be so proud of him.
Thank you for sharing your work Sungjae, you give an incredible amount of positive emotions to the audience. 😊
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@chescaaldea2449
I stan a lot of boy groups but I honestly think that for me btob has the best vocals. So soothing to listen to and they're so quirky but pro onstage❤
@reinaa.cg1
Agree x2
@user-eu9yz5wl1z
Agree x100M
@kendrablisshearts
Agreeeeeeeee
@channk4914
Definitely!!!
@eriii8967
Thissss kind of concept and song really suits Sungjae. I actually got really addicted to this song when they performed it and secretly wishing it was their debut song ㅠㅠㅠ btw, i love his chemistry with peniel ㅋㅋㅋ
@giselagarza6293
Yookiebaby when did they perform this? I thought this was a new song.
@eriii8967
Gisela Garza from the this is us concert last 2018. Imagine the patience I spent to wait for the digital release lol 😂
@giselagarza6293
Yookiebaby what?! Lol took forever