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About the Song
《21st Century Girl (21세기 소녀)》 is a bright and empowering track by BTS, first introduced on Wings in 2016 and later included on YOU NEVER WALK ALONE in 2017 through BIGHIT MUSIC. Written and composed by Pdogg, RM, Supreme Boi, and “hitman”bang, the song delivers a confident and uplifting message about self-worth, beauty, and the importance of refusing to let the world define you. With its playful energy, catchy rhythm, and encouraging spirit, 《21st Century Girl (21세기 소녀)》 stands out as one of BTS’s most cheerful and affirming songs, and I would strongly recommend it to listeners who enjoy the group at their most supportive, vibrant, and empowering.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
you worth it you perfect
deserve it just work it
neon gwi-ti-na gwi-ti tto pretty-ya pretty
bit-i-na bit-i neon jin-ri-i-ja i-chi
deserve it just work it
neon gwi-ti-na gwi-ti tto pretty-ya pretty
bit-i-na bit-i neon jin-ri-i-ja i-chi
you worth it you perfect
deserve it just work it
you look elegant, elegant and pretty, pretty
you shine, shine, you are the truth and the reason
deserve it just work it
you look elegant, elegant and pretty, pretty
you shine, shine, you are the truth and the reason
hok-si nu-ga neo-reul ja-kku yok-hae (yok-hae)
tell em you’re my lady ga-seo jeon-hae (jeon-hae)
ttan nom-deu-ri mwo-ra-geon i se-sang-i mwo-ra-geon
neon nae-ge choe-go neo geu-dae-ro
tell em you’re my lady ga-seo jeon-hae (jeon-hae)
ttan nom-deu-ri mwo-ra-geon i se-sang-i mwo-ra-geon
neon nae-ge choe-go neo geu-dae-ro
if someone keeps insulting you (insulting you)
tell em you’re my lady, go tell them (tell them)
no matter what other guys say, no matter what this world says
you are the best to me, just as you are
tell em you’re my lady, go tell them (tell them)
no matter what other guys say, no matter what this world says
you are the best to me, just as you are
jeol-dae jjol-ji ma-ra
nu-ga mwo-rae-do neon gwaen-cha-na (alright)
gang-hae neo-neun mal-ya
you say yes or no yes or no
nu-ga mwo-rae-do neon gwaen-cha-na (alright)
gang-hae neo-neun mal-ya
you say yes or no yes or no
never be intimidated
no matter what anyone says, you are okay (alright)
you are strong, you know
you say yes or no yes or no
no matter what anyone says, you are okay (alright)
you are strong, you know
you say yes or no yes or no
20-se-gi so-nyeo-deul-a
(live your life, live your life, come on baby)
21-se-gi so-nyeo-deul-a
(you don’t mind, you don’t mind, that new lady)
(live your life, live your life, come on baby)
21-se-gi so-nyeo-deul-a
(you don’t mind, you don’t mind, that new lady)
girls of the 20th century
(live your life, live your life, come on baby)
girls of the 21st century
(you don’t mind, you don’t mind, that new lady)
(live your life, live your life, come on baby)
girls of the 21st century
(you don’t mind, you don’t mind, that new lady)
mal-hae neo-neun gang-ha-da-go
mal-hae neon chung-bun-ha-da-go
let you go let you go let you go
let it go oh
mal-hae neon chung-bun-ha-da-go
let you go let you go let you go
let it go oh
tell them you are strong
tell them you are enough
let you go let you go let you go
let it go oh
tell them you are enough
let you go let you go let you go
let it go oh
all my ladies put your hands up
21-se-gi so-nyeo hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
21-se-gi so-nyeo hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
all my ladies put your hands up
21st century girls, hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
21st century girls, hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
neo ji-na-ga-ne nam-ja-deu-ri say
“oh yeah jae mwo-ya dae-che nu-gu-ya?”
neok-si na-ga-ne yeo-ja-deu-ri say
“eo yae-neun tto mwo-ya dae-che nu-gu-ya?”
“oh yeah jae mwo-ya dae-che nu-gu-ya?”
neok-si na-ga-ne yeo-ja-deu-ri say
“eo yae-neun tto mwo-ya dae-che nu-gu-ya?”
when you pass by, men say
“oh yeah, what is she, who on earth is she?”
women lose their minds and say
“oh, what is she again, who on earth is she?”
“oh yeah, what is she, who on earth is she?”
women lose their minds and say
“oh, what is she again, who on earth is she?”
(oh bae) jeol-dae nat-chu-ji ma
(okay) jae-deu-re neol mat-chu-jin ma
(you’re mine) neon chung-bun-hi a-reum-da-wo
don’t worry don’t worry baby you’re beautiful
you you you
(okay) jae-deu-re neol mat-chu-jin ma
(you’re mine) neon chung-bun-hi a-reum-da-wo
don’t worry don’t worry baby you’re beautiful
you you you
(oh bae) never lower yourself
(okay) don’t fit yourself to them
(you’re mine) you are beautiful enough
don’t worry don’t worry baby you’re beautiful
you you you
(okay) don’t fit yourself to them
(you’re mine) you are beautiful enough
don’t worry don’t worry baby you’re beautiful
you you you
20-se-gi so-nyeo-deul-a
(live your life, live your life, come on baby)
21-se-gi so-nyeo-deul-a
(you don’t mind, you don’t mind, that new lady)
mal-hae neo-neun gang-ha-da-go
mal-hae neon chung-bun-ha-da-go
let you go let you go let you go
let it go oh
(live your life, live your life, come on baby)
21-se-gi so-nyeo-deul-a
(you don’t mind, you don’t mind, that new lady)
mal-hae neo-neun gang-ha-da-go
mal-hae neon chung-bun-ha-da-go
let you go let you go let you go
let it go oh
girls of the 20th century
(live your life, live your life, come on baby)
girls of the 21st century
(you don’t mind, you don’t mind, that new lady)
tell them you are strong
tell them you are enough
let you go let you go let you go
let it go oh
(live your life, live your life, come on baby)
girls of the 21st century
(you don’t mind, you don’t mind, that new lady)
tell them you are strong
tell them you are enough
let you go let you go let you go
let it go oh
all my ladies put your hands up
21-se-gi so-nyeo hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
21-se-gi so-nyeo hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
all my ladies put your hands up
21st century girls, hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
21st century girls, hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
everybody wanna love you
everybody gonna love you
da-reun geon geok-jeong-ha-ji ma
everybody wanna love you bae
everybody gonna love you bae
neon sa-rang ba-da ma-ttang-hae
everybody gonna love you
da-reun geon geok-jeong-ha-ji ma
everybody wanna love you bae
everybody gonna love you bae
neon sa-rang ba-da ma-ttang-hae
everybody wanna love you
everybody gonna love you
don’t worry about anything else
everybody wanna love you bae
everybody gonna love you bae
you deserve to be loved
everybody gonna love you
don’t worry about anything else
everybody wanna love you bae
everybody gonna love you bae
you deserve to be loved
all my ladies put your hands up
21-se-gi so-nyeo hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
all my ladies put your hands up
21-se-gi so-nyeo hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
21-se-gi so-nyeo hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
all my ladies put your hands up
21-se-gi so-nyeo hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
all my ladies put your hands up
21st century girls, hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
all my ladies put your hands up
21st century girls, hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
21st century girls, hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
all my ladies put your hands up
21st century girls, hands up
all my ladies put your hands up
now scream
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
귀티나
(gwi-ti-na)
looking noble
💡 Note: Appearing elegant or having an aura of high social standing
이치
(i-chi)
reason
💡 Note: The logical principle or the way things are naturally meant to be
쫄지
(jjol-ji)
being intimidated
💡 Note: A slang term for feeling scared or losing confidence in a situation
마땅해
(ma-ttang-hae)
deserve
💡 Note: Being naturally entitled to something because it is right or appropriate
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song conveys a message of empowerment and self-worth for women in the modern era, encouraging them to be proud of who they are regardless of others’ opinions. It emphasizes that every individual is perfect and strong enough to live their own life with confidence and joy.
