About the Song
《Bubble Gum》 is a bright and breezy track by NewJeans, featured on How Sweet, released in 2024 under ADOR. Composed by 250, Oscar Bell, and Sophie Simmons, with lyrics by Gigi, Oscar Bell, and Sophie Simmons, the song captures a soft, playful kind of sweetness that feels light but memorable. Arranged by 250, 《Bubble Gum》 blends NewJeans’ gentle vocal color with a clean, nostalgic pop sound, creating a charming atmosphere that feels fresh, airy, and effortlessly addictive.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
you just got my heart pump pumpin’
every time that you’re here around me
no-raet so-ri-ga tto heul-leo-na-wa yeah
every time that you’re here around me
no-raet so-ri-ga tto heul-leo-na-wa yeah
You just got my heart pump pumpin’
Every time that you’re here around me
The song flows out again yeah
Every time that you’re here around me
The song flows out again yeah
o-neul o-rae geol-lin i-yu
i’m always so excited to meet you
ae hyang-gi-ga neol meon-jeo cha-ja-ga
i’m always so excited to meet you
ae hyang-gi-ga neol meon-jeo cha-ja-ga
The reason it took long today
I’m always so excited to meet you
My scent reaches you first
I’m always so excited to meet you
My scent reaches you first
nun ga-ma-do gi-eok-na-ge
eo-di-ra-do tta-ra-gal-lae
you’re so delicate geo-pum so-ge
su-meot-ne uh uh uh
eo-di-ra-do tta-ra-gal-lae
you’re so delicate geo-pum so-ge
su-meot-ne uh uh uh
Even with eyes closed, I remember
I’ll follow you anywhere
You’re so delicate, hiding in bubbles
Hidden uh uh uh
I’ll follow you anywhere
You’re so delicate, hiding in bubbles
Hidden uh uh uh
oh you make my heart melt away
you’re a softie gu-reum gat-a
i-geon mal-lo seol-myeong mot-hae
you got me oh oh
you’re a softie gu-reum gat-a
i-geon mal-lo seol-myeong mot-hae
you got me oh oh
Oh you make my heart melt away
You’re a softie, like a cloud
This can’t be explained in words
You got me oh oh
You’re a softie, like a cloud
This can’t be explained in words
You got me oh oh
i-mi u-rin
jeo-gi meol-li
no-pi it-neun
pung-seon-gat-chi
have you right here
in a basket
jeo-gi meol-li
no-pi it-neun
pung-seon-gat-chi
have you right here
in a basket
Already we are
Far away
High up like
A balloon
Have you right here
In a basket
Far away
High up like
A balloon
Have you right here
In a basket
oh my baby
sweet like bubble gum
bouncing like playing ball
deo no-pi ol-lyeo-jwo
we’re gonna fly away
sweet like bubble gum
bouncing like playing ball
deo no-pi ol-lyeo-jwo
we’re gonna fly away
Oh my baby
Sweet like bubble gum
Bouncing like playing ball
Lift me higher
We’re gonna fly away
Sweet like bubble gum
Bouncing like playing ball
Lift me higher
We’re gonna fly away
sweet like bubble yum
so smooth, soft like a hug
deo meol-li nal-lyeo-jwo
let’s go far away
so smooth, soft like a hug
deo meol-li nal-lyeo-jwo
let’s go far away
Sweet like bubble yum
So smooth, soft like a hug
Send me further
Let’s go far away
So smooth, soft like a hug
Send me further
Let’s go far away
you’re my favorite flavor
bubble gum
bubble bubble bubble bubble bubble bubble
bubble bubble bubble gum
bubble gum
bubble bubble bubble bubble bubble bubble
bubble bubble bubble gum
yae-gi neu-reo-no-a jul-jul
like i got nothing better to do
ae son-ba-dak a-ne ssok deu-reo-wa yeah
like i got nothing better to do
ae son-ba-dak a-ne ssok deu-reo-wa yeah
Stories spill out endlessly
Like I got nothing better to do
Fits right in my palm yeah
Like I got nothing better to do
Fits right in my palm yeah
na-man al-go si-peun bi-mil
all i know is i need this feeling
ae yun-gi-ga neol meon-jeo sa-ro-ja-ba yeah
all i know is i need this feeling
ae yun-gi-ga neol meon-jeo sa-ro-ja-ba yeah
A secret I want only for myself
All I know is I need this feeling
My shine captivates you first yeah
All I know is I need this feeling
My shine captivates you first yeah
nun ga-ma-do gi-eok-na-ge
eo-di-ra-do tta-ra-gal-lae
you’re so delicate geo-pum so-ge
su-meot-ne uh uh uh
eo-di-ra-do tta-ra-gal-lae
you’re so delicate geo-pum so-ge
su-meot-ne uh uh uh
Even with eyes closed, I remember
I’ll follow you anywhere
You’re so delicate, hiding in bubbles
Hidden uh uh uh
I’ll follow you anywhere
You’re so delicate, hiding in bubbles
Hidden uh uh uh
oh you make my heart melt away
you’re a softie gu-reum gat-a
i-geon mal-lo seol-myeong mot-hae
you got me oh oh
you’re a softie gu-reum gat-a
i-geon mal-lo seol-myeong mot-hae
you got me oh oh
Oh you make my heart melt away
You’re a softie, like a cloud
This can’t be explained in words
You got me oh oh
You’re a softie, like a cloud
This can’t be explained in words
You got me oh oh
sweet like bubble gum
bouncing like playing ball
deo no-pi ol-lyeo-jwo
we’re gonna fly away
bouncing like playing ball
deo no-pi ol-lyeo-jwo
we’re gonna fly away
Sweet like bubble gum
Bouncing like playing ball
Lift me higher
We’re gonna fly away
Bouncing like playing ball
Lift me higher
We’re gonna fly away
sweet like bubble yum
so smooth, soft like a hug
deo meol-li nal-lyeo-jwo
let’s go far away
so smooth, soft like a hug
deo meol-li nal-lyeo-jwo
let’s go far away
Sweet like bubble yum
So smooth, soft like a hug
Send me further
Let’s go far away
So smooth, soft like a hug
Send me further
Let’s go far away
nun ga-ma-do gi-eok-na-ge
eo-di-ra-do tta-ra-gal-lae
you’re so delicate geo-pum so-ge
su-meot-ne uh uh uh
eo-di-ra-do tta-ra-gal-lae
you’re so delicate geo-pum so-ge
su-meot-ne uh uh uh
Even with eyes closed, I remember
I’ll follow you anywhere
You’re so delicate, hiding in bubbles
Hidden uh uh uh
I’ll follow you anywhere
You’re so delicate, hiding in bubbles
Hidden uh uh uh
oh you make my heart melt away
you’re a softie gu-reum gat-a
i-geon mal-lo seol-myeong mot-hae
you got me oh oh
you’re a softie gu-reum gat-a
i-geon mal-lo seol-myeong mot-hae
you got me oh oh
Oh you make my heart melt away
You’re a softie, like a cloud
This can’t be explained in words
You got me oh oh
You’re a softie, like a cloud
This can’t be explained in words
You got me oh oh
i-mi u-rin
jeo-gi meol-li
no-pi it-neun
pung-seon-gat-chi
have you right here
in a basket
jeo-gi meol-li
no-pi it-neun
pung-seon-gat-chi
have you right here
in a basket
Already we are
Far away
High up like
A balloon
Have you right here
In a basket
Far away
High up like
A balloon
Have you right here
In a basket
oh my baby
sweet like bubble gum
sweet like bubble gum
i-mi u-rin
jeo-gi meol-li
no-pi it-neun
pung-seon-gat-chi
have you right here
in a basket
jeo-gi meol-li
no-pi it-neun
pung-seon-gat-chi
have you right here
in a basket
Already we are
Far away
High up like
A balloon
Have you right here
In a basket
Far away
High up like
A balloon
Have you right here
In a basket
oh my baby
sweet like bubble gum
sweet like bubble gum
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
향기가
(hyanggiga)
scent / fragrance
💡 Note: Represents a pleasing aroma that subtly reaches out to someone before any words are spoken.
숨었네
(sumeonne)
hid / hidden
💡 Note: Describes the playful act of concealing oneself gently within soft layers or bubbles.
풍선같이
(pungseongati)
like a balloon
💡 Note: Metaphorically illustrates the floating, uplifting sensation of a heart rising high with love.
비밀
(bimil)
secret
💡 Note: Conveys a precious piece of private information or a feeling that one wishes to keep exclusively protected.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics vividly capture the soft, airy excitement of being deeply infatuated with someone, comparing the feeling to bouncing bubbles and soaring balloons. It conveys a sweet, irresistible urge to stay close to a loved one, transforming a playful youthful romance into a dreamlike journey filled with sensory delight and a profound desire for connection.
