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April 7, 2026
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About the Song
The 2026 masterpiece 《기쁨, 슬픔, 아름다운 마음》 by the visionary duo AKMU represents a profound shift in their musical journey. Released on April 7th as a standout track in the studio album 개화 (Flowering), the piece was meticulously written and composed by the legendary Lee Chan-hyuk under the creative direction of 영감의 샘터. While categorized under a bold rock-influenced sound, the song delivers a hauntingly poetic narrative that reassures us that sadness following joy is a testament to a beautiful heart. It encourages listeners to view every hardship as a necessary puzzle piece, transforming cold and lonely nights into a radiant picture of existence. By choosing to embrace rather than escape these emotional shadows, AKMU crafts a timeless anthem that highlights the harmonious beauty found within our deepest vulnerabilities.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
a-reum-da-un ma-eum-i-ya
jjo-cha-nae-ji mal-go pum-eo-ju-eo-ra
a-ju ye-ppeun dor-i doen-dan-da
is a BEAUTIFUL heart
don’t chase it away, embrace it
it will turn into a very pretty STONE
sa-rang-seu-reo-un mo-seub-i-ya
bal-geun mi-so-reul jit-ji a-na-do
sa-rang-hal i-yu-ga man-tan-da
is a LOVELY sight
even if you don’t wear a bright smile
there are many reasons to LOVE you
heu-rin nal-do hwa-chang-han nal-do si-rin nal-do
kki-u-go na-myeon da peo-jeul-i doel geo-ya
cloudy days, sunny days, even cold days
once put together, they will all become a PUZZLE
a-reum-da-un ma-eum-i-ya
geob-nae-ji mal-go ma-ju-an-ja-ra
chan-ran-han geu-rim-i doen-dan-da
is a BEAUTIFUL heart
don’t be afraid, sit face to face with it
it will become a RADIANT picture
heu-rin nal-do hwa-chang-han nal-do si-rin nal-do
kki-u-go na-myeon da peo-jeul-i doel geo-ya
cloudy days, sunny days, even cold days
once put together, they will all become a PUZZLE
seul-peu-go-do oe-ro-un bam-i
cha-ja-o-ji an-neun nal
mo-dun ge ae-teut-hal geo-ya
on the day when sad and lonely nights
no longer come
everything will feel PRECIOUS
a-reum-da-un ma-eum-i-ya
is a BEAUTIFUL heart
The song delivers a profound message that the sadness following joy is an essential part of a beautiful heart. It teaches us to embrace every emotion rather than chasing them away, as even the cold or cloudy days are vital puzzle pieces that eventually form a radiant picture of our lives.
