Dimple
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Dimple captures the irresistible charm of a smile that leaves the narrator dizzy and hopelessly captivated.
Album
Release Date
September 18, 2017
Genre
Pop / Contemporary R&B
Composers / Lyricists
Matthew Tishler, RM, Allison Kaplan
Participating Members
Jin
Jimin
V
Jungkook
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
kkok-kkok su-meot-da-ga u-seu-myeon na-ta-na
eo-di-seo on geol-kka
geo-jit-mal-ha-ji-ma cheon-sa-ga mat-ja-na
ni jeong-che-ga mwo-ya
eo-di-seo on geol-kka
geo-jit-mal-ha-ji-ma cheon-sa-ga mat-ja-na
ni jeong-che-ga mwo-ya
Hiding tightly, then appearing when you smile
Where did you come from?
Don’t lie, you’re an angel, right?
What’s your true identity?
Where did you come from?
Don’t lie, you’re an angel, right?
What’s your true identity?
But you
geu mi-so-neun ja-nin-ha-da mot-hae
Cruel
geu bol-eul mot bwa-sseo-ya hae
geu mi-so-neun ja-nin-ha-da mot-hae
Cruel
geu bol-eul mot bwa-sseo-ya hae
But you
That smile is beyond cruel
Cruel
I shouldn’t have seen those cheeks
That smile is beyond cruel
Cruel
I shouldn’t have seen those cheeks
You
sa-sil jin-jja wi-heom-han geon
neo-e-ge-man it-neun geo-ya
sa-sil jin-jja wi-heom-han geon
neo-e-ge-man it-neun geo-ya
You
Actually, the real danger
Is only with you
Actually, the real danger
Is only with you
geu bo-jo-gaen illegal
an-dwae wi-heom-hae oh yes
So I call you illegirl
an-dwae wi-heom-hae oh yes
So I call you illegirl
Those dimples are illegal
No, they’re dangerous, oh yes
So I call you illegirl
No, they’re dangerous, oh yes
So I call you illegirl
jon-jae ja-che-ga beom-joe
cheon-sa-ga nam-gin sil-su-yeot-na
a-ni-myeon jin-han ki-seu-yeot-na
geu bo-jo-gaen illegal
cheon-sa-ga nam-gin sil-su-yeot-na
a-ni-myeon jin-han ki-seu-yeot-na
geu bo-jo-gaen illegal
Your existence itself is a crime
Was it a mistake left by an angel?
Or was it a deep kiss?
Those dimples are illegal
Was it a mistake left by an angel?
Or was it a deep kiss?
Those dimples are illegal
But I want it anyway anyway anyway
ae-ge-neun eop-seo-seo neo-e-ge-man it-seo-seo
i-reo-ke him-deun geol-kka
ppa-jyeo juk-go sip-eo jam-gyeo juk-go sip-eo
neon nae-ge ho-su-ya
ae-ge-neun eop-seo-seo neo-e-ge-man it-seo-seo
i-reo-ke him-deun geol-kka
ppa-jyeo juk-go sip-eo jam-gyeo juk-go sip-eo
neon nae-ge ho-su-ya
But I want it anyway anyway anyway
I don’t have it, only you do
Is that why it’s so hard?
I want to drown, I want to sink
You’re a lake to me
I don’t have it, only you do
Is that why it’s so hard?
I want to drown, I want to sink
You’re a lake to me
Cause you
u-seul ttae-myeon eo-jil-eo-jil-hae
True
neo je-bal jo-sim-hae-jul-lae
u-seul ttae-myeon eo-jil-eo-jil-hae
True
neo je-bal jo-sim-hae-jul-lae
Cause you
When you smile, I get dizzy
True
Please be careful
When you smile, I get dizzy
True
Please be careful
You
sa-sil jom deo wi-heom-han geon
neo-e-ge-man it-neun geo-ya
sa-sil jom deo wi-heom-han geon
neo-e-ge-man it-neun geo-ya
You
Actually, the more dangerous thing
Is only with you
Actually, the more dangerous thing
Is only with you
geu bo-jo-gaen illegal
an-dwae wi-heom-hae oh yes
So I call you illegirl
jon-jae ja-che-ga beom-joe
an-dwae wi-heom-hae oh yes
So I call you illegirl
jon-jae ja-che-ga beom-joe
Those dimples are illegal
No, they’re dangerous, oh yes
So I call you illegirl
Your existence itself is a crime
No, they’re dangerous, oh yes
So I call you illegirl
Your existence itself is a crime
cheon-sa-ga nam-gin sil-su-yeot-na
a-ni-myeon jin-han ki-seu-yeot-na
geu bo-jo-gaen illegal
But I love it anyway anyway anyway
a-ni-myeon jin-han ki-seu-yeot-na
geu bo-jo-gaen illegal
But I love it anyway anyway anyway
Was it a mistake left by an angel?
Or was it a deep kiss?
Those dimples are illegal
But I love it anyway anyway anyway
Or was it a deep kiss?
Those dimples are illegal
But I love it anyway anyway anyway
bol ttae-ma-da ma-eu-mi wi-heom-hae-jyeo
bol ttae-ma-da jeom-jeom wi-heom-hae-jyeo
Oh baby no hey
Oh baby no hey
bol ttae-ma-da jeom-jeom wi-heom-hae-jyeo
Oh baby no hey
Oh baby no hey
Every time I see, my heart gets dangerous
Every time I see, it gets more dangerous
Oh baby no hey
Oh baby no hey
Every time I see, it gets more dangerous
Oh baby no hey
Oh baby no hey
i se-sang-e it-gin neo-mu wi-heom-han geol
geu bo-jo-gaen illegal
an-dwae wi-heom-hae oh yes
So I call you illegirl
geu bo-jo-gaen illegal
an-dwae wi-heom-hae oh yes
So I call you illegirl
It’s too dangerous to exist in this world
Those dimples are illegal
No, they’re dangerous, oh yes
So I call you illegirl
Those dimples are illegal
No, they’re dangerous, oh yes
So I call you illegirl
jon-jae ja-che-ga beom-joe
cheon-sa-ga nam-gin sil-su-yeot-na
a-ni-myeon jin-han ki-seu-yeot-na
geu bo-jo-gaen illegal
cheon-sa-ga nam-gin sil-su-yeot-na
a-ni-myeon jin-han ki-seu-yeot-na
geu bo-jo-gaen illegal
Your existence itself is a crime
Was it a mistake left by an angel?
Or was it a deep kiss?
Those dimples are illegal
Was it a mistake left by an angel?
Or was it a deep kiss?
Those dimples are illegal
But I want it anyway anyway anyway
Illegal
Illegal
But I want it anyway anyway anyway
Illegal
Illegal
But I want it anyway anyway anyway
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
보조개
(bo-jo-gae)
dimple
💡 Note: The central metaphor of the song, representing a small but “dangerous” physical charm.
어질어질
(eo-jil-eo-jil)
dizzy / lightheaded
💡 Note: An onomatopoeia describing the narrator’s physical reaction to the crush’s smile.
범죄
(beom-joe)
crime
💡 Note: Used metaphorically to describe a beauty so extreme that it feels like it should be against the law.
정체
(jeong-che)
identity
💡 Note: Questioning the true nature of the person, wondering if they are actually an angel.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song describes the fatal attraction of someone’s dimples, playfully labeling them as “illegal” because of their overwhelming charm. The narrator feels helpless and “dizzy” whenever the person smiles, comparing the sensation to falling into a deep forbidden lake. Ultimately, it expresses a pure obsession where the narrator willingly surrenders to the dangerous beauty of a single smile.
