GFRIEND – Hope Lyrics | Romanized & Meaning

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여자친구(GFRIEND) Hope lyrics romanization and English meaning

Release Date

July 1, 2019

Genre

K-pop / Ballad

Composers / Lyricists

이원종, 소원, 예린, 은하, 유주, 신비, 엄지

Participating Members

Sowon Yerin Eunha Yuju SinB Umji

About the Song

《Hope (기대)》 is a warm and meaningful track by , featured on their 2019 mini album released under . Composed and arranged by Lee Won Jong, with lyrics by Sowon, Yerin, Eunha, Yuju, SinB, Umji, and Lee Won Jong, the song carries sincere emotion, hopeful melodies, and a heartfelt message shaped by the members themselves, giving 《Hope (기대)》 a special and comforting place within the album’s vibrant K-pop sound.

[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation
alright ban-jja-gi-neun haet-sal-bo-da
alright nun-bu-si-ji anh-a-do
show now u-ri a-pe pyeol-chyeo-jil
neo-wa nae-ga bit-nal se-sang so-ge
nae son ja-ba jun-da-myeon
trust the dream my love
Alright, more than the shining sunlight
Alright, even if it’s not dazzling
Show now, the world that will unfold before us
In the world where you and I will shine
If you hold my hand
Trust the dream my love
eo-saek-han nun-bi-cheu-ro neo-reul bo-deon nal gi-eo-ka-ni
do you know why
kkum-man gat-deon geu sun-ga-neul i-jeul su-ga eop-seo nan
Do you remember the day I looked at you with awkward eyes?
Do you know why
I can’t forget that moment that felt like a dream
ham-kke ul-go u-seo-tteon u-ri-ui si-gan
ye-ppeun chu-eo-gi doe-go
bal-ge bit-na-neun seo-ro-reul seon-mul-hae-jun
dan ha-na-ui ma-eum
The times we cried and laughed together
Become beautiful memories
The only heart that gifted us each other shining brightly
alright ban-jja-gi-neun haet-sal-bo-da
alright nun-bu-si-ji anh-a-do
show now u-ri a-pe pyeol-chyeo-jil
neo-wa nae-ga bit-nal se-sang so-ge
nae son ja-ba jun-da-myeon
trust the dream my love
Alright, more than the shining sunlight
Alright, even if it’s not dazzling
Show now, the world that will unfold before us
In the world where you and I will shine
If you hold my hand
Trust the dream my love
oh nan sum ga-ppeu-ge dal-lyeo-on si-gan-do
mae sun-gan-deul-ma-da ham-kke-yeot-deon u-ri
nun ba-ra-bo-myeo mal-ha-ji anh-a-do
i know how you feel my love
Oh, even the time we ran breathlessly
Every moment we were together
Even without saying it while looking into your eyes
I know how you feel my love
ga-kkeum-eun neo-ui ma-eu-mi ji-chyeo-gal ttae
i no-rael deu-reo-jul-lae
neo-ui mam-so-ge gi-eok-dwel i melody
gan-jik-haet-deon mal
Sometimes when your heart gets tired
Will you listen to this song?
This melody that will be remembered in your heart
The words I kept
alright ban-jja-gi-neun haet-sal-bo-da
alright nun-bu-si-ji anh-a-do
show now u-ri a-pe pyeol-chyeo-jil
neo-wa nae-ga bit-nal se-sang so-ge
nae son ja-ba jun-da-myeon
trust the dream my love
Alright, more than the shining sunlight
Alright, even if it’s not dazzling
Show now, the world that will unfold before us
In the world where you and I will shine
If you hold my hand
Trust the dream my love
dwi-do-ra bo-myeon eo-neu-sae
u-ri ham-kke geo-reo-wat-deon man-eun nal-deul
al-a seo-ro-ga gi-dae-o-myeo
ba-ra-deon ma-eu-meul you and i
When I look back, suddenly
The many days we walked together
I know we leaned on each other
The heart we wished for, You and I
alright nun-bu-si-ge no-peun ha-neul
alright geu-bo-da deo keun kkum-eul kkwwo
show now u-ri a-pe da-ga-on
neo-wa nae-ga bit-nal se-sang so-ge
u-ri ham-kke han-da-myeon
trust the dream my love
Alright, the sky dazzlingly high
Alright, dream a bigger dream than that
Show now, the world that has come to us
In the world where you and I will shine
If we are together
Trust the dream my love
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
반짝이다 (banjjagida)
to sparkle
💡 Note: Describes shining brilliance, representing the hope and light that the narrator and beloved bring to the world together.
어색하다 (eosaekhada)
awkward
💡 Note: Conveys the initial strangeness and unfamiliarity of a new relationship before comfort and deeper connection develops.
추억 (chuoeok)
memory
💡 Note: Precious moments and shared experiences that become beautiful reminders of the emotional bond between the couple.
함께 (hamkke)
together
💡 Note: Emphasizes togetherness as the core foundation that makes dreams possible and hearts understood without words.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The lyrics celebrate the power of togetherness and trust, expressing how shared moments and mutual understanding transcend the need for brilliance or perfection. The narrator reflects on a journey of connection, from awkward first encounters to beautiful memories, emphasizing that hand-in-hand navigation of life’s path makes dreams believable. Through tender imagery of exchanged glances, cherished melodies, and a shared vision of a radiant future, the song conveys that unity and faith in each other are the foundation upon which hope and love flourish.

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