Release Date
April 10, 2023
Genre
Composers / Lyricists
Ryan S. Jhun, Hilda Stenmalm, Rasmus Budny, shy martin, An Yujin
Participating Members
About the Song
《Heroine》 is a contemplative and empowering track by IVE from their first full-length album I’ve IVE, released in 2023 under Starship Entertainment. The song was composed by Ryan S. Jhun, Hilda Stenmalm, Rasmus Budny, and shy martin, with lyrics written by 안유진 of IVE, and arranged by Ryan S. Jhun and Rasmus Budny. Through its refined production and emotionally grounded delivery, the track emphasizes self-realization and inner strength, presenting a message of owning one’s narrative with clarity and grace. With 《Heroine》, IVE expands their artistic spectrum, offering a sincere anthem about becoming the protagonist of your own life.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
nal sso-a-bo-myeo beo-ti-neun nal seo in-neun mal-deul
but ooh du-ryeop-gi-do han mam han kyeon-eun
ooh heun-jeok ha-na-eop-si sa-ra-jyeo
gyeon-dyeo-nael su iss-eo da-ga-wa-bwa
Words standing sharp, staring at me
But ooh, a part of me is afraid
Ooh, disappearing without a trace
I can endure it, come closer
heroine i se-sang sok-e
heroine dan ha-na-ppun-in
geu-jjeum si-ryeon-do pil-yo-hae nae-gen necessary
geu-kkat sang-cheo-ron eo-rim-eop-seo nah i don’t care it
Heroine in this world
Heroine, the only one
I need trials like that, they’re necessary
Such wounds are nothing, nah I don’t care it
eo-jjeol su eop-ji na-neun
(ooh nananana)
eo-jjeol su eop-ji na-neun
(ooh nananana)
eo-jjeol su eop-ji na-neun
I can’t help it, I am
(Ooh nananana)
I can’t help it, I am
(Ooh nananana)
I can’t help it, I am
neo-ui mam-e deul-ji anh-neun geu-reon na-in-de
nun-bit son-jjit mal-tu ha-na mam-e deul-gess-eo
but ooh gwaen-cha-na ba-kkul saeng-gak eop-seo
ooh mam ga-neun dae-ro hal-lae cause i’m
I’m the kind you don’t like
Would you like my gaze, gestures, or tone?
But ooh, it’s okay, I won’t change
Ooh, I’ll do as I please, cause I’m
heroine i se-sang sok-e
heroine dan ha-na-ppun-in
geu-jjeum si-ryeon-do pil-yo-hae nae-gen necessary
geu-kkat sang-cheo-ron eo-rim-eop-seo nah i don’t care it
Heroine in this world
Heroine, the only one
I need trials like that, they’re necessary
Such wounds are nothing, nah I don’t care it
goe-ro-un nae-ga a-ni-ya
pil-yo-haess-eo si-ryeon tto-neun geu-reon bil-leon ha-na
sin-gyeong sseu-ji anh-a mam-kkeot tteo-deu-reo-bwa let go
I’m not the troubled one
I needed trials or a villain like that
I don’t care, talk all you want, let go
eo-jjeol su eop-ji na-neun
(ooh nananana)
eo-jjeol su eop-ji na-neun
(ooh nananana)
eo-jjeol su eop-ji na-neun
I can’t help it, I am
(Ooh nananana)
I can’t help it, I am
(Ooh nananana)
I can’t help it, I am
chak-kak-eun ma hey
i sseu-to-rin geu-jeo na-reul wi-han geot-ppun
ne-ge ha-go-peun mal-eun geu-jeo ha-na
don’t know if you know it but
you are silly silly silly silly silly
oh did i say it out loud
Don’t be mistaken, hey
This story is just for me
The only thing I want to say to you
Don’t know if you know it but
You are silly silly silly silly silly
Oh did I say it out loud
eo-jjeol su eop-ji na-neun
(ooh nananana)
eo-jjeol su eop-ji na-neun
(ooh nananana)
eo-jjeol su eop-ji na-neun
cause i’m the one and only
I can’t help it, I am
(Ooh nananana)
I can’t help it, I am
(Ooh nananana)
I can’t help it, I am
Cause I’m the one and only
eo-jjeol su eop-ji na-neun
(ooh nananana)
eo-jjeol su eop-ji na-neun
(ooh nananana)
eo-jjeol su eop-ji na-neun
cause i’m the one and only
I can’t help it, I am
(Ooh nananana)
I can’t help it, I am
(Ooh nananana)
I can’t help it, I am
Cause I’m the one and only
The song portrays a narrative of resilience and unwavering self-worth in the face of judgment. It defines the protagonist as the ‘Heroine’ of her own story, viewing hardships as necessary trials that only strengthen her identity.
