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Song Information
Artist: XIA (Junsu)
Vocal: XIA (Junsu)
Composer: Gaemi
Lyricist: Gaemi
Album: Descendants of the Sun OST Special Vol.2
Track Length: 04:20
Audio: FLAC 16bit / 24bit (Hi-Res)
About the Song
“How Can I Love You” is one of the most emotional solo tracks from the Descendants of the Sun OST, showcasing XIA/Junsu’s soaring vocals and delicate vibrato. The song expresses a desperate wish to stay close to someone while feeling unworthy, hesitant, and afraid of hurting them.
It captures longing, vulnerability, and a pure, trembling confession — the kind of emotional tone Junsu is famous for. The melody swells gently before exploding into powerful high notes, making it one of the most memorable OST ballads of the series.
[Full Lyrics – Romanization & English Only]
How can I love you
geudaeneun anayo
Do you know
naege malhaejul su innayo
Can you tell me
nae mami geudae mam dameul su itge
So my heart can reach yours
gireul yeoreojul su innayo
Can you open the way
How can I stand with you
imi sijakdoen geol
It has already begun
naneun meomchul suga eomneunde
I can’t stop myself
nuneul tteobomyeon ontong geudaemani
When I open my eyes, all I see is you
boineun jeonbuga doen geojyo
You’ve become my entire world
Oh love
Every day I’ll give you all of my love
naegen cheoeumin sarang
This is my first love
museun mallo pyohyeoneul halkka
How do I express this in words
Every day I’ll give you all of my heart
geudael wihae junbihan geu mal
The words I prepared for you
jasin itge malhal su isseo
I can finally say them confidently
geobi naseo meomchwobeorin neoege
To you who froze because of fear
saranghae
I love you
How can I stand with you
nuneul gamabwayo
Close your eyes
naega geudae gyeote isseoyo
I’m right beside you
geudae du bore naega daeul mankeum
Close enough for me to reach your arms
han georeum dagawa jullaeyo
Will you come one step closer
Oh love
Every day I’ll give you all of my love
naegen cheoeumin sarang
This is my first love
museun mallo pyohyeoneul halkka
How do I express this in words
Every day I’ll give you all of my heart
geudael wihae junbihan geu mal
The words I prepared for you
jasin itge malhal su isseo
I can finally say them confidently
geobi naseo meomchwobeorin neoege
To you who froze because of fear
saranghae
I love you
Every day I’ll give you all of my love
naegen cheoeumin sarang
This is my first love
museun mallo pyohyeoneul halkka
How do I express this in words
Every day I’ll give you all of my heart
geudael wihae junbihan geu mal
The words I prepared for you
jasin itge malhal su isseo
I can finally say them confidently
geobi naseo meomchwobeorin neoege
To you who froze because of fear
saranghae
I love you
Practice Korean Words
처음
(cheoeum)
Meaning: “the first time,” used to describe first love or first emotions.
용기
(yonggi)
Meaning: courage; the bravery to express feelings or step closer to someone.
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