ILLIT – Bubee Lyrics | Romanized & Meaning

Bubee (Korean Ver.)

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아일릿(ILLIT) Bubee lyrics romanization and English meaning
Bubee captures a brave journey into the unknown, where trust and shared melody turn fear into light.

Release Date

April 13, 2026

Genre

Dance / K-pop

Label

BELIFT LAB

Composers / Lyricists

ESME MORI, MONJOE, Moa “Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker, Ellen Berg (Sunshine), noa

Participating Members

YUNAH MINJU MOKA WONHEE IROHA

About the Song

《Bubee (Korean Ver.)》 is a bright and sweetly reimagined track by ILLIT, released on April 13, 2026, as the single album Bubee (Korean Ver.) under BELIFT LAB. Written and composed by ESME MORI, MONJOE, Moa “Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker, Ellen Berg, and noa, the song brings the bubbly charm of 《Bubee》 into Korean with ILLIT’s soft vocal color, playful pop energy, and a lighthearted feeling that makes the track feel fresh, cute, and easy to love.

[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation
bae bae bae
bae bae bae bae bae bae
bae bae bae
bubee bubee
bae bae bae
bae bae bae bae bae bae
bae bae bae
bae bae bae bae bae bae
you’re my little buddy
hey bubee love
bubee bubee bubee love
du-geun-du-geun seol-leum-gwa tteol-lim
du-ryeop-ji-man yong-gi nae-eo-seo
cheo-eum man-nan se-sang so-geu-ro
With excitement and trembling
Though I’m scared, I gather courage
Into the world I meet for the first time
nae so-neul kkwak ja-ba-jwo
geu-reom o-neul ha-ru jun-bi wan-ryo
ham-kke ga-ja jeo bi-chi na-neun mi-ji-ui se-gye-ro
Hold my hand tight
Then today is ready
Let’s go together to the shining unknown world
deul-ryeo-o-neun ma-beob-ui no-rae
The magical song is heard
i wanna sing with you
dul-ma-ne ha-mo-ni-e
o-je-bo-da bit-na-neun neol dal-meun ja-geun byeol
my bubee bubee bubee love
I wanna sing with you
In our harmony
A little star shining brighter than yesterday, like you
My Bubee Bubee Bubee Love
we can be shining stars
dal-li-neun si-gan-so-ge neo-man al su it-neun ju-mun
my bubee bubee bubee love
We can be shining stars
In the running time, a spell only you can know
My Bubee Bubee Bubee Love
you’re my little buddy
hey bubee love
bubee bubee bubee love
neol wi-han bi-mil sang-dam-so open
heu-rin nal-ssi-ga go-min-i-ya my buddy
ye-ppeun ri-deum wi-e mel-lo-di-ga
ne mam-eul bal-kyeo-jul geo-ra-go i swear
Secret counseling for you open
Cloudy weather is a worry, my buddy
The melody on a pretty rhythm
Will light up your heart, I swear
look at me
oh i like it, babe
we’re so bright and free at all times
gi-eok-hae jwo bi-mil-ui ju-mun
Look at me
Oh I like it, babe
We’re so bright and free at all times
Remember the secret spell
du-geun-du-geun ma-beob-ui no-rae
The magical song is beating
i wanna sing with you
dul-ma-ne ha-mo-ni-e
o-je-bo-da bit-na-neun neol dal-meun ja-geun byeol
my bubee bubee bubee love
I wanna sing with you
In our harmony
A little star shining brighter than yesterday, like you
My Bubee Bubee Bubee Love
we can be shining stars
eo-reun-i doen-da hae-do neo-man al su it-neun ju-mun
my bubee bubee bubee love
We can be shining stars
Even if we become adults, a spell only you can know
My Bubee Bubee Bubee Love
b.u.b.e.e
bubee
bul-leo-jwo u-ri-ui no-rae-reul ham-kke buddy
b.u.b.e.e
bubee
give me what you really feel inside, buddy
B.U.B.E.E
Bubee
Call our song together buddy
B.U.B.E.E
Bubee
Give me what you really feel inside, buddy
i wanna sing with you
kkum-kkwo-wat-deon se-sang-i-ya
so-neul ppeo-deo da-heul deut eo-neu-sae nun-a-pe
my bubee bubee bubee love
I wanna sing with you
It’s the world I’ve dreamed of
Reaching out, it seems to be within reach, suddenly in front of my eyes
My Bubee Bubee Bubee Love
we can be shining stars
ji-na-gan si-gan-so-ge neo-wa ham-kke ha-neun no-rae
my bubee bubee bubee love
We can be shining stars
In the past time, the song with you
My Bubee Bubee Bubee Love
you’re my little buddy
hey bubee love
bubee bubee bubee love
bae bae bae
bae bae bae bae bae bae
bae bae bae
bubee bubee
b.u.b.e.e
bubee
bubee bubee bubee
bubee love
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
설렘과 (seollem-gwa)
excitement and
💡 Note: Captures a delicate combination of nervous fluttering and heart-racing joy when encountering something new or someone special.
미지의 (mijiyi)
unknown
💡 Note: Refers to an unexplored, mysterious realm or future that lies ahead, filled with endless possibilities and wonders.
하모니에 (hamonie)
harmony
💡 Note: Poetically portrays the beautiful blending of two unique voices or souls to create a comforting, unified strength.
주문 (jumun)
spell
💡 Note: Represents a magical incantation or private promise shared exclusively between partners to protect their eternal youth.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The lyrics beautifully portray an innocent and courageous journey into an unknown world, driven by a deep, supportive bond with a trusted companion. While facing the fluttering anxieties of an unfamiliar path, the narrator finds total reassurance simply by holding hands, transforming gloomy days into bright moments through the power of their shared melody. This whimsical anthem celebrates a magical, private connection that remains unbroken even as time rushes forward, stepping boldly into a long-awaited destiny wrapped in an everlasting harmony and an unwavering companionship.

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