Pimple
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Album
Release Date
October 21, 2024
Genre
Dance / K-pop
Label
BELIFT LAB
Composers / Lyricists
dyvahh, 류현우, Ciara Muscat, Malin Christin, 1월 8일, Noémie Legrand, 이스란, 문지영 (lalala studio), Forever Noh, 장정원(Jam Factory), VINCENZO, 엑시(우주소녀), 솔희 (SOHLHEE), Zarah Christenson, “hitman”bang
Participating Members
About the Song
《Pimple》 is a delicate and emotionally honest track by ILLIT, released on October 21, 2024, as part of the album I’LL LIKE YOU under BELIFT LAB. Written and composed by dyvahh, Ryu Hyunwoo, Ciara Muscat, Malin Christin, January 8th, Noémie Legrand, Lee Sran, Moon Jiyoung, Forever Noh, Jang Jeongwon, VINCENZO, EXY, SOHLHEE, Zarah Christenson, and “hitman” bang, the song turns a small, awkward detail into a charming pop metaphor, capturing ILLIT’s youthful honesty with a soft sound, vulnerable mood, and the relatable feeling of noticing every little flaw when emotions begin to grow.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
eo-neu nal gab-ja-gi
do-da-nan pimple
tta-ga-wo it’s you
Suddenly one day
A pimple appeared
It stings, it’s you
a-mu-do mo-reu-ge
tuk do-da-nan ppyu-ru-ji ha-na
oh don’t touch me
gye-sok sin-gyeong sseu-yeo ugh
Secretly
A pimple popped up
Oh don’t touch me
It keeps bothering me, ugh
oh no eo-jjeo-da saeng-gyeo-nan geo-ya (oh why)
meol-li-seo-do heum-chit gye-sok neo-man bo-yeo
gam-chu-ryeo ha-myeon do-deu-ra-jyeo
tta-kkeum-tta-kkeum
Oh no, how did this happen (oh why)
Even from afar, I only see you
When I try to hide it, it stands out
Prickling
ma-chi little devil
kok nae ma-eu-meul gong-gyeok-hae
ja-kku na-reul goe-rop-hyeo
Like a little devil
It pokes and attacks my heart
Keeps bothering me
nae meo-ri-sso-geul hae-jip-go
nae ma-meul eo-jil-leo-nwa
you’re like, you’re like..
Messes up my mind
Tangles my heart
You’re like, you’re like..
gung-geum-hae neo-eui aek-syeon
nae jang-na-ne neon dang-hwang-hae
mwon-ga ja-kku kko-yeo
what is wrong with me?
what is wrong with me?
Curious about your action
You’re flustered by my jokes
Something keeps getting tangled
What is wrong with me?
What is wrong with me?
na-jo-cha-do na eo-saek-ha-ji-man (oh why)
neon eo-tteon ma-mil-kka neon nae-ga eo-tteol-kka
chin-gu-neun bu-jok-han geot gat-a
geu-chi geu-chi
Even I feel awkward (oh why)
What do you feel? How do you see me?
Being friends isn’t enough
Right, right
ma-chi little devil
kok nae ma-eu-meul gong-gyeok-hae
ja-kku na-reul goe-rop-hyeo
Like a little devil
It pokes and attacks my heart
Keeps bothering me
nae meo-ri-sso-geul hae-jip-go
nae ma-meul eo-jil-leo-nwa
Messes up my mind
Tangles my heart
pi-ha-ji a-neul geo-ya
jeon-hal-lae all my heart
I won’t avoid it
I’ll convey all my heart
babe, you know i love it
kkuk cham-gi silh-eo geun-yang da
neo-e-ge bo-yeo-jul-lae
Babe, you know I love it
I don’t want to hold back, just everything
I want to show you
geu-man-keum neo-reul jo-a-hae
ga-kka-wo-ji-go sip-eo
That’s how much I like you
I want to get closer
eo-neu nal gab-ja-gi
do-da-nan pimple
tta-ga-wo it’s you
Suddenly one day
A pimple appeared
It stings, it’s you
The lyrics cleverly use the metaphor of a sudden, irritating pimple to describe the unexpected and prickling arrival of a crush within a once-calm heart. No matter how much the narrator tries to hide or suppress these intrusive thoughts, the emotion only grows more noticeable, messing with their head and causing awkward tension. Ultimately shifting from frustration to acceptance, the song portrays a sweet realization where the irritating little nuisance blossoms into an adorable confession, resolving to boldly share an unhideable affection and step past the boundary of a simple friendship.
