Album
Release Date
April 29, 2024
Composers / Lyricists
Ryan S. Jhun, Hwang Yu-bin, Maria Marcus, Christian Fast, Kim Ju-hyoung, Nok
Participating Members
An Yujin
Gaeul
Rei
Jang Wonyoung
Liz
Leeseo
About the Song
FLU is a track by IVE from their album IVE EMPATHY, released under Starship Entertainment. The song was composed by Kim Juhyung, Nok, Ryan S. Jhun, Maria Marcus, and Christian Fast, with lyrics written by Hwang Yubin and arrangement handled by Kim Juhyung, Nok, and Ryan S. Jhun. FLU reflects IVE’s refined pop sensibility, transforming intense emotional immersion into a sleek and expressive sound that emphasizes atmosphere, vulnerability, and emotional precision, showcasing the group’s continued artistic growth and their ability to shape emotionally resonant modern K-pop.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
neon jom hae-ro-un flu
gan-jil-gan-jil-hae
i neu-gi-meun seol-laem-bo-da-neun
waen-ji toxic
something’s not okay
al-a-gal-su-rok mu-geo-un nae feeling
gan-jil-gan-jil-hae
i neu-gi-meun seol-laem-bo-da-neun
waen-ji toxic
something’s not okay
al-a-gal-su-rok mu-geo-un nae feeling
You’re a harmful flu
Tickling me
This feeling is more toxic
Than excitement
Something’s not okay
The more I know, the heavier my feeling
Tickling me
This feeling is more toxic
Than excitement
Something’s not okay
The more I know, the heavier my feeling
nae-ga ne-ge geol-lin geo-ya oh my god
sum-gil saeng-gag eobs-neun your lie
ppeon-hi bo-neun nae nu-nen cry
mi-yeol-i ja-kku ol-la meol-jjeong-han geu ae-bo-da
neol al-ko it-neun ge deo sa-rang gat-a nan
sum-gil saeng-gag eobs-neun your lie
ppeon-hi bo-neun nae nu-nen cry
mi-yeol-i ja-kku ol-la meol-jjeong-han geu ae-bo-da
neol al-ko it-neun ge deo sa-rang gat-a nan
I’ve caught you, oh my god
No intention to hide your lie
In my obvious eyes, cry
The fever keeps rising, more than that normal guy
Loving you feels more like love to me
No intention to hide your lie
In my obvious eyes, cry
The fever keeps rising, more than that normal guy
Loving you feels more like love to me
don’t you let me down neon jom hae-ro-un flu
da-jeong-ha-ji-man ne mal-tu-neun so cool
neon na-e-ge bun ba-ram falling for you
nat-ge ha-ji ma neon jom hae-ro-un flu
kol-lok-dae-myeon-seo-do nan han-bam-jung
neo-reul kkum-kku-go it-seo all night long
tta-kkeum-dae-myeon-seo-do nal mot meom-chul
da-jeong-ha-ji-man ne mal-tu-neun so cool
neon na-e-ge bun ba-ram falling for you
nat-ge ha-ji ma neon jom hae-ro-un flu
kol-lok-dae-myeon-seo-do nan han-bam-jung
neo-reul kkum-kku-go it-seo all night long
tta-kkeum-dae-myeon-seo-do nal mot meom-chul
Don’t you let me down, you’re a harmful flu
Kind but your tone is so cool
The wind you blew on me, falling for you
Don’t heal me, you’re a harmful flu
Coughing at midnight
Dreaming of you all night long
Even if it stings, I can’t stop
Kind but your tone is so cool
The wind you blew on me, falling for you
Don’t heal me, you’re a harmful flu
Coughing at midnight
Dreaming of you all night long
Even if it stings, I can’t stop
oh neon jom hae-ro-un flu
wanna be your love fool
eo-ji-reo-un-de
na-reun-han gi-bu-ni kkwae
ga-nul su eobs-neun ge sil-ji anh-ne
nae-ga jom waen-ji neo-e-gen chwi-ak-hae (i-reon ae-ga a-nin-de)
wanna be your love fool
eo-ji-reo-un-de
na-reun-han gi-bu-ni kkwae
ga-nul su eobs-neun ge sil-ji anh-ne
nae-ga jom waen-ji neo-e-gen chwi-ak-hae (i-reon ae-ga a-nin-de)
Oh, you’re a harmful flu
Wanna be your love fool
I’m dizzy
This languid feeling
I don’t mind not being able to control it
Somehow I’m vulnerable to you (I’m not usually like this)
Wanna be your love fool
I’m dizzy
This languid feeling
I don’t mind not being able to control it
Somehow I’m vulnerable to you (I’m not usually like this)
yeah yeah yag-eul tuk teol-eo
gguk sam-kyeo-bwa-do an na-eul geo-ya nan a-ma
(baeg-sin-i eobs-neun virus)
dan-dan-hi nan geol-lin geo-ya oh my god
gguk sam-kyeo-bwa-do an na-eul geo-ya nan a-ma
(baeg-sin-i eobs-neun virus)
dan-dan-hi nan geol-lin geo-ya oh my god
Yeah yeah, I take the medicine
Swallow it hard but I won’t get better, probably
(A virus with no vaccine)
I’m completely caught, oh my god
Swallow it hard but I won’t get better, probably
(A virus with no vaccine)
I’m completely caught, oh my god
sum-gil saeng-gag eobs-neun your lie
ppeon-hi bo-neun nae nu-nen cry
jeong-sang-eun a-nil geo-ya gyeon-di-gi a-peu-ji-man
neol al-ko it-neun ge deo sa-rang gat-a nan
ppeon-hi bo-neun nae nu-nen cry
jeong-sang-eun a-nil geo-ya gyeon-di-gi a-peu-ji-man
neol al-ko it-neun ge deo sa-rang gat-a nan
No intention to hide your lie
In my obvious eyes, cry
It won’t be normal, it’s painful to endure
Loving you feels more like love to me
In my obvious eyes, cry
It won’t be normal, it’s painful to endure
Loving you feels more like love to me
don’t you let me down neon jom hae-ro-un flu
da-jeong-ha-ji-man ne mal-tu-neun so cool
neon na-e-ge bun ba-ram falling for you
nat-ge ha-ji ma neon jom hae-ro-un flu
da-jeong-ha-ji-man ne mal-tu-neun so cool
neon na-e-ge bun ba-ram falling for you
nat-ge ha-ji ma neon jom hae-ro-un flu
Don’t you let me down, you’re a harmful flu
Kind but your tone is so cool
The wind you blew on me, falling for you
Don’t heal me, you’re a harmful flu
Kind but your tone is so cool
The wind you blew on me, falling for you
Don’t heal me, you’re a harmful flu
kol-lok-dae-myeon-seo-do nan han-bam-jung
neo-reul kkum-kku-go it-seo all night long
tta-kkeum-dae-myeon-seo-do nal mot meom-chul
oh neon jom hae-ro-un flu
neo-reul kkum-kku-go it-seo all night long
tta-kkeum-dae-myeon-seo-do nal mot meom-chul
oh neon jom hae-ro-un flu
Coughing at midnight
Dreaming of you all night long
Even if it stings, I can’t stop
Oh, you’re a harmful flu
Dreaming of you all night long
Even if it stings, I can’t stop
Oh, you’re a harmful flu
gye-sok ppa-jyeo-ga for you
nae on-mo-mi al-a neon wrong way
jjal-beun yeol-byeong kkeut-e
o-rae ul-ge dwae-do one more shot
nae on-mo-mi al-a neon wrong way
jjal-beun yeol-byeong kkeut-e
o-rae ul-ge dwae-do one more shot
Keep falling for you
My whole body knows you’re the wrong way
Even if a short fever ends
I’ll cry for a long time, one more shot
My whole body knows you’re the wrong way
Even if a short fever ends
I’ll cry for a long time, one more shot
don’t you let me down neon jom hae-ro-un flu
da-jeong-ha-ji-man ne mal-tu-neun so cool
neon na-e-ge bun ba-ram falling for you
nat-ge ha-ji ma neon jom hae-ro-un flu
da-jeong-ha-ji-man ne mal-tu-neun so cool
neon na-e-ge bun ba-ram falling for you
nat-ge ha-ji ma neon jom hae-ro-un flu
Don’t you let me down, you’re a harmful flu
Kind but your tone is so cool
The wind you blew on me, falling for you
Don’t heal me, you’re a harmful flu
Kind but your tone is so cool
The wind you blew on me, falling for you
Don’t heal me, you’re a harmful flu
kol-lok-dae-myeon-seo-do nan han-bam-jung
neo-reul kkum-kku-go it-seo all night long
tta-kkeum-dae-myeon-seo-do nal mot meom-chul
oh neon jom hae-ro-un flu
neo-reul kkum-kku-go it-seo all night long
tta-kkeum-dae-myeon-seo-do nal mot meom-chul
oh neon jom hae-ro-un flu
Coughing at midnight
Dreaming of you all night long
Even if it stings, I can’t stop
Oh, you’re a harmful flu
Dreaming of you all night long
Even if it stings, I can’t stop
Oh, you’re a harmful flu
oh neo-neun na-e-ge bun
oh a-ju ji-dok-han flu
oh neon jom hae-ro-un flu
oh a-ju ji-dok-han flu
oh neon jom hae-ro-un flu
Oh, you blew on me
Oh, a very severe flu
Oh, you’re a harmful flu
Oh, a very severe flu
Oh, you’re a harmful flu
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
설렘
(Seol-lem)
Flutter
💡 Note: A heart-fluttering feeling of excitement
미열
(Mi-yeol)
Slight fever
💡 Note: A low-grade fever caused by emotional intensity
지독한
(Ji-dok-han)
Severe
💡 Note: Something extremely intense or harsh
열병
(Yeol-byeong)
Fever
💡 Note: A state of intense passion or physical fever
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song depicts the overwhelming sensation of falling in love by comparing it to a contagious flu. It portrays a paradoxical state where the protagonist recognizes the love is toxic and dizzying, yet refuses to be cured, choosing instead to surrender to the addictive fever.
