Strawberry Cheesegame
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Playful rivalry turns sweet when every defeat melts pride and reveals an irresistible crush.
Album
Release Date
August 6, 2025
Genre
K-pop / Pop / Dance-pop
Label
Starship Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
Pontus Petersson, Moa Pettersson Hammar, Maia Wright, MLITE, 이슬아
Participating Members
Leesol
Sui
Jiyu
Haum
Kya
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
sol-jik-hi na, en-gan-hae-seon jin jeo-gi eop-seo-sseo geu-gan
no rivals, geun-de ne-ga cheo-meu-ro na-ta-nan geu-nal
i-sang-hae na wae ja-kku eol-ta?
deung-jang-bu-teo gyang bo-beo-bi dal-la
no rivals, geun-de ne-ga cheo-meu-ro na-ta-nan geu-nal
i-sang-hae na wae ja-kku eol-ta?
deung-jang-bu-teo gyang bo-beo-bi dal-la
Honestly, I’ve rarely lost before
No rivals, but the day you first appeared
Why do I keep freezing up?
From the start, your steps are different
No rivals, but the day you first appeared
Why do I keep freezing up?
From the start, your steps are different
wae neo-neun byeol-geol da jal-hae (eo-i-eop-seo)
da-deul teuk-byeol-han yeo-ja-rae (oh yeah)
a neo-reul geu-man ui-si-ka-go pa (how do i stop it)
geu-reon-de nu-neul ttel su-ga, nu-neul ttel su-ga (oh)
da-deul teuk-byeol-han yeo-ja-rae (oh yeah)
a neo-reul geu-man ui-si-ka-go pa (how do i stop it)
geu-reon-de nu-neul ttel su-ga, nu-neul ttel su-ga (oh)
Why are you good at everything? (Unbelievable)
Everyone says you’re special (Oh Yeah)
I want to stop being conscious of you (How do I stop it)
But I can’t take my eyes off, can’t take my eyes off (Oh)
Everyone says you’re special (Oh Yeah)
I want to stop being conscious of you (How do I stop it)
But I can’t take my eyes off, can’t take my eyes off (Oh)
nan sen cheo-ka-myeo ne-ge da-ga-gan-da
jal-nan ne i-reum il-bu-reo bu-reun-da
jal-nan ne i-reum il-bu-reo bu-reun-da
I pretend to be strong and approach you
I deliberately call your great name
I deliberately call your great name
da-deul mal-hae neo wae geu-rae
(jam-kkan-man hae bol-man ha-dae-ni-kka)
mu-ri-rae mak e-ba-rae mak
(i-geo nwa han pan deo ha-ja-go)
(jam-kkan-man hae bol-man ha-dae-ni-kka)
mu-ri-rae mak e-ba-rae mak
(i-geo nwa han pan deo ha-ja-go)
Everyone asks why I’m like this
(Wait, they say it’s worth a try)
They say it’s too much, it’s absurd
(Let go, let’s play one more round)
(Wait, they say it’s worth a try)
They say it’s too much, it’s absurd
(Let go, let’s play one more round)
o nan neol i-gi-neun ge neo-mu eo-ryeo-wo
neol silh-eo-ha-neun geon hwal-sin eo-ryeo-wo
wan-jeon-hi nae-ga jyeo-beo-rin
wan-jeon neol jo-a-hae beo-rin
that strawberry game yeah
neol silh-eo-ha-neun geon hwal-sin eo-ryeo-wo
wan-jeon-hi nae-ga jyeo-beo-rin
wan-jeon neol jo-a-hae beo-rin
that strawberry game yeah
Oh, it’s so hard to beat you
It’s much harder to dislike you
I’ve completely lost
I’ve completely fallen for you
That strawberry game yeah
It’s much harder to dislike you
I’ve completely lost
I’ve completely fallen for you
That strawberry game yeah
u know me always craving the sweet things
ji-go na-seo-do dal-kom-ha-da-ni
ja-kku-man saeng-gak-na ne nun
ja-kku-man tteo-ol-la ne mood
neo ttae-me neo ttae-me no-geun mam, strawberry cheesecake
ji-go na-seo-do dal-kom-ha-da-ni
ja-kku-man saeng-gak-na ne nun
ja-kku-man tteo-ol-la ne mood
neo ttae-me neo ttae-me no-geun mam, strawberry cheesecake
U know me always craving the sweet things
Even after losing, it’s sweet
I keep thinking of your eyes
Your mood keeps coming to mind
Because of you, because of you, my heart melts, Strawberry Cheesecake
Even after losing, it’s sweet
I keep thinking of your eyes
Your mood keeps coming to mind
Because of you, because of you, my heart melts, Strawberry Cheesecake
yu-gi-nong ttal-gi-ya byeon-chik-jeok mo-yang
beol-chik-eun mwo-ya ru-jeo-neun na-ya
eo-cha-pi il-deung-eun neon-de
wae geu-ri wol-deung-han geon-de
beol-chik-eun mwo-ya ru-jeo-neun na-ya
eo-cha-pi il-deung-eun neon-de
wae geu-ri wol-deung-han geon-de
Organic strawberry, irregular shape
What’s the penalty? I’m the loser
Anyway, you’re always first
Why are you so superior?
What’s the penalty? I’m the loser
Anyway, you’re always first
Why are you so superior?
seong-keum-seong-keum neon nae-ge da-ga-on-da
kkong-han nae i-reum ye-ppeu-ge bu-reun-da
kkong-han nae i-reum ye-ppeu-ge bu-reun-da
You stride towards me
You call my sulky name sweetly
You call my sulky name sweetly
wae i-reo-ke, na nol-la-ge
(sa-ram mam deu-reo-sseo na-wa-tta-ga hae)
gap-ja-gi mak, geu-reo-ke mak
(do-jeo-hi do-mu-ji mot dang-hae)
(sa-ram mam deu-reo-sseo na-wa-tta-ga hae)
gap-ja-gi mak, geu-reo-ke mak
(do-jeo-hi do-mu-ji mot dang-hae)
Why do you surprise me like this?
(Playing with people’s hearts)
Suddenly, just like that
(I can’t handle it at all)
(Playing with people’s hearts)
Suddenly, just like that
(I can’t handle it at all)
o nan neol i-gi-neun ge neo-mu eo-ryeo-wo
neol silh-eo-ha-neun geon hwal-sin eo-ryeo-wo
wan-jeon-hi nae-ga jyeo-beo-rin
wan-jeon neol jo-a-hae beo-rin
that strawberry game yeah
neol silh-eo-ha-neun geon hwal-sin eo-ryeo-wo
wan-jeon-hi nae-ga jyeo-beo-rin
wan-jeon neol jo-a-hae beo-rin
that strawberry game yeah
Oh, it’s so hard to beat you
It’s much harder to dislike you
I’ve completely lost
I’ve completely fallen for you
That strawberry game yeah
It’s much harder to dislike you
I’ve completely lost
I’ve completely fallen for you
That strawberry game yeah
u know me always craving the sweet things
ji-go na-seo-do dal-kom-ha-da-ni
ja-kku-man saeng-gak-na ne nun
ja-kku-man tteo-ol-la ne mood
neo ttae-me neo ttae-me no-geun mam, strawberry cheesecake
ji-go na-seo-do dal-kom-ha-da-ni
ja-kku-man saeng-gak-na ne nun
ja-kku-man tteo-ol-la ne mood
neo ttae-me neo ttae-me no-geun mam, strawberry cheesecake
U know me always craving the sweet things
Even after losing, it’s sweet
I keep thinking of your eyes
Your mood keeps coming to mind
Because of you, because of you, my heart melts, Strawberry Cheesecake
Even after losing, it’s sweet
I keep thinking of your eyes
Your mood keeps coming to mind
Because of you, because of you, my heart melts, Strawberry Cheesecake
ha-ru-neun u-ri o-seul bak-kwo i-beo bwa-sseo
seo-ro-reul geol-chin mo-seup kkwae-na mam-e deu-reo
jeong-sin cha-ri-ni ne-ga nae choe-ae-ya
seo-ro-reul geol-chin mo-seup kkwae-na mam-e deu-reo
jeong-sin cha-ri-ni ne-ga nae choe-ae-ya
One day, we tried swapping clothes
We liked how we looked wearing each other
When I came to my senses, you’re my favorite
We liked how we looked wearing each other
When I came to my senses, you’re my favorite
ttal-gi, carrots, water and watermelons
yellow? melon! another and other melons
yellow? melon! another and other melons
Strawberries, carrots, water and watermelons
Yellow? Melon! Another and other melons
Yellow? Melon! Another and other melons
si-gye-bang-hyang-eu-ro dol-go do-ra da-si
ki-ki ti-ki ta-ka ttal-gi
ki-ki ti-ki ta-ka ttal-gi
Turning clockwise round and round again
Kiki Tiki Taka Strawberry
Kiki Tiki Taka Strawberry
o nan neol i-gi-neun ge neo-mu eo-ryeo-wo
neol silh-eo-ha-neun geon hwal-sin eo-ryeo-wo
wan-jeon-hi nae-ga jyeo-beo-rin
wan-jeon neol jo-a-hae beo-rin
that strawberry game yeah
neol silh-eo-ha-neun geon hwal-sin eo-ryeo-wo
wan-jeon-hi nae-ga jyeo-beo-rin
wan-jeon neol jo-a-hae beo-rin
that strawberry game yeah
Oh, it’s so hard to beat you
It’s much harder to dislike you
I’ve completely lost
I’ve completely fallen for you
That strawberry game yeah
It’s much harder to dislike you
I’ve completely lost
I’ve completely fallen for you
That strawberry game yeah
u know me always craving the sweet things
ji-go na-seo-do dal-kom-ha-da-ni
ja-kku-man saeng-gak-na ne nun
ja-kku-man tteo-ol-la ne mood
neo ttae-me neo ttae-me no-geun mam
strawberry cheesecake
ji-go na-seo-do dal-kom-ha-da-ni
ja-kku-man saeng-gak-na ne nun
ja-kku-man tteo-ol-la ne mood
neo ttae-me neo ttae-me no-geun mam
strawberry cheesecake
U know me always craving the sweet things
Even after losing, it’s sweet
I keep thinking of your eyes
Your mood keeps coming to mind
Because of you, because of you, my heart melts
Strawberry Cheesecake
Even after losing, it’s sweet
I keep thinking of your eyes
Your mood keeps coming to mind
Because of you, because of you, my heart melts
Strawberry Cheesecake
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
보법이 달라
(bobeobi dalla)
the way of moving is different
💡 Note: Describes someone whose presence and style immediately feel exceptional and unlike everyone else.
눈을 뗄 수가
(nuneul ttel suga)
cannot take one’s eyes away
💡 Note: Expresses irresistible fascination despite the narrator’s attempt to ignore the other person.
녹은 맘
(nogeun mam)
melted heart
💡 Note: Portrays pride and resistance dissolving into tenderness under the warmth of attraction.
들었다 놨다가
(deureotda nwatdaga)
lifts and puts down
💡 Note: Figuratively describes someone repeatedly stirring and unsettling another person’s emotions.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics turn rivalry into an unexpectedly sweet confession of affection. Accustomed to winning, the narrator becomes flustered by someone whose talent, confidence, and charm seem impossible to defeat. She approaches with competitive pride, yet every loss only makes the other person more fascinating, until irritation melts into admiration and longing. Through playful rivalry, melting pride, and irresistible sweetness, losing the game becomes the moment she realizes she has completely fallen in love.
