Release Date
June 15, 2018
Label
Participating Members
Jisoo
Jennie
Rosé
Lisa
About the Song
《Really》 reveals a playful yet emotionally sharp side of BLACKPINK, exploring the tension between attraction and skepticism in modern love. Released in 2018 on their first mini album SQUARE UP, the track leans into a laid-back groove built on subtle R&B textures and restrained hip-hop rhythms, allowing attitude and vulnerability to coexist naturally. Written by hitmaker TEDDY and composed alongside CHOICE 37, the song’s minimalist arrangement highlights the members’ confident delivery while questioning the sincerity behind sweet words and promises. Under YG Entertainment, 《Really》 stands out as a cool, understated moment on the album, turning emotional distance into a stylish expression of self-awareness and control.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
if you really really love me mal-hae-jwo
na eop-si ha-ru-do beo-til su eop-da-go really really
jip-chak-hal man-keum won-han-da-go really
if you really really want me mal-hae-jwo
na eop-si ha-ru-do beo-til su eop-da-go really really
jip-chak-hal man-keum won-han-da-go really
if you really really want me mal-hae-jwo
If you truly love me, tell me so. Say you can’t go a day without me, really. Say you want me so much you’re obsessed, really. If you truly want me, let me know.
neo jeol-dae jam-si-do han-nun an pan-da-go really really
da-reun nam-ja-wa-neun da-reu-da-go really
ha-neu-re byeo-ri-ra-do tta-ju-geot-da mal-hae
si-ga-neun man-chi a-na i-sseul ttae jal-hae
da-reun nam-ja-wa-neun da-reu-da-go really
ha-neu-re byeo-ri-ra-do tta-ju-geot-da mal-hae
si-ga-neun man-chi a-na i-sseul ttae jal-hae
Promise me you’ll never take your eyes off me, really. Say you’re different from other guys, really. Even if you have to reach for the stars, tell me you’ll do it. Time is precious, so make the most of it while we’re together.
da-reun yeo-ja bo-gi-reul dol gat-chi bon-da-go hae
byeol bol il eop-neun ne ju-wi-e yeo-ja
geu-man gwan-ri-ha-go ssak da jeong-ri-hae ne eo-jang
byeol bol il eop-neun ne ju-wi-e yeo-ja
geu-man gwan-ri-ha-go ssak da jeong-ri-hae ne eo-jang
You say you look at other girls like they’re just stones on the ground. Sometimes I want you to be honest, not just tell me lies that sound nice. I want you to clear out all the unnecessary girls around you and focus on us.
eo-cha-pi neon nae-ge o-ge dwae i-sseu-ni-kka
better act like you know what
better act like you know what
eyes have been callin me baby
better act like you know what
better act like you know what
eyes have been callin me baby
You’re meant to come to me anyway, so you better act like you know what’s up. Better act like you know what’s up. Eyes have been calling me baby.
body been tellin me take me
boys have been sayin to date me
your lips should be sayin the same thing
for real what’s the deal
boys have been sayin to date me
your lips should be sayin the same thing
for real what’s the deal
Your body is telling me to take you. Boys have been saying to date me. Your lips should be saying the same thing. For real, what’s the deal?
got a feelin you feelin me
aye but i don’t play with them fakes
keep it real with me
if you really really love me mal-hae-jwo
aye but i don’t play with them fakes
keep it real with me
if you really really love me mal-hae-jwo
I feel like you’re feeling me, but I don’t play with fakes. Be honest with me. If you truly love me, tell me so.
na eop-si ha-ru-do beo-til su eop-da-go really really
jip-chak-hal man-keum won-han-da-go really
if you really really want me mal-hae-jwo
neo jeol-dae jam-si-do han-nun an pan-da-go really really
jip-chak-hal man-keum won-han-da-go really
if you really really want me mal-hae-jwo
neo jeol-dae jam-si-do han-nun an pan-da-go really really
Say you can’t go a day without me, really. Say you want me so much you’re obsessed, really. If you truly want me, let me know. Promise me you’ll never take your eyes off me, really.
da-reun nam-ja-wa-neun da-reu-da-go really
han-beon hae-ju-myeon du beon hae-jul ge ppo-ppo
geu-reo-ta-go ham-bu-ro deu-ri-dae-myeon no no
du-ri nun-man ma-jeu-myeon ha-ha hi-hi ho-ho
han-beon hae-ju-myeon du beon hae-jul ge ppo-ppo
geu-reo-ta-go ham-bu-ro deu-ri-dae-myeon no no
du-ri nun-man ma-jeu-myeon ha-ha hi-hi ho-ho
Say you’re different from other guys, really. If you kiss me once, I’ll kiss you twice. But if you act like it’s nothing, then no, no. When our eyes meet, let’s laugh and be happy together.
oe-ro-woss-deon ji-nan-na-reun neo-ro in-hae no more
su-reun ma-syeo-do yeon-rak-eun ssip-ji-ma yeah
bok-jap-han ge a-ni-ya swip-ge saeng-gak-hae 1 2 3
su-reun ma-syeo-do yeon-rak-eun ssip-ji-ma yeah
bok-jap-han ge a-ni-ya swip-ge saeng-gak-hae 1 2 3
The lonely days are over because of you, no more. Even if you drink, don’t forget to call me, yeah. Don’t believe me when I say it’s over, yeah. It’s not complicated, just think simply, 1, 2, 3.
sang-sang-hae-bwa u-ri-ga ha-na doe-neun ge eo-tteol-ji
want a romance like the old times
want to slow dance when it’s show time
just me and you
want a romance like the old times
want to slow dance when it’s show time
just me and you
Imagine us becoming one, how would that feel? I want a romance like the old days. I want to slow dance when it’s showtime, just me and you.
and that slow jam that we both like
that playlist my favorite
so play it but baby
f a love song i need you to say it say it
that playlist my favorite
so play it but baby
f a love song i need you to say it say it
And that slow jam we both like, that playlist is my favorite. So play it, but baby, forget a love song, I need you to say it, say it.
if you really really love me mal-hae-jwo
na eop-si ha-ru-do beo-til su eop-da-go really really
jip-chak-hal man-keum won-han-da-go really
if you really really want me mal-hae-jwo
na eop-si ha-ru-do beo-til su eop-da-go really really
jip-chak-hal man-keum won-han-da-go really
if you really really want me mal-hae-jwo
If you truly love me, tell me so. Say you can’t go a day without me, really. Say you want me so much you’re obsessed, really. If you truly want me, let me know.
neo jeol-dae jam-si-do han-nun an pan-da-go really really
da-reun nam-ja-wa-neun da-reu-da-go
i gotta know that you’re for real
really really really
da-reun nam-ja-wa-neun da-reu-da-go
i gotta know that you’re for real
really really really
Promise me you’ll never take your eyes off me, really. Say you’re different from other guys. I gotta know that you’re for real, really, really, really.
i gotta know that you’re for real
really really really
i gotta know that you’re for real
really really really
really really really
i gotta know that you’re for real
really really really
i gotta know that you’re for real
really really really
really really really
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
집착할
(jip-chak-hal)
to be obsessed
💡 Note: Describes a state of being intensely attached or focused on someone.
정리해
(jeong-ri-hae)
clean up
💡 Note: Used as a command to organize or cut off messy social relationships.
함부로
(ham-bu-ro)
carelessly
💡 Note: Acting without proper thought or respect for boundaries and manners.
상상해봐
(sang-sang-hae-bwa)
imagine
💡 Note: An invitation to picture or dream about a potential future or situation.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song conveys a straightforward demand for absolute sincerity and emotional honesty in a romantic relationship. It emphasizes the speaker’s self-worth by asking for exclusive commitment and consistent proof of love, rejecting any superficial games or lack of devotion.
