In a Loop
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Even through failure and wandering, every repeated path leads back to love and a brighter tomorrow.
Release Date
June 15, 2026
Genre
K-pop / Pop / Dance-pop
Label
SM Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
Rasmus Palmgren (Raz Palm), Henrik Heaven, Kyle Wong, jonjon (XYXX), 조윤경
Participating Members
Shotaro
Eunseok
Sungchan
Wonbin
Sohee
Anton
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
dol-go dol-a-bwa-do je-ja-ri gat-ji
ha-ru-ha-ru gi-reul ilh-eun deut-hae
da-heun geot-man gat-deon ba-rae-on kkum-i
da-si tto han-geol-eum do-mang-gal ttae
ha-ru-ha-ru gi-reul ilh-eun deut-hae
da-heun geot-man gat-deon ba-rae-on kkum-i
da-si tto han-geol-eum do-mang-gal ttae
Even if I turn around, it feels the same
Every day feels like I’m lost
The dream I thought I reached
Takes another step away again
Every day feels like I’m lost
The dream I thought I reached
Takes another step away again
I was searching for better
seo-tun mo-seub geu-dae-ro
jam-si no-a-beo-rin so-jung-han geot-deul
What a mistake
seo-tun mo-seub geu-dae-ro
jam-si no-a-beo-rin so-jung-han geot-deul
What a mistake
I was searching for better
Clumsy as I am
Precious things I let go of for a moment
What a mistake
Clumsy as I am
Precious things I let go of for a moment
What a mistake
su-meul deu-ri-ki-neun sa-i
ae gwit-ga-e keo-jyeo-gan Heart beat
(Moments on repeat,
young and wild and free)
bom-gwa yeo-reum ga-eul gyeo-ul dwi
cha-ja he-mae-deon neo-ra-neun Dream
ae gwit-ga-e keo-jyeo-gan Heart beat
(Moments on repeat,
young and wild and free)
bom-gwa yeo-reum ga-eul gyeo-ul dwi
cha-ja he-mae-deon neo-ra-neun Dream
In the moment I take a breath
The heartbeat grows in my ears
(Moments on repeat,
young and wild and free)
After spring, summer, fall, winter
The dream called you I was searching for
The heartbeat grows in my ears
(Moments on repeat,
young and wild and free)
After spring, summer, fall, winter
The dream called you I was searching for
(Moments on repeat)
i-dae-ro ne-ge-ro Comin’ back to you
Can’t break it, we’re makin’ a loop
he-mae-go he-mae-do It’s you
deo seon-myeong-hae-jin kkum
I’m feeling something new
i-dae-ro ne-ge-ro Comin’ back to you
Can’t break it, we’re makin’ a loop
he-mae-go he-mae-do It’s you
deo seon-myeong-hae-jin kkum
I’m feeling something new
(Moments on repeat)
Just like this, coming back to you
Can’t break it, we’re makin’ a loop
Even if I wander, it’s you
The dream becomes clearer
I’m feeling something new
Just like this, coming back to you
Can’t break it, we’re makin’ a loop
Even if I wander, it’s you
The dream becomes clearer
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
ppi-kkeut-ha-go
tto-da-si neom-eo-jyeo-do
nan neo-reul saeng-gak-ha-myeon
Get up and running
ppi-kkeut-ha-go
tto-da-si neom-eo-jyeo-do
nan neo-reul saeng-gak-ha-myeon
Get up and running
Keep on dreaming in a loop
Even if I stumble
And fall again
When I think of you
Get up and running
Even if I stumble
And fall again
When I think of you
Get up and running
ban-bok-dwaen i gil wi-ro
pyeol-chyeo-jin i-ya-gi sok
kkeut-eobs-i Breakin’ the wall
Because I want it
meom-chul su eobs-neun geol nan neo-man it-da-myeon
Feel my heart
pyeol-chyeo-jin i-ya-gi sok
kkeut-eobs-i Breakin’ the wall
Because I want it
meom-chul su eobs-neun geol nan neo-man it-da-myeon
Feel my heart
On this repeated path
In the unfolding story
Endlessly breaking the wall
Because I want it
I can’t stop if it’s you
Feel my heart
In the unfolding story
Endlessly breaking the wall
Because I want it
I can’t stop if it’s you
Feel my heart
i-dae-ro ne-ge-ro Comin’ back to you
Can’t break it, we’re makin’ a loop
he-mae-go he-mae-do It’s you
deo seon-myeong-hae-jin kkum
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
Can’t break it, we’re makin’ a loop
he-mae-go he-mae-do It’s you
deo seon-myeong-hae-jin kkum
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
Just like this, coming back to you
Can’t break it, we’re makin’ a loop
Even if I wander, it’s you
The dream becomes clearer
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
Can’t break it, we’re makin’ a loop
Even if I wander, it’s you
The dream becomes clearer
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
nun-bu-sin i sun-gan sok-e
ga-kkeum he-maen-dae-do eo-ttae
deo wan-byeok-hae-jil nae-il
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
ga-kkeum he-maen-dae-do eo-ttae
deo wan-byeok-hae-jil nae-il
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
In this dazzling moment
Even if I sometimes wander, so what
Tomorrow will be more perfect
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
Even if I sometimes wander, so what
Tomorrow will be more perfect
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
Oh (Break)
eos-gal-lyeo-do Right back on it
Oh (Shake)
heun-deul-lyeo-do Jump back on it
eos-gal-lyeo-do Right back on it
Oh (Shake)
heun-deul-lyeo-do Jump back on it
Oh (Break)
Even if we cross paths, right back on it
Oh (Shake)
Even if we shake, jump back on it
Even if we cross paths, right back on it
Oh (Shake)
Even if we shake, jump back on it
dol-go dol-a-do
Make it work every single time
mae-il mae-il deo
Want it more, I’mma rise up high
(I’mma, I’m gonna rise up high)
Make it work every single time
mae-il mae-il deo
Want it more, I’mma rise up high
(I’mma, I’m gonna rise up high)
Even if I turn around
Make it work every single time
Every day more
Want it more, I’mma rise up high
(I’mma, I’m gonna rise up high)
Make it work every single time
Every day more
Want it more, I’mma rise up high
(I’mma, I’m gonna rise up high)
du bal a-rae seon-myeong-han
neo-wa na-ui Paradise baby
(Moments on repeat,
young and wild and free)
bom-gwa yeo-reum ga-eul gyeo-ul dwi
cha-ja he-mae-deon neo-ra-neun Dream
neo-wa na-ui Paradise baby
(Moments on repeat,
young and wild and free)
bom-gwa yeo-reum ga-eul gyeo-ul dwi
cha-ja he-mae-deon neo-ra-neun Dream
Clearly beneath my feet
You and my paradise baby
(Moments on repeat,
young and wild and free)
After spring, summer, fall, winter
The dream called you I was searching for
You and my paradise baby
(Moments on repeat,
young and wild and free)
After spring, summer, fall, winter
The dream called you I was searching for
(Moments on repeat)
i-dae-ro ne-ge-ro Comin’ back to you
Can’t break it, we’re makin’ a loop
he-mae-go he-mae-do It’s you
deo seon-myeong-hae-jin kkum
I’m feeling something new
i-dae-ro ne-ge-ro Comin’ back to you
Can’t break it, we’re makin’ a loop
he-mae-go he-mae-do It’s you
deo seon-myeong-hae-jin kkum
I’m feeling something new
(Moments on repeat)
Just like this, coming back to you
Can’t break it, we’re makin’ a loop
Even if I wander, it’s you
The dream becomes clearer
I’m feeling something new
Just like this, coming back to you
Can’t break it, we’re makin’ a loop
Even if I wander, it’s you
The dream becomes clearer
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
nun-bu-sin i sun-gan sok-e
ham-kke du nu-neul maj-chul ttae
deo wan-byeok-hae-jil nae-il
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
nun-bu-sin i sun-gan sok-e
ham-kke du nu-neul maj-chul ttae
deo wan-byeok-hae-jil nae-il
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
Keep on dreaming in a loop
In this dazzling moment
When we meet eyes together
Tomorrow will be more perfect
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
In this dazzling moment
When we meet eyes together
Tomorrow will be more perfect
I’m feeling something new
Keep on dreaming in a loop
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
제자리
(jejari)
the same place
💡 Note: Expresses the frustration of moving continuously while feeling emotionally trapped at the starting point.
헤매던
(hemaedeon)
had wandered
💡 Note: Describes searching without a clear direction while longing for a person or dream that feels just out of reach.
눈부신
(nunbusin)
dazzling
💡 Note: Portrays a radiant moment whose emotional beauty makes past uncertainty feel worthwhile.
엇갈려도
(eotgallyeodo)
even if paths cross apart
💡 Note: Suggests that separation or mistiming cannot prevent two connected people from finding each other again.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics portray a journey that repeatedly circles through confusion, failure, and rediscovery. Although the narrator often feels lost and watches a cherished dream move farther away, every stumble ultimately leads him back to the person who gives that dream meaning. The changing seasons and recurring moments reveal that wandering is not wasted when love provides a direction home. Through renewed hope, quiet resilience, and an unbreakable bond, repetition becomes a path toward a clearer and more beautiful future.
