Album
Release Date
November 6, 2017
Label
Label SJ
Composers / Lyricists
DAVII, Lee Seu-ran, Eunhyuk
Participating Members
Leeteuk
Heechul
Yesung
Shindong
Eunhyuk
Donghae
Siwon
About the Song
“Girlfriend” (Korean title: “예뻐 보여”) is a smooth and groovy mid-tempo track by SUPER JUNIOR that explores the confusing yet heart-fluttering transition from friendship to romance. Featured on PLAY – The 8th Album, released in 2017 under Label SJ, the song stands out with its warm R&B influence and playful rhythm. Produced by the acclaimed DAVII with lyrics penned by Lee Seu-ran and Eunhyuk, “Girlfriend” captures the butterflies of seeing a long-time friend in a completely new light, turning everyday comfort into something quietly extraordinary.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
i-sang-hae u-ri sa-i mal-lo seol-myeong-hal su-ga eop-seo
It’s strange, there’s no way to describe our relationship with words.
bok-jap-hae do-mu-ji jeong-ui-ga an-dwae
It’s complicated, and we can’t define it clearly.
nam-ja-do yeo-ja-do a-nin pyeon-han chin-gu sa-in-de
We’re comfortable friends, not quite lovers or just friends.
i-reo-da nae-ga neol il-eul-kka geop-na
I’m scared I might lose you like this.
i neu-gi-meun dae-che mwol-kka wae ga-seu-mi ttwineun geol-kka
What is this feeling? Why is my heart racing?
gwaen-hi da-ga-wa-seo ppan-hi ba-ra-bo-myeon
When you come closer and look at me intently,
eo-jjeol ju-reul mol-la ba-bo gat-eun geol
I don’t know what to do, I feel so foolish.
jang-nan-seu-reop-ge o-go ga-deon mo-deun haeng-dong-i sin-gyeong sseu-yeo
All the playful actions we used to do now make me self-conscious.
mwon-ga jal-mot-doen geot-man gat-a i-sang-hae babe
Something feels off, it’s strange, babe.
sol-jik-hi het-gal-lyeo a-nin-ga ha-myeon
Honestly, aren’t you confused too?
tto neo-e-ge seol-lae-neun geol
I find myself getting excited over you again.
pyeong-so-cheo-reom nal bo-myeo ut-neun
When you look at me like it’s nothing and smile,
ne-ga yep-peo bo-yeo yeah
You look so beautiful, yeah.
on-jong-il meo-ri so-gen wae
Why are you constantly on my mind all day?
ne saeng-ga-gi nal-kka jeong-mal nan
I wonder if you’re thinking of me too.
i-sang-hae het-gal-lyeo u-ri dul sa-i
It’s strange, our relationship is confusing.
gung-geum-hae ne ma-eu-mi na-man gab-ja-gi dal-la-jin geon-ji
I’m curious if your feelings have suddenly changed like mine.
u-rin seo-rol je-il jal al-ass-janh-a
We used to know each other so well.
ga-kkeum geu nun-bi-chen eo-tteon gam-jeong-i dam-gin geon-ji
Sometimes I wonder what emotions are hidden in your gaze.
mo-deun geol il-geul su iss-eoss-eum johgess-eo
I wish I could read everything about you.
hon-ja chak-gak-ha-neun geol-kka neo-e-ge nan dae-che mwol-kka
Am I just imagining things? What am I to you?
i-jen seup-gwan-cheo-reom pum-e gi-dae-o-myeon
Now, when I lean on you like a habit,
pyo-jeong-gwan-ri-jo-cha hal su eop-neun geol
I can’t even control my expressions.
geu nu-gu-bo-da pyeon-an-haess-deon neo-ui mo-deun ge dal-la bo-yeo
Everything about you that used to be so familiar now seems different.
jeong-mal i-reo-myeon an-dwae-janh-a i-sang-hae babe
This can’t be happening, it’s strange, babe.
sol-jik-hi het-gal-lyeo a-nin-ga ha-myeon
Honestly, aren’t you confused too?
tto neo-e-ge seol-lae-neun geol
I find myself getting excited over you again.
pyeong-so-cheo-reom nal bo-myeo ut-neun
When you look at me like it’s nothing and smile,
ne-ga yep-peo bo-yeo yeah
You look so beautiful, yeah.
on-jong-il meo-ri so-gen wae
Why are you constantly on my mind all day?
ne saeng-ga-gi nal-kka jeong-mal nan
I wonder if you’re thinking of me too.
i-sang-hae het-gal-lyeo u-ri dul sa-i
It’s strange, our relationship is confusing.
oh my god sim-jang-i mak du-geun-du-geun dae-janh-a
Oh my god, my heart is pounding.
bol ppal-gan sa-chun-gi-ma-nyang hu-kkeun hu-kkeun-geol-yeo na
Like a teenager, my face is blushing.
i don’t know yet neo-reul bo-neun neu-gim
I don’t know yet how I feel when I see you.
a-ra neo-ui na-neun nam sa chin
I know I’m just a male friend to you.
kkok-kkok su-meo-ra meo-ri-ka-rak bo-il-la
I try to hide, but my hair gives me away.
tto na-ta-na nal heun-deul-eo no-eul-la
You appear again and shake me up.
ne nun-bi-che nae ma-mi tan-lo-na
Your gaze makes my heart flutter.
na-do mol-la go-baek-hae-beo-ril-la
I don’t know either, but I might confess.
neo-do nae mam gat-da-myeon deo i-sang jang-nan-chi-ji ma
If you feel the same, please don’t play games anymore.
sol-jik-han ne ma-meul yae-gi-hae jwo
Tell me your honest feelings.
i-ge sa-rang-i-ra-myeon neo-wa nan eo-tteo-ke doel-kka
If this is love, what will happen to us?
an-dwael geot gat-a i-dae-ro-neun
I don’t think we can continue like this.
a-jik-do het-gal-lyeo (nan het-gal-lyeo)
I’m still confused (I’m confused).
a-nin-ga ha-myeon tto neo-e-ge seol-lae-neun geol (ji-geum-do nan seol-lae-eo)
If not, then why do I still get excited over you (even now, I’m excited)?
yeo-nin-cheo-reom nal chaeng-gyeo-ju-neun ne-ga yep-peo bo-yeo yeah
When you hold me like a lover, you look so beautiful, yeah.
yeo-jeon-hi meo-ri so-gen wae ne saeng-ga-gi nal-kka jeong-mal nan
Why are you still on my mind all day? I wonder if you’re thinking of me too.
i-sang-hae het-gal-lyeo u-ri dul sa-i
It’s strange, our relationship is confusing.
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
헷갈려
(hetgal-lyeo)
being confused
💡 Note: Expressing a state of mind where feelings are tangled and unclear
설레는
(seol-le-neun)
heart-fluttering
💡 Note: Describing the excitement and nervous energy felt towards a crush
탄로나
(tanno-na)
being revealed
💡 Note: A situation where a hidden secret or feeling is accidentally exposed
남사친
(namsachin)
male friend
💡 Note: A casual Korean slang for a platonic male friend with no romantic ties
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics describe the Emotional Confusion that arises when a long-time platonic friend suddenly starts looking attractive. The narrator struggles with their racing heart and the fear of ruining the friendship, eventually realizing they are experiencing a Sudden Heart-flutter that makes it impossible to maintain their usual “cool” composure.
