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April 25, 2016
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About the Song
《CHEER UP》 is a defining hit by TWICE that firmly established the group as a top-tier force in K-pop. Released in 2016 as the title track of their second EP PAGE TWO under JYP Entertainment, the song combines bright melodies with a playful push-and-pull emotional dynamic that resonated widely with the public. Written by Sam Lewis and composed by Brave Brothers—one of Korea’s most influential hitmakers—the track dominated the Gaon Digital Chart at number one and went on to win multiple major awards, including Song of the Year at both the Melon Music Awards and the Mnet Asian Music Awards. Its cultural impact was further cemented when 《CHEER UP》 topped Melon’s annual chart, making TWICE the first girl group in five years to achieve that milestone and securing the song’s status as one of the most successful and iconic girl-group releases of the 2010s.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
hae-jwo bae-teo-ri nang-bi-ha-gin sil-eo
ja-kku-man bwa ja-kku ja-kku-man wa
jeon-hwa-ga peong teo-jil geot-man ga-ta
I don’t like being ignored or treated like a backup.
You keep looking, you keep coming back.
Feels like the phone is about to explode.
kung sim-jang-i tteo-reo-jin-dae wae
gyae mal-eun na neo-mu ye-ppeu-dae ja-rang ha-neun-geon a-ni-gu
My heart is pounding, why?
Your sweet words are too pretty, but I’m not bragging.
chin-gu-reul man-na-neu-ra shy shy shy
man-na-gin jom geu-reo-ku mi-an-hae jom it-da yeon-rak-hal-ge later
jo-reu-ji-ma eol-ma ga-ji a-na bu-reu-ge hae-jul-ge BABY
a-jik-eun jom il-leo nae mam ga-tgin il-leo
ha-ji-man deo bo-yeo-jul-lae
I’m meeting a friend, shy shy shy.
Meeting is a bit awkward, sorry, I’ll contact you later.
Don’t rush me, I won’t go anywhere, I’ll call you, BABY.
It’s still a bit early, my heart isn’t ready yet.
But I’ll show you more.
yeo-ja-ga swi-pge mam-eul ju-myeon an-dwae
geu-rae-ya ni-ga nal deo jo-a-ha-ge doel-geol
tae-yeon-ha-ge yeon-gi-hal-lae a-mu-reot-ji an-ge
nae-ga neol jo-a-ha-neun mam mo-reu-ge
just get it together and then baby CHEER UP
A girl can’t give her heart too easily.
That’s how you’ll like me more.
I’ll act cool, like nothing’s wrong.
So you won’t know how much I like you.
Just get it together and then baby CHEER UP.
ttam-e jeo-jeun jeon-hwa-gi-ga yeo-gi-seo-do bo-yeo
ba-ro ba-ro dae-dap-ha-neun geot-do mae-ryeok eop-seo
me-si-ji-man il-go hwak-in an ha-neun geon gi-bon
The phone soaked with sweat is visible here too.
Responding immediately isn’t attractive.
Reading messages but not checking them is basic.
i-reo-da-ga ji-chil-kka bwa geo-jeong-doe-gi-neun ha-go
eo-eo-eo an geu-reo-myeon nae-ga deo
ppa-jil geot-man ga-teo ppa-jil geot-man ga-teo
I’m worried you’ll get tired of this.
Oh oh oh, if not, I might fall for you even more.
I might fall for you even more.
chin-gu-reul man-na-neu-ra shy shy shy
man-na-gin jom geu-reo-ku mi-an-hae jom it-da yeon-rak-hal-ge later
jo-reu-ji-ma eo-di ga-ji a-na doe-eo-jul-ge neo-ui BABY
neo-mu ppal-lin sil-eo seong-ui-reul deo bo-yeo
nae-ga neol gi-da-ryeo-jul-ge
I’m meeting a friend, shy shy shy.
Meeting is a bit awkward, sorry, I’ll contact you later.
Don’t rush me, I won’t go anywhere, I’ll be your BABY.
I don’t like things moving too fast, show me more sincerity.
I’ll wait for you.
yeo-ja-ga swi-pge mam-eul ju-myeon an-dwae
geu-rae-ya ni-ga nal deo jo-a-ha-ge doel-geol
tae-yeon-ha-ge yeon-gi-hal-lae a-mu-reot-ji an-ge
nae-ga neol jo-a-ha-neun mam mo-reu-ge
just get it together and then baby CHEER UP
A girl can’t give her heart too easily.
That’s how you’ll like me more.
I’ll act cool, like nothing’s wrong.
So you won’t know how much I like you.
Just get it together and then baby CHEER UP.
geo-jeong-doe-ji-man yeo-ja-ni-kka i-hae-hae-ju-gil
I’m worried, but as a girl, I hope you understand.
ji-geum-cheo-reom jo-geum-man deo da-ga-wa
geu-ri o-rae geol-li-jin a-na
Come a little closer like now.
It won’t take too long.
be a man a real man,
gotta see u love me like a real man
be a man a real man,
gotta see u love me like a real man
Be a man, a real man,
gotta see you love me like a real man.
Be a man, a real man,
gotta see you love me like a real man.
yeo-ja-ga swi-pge mam-eul ju-myeon an-dwae
geu-rae-ya ni-ga nal deo jo-a-ha-ge doel-geol
tae-yeon-ha-ge yeon-gi-hal-lae a-mu-reot-ji an-ge
nae-ga neol jo-a-ha-neun mam mo-reu-ge
just get it together and then baby CHEER UP
A girl can’t give her heart too easily.
That’s how you’ll like me more.
I’ll act cool, like nothing’s wrong.
So you won’t know how much I like you.
Just get it together and then baby CHEER UP.
The lyrics portray a playful emotional push and pull where affection is deliberately held back to make love grow stronger over time. The speaker cares deeply but chooses patience, teasing distance, and self-control rather than immediate confession, believing that sincerity should be proven slowly. Beneath the cheerful tone lies a careful balance between vulnerability and confidence, showing a heart that wants reassurance while protecting itself from being hurt too quickly.
