Release Date
November 12, 2021
Label
Composers / Lyricists
earattack, Sophia Pae, Gong-do, Master Key, Jihyo
Participating Members
Nayeon
Jeongyeon
Momo
Sana
Jihyo
Mina
Dahyun
Chaeyoung
Tzuyu
About the Song
《REAL YOU》 is a sincere and emotionally grounded track by TWICE that strips away pretense and asks for honesty in both love and self-identity. Released in 2021 as part of the album Formula of Love: O+T=<3 under JYP Entertainment, the song focuses on the moment when attraction moves beyond surface impressions and demands something real. Composed by earattack, Sophia Pae, 공도, and 마스터키, with lyrics written by Jihyo of TWICE and arrangement by earattack and 공도, the track blends warm melodies with quiet confidence. Rather than chasing perfection, 《REAL YOU》 highlights authentic emotion, mutual honesty, and the courage it takes to show your unfiltered self, presenting love as something built on truth instead of illusion.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
think you’re all that?
geu-ge neo-ya?
hyang-su-ro ga-deuk deop-in geu-ge neo-ya?
da-si saeng-gak-hae
geu-ge neo-ya?
hyang-su-ro ga-deuk deop-in geu-ge neo-ya?
da-si saeng-gak-hae
Think you’re all that. Is that you. Is that really you, wrapped in layers of perfume. Think again.
eo-kkae wi ol-ra-on meot-eul na-re-yeo
jin-jja neo-ui mo-seub-eu-ro nal dae-hae bwa
jin-jja neo-ui mo-seub-eu-ro nal dae-hae bwa
Drop the borrowed confidence sitting on your shoulders. Face me as who you really are.
GA-SIK-jeo-gin u-seum dwi-en
nan da bo-yeo
dan a-mu-geot-do eop-neun neo
no i ain’t FALLING for it
nan da bo-yeo
dan a-mu-geot-do eop-neun neo
no i ain’t FALLING for it
Behind that calculated smile. I can see it all. There’s nothing there. No, i ain’t falling for it.
baek-ji geu sang-tae-ro nal da-si da-ru-gi-ro hae-jwo
baby show me the REAL YOU jin-jja neol
gwa-yeon ne jin-sim-eun eo-di-kka-ji-in geo-ya neo
baby show me the REAL YOU jin-jja neol
gwa-yeon ne jin-sim-eun eo-di-kka-ji-in geo-ya neo
Treat me like a blank page again. Baby show me the real you, the real you. How far does your honesty actually go.
geo-jit-doen mom-jit-e mal-tu mo-du da
ut-gi-ji ma mo-reu-ji an-a real you
na tto-han sum-gi-ji an-eul-ge REAL ME
ut-gi-ji ma mo-reu-ji an-a real you
na tto-han sum-gi-ji an-eul-ge REAL ME
Every fake gesture and scripted word. Don’t laugh, i already know, the real you. I won’t hide either, the real me.
sa-sim eop-neun mi-so-reul ji-eul ttae
nun mat-chum-e SEOL-RE-EO ol ttae
geu-ge jin-jja-ya that’s our real love yeah
nun mat-chum-e SEOL-RE-EO ol ttae
geu-ge jin-jja-ya that’s our real love yeah
When i smile without a reason. When my heart flutters at eye contact. That’s real, that’s our real love yeah.
i want the real you gam-chu-ji ma
oh yeah yeah yeah
i want the real you geu-ge neo-ya
oh yeah oh yeah
oh yeah yeah yeah
i want the real you geu-ge neo-ya
oh yeah oh yeah
I want the real you, don’t hide it. Oh yeah yeah yeah. I want the real you, that’s you. Oh yeah oh yeah.
a-i-cheo-reom gul-ji ma cheol-eop-ge
ppeon-hi bo-i-neun jang-nan-e
swip-ge sok-ji an-eul te-ni no more yeah
ppeon-hi bo-i-neun jang-nan-e
swip-ge sok-ji an-eul te-ni no more yeah
Don’t act childish, pretending to be mature. With those obvious tricks. I won’t be fooled so easily, no more yeah.
geo-gi jam-si meom-cheo seo
hey stop right there
ne mo-seub da-si do-ra-bwa
look at yourself
hey stop right there
ne mo-seub da-si do-ra-bwa
look at yourself
Stop right there for a moment. Hey stop right there. Turn around and look at yourself.
yo geol-eum-geol-i sok-e mu-deun
bon-seong-eul sum-gin HEO-SE geu-da-um
oh my oh my
it’s obvious it’s obvious
bon-seong-eul sum-gin HEO-SE geu-da-um
oh my oh my
it’s obvious it’s obvious
Those careless steps soaked in habit. Empty bravado hiding who you are. Oh my oh my. It’s obvious, it’s obvious.
ga-sik-jeo-gin u-seum dwi-en
nan da bo-yeo
dan a-mu-geot-do eop-neun neo
no i ain’t falling for it
nan da bo-yeo
dan a-mu-geot-do eop-neun neo
no i ain’t falling for it
Behind that calculated smile. I can see it all. There’s nothing there. No, i ain’t falling for it.
baek-ji geu sang-tae-ro nal da-si da-ru-gi-ro hae-jwo
baby show me the real you jin-jja neol
du eul-gul-ui neo-reul ma-ju-ha-ji an-ge doe-myeon
baby show me the real you jin-jja neol
du eul-gul-ui neo-reul ma-ju-ha-ji an-ge doe-myeon
Treat me like a blank page again. Baby show me the real you, the real you. If i can’t face both sides of you.
mil-go dang-gil pyo-ryo eop-seo-ji-neun-de
ut-gi-ji ma mo-reu-ji an-a real you
na tto-han sum-gi-ji an-eul-ge real me
ut-gi-ji ma mo-reu-ji an-a real you
na tto-han sum-gi-ji an-eul-ge real me
All that push and pull loses its meaning. Don’t laugh, i already know, the real you. I won’t hide either, the real me.
sa-sim eop-neun mi-so-reul ji-eul ttae
nun mat-chum-e seol-re-eo ol ttae
geu-ge jin-jja-ya that’s our real love
nun mat-chum-e seol-re-eo ol ttae
geu-ge jin-jja-ya that’s our real love
When i smile without a reason. When my heart flutters at eye contact. That’s real, that’s our real love.
tteo-ol-ryeo-bwat-eo?
jin-sim geu-dae-ro-man-ui u-ri mo-seub
how to be in love with me
jin-sim geu-dae-ro-man-ui u-ri mo-seub
how to be in love with me
Have you imagined it. Just us, exactly as we are. How to be in love with me.
al-deut mo-reul jin-jang-gam-i
sil-ji-man-eun an-eul gam-jeong-i GAN-JI-REOP-HIL ttae
so show me show me the real you real you
sil-ji-man-eun an-eul gam-jeong-i GAN-JI-REOP-HIL ttae
so show me show me the real you real you
That tension of knowing but not knowing. When emotions itch but don’t hurt. So show me, show me the real you, real you.
ut-gi-ji ma mo-reu-ji an-a real you
na tto-han sum-gi-ji an-eul-ge real me
sa-sim eop-neun mi-so-reul ji-eul ttae
na tto-han sum-gi-ji an-eul-ge real me
sa-sim eop-neun mi-so-reul ji-eul ttae
Don’t laugh, i already know, the real you. I won’t hide either, the real me. When i smile without a reason.
nun mat-chum-e seol-re-eo ol ttae
geu-ge jin-jja-ya that’s our real love yeah
i want the real you gam-chu-ji ma
geu-ge jin-jja-ya that’s our real love yeah
i want the real you gam-chu-ji ma
When my heart flutters at eye contact. That’s real, that’s our real love yeah. I want the real you, don’t hide it.
oh yeah yeah yeah
i want the real you geu-ge neo-ya
oh yeah oh yeah
i want the real you geu-ge neo-ya
oh yeah oh yeah
Oh yeah yeah yeah. I want the real you, that’s you. Oh yeah oh yeah.
a-i-cheo-reom gul-ji ma cheol-eop-ge
ppeon-hi bo-i-neun jang-nan-e
swip-ge sok-ji an-eul te-ni no more yeah
ppeon-hi bo-i-neun jang-nan-e
swip-ge sok-ji an-eul te-ni no more yeah
Don’t act childish, pretending to be mature. With those obvious tricks. I won’t be fooled so easily, no more yeah.
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
가식적인
(ga-sik-jeo-gin)
pretentious
💡 Note: acting in a fake way to hide one’s true self
백지
(baek-ji)
blank paper
💡 Note: a pure and clean state without any falsehood
허세
(heo-se)
bravado
💡 Note: a show of false boldness or vanity to impress others
간지럽힐
(gan-ji-reop-hil)
tickling
💡 Note: a tingling or fluttering sensation caused by emotions
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics challenge surface-level charm and demand authenticity in love. They reject performance and false confidence, asking both sides to drop their masks and meet honestly. True connection is defined by vulnerability, mutual openness, and the courage to show the real self without hiding.
