WOW
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TWICE’s WOW expresses the thrilling rush and sweet tension of falling fast and hiding growing feelings.
Album
Merry & Happy
Release Date
December 11, 2017
Genre
Dance / Pop / Jazz-Pop
Label
JYP Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
Pop Time, Kriz, Mafly, Ponde, Kako, Imiso (ARTiffect)
Participating Members
Nayeon
Jeongyeon
Momo
Sana
Jihyo
Mina
Dahyun
Chaeyoung
Tzuyu
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
Oh my god du bor-i hwa-kkeun
Too hot ja-kku kung-kung-kung dae
gip-suk-i sum-gin nae mam-i gan-ji-reo-wo
jjing-geut-hae na-do mol-rae oh my god
Too hot ja-kku kung-kung-kung dae
gip-suk-i sum-gin nae mam-i gan-ji-reo-wo
jjing-geut-hae na-do mol-rae oh my god
Oh my god, your gaze is intense
Too hot, my heart keeps pounding
My hidden feelings are so stylish
I’m tingling, even I don’t know why, oh my god
Too hot, my heart keeps pounding
My hidden feelings are so stylish
I’m tingling, even I don’t know why, oh my god
jong-il gi-bun-i pong-dang-pong-dang i-sang-hae
i-geo seol-lem mat-ji neu-kkim wat-ji
ba-ro neo-ji eo-jjeom jo-a ban-haet-na bwa
i-geo seol-lem mat-ji neu-kkim wat-ji
ba-ro neo-ji eo-jjeom jo-a ban-haet-na bwa
All day, I feel like I’m floating, it’s strange
This excitement is real, I can feel it
It’s you, I think I’ve fallen for you
This excitement is real, I can feel it
It’s you, I think I’ve fallen for you
neon tan-san-cheo-reom tok-tok twi-eo du-geun-geo-ri-ji
mi-chi-ge ha-jyo neo-mu-na fresh
mam-i deul-kil-kka tik-tik daen mal-tu-ma-jeo-do
ban-ol-rim-dwaet-seo nan nan nan
mi-chi-ge ha-jyo neo-mu-na fresh
mam-i deul-kil-kka tik-tik daen mal-tu-ma-jeo-do
ban-ol-rim-dwaet-seo nan nan nan
You jump around like a soda pop, my heart races
You drive me crazy, you’re so fresh
Even when you speak bluntly
I’m already captivated, oh oh oh
You drive me crazy, you’re so fresh
Even when you speak bluntly
I’m already captivated, oh oh oh
eo-meo nol-ra-wo-ra wow wow wo wow wow
neol bo-myeon mam-i ja-kku geu-rae
nae meo-rit-sok-eun nan-li nat-seo beol-sseo
neo-wa whoo dul-i-seo
neol bo-myeon mam-i ja-kku geu-rae
nae meo-rit-sok-eun nan-li nat-seo beol-sseo
neo-wa whoo dul-i-seo
Oh my, I’m surprised, wow wow wo wow wow
When I see you, my heart keeps reacting
In my head, there’s already chaos
Just the two of us, whoo
When I see you, my heart keeps reacting
In my head, there’s already chaos
Just the two of us, whoo
eo-jjeo-na oh my god 넌 na-man bwa
neo-man mol-ra oh my god
eo-jjeo-na oh my god 넌 na-man bwa
neo-man mol-ra oh my god
neo-man mol-ra oh my god
eo-jjeo-na oh my god 넌 na-man bwa
neo-man mol-ra oh my god
What should I do, oh my god, you only see me
You only know me, oh my god
What should I do, oh my god, you only see me
You only know me, oh my god
You only know me, oh my god
What should I do, oh my god, you only see me
You only know me, oh my god
jil-mun it-seo wae i-ri meot-jyeo
seong-gyeok-ma-jeo kul-hae-seo eol-eo-beo-ryeo
ban-jeon mae-ryeok nun-ut-eum het-gal-li-jan-a
sun-jeong-man-hwa-e-seo mak twing-gyeo na-wa beo-ryeot-na
seong-gyeok-ma-jeo kul-hae-seo eol-eo-beo-ryeo
ban-jeon mae-ryeok nun-ut-eum het-gal-li-jan-a
sun-jeong-man-hwa-e-seo mak twing-gyeo na-wa beo-ryeot-na
I have a question, why are you so cool?
Even your personality is overwhelming
Your charming smile is confusing
Like a pure comic, you jump out at me
Even your personality is overwhelming
Your charming smile is confusing
Like a pure comic, you jump out at me
jong-il ne saeng-gak-man bang-ul-bang-ul gung-geum-hae
cham-eul su-ga eops-ji bo-go sip-ji al-go sip-ji
eo-jjeom jo-a sa-rang-in geot gat-a
cham-eul su-ga eops-ji bo-go sip-ji al-go sip-ji
eo-jjeom jo-a sa-rang-in geot gat-a
All day, thoughts of you bubble up, I’m curious
I can’t hold back, I want to see you, I want to know you
I think I like you, it feels like love
I can’t hold back, I want to see you, I want to know you
I think I like you, it feels like love
neul ji-ru-haet-deon gi-bun jeon-bu ji-wot-ji
Oh ma-beop gat-at-jyo han beon-e ssak
eo-di-e ga-do ti-ga na
mal-eul an hae-do ddo ut-go it-seo nan nan nan
Oh ma-beop gat-at-jyo han beon-e ssak
eo-di-e ga-do ti-ga na
mal-eul an hae-do ddo ut-go it-seo nan nan nan
I erased all the dull feelings
Oh, it feels like magic, all at once
Wherever I go, it’s obvious
Even without words, I’m smiling, oh oh oh
Oh, it feels like magic, all at once
Wherever I go, it’s obvious
Even without words, I’m smiling, oh oh oh
eo-meo nol-ra-wo-ra wow wow wo wow wow
neol bo-myeon mam-i ja-kku geu-rae
nae meo-rit-sok-eun nan-li nat-seo beol-sseo
neo-wa whoo dul-i-seo
neol bo-myeon mam-i ja-kku geu-rae
nae meo-rit-sok-eun nan-li nat-seo beol-sseo
neo-wa whoo dul-i-seo
Oh my, I’m surprised, wow wow wo wow wow
When I see you, my heart keeps reacting
In my head, there’s already chaos
Just the two of us, whoo
When I see you, my heart keeps reacting
In my head, there’s already chaos
Just the two of us, whoo
eo-jjeo-na oh my god 넌 na-man bwa
neo-man mol-ra oh my god
eo-jjeo-na oh my god 넌 na-man bwa
neo-man mol-ra oh my god
neo-man mol-ra oh my god
eo-jjeo-na oh my god 넌 na-man bwa
neo-man mol-ra oh my god
What should I do, oh my god, you only see me
You only know me, oh my god
What should I do, oh my god, you only see me
You only know me, oh my god
You only know me, oh my god
What should I do, oh my god, you only see me
You only know me, oh my god
cheo-eum bwat-deon sun-gan lucky
han nun-e nan neo-ran geol al-at-seo
ne pyo-jeong-do i-mi happy
sum-gyeo-dun go-baek da mal-eul hae-jwo
han nun-e nan neo-ran geol al-at-seo
ne pyo-jeong-do i-mi happy
sum-gyeo-dun go-baek da mal-eul hae-jwo
The moment I first saw you, lucky
In one glance, I knew it was you
Your expression is already happy
Please tell me all the confessions you’ve hidden
In one glance, I knew it was you
Your expression is already happy
Please tell me all the confessions you’ve hidden
dal-kom-hae ne pyo-jeong nun-bit-kka-ji eo-tteok-hae geo-jit-mal gat-a
i sun-gan-i kkum-man gat-ji jja-rit-hae jji-ri-rit
jeong-mal mi-chi-get-seo wow wow wo wow wow
i sun-gan-i kkum-man gat-ji jja-rit-hae jji-ri-rit
jeong-mal mi-chi-get-seo wow wow wo wow wow
Your sweet expression, even your gaze, what do I do? It feels like a lie
This moment feels like a dream, it’s electrifying
I’m really going crazy, wow wow wo wow wow
This moment feels like a dream, it’s electrifying
I’m really going crazy, wow wow wo wow wow
neol bo-go sip-eo ja-kku kkeul-ryeo
na-do ne mam-eul al-go sip-eo jeong-mal
i-je whoo dul-i-seo
na-do ne mam-eul al-go sip-eo jeong-mal
i-je whoo dul-i-seo
I want to see you, I’m constantly drawn to you
I really want to know your heart too
Now, just the two of us, whoo
I really want to know your heart too
Now, just the two of us, whoo
eo-jjeo-na oh my god 넌 na-man bwa
neo-man mol-ra oh my god
eo-jjeo-na oh my god 넌 na-man bwa
neo-man mol-ra oh my god
neo-man mol-ra oh my god
eo-jjeo-na oh my god 넌 na-man bwa
neo-man mol-ra oh my god
What should I do, oh my god, you only see me
You only know me, oh my god
What should I do, oh my god, you only see me
You only know me, oh my god
You only know me, oh my god
What should I do, oh my god, you only see me
You only know me, oh my god
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
화끈
(hwa-kkeun)
burning/hot
💡 Note: describing a sensation of heat, often used for blushing cheeks
설렘
(seol-rem)
excitement/fluttering
💡 Note: the nervous and happy feeling of anticipation, especially in romance
반전
(ban-jeon)
twist/reversal
💡 Note: an unexpected turn of events or a surprising contrast in charm
순정만화
(sun-jeong-man-hwa)
romance comic
💡 Note: a genre of comics focused on pure, sentimental romance
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song captures the rush of sudden attraction and the uncontrollable flutter that comes with falling fast. It describes excitement that grows louder with every glance, turning ordinary moments into thrills. Beneath the playful tone is an honest confession of curiosity and longing, as the narrator struggles to hide feelings that are already spilling over.
