Magnetic – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: ILLIT
• Album: SUPER_REAL_ME

Lyrics & Translation

Step into the world of fifth-generation K-pop with ILLIT’s breakthrough debut, 'Magnetic.' Its instantly addictive melody and repetition of phrases like 'You, you, you, you like it's magnetic' offer fantastic, simple hooks for beginners to practice Korean. Beyond the chorus, the song's lyrics use relatable, modern Korean phrases to talk about dating and personality types ('J' vs. 'P'), making it a perfect, fun tool to learn conversational Korean and a huge global hit.

[English]

Baby

I’m just trying to play it cool

But I just can’t hide that

I want you

Wait a minute, what’s this?

My heart goes lub-dub

It keeps beating

Even from far away, oh my gosh!

It draws me, you’re my crush!

Like a superpower

It feels like my heart became a huge magnet

Everything about you sticks to my heart, boy

We’re magnetized, I’ll admit it

This time I want

You You You You like it’s magnetic

U U U U U U U U super attraction

You You You You like it’s magnetic

U U U U U U U U super attraction

BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE

Dash-da-da Dash-da-da Dash-da

Like it’s magnetic

BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE

Dash-da-da Dash-da-da

Baby don’t say no

We seem like exact opposites, our type

You’re a J, I’m totally a P

Even though we’re opposite S and N poles

That’s why I’m attracted

I’ll give you a green light

Girl, you’re daring

So let’s go let’s go

Let’s go let’s go

I don’t want to hide it, my heart is like a magnet

I’ll go toward you, following my heart’s attraction, boy

We’re magnetized, I’ll admit it

This time I want

You You You You like it’s magnetic

U U U U U U U U super attraction

You You You You like it’s magnetic

U U U U U U U U super attraction

No push and pull

I’ll rush to you at full speed

(In a rush in a rush)

Our chemistry

I’m hyper‑immersed in this moment – (Baby you’re my crush, you’re my crush)

No push and pull

I’ll focus on you, I won’t regret it

(Gonna dash gonna dash)

Never holding back

Go straight, yeah

This time I want

You You You You like it’s magnetic

U U U U U U U U super attraction

You You You You like it’s magnetic

U U U U U U U U super attraction

BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE

Dash-da-da Dash-da-da Dash-da

Like it’s magnetic

BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE

Dash-da-da Dash-da-da

Baby don’t say no

[Korean]

Baby

I’m just trying to play it cool

But I just can’t hide that

I want you

Wait a minute 이게 뭐지?

내 심장이 lub-dub

자꾸만 뛰어

저 멀리서도 oh my gosh!

끌어당겨 you’re my crush!

초능력처럼

거대한 자석이 된 것만 같아 my heart

네 모든 게 내 맘에 달라붙어버려 boy

We’re magnetized 인정할게

This time I want

You You You You like it’s magnetic

U U U U U U U U super 이끌림

You You You You like it’s magnetic

U U U U U U U U super 이끌림

BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE

Dash-da-da Dash-da-da Dash-da

Like it’s magnetic

BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE

Dash-da-da Dash-da-da

Baby don’t say no

정반대 같아 our type

넌 J 난 완전 P

S와 N 극이지만

그래서 끌리지

내가 만들래 green light

여잔 배짱이지

So let’s go let’s go

Let’s go let’s go

숨기고 싶지 않아 자석 같은 my heart

내 맘의 끌림대로 너를 향해 갈게 boy

We’re magnetized 인정할게

This time I want

You You You You like it’s magnetic

U U U U U U U U super 이끌림

You You You You like it’s magnetic

U U U U U U U U super 이끌림

No push and pull

전속력으로 너에게 갈게

(In a rush in a rush)

Our chemistry

난 과몰입해 지금 순간에 (Baby you’re my crush you’re my crush)

No push and pull

네게 집중 후회는 안 할래

(Gonna dash gonna dash)

Never holding back

직진해 yeah

This time I want

You You You You like it’s magnetic

U U U U U U U U super 이끌림

You You You You like it’s magnetic

U U U U U U U U super 이끌림

BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE

Dash-da-da Dash-da-da Dash-da

Like it’s magnetic

BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE BAE

Dash-da-da Dash-da-da

Baby don’t say no

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
magnetic /mægˈnɛtɪk/ B1	adjective - having the power to attract or pull
crush /krʌʃ/ A2	noun - a strong feeling of love or attraction for someone
pull /pʊl/ A1	verb - to move something toward oneself
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood in the body, often used metaphorically for emotions
attract /əˈtrækt/ B1	verb - to draw or pull something or someone toward oneself
super /ˈsuːpər/ A1	adjective - of very high quality or degree
dash /dæʃ/ A2	verb - to run or move very quickly
chemistry /ˈkɛmɪstri/ B2	noun - the emotional bond between two people
focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ A2	verb - to pay special attention to something
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - green light: permission or approval to proceed
hide /haɪd/ A1	verb - to put something out of sight
want /wɑːnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for something
type /taɪp/ A2	noun - a category of people or things
jump /dʒʌmp/ A1	verb - to push oneself off the ground and into the air
acknowledge /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/ B1	verb - to accept or admit something

Key Grammar Structures

• Wait a minute 이게 뭐지?

  ➔ Interrogative sentence with embedded question

  ➔ The sentence combines a direct question ("Wait a minute") with an internal question ("이게 뭐지?" - What is this?). This structure is common for expressing sudden realization or confusion.

• 초능력처럼 거대한 자석이 된 것만 같아 my heart

  ➔ Simile with verb '되다' (to become) + '-것만 같아' (as if)

  ➔ The phrase uses a simile to describe the heart feeling like a huge magnet, using the structure 'X처럼 Y' (like X, Y). The '-것만 같아' adds a nuance of 'as if' or 'it feels like'. The verb '되다' indicates a change of state.

• 넌 J 난 완전 P

  ➔ Simple declarative sentences with contrasting pronouns

  ➔ This line uses the MBTI personality types 'J' (Judging) and 'P' (Perceiving) to represent contrasting personalities. It's a concise way to establish a dynamic between the speakers.

• S와 N 극이지만 그래서 끌리지

  ➔ Conjunction '이지만' (but) + causal conjunction '그래서' (so/therefore)

  ➔ This line uses the analogy of magnetic poles (S and N) to explain attraction despite differences. '이지만' introduces a contrast, while '그래서' indicates a consequence – the difference *causes* the attraction.