IVE “Baddie” Korean Lyrics

IVE · 2023 · Album: I've MINE · Beginner

Not pretending to be good anymore: blue blood in my DNA, breaking frames is who I am.

FAQ

What are the lyrics of “Baddie” about?

Not pretending to be good anymore: blue blood in my DNA, breaking frames is who I am.

How do I learn Korean with “Baddie”?

Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 5 key vocabulary, 2 grammar points and a 7-day study plan — free, no sign-up.

How hard is this song for Korean learners?

The level is “Beginner” — every line comes with pronunciation, romanization and translation, beginners can sing along.

Which group sings “Baddie”?

Debuted under STARSHIP in 2021. Gen-Z favorites — LOVE DIVE was 2022 Song of the Year, sweet yet confident.

Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)

Imma baddie baddie baddieImma baddie baddie baddieImma baddie baddie baddie

pretty little risky baddiepretty little risky baddiePretty little risky baddie

뭐든 될 대로 되라지 catch me if you canmwodeun doel daero doeraji catch me if you canWhatever happens, happens — catch me if you can

나는 없어 거기 이미 어차피 못 찾을 테니naneun eopseo geogi imi eochapi mot chateul teniThe old me is gone — you won't find her anyway

Nothing like the regularsNothing like the regularsNothing like the regulars

내 dna엔 blue blood runsnae dnaen blue blood runsBlue blood runs in my dna

더 솔직하게 말해줘 착한 척은 지겨워deo soljikhage malhaejwo chakhan cheokeun jigyeowoBe more honest — acting good is tiresome

Vocabulary (5)

Korean	Romanization	English	Note
baddie	baddie	baddie (slang: confident bad girl)	I'm a baddie
dna	dna	dna	blue blood in my dna
blue blood	blue blood	blue blood (noble lineage)	noble blood runs
착한 척	chakhan cheok	acting good	tired of acting good
뭐든 될 대로	mwodeun doel daero	whatever happens	whatever will be will be

Grammar notes (2)

될 대로 되라지 = let it be what it will be

뭐든 될 대로 되라지 catch me if you can

Let it be what it will be: a philosophy of non-control and freedom.

Pattern: [stem] + ルデロデダ

Example: 가라는 대로 갈게 (I'll go where you tell me)

-에 runs = runs in/through

내 dna엔 blue blood runs

Blue blood runs in the dna: nobility is genetic, not earned.

Pattern: [noun] + エ + [noun] + ランズ

Example: 몸에 열정이 runs (passion runs in the body)

7-day study plan

Day 1 — Vocab Set A + hum along to the chorus

Memorize 10 basic words
Listen to the song 3 times
Hum along to the chorus Catch me if you can
Write today's new words once

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (될 대로 되라지 = let it be what it will be, -에 runs = runs in/through)

Review vocab set A
Learn 될 대로 되라지 = let it be what it will be and -에 runs = runs in/through
Notice these patterns while listening
Make two sentences with today's grammar

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (될 대로 되라지 = let it be what it will be)

Memorize Baddie keywords
Learn 될 대로 되라지 = let it be what it will be
Sing the whole chorus
Sing the chorus along with the video

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-에 runs = runs in/through) + Vocab Set C

Learn -에 runs = runs in/through
Read the lyrics aloud twice
Make a sentence with baddie (壞女孩)
Shadow the verses once

Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song

Learn 될 대로 되라지 = let it be what it will be and -에 runs = runs in/through
Sing the whole song with karaoke
Flag the words you still miss
Review grammar 1-3