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ITZY “Not Shy” Korean Lyrics

ITZY · 2020 · Album: Not Shy · Beginner

ITZY's direct confession: want it? Say it. No hesitation, no waiting. Not shy, not me.

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What are the lyrics of “Not Shy” about?

ITZY's direct confession: want it? Say it. No hesitation, no waiting. Not shy, not me.

How do I learn Korean with “Not Shy”?

Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 6 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 “Not Shy”?

Debuted under JYP in 2019. Pure confidence and youthful energy — "I wanna be me" attitude. WANNABE is a self-love anthem.

Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)

난 다 원해 다다 yeahnan da wonhae dada yeahI want it all — yeah
Not shy not meNot shy not meNot shy, not me
난 빨리 빨리 원하는 걸 말해nan ppalri ppalri wonhaneun geol malhaeI quickly say what I want
못 가지면 어때 괜히 망설이다 시간만 가니mot gajimyeon eottae gwaenhi mangseolida siganman ganiSo what if I can't have it? Hesitating wastes time
Yeah 다 말할래 cuz I like it cuz I like it like itYeah da malhalrae cuz I like it cuz I like it like itYeah I'll say it all cuz I like it
기다려 왜? 기다려서 모해?gidaryeo wae? gidaryeoseo mohae?Why wait? What's waiting gonna do?
내가 내 맘을 왜 왜 말하면 안 돼?naega nae mameul wae wae malhamyeon an dwae?Why can't I say what I feel?
Hey there hey there 우리는 great pair great pairHey there hey there urineun great pair great pairHey there — we're a great pair
니 맘이 뭔지 모르지만 내 생각이 맞아 그러니까 yeah yeahni mami mwonji moreujiman nae saenggaki mata geureonikka yeah yeahDon't know what you think but I'm right — yeah yeah
내 맘은 내 거 그러니까 좋아한다고 자유니까nae mameun nae geo geureonikka jotahandago jayunikkaMy heart is mine — I'm free to like you
말해봐 다 어서 다 cuz I'm not shymalhaebwa da eoseo da cuz I'm not shySay it all, quickly — cuz I'm not shy

Vocabulary (6)

KoreanRomanizationEnglishNote
난 다 원해nan da wonhaeI want it allI want it all
빨리빨리ppalrippalriquickly (ppalli-ppalli)say it quickly
망설이다mangseolidato hesitatehesitating wastes time
자유니까jayunikkabecause (I'm) freefree to like (you)
탁taktak (decisive sound)just say it decisively
내 맘은 내 거nae mameun nae geomy heart is minemy heart is mine

Grammar notes (2)

빨리빨리 = quickly (ppalli-ppalli culture)

난 빨리 빨리 원하는 걸 말해

The ppalli-ppalli culture applied to love: express feelings fast.

Pattern: ppalli + [verb]

Example: 빨리빨리 와 (come quickly)

-니까 = because / since

좋아한다고 자유니까

Freedom alone is reason enough: honesty as the ultimate weapon.

Pattern: [stem] + ニッカ

Example: 좋으니까 보고 싶어 (I miss you because I like you)

7-day study plan

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

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (빨리빨리 = quickly (ppalli-ppalli culture), -니까 = because / since)

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (빨리빨리 = quickly (ppalli-ppalli culture))

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-니까 = because / since) + Vocab Set C

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

Day 6 — Vocab review + quiz

Day 7 — Final check: full sing-through + use the grammar

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