[Romanized:]
Cham isanghae bunmyeong nan neoreul neomu saranghaessneunde
Modu neoege majchugo neol wihae salgo sipeossneunde
Geureolsurok nae mamsogui pokpungeul gamdanghal su eopge dwae
Utgo issneun gamyeonsogui jinjja nae moseubeul da deureonae
I’m the one I should love in this world
Bichnaneun nareul sojunghan nae yeonghoneul
Ijeya kkaedara So I love me
Jom bujokhaedo neomu areumdaun geol
I’m the one I should love
Heundeulligo duryeowodo apeuro georeoga
Pokpung soge sumgyeodwotdeon jinjja neowa manna
Wae nan ireoke sojunghan nal sumgyeodugo shipeotneunji
Mwoga geuri duryeowo
Nae jinjja moseubeul sumgyeotneunji
I’m the one I should love in this world
Bichnaneun nareul sojunghan nae yeonghoneul
Ijeya kkaedara So I love me
Jom bujokhaedo neomu areumdaun geol
I’m the one I should love
Jogeumeun mungtukhago bujokhalji molla
Sujubeun gwangchae ttawin an boilji molla
Hajiman idaeroye naega got nain geol
Jigeumkkeot saraon nae palgwa dari shimjang yeonghoneul
Saranghago sipeo in this world
Bichnaneun nareul sojunghan nae yeonghoneul
Ijeya kkaedara So I love me
Jom bujokhaedo neomu areumdaun geol
I’m the one I should love
I’m the one I should love
I’m the one I should love
[Korean:]
참 이상해 분명 난 너를 너무 사랑했는데
모두 너에게 맞추고 널 위해 살고 싶었는데
그럴수록 내 맘속의 폭풍을 감당할 수 없게 돼
웃고 있는 가면 속의 진짜 내 모습을 다 드러내
I’m the one I should love in this world
빛나는 나를 소중한 내 영혼을
이제야 깨달아 So I love me
좀 부족해도 너무 아름다운 걸
I’m the one I should love
흔들리고 두려워도 앞으로 걸어가)
(폭풍 속에 숨겨뒀던 진짜 너와 만나)
왜 난 이렇게
소중한 날 숨겨두고 싶었는지
뭐가 그리 두려워
내 진짜 모습을 숨겼는지
I’m the one I should love in this world
빛나는 나를 소중한 내 영혼을
이제야 깨달아 so I love me
좀 부족해도 너무 아름다운 걸
I’m the one I should love
조금은 뭉툭하고 부족할지 몰라
수줍은 광채 따윈 안 보일지 몰라
하지만 이대로의 내가 곧 나인 걸
지금껏 살아온 내 팔과 다리 심장 영혼을
사랑하고 싶어 in this world
빛나는 나를 소중한 내 영혼을
이제야 깨달아 so I love me
좀 부족해도 너무 아름다운 걸
I’m the one I should love
I’m the one I should love
I’m the one I should love
[English translation:]
It’s so odd, I loved you so much for sure
I adapted myself entirely to you, I wanted to live for you
But as I kept doing so, I became unable to bear the storm inside my heart
I got to fully reveal my true self under the smiling mask
I’m the one I should love in this world
The shining me, the precious soul of mine
I realize only now, so I love me
Even if it’s a little lacking, it’s so beautiful
I’m the one I should love
(Even if I’m shaking and afraid, I walk on forward)
(I meet the real you, whom I had hidden inside the hurricane)
Why did I, like this,
Want to hide away my precious self
What was I so afraid of
That I had to hide my true self
I’m the one I should love in this world
My shining self, my precious soul
I finally realise it So I love me
Though I’m not perfect, I’m so beautiful
I’m the one I should love
I might be a little bit blunt and inadequate
You might not be able to see such things as a shy sparkle
But the fact that this version of me is my real self
My arms and legs, heart and soul that I have lived with until now
I want to love them in this world
The shining me, the precious soul of mine
I realize only now, so I love me
Though I’m not perfect, I’m so beautiful
I’m the one I should love
I’m the one I should love
I’m the one I should love
Discovering Self-Love in “Epiphany”
“Epiphany” by BTS is a powerful anthem of self-realization and acceptance. Through heartfelt lyrics, the song explores the journey from seeking validation in others to recognizing the importance of loving oneself. The narrator reveals the emotional turmoil of living behind a mask and prioritizing another’s happiness, only to realize the neglect of their own feelings. The chorus delivers a poignant revelation: true happiness begins with embracing one’s own worth and imperfections. The gentle acknowledgment that even with flaws, one is still beautiful, resonates deeply with listeners, encouraging self-respect and compassion. Ultimately, “Epiphany” is both an introspective confession and an uplifting message, reminding us all that we are the ones we should love first.
Song Credits
- Artist: BTS (performed by Jin)
- Songwriters: Slow Rabbit, “Hitman” Bang, Kim Seok-jin (Jin), Adora
- Release Year: 2018
- Label: Big Hit Entertainment