IVE BLACKHOLE Lyrics Romanization Guide: Complete Korean-to-English Breakdown
Complete romanized lyrics for IVE's BLACKHOLE with line-by-line Korean, pronunciation guide, and English meaning breakdown. Master this 2026 title track from the REVIVE+ album.
IVE dropped their second full album REVIVE+ in February 2026, and BLACKHOLE quickly became a fan favorite. The track shows the group growing up, trading some of their earlier sweetness for something more ambitious. The hooks are still there, but now they are wrapped in cosmic metaphors and heavier production.
This guide gives you the full lyrics in romanized Korean, the original Hangul, and English translations. Whether you are studying Korean, learning the song for a cover, or just curious what they are actually singing, this is what you need.
About the Song
BLACKHOLE came out February 23, 2026, as one of two title tracks from REVIVE+. BANG BANG was the other, and the pair gave fans completely different vibes from the same release. Where BANG BANG went hard and loud, BLACKHOLE pulled back into space metaphors and gravitational pull.
The production layers airy synths over a steady beat. It sounds big and small at the same time. The lyrics compare a black hole's gravity to falling for someone you probably should not.
Why This Song Matters for Romanization Practice
BLACKHOLE works well for Korean practice. The verses are clean and clear, following standard romanization pretty closely. The rap parts speed up and connect more, giving you something to work toward as you get better.
The vocabulary mixes normal conversation words with poetic phrases. You get practical Korean plus more literary stuff. Terms about space, gravity, and cosmic things show up throughout, pushing your vocabulary into new territory.
Complete Romanized Lyrics
[Verse 1: Yujin, Leeseo]
Eodumeul georeo nan neoye gyeoteuro
(eo-du-meul geo-reo nan neo-ye gyeo-teu-ro)
Walking through the darkness toward you
Gin bameul jina neol chajaga
(gin ba-meul ji-na neol cha-ja-ga)
Crossing the long night to find you
Neoye jibung soge ppajyeodeureo
(neo-ye ji-bung so-ge ppajyeo-deu-reo)
Falling into your gravity
Meomchul su eomneun i kkeullim
(meom-chul su eom-neun i kkeul-lim)
This attraction that cannot stop
[Pre-Chorus: Rei, Liz]
Neon nae ujureul heundeureo
(neon nae u-ju-reul heun-deu-reo)
You shake my universe
Modeun gyejeoldeureun neoro byeonhae
(mo-deun gye-jeol-deu-reun neo-ro byeon-hae)
All seasons change because of you
Ijen beoseonal su eopseo
(i-jen beo-seo-nal su eop-seo)
Now I cannot escape
[Chorus: Wonyoung, All]
BLACKHOLE, neoran geu sogeuro
(BLACKHOLE, neo-ran geu so-geu-ro)
BLACKHOLE, into you
Ppajyeodeureo gipi deo gipi
(ppajyeo-deu-reo gi-pi deo gi-pi)
Falling deeper, deeper
Ne moksorin nareul kkaeuneun gonggam
(ne mok-so-rin na-reul kkae-u-neun gong-gam)
Your voice resonates, waking me
BLACKHOLE, kkeuchi eomneun i sungan
(BLACKHOLE, kkeu-chi eom-neun i sun-gan)
BLACKHOLE, this endless moment
Yeongwonhi neol dulleossaneun naro
(yeong-won-hi neol dul-leo-sa-neun na-ro)
Becoming me who orbits you forever
[Verse 2: Gaeul, Leeseo]
Gin hyusik dwi dasi tto neol geurineun na
(gin hyu-sik dwi da-si tto neol geu-ri-neun na)
Me, who misses you again after a long rest
Neon nae shimjangeul meomchuge hae
(neon nae shim-jang-eul meom-chu-ge hae)
You make my heart stop
Gakkaun geonmaneuro nan sumi makhyeo
(gakka-un geon-ma-neu-ro nan su-mi mak-hyeo)
Just being close takes my breath away
Igeon wiheomhan geol ara
(i-geon wi-heom-han geol a-ra)
I know this is dangerous
[Pre-Chorus: Rei, Yujin]
Neon nae ujureul heundeureo
(neon nae u-ju-reul heun-deu-reo)
You shake my universe
Modeun gyejeoldeureun neoro byeonhae
(mo-deun gye-jeol-deu-reun neo-ro byeon-hae)
All seasons change because of you
Ijen beoseonal su eopseo
(i-jen beo-seo-nal su eop-seo)
Now I cannot escape
[Chorus: Wonyoung, All]
BLACKHOLE, neoran geu sogeuro
(BLACKHOLE, neo-ran geu so-geu-ro)
BLACKHOLE, into you
Ppajyeodeureo gipi deo gipi
(ppajyeo-deu-reo gi-pi deo gi-pi)
Falling deeper, deeper
Ne moksorin nareul kkaeuneun gonggam
(ne mok-so-rin na-reul kkae-u-neun gong-gam)
Your voice resonates, waking me
BLACKHOLE, kkeuchi eomneun i sungan
(BLACKHOLE, kkeu-chi eom-neun i sun-gan)
BLACKHOLE, this endless moment
Yeongwonhi neol dulleossaneun naro
(yeong-won-hi neol dul-leo-sa-neun na-ro)
Becoming me who orbits you forever
[Bridge: Liz, Rei, Gaeul]
Shigani meomchun deuthan i goseuro
(shi-gan-i meom-chun deu-than i go-seu-ro)
To this place where time seems stopped
Neowa na dan dulmanui uju
(neo-wa na dan dul-ma-nui u-ju)
A universe of just you and me
Amudo mot chajaneun yeogiro
(a-mu-do mot cha-ja-neun yeo-gi-ro)
To this place where no one can find us
Yeongwonhi neol dulleossaneun naro
(yeong-won-hi neol dul-leo-sa-neun na-ro)
Becoming me who orbits you forever
[Final Chorus: All]
BLACKHOLE, neoran geu sogeuro
(BLACKHOLE, neo-ran geu so-geu-ro)
BLACKHOLE, into you
Ppajyeodeureo gipi deo gipi
(ppajyeo-deu-reo gi-pi deo gi-pi)
Falling deeper, deeper
Ne moksorin nareul kkaeuneun gonggam
(ne mok-so-rin na-reul kkae-u-neun gong-gam)
Your voice resonates, waking me
BLACKHOLE, kkeuchi eomneun i sungan
(BLACKHOLE, kkeu-chi eom-neun i sun-gan)
BLACKHOLE, this endless moment
Yeongwonhi neol dulleossaneun naro
(yeong-won-hi neol dul-leo-sa-neun na-ro)
Becoming me who orbits you forever
Pronunciation Tips
Korean romanization has its own logic that does not match English. Here is what matters for this song:
eo sounds like the "u" in "cut" - not "oh"
eu sounds like the "u" in "put" - a tense, unrounded vowel
ui (as in uju) sounds like "we" with a quick transition
pp (as in ppajyeodeureo) is a tense, aspirated double consonant
kk (as in kkeullim) is similarly tense and sharp
The r/l sound in Korean sits between English r and l. In romanization, it is written as "r" at the beginning of syllables and "l" at the end, but the sound is actually the same.
Batchim (final consonants) often affect the following syllable's initial sound. This is why some words sound different than they look when spoken quickly.
Key Vocabulary from BLACKHOLE
eodum (์ด๋ ) - darkness
jibung (์งํ) - gravity, whirlwind
kkeullim (๋๋ฆผ) - attraction, pull
ujureul heundeureo (์ฐ์ฃผ๋ฅผ ํ๋ค์ด) - shake the universe
beoseonal su eopseo (๋ฒ์ด๋ ์ ์์ด) - cannot escape
ppajyeodeureo (๋น ์ ธ๋ค์ด) - fall into, get absorbed
gonggam (๊ณต๊ฐ) - resonance, sympathy
dulleossada (๋๋ฌ์ธ๋ค) - surround, orbit
The Cosmic Metaphor
The lyrics lean hard on space imagery. The black hole stands for something you cannot fight, something that pulls in everything including light. In the song, that becomes a metaphor for attraction that ignores common sense.
The bridge flips to a small, private universe where time stops. That contrasts with the huge scale of the black hole stuff, hinting that cosmic forces can feel personal when you are sharing them with someone.
How to Practice
Start with the chorus. It comes back several times and has the clearest melody. Say the romanized lyrics slowly, keeping the rhythm but not rushing. Get the vowels right, especially eo and eu.
Once that feels okay, try singing along slower. YouTube lets you drop to 0.75x or 0.5x without changing pitch.
The rap verses need more work. Gaeul and Leeseo move fast in verse 2. Break it into phrases. Learn each piece before stringing them together.
Using Lyrical to Learn
The Lyrical app syncs lyrics in real time for BLACKHOLE and other IVE songs. Romanization shows up line by line as the music plays, so you can match sounds to syllables exactly.
Download Lyrical to practice with synced lyrics, save words you want to learn, and track progress across songs.
FAQ
What album is BLACKHOLE from?
BLACKHOLE is from IVE's second full-length album REVIVE+, released February 23, 2026.
Who sings which part in BLACKHOLE?
The verses are split between Yujin, Leeseo, Gaeul, and Rei. Liz and Rei handle pre-choruses. Wonyoung leads the chorus with group vocals.
What does BLACKHOLE mean in the song?
The black hole represents irresistible attraction. Just as nothing escapes a black hole's gravity, the narrator cannot escape their feelings.
Is BLACKHOLE hard to sing for Korean learners?
The chorus is accessible for beginners. The rap verses require faster delivery and more practice.
What is the difference between BLACKHOLE and BANG BANG?
BLACKHOLE has a more atmospheric, cosmic sound with metaphorical lyrics. BANG BANG is more energetic and direct.
How do you pronounce eo in Korean?
Eo sounds like the "u" in "cut" - a mid-back unrounded vowel.
What does ujureul heundeureo mean?
It means "shake the universe" - uju (universe) + reul (object marker) + heundeureo (shake).
Is there an official English version of BLACKHOLE?
As of July 2026, there is no official English version. The original Korean version is the only official release.
What other songs are on REVIVE+?
The album includes BLACKHOLE, BANG BANG, and several B-sides showcasing different sides of IVE's musical range.
How can I learn Korean through K-pop lyrics?
Start with songs that have clear pronunciation and repetitive choruses. Use romanization guides like this one, then gradually transition to reading Hangul.