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D.O. 'Guitarist' Lyrics: Full Romanization, Hangul, and English Translation Guide

D.O. returns with 'Guitarist,' the title track from his DOPAMINE mini album. Here is the full romanization, Hangul, and English translation to help you sing along.

D.O. dropped his fourth mini album, DOPAMINE, on September 8, 2026, and the title track "Guitarist" is already getting stuck in everyone's head. It is a dance-pop track built around a guitar riff metaphor for romantic chemistry, two people coming together like instruments in harmony. The song mixes Korean and English seamlessly, which makes it a solid pick for fans who want to practice pronunciation while singing along.

This guide breaks down the full lyrics in Hangul, romanization, and English translation. Whether you are learning Korean through music or just want to know what he is singing at the chorus, this post has you covered.

About the Song and Album

DOPAMINE is D.O.'s fourth solo mini album, following his 2023 release Expectation. The album contains five tracks: "Sing It Loud," "Dancing Party," "Guitarist" (title), "Don't You," and "Dear." The title track was written by PENOMECO, DAMIAN, and HAJU, with composition by NATHAN, Daily, HAJU, and Likey.

"Guitarist" stands out because it is not a ballad. D.O. built his solo reputation on emotional vocal performances in slower tracks, but this song puts him over an upbeat, groove-driven production. The guitar metaphor runs through the whole lyric: melody, riff, harmony, tuning. It is a love song dressed up in musical terminology.

Guitarist: Full Lyrics with Romanization and Translation

Chorus

Hangul:

Melody on your lips

떨리는 숨이

흘러 들어오면

Feels like a dream

손끝이 닿을 듯이

We make another riff

천천히 sweep

Guitarist

Romanization:

Melody on your lips

Tteollineun sumi

Heulleo deureoomyeon

Feels like a dream

Sonkkeuchi daeul deusi

We make another riff

Cheoncheonhi sweep

Guitarist

English Translation:

Melody on your lips

When your trembling breath

Flows in

Feels like a dream

As if our fingertips will touch

We make another riff

Slowly sweep

Guitarist

Post-Chorus

Hangul:

Da-ra-da, da-da, ra-da-ra

Da-ra-da, da-da, ra-da

Da-da-ra, da, da-ra-da

Romanization:

Da-ra-da, da-da, ra-da-ra

Da-ra-da, da-da, ra-da

Da-da-ra, da, da-ra-da

English Translation:

(Scat melody, no direct translation)

Verse 1

Hangul:

Melody on your lips, ah

귓가에 조금씩 (Yeah)

들려오는 순간

이 공기는 bittersweet

난 노코멘트

널 끌어안을래

손에 감긴 채로

We gon' pick the note

Romanization:

Melody on your lips, ah

Gwitgae jogeumssik (Yeah)

Deullyeooneun sungan

I gonggineun bittersweet

Nan nokoment

Neol kkeureoanaellae

Sone gamgin chaero

We gon' pick the note

English Translation:

Melody on your lips, ah

Little by little to my ear (Yeah)

The moment I hear it

This air is bittersweet

I have no comment

I want to hold you close

With my hand wrapped around

We gon' pick the note

Pre-Chorus

Hangul:

Ring around, ring around (Ah)

I'll play all these lines (Ah)

(I don't know what to say)

흘려볼래도 돼

That's the way

아묵렇게나 튕겨도

Fit한 어울림

Romanization:

Ring around, ring around (Ah)

I'll play all these lines (Ah)

(I don't know what to say)

Heullyeobollaedo dwae

That's the way

Amureokeona twinggyeodo

Fithan eoullim

English Translation:

Ring around, ring around (Ah)

I'll play all these lines (Ah)

(I don't know what to say)

You can let it flow

That's the way

However it bounces

A fitting harmony

Chorus (Repeat)

(Same as first chorus)

Post-Chorus with Added Vocals

Hangul:

Da-ra-da, da-da, ra-da-ra

Da-ra-da, da-da, ra-da

Da-da-ra, da, da-ra-da

둘만의 love song, I know

우리 둘만의 secret song, I know (Hoo, hoo, oh-oh)

Romanization:

Da-ra-da, da-da, ra-da-ra

Da-ra-da, da-da, ra-da

Da-da-ra, da, da-ra-da

Dulmane love song, I know

Uri dulmane secret song, I know (Hoo, hoo, oh-oh)

English Translation:

(Scat melody)

A love song just for us, I know

A secret song just for us, I know (Hoo, hoo, oh-oh)

Verse 2

Hangul:

(Woo) No howling (Wow)

(Woo) 가끔씩 (Wow)

(Woo) 서로를 bending

But harmonic

소리 나 woah, woah (Woah)

볼 때마다 (Woah) 내게 딱 맞는 코드

Nothing matters as I'm with you, hoo, hoo, hoo

Romanization:

(Woo) No howling (Wow)

(Woo) Gakkeumssik (Wow)

(Woo) Seororeul bending

But harmonic

Sori na woah, woah (Woah)

Bol ttaemada (Woah) naege ttak matneun codeu

Nothing matters as I'm with you, hoo, hoo, hoo

English Translation:

(Woo) No howling (Wow)

(Woo) Sometimes (Wow)

(Woo) Bending each other

But harmonic

A sound comes out, woah, woah (Woah)

Every time I see you (Woah) a chord that fits me perfectly

Nothing matters as I'm with you, hoo, hoo, hoo

Bridge

Hangul:

I'll pick you up when you're lonely (Hoo, hoo)

말 한 줄까지 we tune all day (Day)

I'll pick you up when you call me (Hoo, hoo)

맞춘 것같이 we

Romanization:

I'll pick you up when you're lonely (Hoo, hoo)

Mal han julkkaji we tune all day (Day)

I'll pick you up when you call me (Hoo, hoo)

Matchun geotgachi we

English Translation:

I'll pick you up when you're lonely (Hoo, hoo)

Even down to every word, we tune all day (Day)

I'll pick you up when you call me (Hoo, hoo)

As if we matched, we

Outro

Hangul:

Da-ra-ra-da, da-ra-da

Romanization:

Da-ra-ra-da, da-ra-da

English Translation:

(Scat melody)

Key Korean Vocabulary from the Lyrics

Here are some useful words and phrases that appear in "Guitarist," with pronunciation and meaning:

떨리는 (tteollineun) — trembling, shaking

숨 (sum) — breath

흘러 들어오다 (heulleo deureooda) — to flow in

손끝 (sonkkeut) — fingertip

닿다 (dahda) — to touch, to reach

천천히 (cheoncheonhi) — slowly

귓가 (gwitga) — ear, vicinity of the ear

조금씩 (jogeumssik) — little by little

순간 (sungan) — moment

끌어안다 (kkeureoanda) — to embrace, to hold close

가끔씩 (gakkeumssik) — sometimes, occasionally

맞추다 (matchuda) — to match, to tune

How to Pronounce the Chorus

The chorus is the catchiest part and the easiest entry point for singing along. Here is a line-by-line pronunciation guide:

"Melody on your lips" — Sing this in English exactly as written.

"Tteol-line-un su-mi" — The "tteol" sound starts with a tense double consonant. Put your tongue behind your top teeth and push air through. The "lineun" flows smoothly together.

"Heul-leo deu-reo-o-myeon" — "Heulleo" has a soft "h" followed by "l" sounds. "Deureoomyeon" connects as one flowing word.

"Son-kkeu-chi da-eul deu-shi" — "Sonkkeut" means fingertip. The "ch" in "chi" is soft, like "cheese."

"Cheon-cheon-hi sweep" — "Cheoncheonhi" means slowly. Each syllable is distinct: cheon-cheon-hi.

"Guitarist" — Sung in English.

Why This Song Works for Korean Learners

"Guitarist" is a good practice track for a few reasons. The chorus repeats often, so you get multiple chances to lock in the pronunciation. The Korean lyrics are relatively simple, mostly everyday vocabulary rather than complex poetic expressions. The English-Korean mix means you are not overwhelmed by full Korean verses right away.

The post-chorus scat section (da-ra-da) is also great for loosening up your mouth and getting comfortable with Korean rhythm patterns. You do not need to know what it means. Just match the sounds.

DOPAMINE Album Tracklist

1. Sing It Loud

2. Dancing Party

3. Guitarist (Title Track)

4. Don't You

5. Dear

If you are building a playlist of 2026 K-pop releases, DOPAMINE fits well alongside other September comebacks. The full album is available on all major streaming platforms.

How to Learn Korean with Lyrical

The Lyrical app syncs lyrics in real time while you listen. You see Hangul, romanization, and English translation simultaneously, which helps you connect sounds to meanings without pausing and searching.

For a song like "Guitarist," the real-time sync is especially useful because the Korean and English lines switch quickly. You can follow along without losing your place.

Download Lyrical and try it with D.O.'s full DOPAMINE album.

Frequently Asked Questions

What album is "Guitarist" from?

"Guitarist" is the title track from D.O.'s fourth mini album, DOPAMINE, released on September 8, 2026.

Is "Guitarist" a ballad?

No. Unlike many of D.O.'s solo releases, "Guitarist" is an upbeat dance-pop track with a groove-driven production.

What does the title "Guitarist" mean in the song?

It is a metaphor. The song compares romantic chemistry to two instruments playing in harmony. The lovers are like guitarist and guitar, creating music together.

Who wrote and produced "Guitarist"?

The lyrics were written by PENOMECO, DAMIAN, and HAJU. Composition credits go to NATHAN, Daily, HAJU, and Likey.

Is the full album worth listening to?

Yes. DOPAMINE contains five tracks that range from upbeat dance to softer R&B. "Guitarist" is the most radio-friendly, but "Dear" showcases D.O.'s vocal strengths in a slower setting.

What is the easiest part to learn first?

Start with the chorus. It repeats multiple times, uses simple vocabulary, and mixes English with Korean so you are not overwhelmed.

Does D.O. still promote with EXO?

D.O. is a member of EXO and participates in group activities alongside his solo career. DOPAMINE is a solo release under his own name.

Where can I stream DOPAMINE?

The album is available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Melon, Genie, and other major platforms.

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