Karina’s solo track “UP” is a hip-hop dance song featuring a catchy chorus and a minimalistic track. Karina exclusively participated in writing the lyrics, which showcase her bold and confident determination to captivate everyone.

Song Credits

  • Artist: Karina
  • Album: SYNK : PARALLEL LINE – Special Digital Single
  • Released: October 9, 2024
  • Length: 2:47
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Writer: KARINA (aespa), Slow Rabbit, MORGAN (UK), Taneisha Jackson, Sofia Quinn, PXPILLON, Bellhouse, BB ELLIOT, Stella Jones
  • Producer: Slow Rabbit

Karina (aespa) “UP” Live Performance

Karina (aespa) “UP” Lyrics

Hangul

Yeah, yeah, uh
Whoo (yeah, yeah, yeah)

다들 뻔해 또 거짓말 just fine
Don’t switch it up, whenever you like
번듯한 말 get it, get it all out
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up, up

So we roll up, every weekend (yeah)
어디든 뛰어다녀 여기저기 freakin’
‘Cause we be winning, be winning in a row (uh)
다 가져갈게, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah)

I’ma run it up, get it, get it all mine
한순간에 and I’m losing my mind
타올라 다 I’m never gon’ stop it
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up (yeah)

Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controlla
Up (yeah), up (yeah), up (yeah), roll up (mmh)
내게 좀 더 가까이 (가까이)

살며시 스르르, 스르르, 스르르 널
감아 네 안에 모든 걸 잊게 해
Run it up, up, up, up, yeah
I feel it in my body

Whippin’, whippin’, 친절히 너를 감아내
이제부터 난 네 모든 걸 다 알아내 (ah-ah-ah)
They hating, 너나 나나 눈치는 없거든 (woo)
They faking, 괜히 들러붙기만 하거든

And like, my, my, my, so fine
Looking like a ten, ten, ten, times five
왜 쉬어 move, 느낌을 알아
Get groove, oh-oh

I’ma run it up, get it, get it, all mine
한순간에 and I’m losing my mind
타올라 다 I’m never gon’ stop it
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up

Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controlla
Up (yeah), up (yeah), up (yeah), roll up (mmh)
내게 좀 더 가까이 (가까이)

살며시 스르르, 스르르, 스르르 널
감아 네 안에 모든 걸 잊게 해
Run it up, up, up, up, yeah
I feel it in my body

Knockin’, knockin’, knock, make you fall in love
Like a choir sings
아무도 넘보지 못한 height
다른 누구도 겸비 못 할

When I say never know (yeah)
버려 be watching how it’s done (yeah)
I’ma show you where I’m from (yeah)
Everybody knows I don’t leave no clues, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Spice it up, up, up, hold up (oh, yeah)
Burn it up, simmer down, controlla (oh, oh)
Up (yeah), up (yeah), up (yeah), roll up (mmh)
(내게 좀 더 가까이) 내게 좀 더 가까이 (가까이)

꽉 잡아, 놓지 마 (놓지 마)
네 안에 모든 걸 잊게 돼 (yeah, yeah)
Run it up, up, up, up, yeah (yeah)
I feel it in my body

I’ma run it, I’ma run it up (mmh, yeah)
Spice it up, up, up, roll up

Romanized

Yeah Yeah Uh
Woo Yeah Yeah Yeah

dadeul ppeonhae tto geojinmal Just fine
Don’t switch it up
Whenever you like
beondeutan mal Get it get it all out
I pump it, I pump it
I pump it up up

So we roll up
Every weekend
eodideun ttwieodanyeo
yeogijeogi Freakin
‘Cause we be winning be winning in a row
da gajeogalge Yeah

Ima run it up
Get it get it all mine
hansungane
And I’m losing my mind
taolla da I’m never gon’ stop it
I pump it, I pump it
I pump it up

Spice it up up up, hold up
Burn it up simmer down, controlla
Up up up, roll up
naege jom deo gakkai

salmyeoshi seureureu seureureu seureureu neol
gama ne ane modeun geol itge hae
Run it up up up up Yeah
I feel it in my body

Whippin whippin
chinjeolhi neoreul gamanae
ijebuteo
nan ne modeun geol da aranae
They haching
neona nana nunchineun eopgeodeun
They faking
gwaenhi deulleobutgiman hageodeun

And like my my my so fine
Looking like a 10 10 10 times 5
wae shwieo Move
neukkimeul ara Get groove Uh

Ima run it up
Get it get it all mine
hansungane
And I’m losing my mind
taolla da I’m never gon’ stop it
I pump it, I pump it
I pump it up

Spice it up up up, hold up
Burn it up simmer down, controlla
Up up up, roll up
naege jom deo gakkai

salmyeoshi seureureu seureureu seureureu neol
gama ne ane modeun geol itge hae
Run it up up up up Yeah
I feel it in my body

Knockin knockin knock
Make you fall in love
(Like a choir sings)
amudo neomboji motan Height
dareun nugudo gyeombi mot hal

When I say never know
beoryeo Be watching how it’s done
Ima show you where I’m from
(Everybody knows I don’t leave no clues)
Yeah

Spice it up up up, hold up
Burn it up simmer down, controlla
Up up up, roll up
naege jom deo gakkai

kkwak jaba nochi ma
ne ane modeun geol itge dwae
Run it up up up up Yeah
I feel it in my body

Ima run it, Ima run it up
Spice it up up up, roll up

Translation

[Intro]
Yeah, yeah
Uh
Woo
Yeah, yeah, yeah

[Verse 1]
Everyone’s so predictable, another lie, just fine
Don’t switch it up whenever you like
Get your fancy words, get it, get it, all out
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up, up
So we roll up every weekend (Yeah)
Running around everywhere, here and there, freakin’
‘Cause we be winning, be winning in a row (Yeah)
I’ll take it all, yeah, yeah

[Pre-Chorus]
I’ma run it up, get it, gеt it all mine
In a moment, and I’m losing my mind
It all burns up, I’m nevеr gon’ stop it
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up (Yeah)

[Chorus]
Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controller
Up, up, up, roll up (Mm)
Come a little closer to me (closer)
Softly, gently, gently, gently
I wrap around you, making you forget everything inside you
Run it up, up, up, up
Yeah, I feel it in my body

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[Verse 2]
Whippin’, whippin’, I kindly wind you down
From now on, I’ll figure out everything about you (Hey)
They hating, neither you nor I care about it
They faking, just trying to stick around for no reason
And like my, my, my so fine
Looking like a ten, ten, ten, times five
Why rest? Move (Move)
Feel it, get your groove up (Groove up)

[Pre-Chorus]
I’ma run it up, get it, get it all mine
In a moment, and I’m losing my mind
It all burns up, I’m never gonna stop it
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up

[Chorus]
Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controller
Up, up, up, roll up (Uh)
Come a little closer to me (closer)
Softly, gently, gently, gently
I wrap around you, making you forget everything inside you
Run it up, up, up, up
Yeah, I feel it in my body

[Bridge]
Knockin’, knockin’, knock
Make you fall in love (Like a choir sings)
An unattainable height
Something no one else can achieve
When I say ‘never know’ (Yeah)
Bet I’ll be watching how it’s done (Yeah)
I’ma show you where I’m from (Yeah)
Everybody knows I don’t leave no clues (Yeah)

[Chorus]
Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controller (Uh)
Up, up, up, roll up (Uh)
Come a little closer to me (closer)
Softly, gently, gently, gently
I wrap around you, making you forget everything inside you (forget)
Run it up, up, up, up
Yeah, I feel it in my body (Yeah, uh)

[Outro]
I’ma run it, I’ma run it up (Mmm, yeah)
Spice it up, up, up, roll up

Karina (aespa) “UP” Meaning

“UP” is a high-energy hip-hop track brimming with confidence and ambition, pairing an addictive beat with an empowering message of resilience and self-assurance. As the sole lyricist, Karina delivers bold lyrics about chasing success, owning your vibe, and rising above the competition. The song’s mix of swagger and fun makes it the ultimate feel-good song perfect for dancing, letting loose, and embracing life without limits.

karina up lyrics

Dressed in a sleek black crop top, sparkly baggy trousers, and a thick headband, Karina mesmerized fans with her powerful live vocals, easy-to-follow choreography, and an infectious chorus during her performances. Despite not having an official solo debut or promotional activities, “UP” has skyrocketed in popularity. It became the first 4th-generation solo idol track to top the highly competitive Melon TOP100 chart, while also securing a spot in the Top 3 across all other iChart rankings.

This incredible achievement also makes “UP” the highest-charting solo release from an SM Entertainment artist in 2024, with its momentum sparking predictions of a Realtime All-Kill. Adding to the excitement, Karina’s first solo award win on Show! Music Core further cemented her star power, proving her dominance even without an official solo debut.

Originally performed during aespa’s ongoing world tour SYNK: PARALLEL LINE, “UP” quickly became a standout among the group’s four solo releases. The song’s impact was undeniable, its live performances trended in South Korea, with fans clamoring for an official audio release after repeatedly listening to fancam recordings.