The title track “DDU-DU DDU-DU” feels like a powerful incantation chanted by BLACKPINK. The strong trap beat, combined with an oriental percussion rhythm and a distinctive whistle lead sound, highlights BLACKPINK’s unique style. BLACKPINK’s “DDU-DU DDU-DU” music video surpassed 1.9 billion views on YouTube on July 3, 2022, nearly four years after its release. As the most-viewed K-pop group music video on the platform, it continues to set new records thanks to global fans’ steady support.
Song Credits
- Artist: BLACKPINK
- Album: SQUARE UP
- Released: June 15, 2018
- Length: 3:31
- Label: YG Entertainment
- Writer: Teddy Park
- Producer: Teddy Park, 24, Bekuh Boom, R. Tee
BLACKPINK “DDU-DU DDU-DU” Official MV
BLACKPINK “DDU-DU DDU-DU” Lyrics
Hangul
BLACKPINK
Ah yeah, ah yeah
BLACKPINK
Ah yeah, ah yeah
착한 얼굴에 그렇지 못한 태도
가녀린 몸매 속 가려진 Volume은 두 배로
거침없이 직진 굳이 보진 않지 눈치
Black 하면 Pink 우린 예쁘장한 Savage
원할 땐 대놓고 뺏지
넌 뭘 해도 칼로 물 베기
두 손엔 가득한 Fat check
궁금하면 해봐 Fact check
눈 높인 꼭대기
물 만난 물고기
좀 독해 난 Toxic
You 혹해 I’m foxy
두 번 생각해
흔한 남들처럼 착한 척은 못 하니까
착각하지 마
쉽게 웃어주는 건 날 위한 거야
아직은 잘 모르겠지
굳이 원하면 Test me
넌 불 보듯이 뻔해
만만한 걸 원했다면
Oh wait til’ I do what I do
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Dududu dudududu
지금 내가 걸어가는 거린
BLACKPINK 4 way 사거리
동서남북 사방으로 Run it
너네 Bucket list 싹 다 I bought it
널 당기는 것도 멀리 밀치는 것도
제멋대로 하는 Bad girl
좋건 싫어하건 누가 뭐라 하던
When the bass drop it’s another banger
두 번 생각해
흔한 남들처럼 착한 척은 못 하니까
착각하지 마
쉽게 웃어주는 건 날 위한 거야
아직은 잘 모르겠지
굳이 원하면 Test me
넌 불 보듯이 뻔해
만만한 걸 원했다면
Oh wait til’ I do what I do
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Dududu dudududu
What you gonna do
When I come come through with that that uh uh huh
What you gonna do
When I come come through with that that uh uh huh
뜨거워 뜨거워 뜨거워 Like fire
뜨거워 뜨거워 뜨거워 Like fire
BLACKPINK (Hey)
Ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah
뜨거워 뜨거워 뜨거워 Like fire
뜨거워 뜨거워 뜨거워 Like fire
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Romanized
BLACKPINK
Ah yeah, ah yeah
BLACKPINK
Ah yeah, ah yeah
chakan eolgure geureochi motan taedo
ganyeorin mommae sok garyeojin Volume-eun du baero
geochimeopshi jikjin guji bojin anchi nunchi
Black hamyeon Pink urin yeppeujanghan Savage
weonhal ttaen daenoko ppaetji
neon mweol haedo kallo mul begi
du sonen gadeukan Fat check
gunggeumhamyeon haebwa Fact check
nun nopin kkokdaegi
mul mannan mulgogi
jom dokae nan Toxic
You hokae I’m foxy
du beon saenggakae
heunhan namdeulcheoreom chakan cheogeun mot hanikka
chakkakaji ma
shwipge useojuneun geon nal wihan geoya
ajigeun jal moreugetji
guji weonhamyeon Test me
neon bul bodeushi ppeonhae
manmanan geol weonhaettamyeon
Oh wait til’ I do what I do
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Dududu dudududu
jigeum naega georeoganeun georin
BLACKPINK 4 way sageori
dongseonambuk sabangeuro Run it
neone Bucket list ssak da I bought it
neol danggineun geotto meolli milchineun geotto
jemeottaero haneun Bad girl
jogeon shireohageon nuga mweora hadeon
When the bass drop it’s another banger
du beon saenggakae
heunhan namdeulcheoreom chakan cheogeun mot hanikka
chakkakaji ma
shwipge useojuneun geon nal wihan geoya
ajigeun jal moreugetji
guji weonhamyeon Test me
neon bul bodeushi ppeonhae
manmanan geol weonhaettamyeon
Oh wait til’ I do what I do
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Dududu dudududu
What you gonna do
When I come come through with that that uh uh huh
What you gonna do
When I come come through with that that uh uh huh
tteugeoweo tteugeoweo tteugeoweo Like fire
tteugeoweo tteugeoweo tteugeoweo Like fire
BLACKPINK (Hey)
Ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah
tteugeoweo tteugeoweo tteugeoweo Like fire
tteugeoweo tteugeoweo tteugeoweo Like fire
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Translation
BLACKPINK
Ah yeah, ah yeah
BLACKPINK
Ah yeah, ah yeah
My face is kind but not my attitude
Thin body frames with hidden volume twice as much
We go forward without holding back, no need to be cautious
Black then Pink, we’re pretty savages
If I want it, I’ll take it from you straight up
Even if you want something, it’s like cutting water with a sword
In my hands is a fat check
If you’re curious, do a fact check
My standards are way up top
Like a fish in water
I’m kind of intense, I’m toxic
You fall for me, I’m foxy
Think twice
Cuz I can’t act nice like everyone else
Don’t misunderstand
My easy smiles are for myself
You still don’t really know
But if you really want me, test me
It’s obvious, like looking at fire
If you wanted something easy…
Oh wait til’ I do what I do
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Dududu dudududu
The path I’m walking on right now
Is a BLACKPINK 4 way intersection
East, West, North, South, all around, we run it
All of your bucket lists, I bought it all
When I pull you, I do it from far away
When I push you away, I do it legit like a bad girl
Whether you like it or not, no matter what anyone says
When the bass drop it’s another banger
Think twice
Cuz I can’t act nice like everyone else
Don’t misunderstand
My easy smiles are for myself
You still don’t really know
But if you really want me, test me
It’s obvious, like looking at fire
If you wanted something easy…
Oh wait til’ I do what I do
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Dududu dudududu
What you gonna do
When I come come through with that that uh uh huh
What you gonna do
When I come come through with that that uh uh huh
Hot hot hot like fire
Hot hot hot like fire
BLACKPINK (Hey)
Ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah
Hot hot hot like fire
Hot hot hot like fire
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
BLACKPINK “DDU-DU DDU-DU” Meaning
As one of BLACKPINK’s signature tracks, “DDU-DU DDU-DU” encapsulates their journey from being relatively unknown to becoming one of the most dominant female acts in K-pop. The song’s lyrics celebrate the group’s success, portraying them as unapologetically bold and unafraid to showcase their achievements. The phrase “hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du” serves as a catchy hook while symbolizing their impact in the music industry, with “ddu-du ddu-du” mimicking the sound of a gunshot to emphasize power and authority.
The song’s energetic beat and bold lyrics deliver a strong message of confidence and individuality. BLACKPINK inspires fans to remain authentic, celebrate their uniqueness, and confidently shape their own futures. The accompanying music video reinforces this theme with dazzling visuals, such as neon-lit waters and bold imagery, symbolizing their rapid ascent to global fame.
Beyond its impact as a musical phenomenon, the song has even left an unexpected impression in unique settings. BIGBANG’s Daesung shared a humorous yet stressful memory from his military service, where his senior, a BLACKPINK fan, frequently played “DDU-DU DDU-DU” as their morning wake-up song. While other soldiers sang along, Daesung found the experience overwhelming, associating the track with the pressure of hurriedly preparing for the day. He jokingly admitted that the song still gives him nightmares.