“Beautiful” by NCT (2021) is an upbeat pop-ballad focusing on self-love, urging listeners to stop comparing themselves to others and embrace their unique worth. It encourages overcoming insecurities, validating that everyone is “perfect the way they are”. The song serves as a comforting message, promising that happiness will come.

Song Credits

  • Artist: NCT 2021
  • Album: Universe
  • Released: December 14, 2021
  • Length: 4:22
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyricist: Johnny, Taeyong, Mark, Hendery, Jeno, Yoo Young-jin
  • Composition: Yoo Han-jin, Yoo Young-jin

NCT “Beautiful” Official MV

NCT “Beautiful” Lyrics

Hangul

You’re the most important person in your life
So be yourself, be beautiful

그 누군가의 삶을 닮기 위해
고단한 하룰 보냈던 그대
잠이 들 때 행복하지 않다면
모두가 바란 꿈을 쫓아봐도
안 맞는 옷처럼 자꾸 더 작아져
내 탓인 거야 이거뿐이라고
포기하지 말아요

밤이 오면 빛을 내는 별들도
노을만 남긴 채 지는 저 태양도
다 저마다 독특한 색을 가져
Beautiful, beautiful, yeah
세상 모든 게 제자릴 찾을 때
더 아름답게 빛나는 건 왜일까
그 모습 그대로 충분해요
Beautiful, beautiful you are

내겐 없다는 그런 허탈함에
그 누군가를 부러워했죠
그대 가진 건
그들에겐 절대 없어, yeah
고갤 좀 들어봐 주위를 둘러봐
그대만 바라보는 사람들이 있잖아
하나뿐인 사랑받는 사람
그댄 그런 사람

밤이 오면 빛을 내는 별들도
노을만 남긴 채 지는 저 태양도
다 저마다 독특한 색을 가져
Beautiful, beautiful, yeah
세상 모든 게 제자릴 찾을 때
더 아름답게 빛나는 건 왜일까
그 모습 그대로 충분해요
Beautiful, beautiful you are

가슴이 외치는 소리를 들어봐요
가슴 뛰는 순간이 있었겠죠
행복을 찾아 헤매고 있나요
좀 더 마음의 소릴 들어봐
시작해 그대만의 여행
기쁨을 찾아가는 그대만의 story
작은 것 하나까지
사랑하는 마음 잊지 말아요

Beautiful life, beautiful heart
삶의 밝은 면에서
떳떳이 자신을 봐
작아져 가는 각자의 빛
높아져 가는 목표치
속에 그대만의 색 있는 그대로
더욱더 밝게 빛날 수 있길
This time you can face the rain
Next time you can beat the pain
No more tears will come again
Smiling, laughing to the end (Yeah)
Put your bags down
무거운 심정을 내게 다 넘겨
멈춰 있어, time in a bottle
너도 널 봐야 보여

밤이 오면 빛을 내는 별들도
노을만 남긴 채 지는 저 태양도
다 저마다 독특한 색을 가져
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
세상 모든 게 제자릴 찾을 때
더 아름답게 빛나는 건 왜일까
그 모습 그대로 충분해요
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful you are

새롭게 시작해요 두려워도 말고
모든 게 잘 될 테니 걱정하지 마요
자신을 믿는 순간 그 순간
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
그댄 지구의 하나뿐인 그런 사람
세상을 빛내줄 순간을 기다려요
그 모습 그대로 완벽한 걸
Beautiful, beautiful you are

Romanized

You’re the most important person in your life
So be yourself, be beautiful

Geu nugungaui saleul dalgi wihae
Godanhan harul bonaetdeon geudae
Jami deul ttae haengbokaji antamyeon
Moduga baran kkumeul jjochabwado
An manneun otcheoreom jakku deo jagajyeo
Nae tasin geoya igeoppunirago
Pogihaji marayo

Bami omyeon bicheul naeneun byeoldeuldo
Noeulman namgin chae jineun jeo taeyangdo
Da jeomada dokteukan saegeul gajyeo
Beautiful, beautiful, yeah
Sesang modeun ge jejaril chajeul ttae
Deo areumdapge binnaneun geon waeilkka
Geu moseup geudaero chungbunhaeyo
Beautiful, beautiful you are

Naegen eopdaneun geureon heotalhame
Geu nugungareul bureowohaetjyo
Geudae gajin geon
Geudeuregen jeoldae eopseo, yeah
Gogael jom deureobwa juwireul dulleobwa
Geudaeman baraboneun saramdeuri itjana
Hanappunin sarangbanneun saram
Geudaen geureon saram

Bami omyeon bicheul naeneun byeoldeuldo
Noeulman namgin chae jineun jeo taeyangdo
Da jeomada dokteukan saegeul gajyeo
Beautiful, beautiful, yeah
Sesang modeun ge jejaril chajeul ttae
Deo areumdapge binnaneun geon waeilkka
Geu moseup geudaero chungbunhaeyo
Beautiful, beautiful you are

Gaseumi oechineun sorireul deureobwayo
Gaseum ttwineun sungani isseotgetjyo
Haengbogeul chaja hemaego innayo
Jom deo maeumui soril deureobwa
Sijakae geudaemanui yeohaeng
Gippeumeul chajaganeun geudaemanui story
Jageun geot hanakkaji
Saranghaneun maeum itji marayo

Beautiful life, beautiful heart
Salui balgeun myeoneseo
Tteottteosi jasineul bwa
Jagajyeo ganeun gakjaui bit
Nopajyeo ganeun mokpyochi
Soge geudaemanui saek inneun geudaero
Deoukdeo balge binnal su itgil
This time you can face the rain
Next time you can beat the pain
No more tears will come again
Smiling, laughing to the end (Yeah)
Put your bags down
Mugeoun simjeongeul naege da neomgyeo
Meomchwo isseo, time in a bottle
Neodo neol bwaya boyeo

Bami omyeon bicheul naeneun byeoldeuldo
Noeulman namgin chae jineun jeo taeyangdo
Da jeomada dokteukan saegeul gajyeo
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Sesang modeun ge jejaril chajeul ttae
Deo areumdapge binnaneun geon waeilkka
Geu moseup geudaero chungbunhaeyo
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful you are

Saeropge sijakaeyo duryeowodo malgo
Modeun ge jal doel teni geokjeonghaji mayo
Jasineul minneun sungan geu sungan
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Geudaen jiguui hanappunin geureon saram
Sesangeul binnaejul sunganeul gidaryeoyo
Geu moseup geudaero wanbyeokan geol
Beautiful, beautiful you are

Translation

You’re the most important person in your life
So be yourself, be beautiful

You, who spent an exhausting day
To resemble someone else’s life
If you’re unhappy when you fall asleep
Even though you chase the dreams others dream for
You keep getting smaller, like clothes that don’t fit
Don’t give up, telling yourself that it’s your fault, that this is it

Those stars that shine when the night falls
That sun that only leaves behind the sunset glow
They all have their unique colors
Beautiful, beautiful, yeah
Why is it that, when everything in the world takes its right place
It shines more beautifully?
You are enough just the way you are
Beautiful, beautiful you are

The despair of not having your own things
Made you envy somebody else
The things you own, others will never have, yeah
Come raise your head, look around
There are people who only look at you
A person receives a one-and-only love
And that person is you

Those stars that shine when the night falls
That sun that only leaves behind the sunset glow
They all have their unique colors
Beautiful, beautiful, yeah
Why is it that, when everything in the world takes its right place
It shines more beautifully?
You are enough just the way you are
Beautiful, beautiful you are

Listen to the sound of your heart shouting
There must have been moments where your heart pounded
Are you wandering, looking for happiness?
Listen to the sound of your heart more carefully
Start your own journey
Your own story of finding happiness
Don’t forget to love even the smallest things

Beautiful life, beautiful heart
From the bright side of life, look at yourself with no shame
Even among the dimming of everyone’s own light
Those rising targets
I hope you’ll shine more and more brightly in your own color
This time you can face the rain
Next time you can beat the pain
No more tears will come again
Smiling, laughing to the end (Yeah)
Put your bags down
Hand me all your heavy thoughts
It’s paused, time in a bottle
You can only see it when you look at yourself

Those stars that shine when the night falls
That sun that only leaves behind the sunset glow
They all have their unique colors
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Why is it that, when everything in the world takes its right place
It shines more beautifully?
You are enough just the way you are
Beautiful, beautiful you are

Start anew and don’t be afraid
Everything will be okay, so don’t worry
That moment in which you believe in yourself, that moment will be
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
You are that person that’s one-of-a-kind on earth
I’m waiting for the moment in which you’ll light up the world
You are enough just the way you are
Beautiful, beautiful you are

NCT “Beautiful” Meaning

NCT “Beautiful” is an uplifting pop ballad that delivers a heartfelt message of self-love and acceptance. The song encourages listeners to stop comparing themselves to others and instead recognize their own unique value, reminding them that they are already “perfect” just the way they are.

Through its warm lyrics and comforting tone, “Beautiful” acts as a healing anthem, offering reassurance during difficult times and emphasizing that happiness will come with time. Lines like “You’re the most important person in your life” highlight the importance of prioritizing oneself and embracing individuality.

With contributions from members like Taeyong and Mark, the song reinforces the idea that everyone has their own beauty and place, making it a powerful message of confidence, comfort, and self-worth.