“Reel-ationship (고양이 릴스)” by NCT WISH is the seventh track on their third mini-album COLOR. The title is a pun combining “Reel” (as in social media reels) and “relationship,” featuring cute lyrics often associated with sending videos to a romantic interest. It is described as a high-energy, cheerful track.

Song Credits

  • Artist: NCT WISH
  • Album: COLOR
  • Released: September 1, 2025
  • Length: 3:09
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyricists: PAPRIKAA
  • Composers: PAPRIKAA, Gemma, LEY (AVEC)

NCT WISH “Reel-ationship” Live Performance

NCT WISH “Reel-ationship” Lyrics

Hangul

무료한 날
늘어지는 오후 마치 모짜렐라
이것 좀 봐
달라 말하듯 마침 진동이 와
대체 어디서 이런 걸 찾는지
보낸 것마다 고양이가
하나같이 귀여워 다, woah

네가 선물한 짧은 순간
이어진 너와 나 (너와 나)

괜히 또 심심할 때
가끔 뜬금없이 네가 보내주는 (네가 보내주는)
고양이 릴스가 좋아
고르고 또 골라서
나름의 답장을 해
같이 미소 지을 수 있게
고양이 릴스를 보낼게

엄선한 내 collection에 (Collection에)
네 반응이 참 궁금해
누군가의 눈엔 조금은 한심해 (Uh, uh)
보일 수도 있지만, always do my best
올라가는 입꼬리를 상상하는 네가 그려져
그런 너를 생각하면, 나 역시 because of you
오늘 하루도 (Uh)
덕분에 빨리도 지났네 (Ayy)
“수고하셨습니다” 이모티콘

네가 선물한 짧은 순간
이어진 너와 나 (너와 나)

괜히 또 심심할 때
가끔 뜬금없이 네가 보내주는 (네가 보내주는)
고양이 릴스가 좋아
고르고 또 골라서
나름의 답장을 해
같이 미소 지을 수 있게
고양이 릴스를 보낼게

너무 큰 의미를 두진 않을게 (두진 않을게)
내 생각보다는 쉽지는 않겠지만
같이 웃을 수 있음 그걸로 좋아
오늘 하루 이렇게
웃을 수 있으면 돼, ayy
그거면 돼 난
Oh, woah

괜히 또 심심할 때 (심심할 때)
가끔 뜬금없이 네가 보내주는
고양이 릴스가 좋아 (네가 좋아)
고르고 또 골라서
나름의 답장을 해
같이 미소 지을 수 있게
고양이 릴스를 보낼게 (Woah, oh)
괜히 또 심심할 때 (Oh, no)
가끔 뜬금없이 네가 보내주는 (네가 보내주는)
고양이 릴스가 좋아
고르고 또 골라서
나름의 답장을 해
같이 미소 지을 수 있게
고양이 릴스를 보낼게

Romanized

Muryohan nal
Neureojineun ohu machi mojjarella
Igeot jom bwa
Dalla malhadeut machim jindongi wa
Daeche eodiseo ireon geol channeunji
Bonaen geonmada goyangiga
Hanagachi gwiyeowo da, woah

Nega seonmulhan jjalbeun sungan
Ieojin neowa na (neowa na)

Gwaenhi tto simsimhal ttae
Gakkeum tteungeumeopsi nega bonaejuneun (nega bonaejuneun)
Goyangi rilseuga joa
Goreugo tto gollaseo
Nareumui dapjangeul hae
Gachi miso jieul su itge
Goyangi rilseureul bonaelge

Eomseonhan nae collectione (Collectione)
Ne baneungi cham gunggeumhae
Nugungaui nunen jogeumeun hansimhae (Uh, uh)
Boil sudo itjiman, always do my best
Ollaganeun ipkkorireul sangsanghaneun nega geuryeojyeo
Geureon neoreul saenggakamyeon, na yeoksi because of you
Oneul harudo (Uh)
Deokbune ppallido jinanne (Ayy)
“Sugohasyeotseumnida” imotikon

Nega seonmulhan jjalbeun sungan
Ieojin neowa na (neowa na)

Gwaenhi tto simsimhal ttae
Gakkeum tteungeumeopsi nega bonaejuneun (nega bonaejuneun)
Goyangi rilseuga joa
Goreugo tto gollaseo
Nareumui dapjangeul hae
Gachi miso jieul su itge
Goyangi rilseureul bonaelge

Neomu keun uimireul dujin aneulge (dujin aneulge)
Nae saenggakbodaneun swipjineun anketjiman
Gachi useul su isseum geugeollo joa
Oneul haru ireoke
Useul su isseumyeon dwae, ayy
Geugeomyeon dwae nan
Oh, woah

Gwaenhi tto simsimhal ttae (simsimhal ttae)
Gakkeum tteungeumeopsi nega bonaejuneun
Goyangi rilseuga joa (nega joa)
Goreugo tto gollaseo
Nareumui dapjangeul hae
Gachi miso jieul su itge
Goyangi rilseureul bonaelge (Woah, oh)
Gwaenhi tto simsimhal ttae (Oh, no)
Gakkeum tteungeumeopsi nega bonaejuneun (nega bonaejuneun)
Goyangi rilseuga joa
Goreugo tto gollaseo
Nareumui dapjangeul hae
Gachi miso jieul su itge
Goyangi rilseureul bonaelge

Translation

A boring day
An afternoon stretching out like mozzarella
Look at this
Just as if asking me to cheer up, a vibration arrives
I wonder where you even find these things
Every single one you send
Every cat is just so cute, woah

This short moment you gifted me
Connects you and me (You and me)

When I’m feeling bored again
I love the cat reels
That you send me out of the blue sometimes (That you send)
I pick and choose carefully
To send my own kind of reply
So that we can smile together
I’ll send you a cat reel

In my carefully curated collection (In my collection)
I’m so curious about your reaction
To someone else’s eyes, it might look
A bit pathetic, uh, uh, but always do my best
I can picture you imagining my growing smile
When I think of you like that, I also, because of you—
Today, too (uh)
Passed by so quickly thanks to you (ayy)
A “Good job today” emoticon

This short moment you gifted me
Connects you and me (You and me)

When I’m feeling bored again
I love the cat reels
That you send me out of the blue sometimes (That you send)
I pick and choose carefully
To send my own kind of reply
So that we can smile together
I’ll send you a cat reel

I won’t put too much meaning into it (Won’t put into it)
Though it might not be as easy as I think
As long as we can laugh together, that’s enough for me
Just like this, today
If I can just laugh, it’s fine, ayy
That’s all I need
Oh, woah

When I’m feeling bored again (Feeling bored)
I love the cat reels
That you send me out of the blue (I like you)
I pick and choose carefully
To send my own kind of reply
So that we can smile together
I’ll send you a cat reel (Woah, oh)

When I’m feeling bored again (Oh, no)
I love the cat reels
That you send me out of the blue sometimes (That you send)
I pick and choose carefully
To send my own kind of reply
So that we can smile together
I’ll send you a cat reel

NCT WISH “Reel-ationship” Meaning

NCT WISH “Reel-ationship (고양이 릴스)” is a bright, high-energy track from their mini-album COLOR, built around a playful concept that reflects modern, digital-age romance.

The title is a clever wordplay between “Reel” (short-form videos like Instagram Reels) and “relationship”, symbolizing how connections today often begin and grow through online interactions. Instead of traditional dating, the song captures a more casual and cute approach sending funny or adorable videos as a way to get someone’s attention.

At its core, the track highlights a lighthearted, youthful kind of love. The lyrics revolve around small but meaningful actions like sharing a cute “cat reel” to express interest. This is why the Korean title “고양이 릴스” (Cat Reels) adds an extra layer of charm, referencing the kind of content people often send to someone they like.

The song’s cheerful, energetic vibe matches this concept perfectly, making it feel fun, spontaneous, and relatable especially for a generation that communicates through memes, short videos, and social media.

Beyond romance, “Reel-ationship” also reflects how emotional connection can be built through simple, everyday digital moments, turning something as small as a shared video into the start of a relationship.