HUTA’s “KO” delivers a powerful message of resilience and determination, encouraging listeners to turn hardship into strength and fight through every challenge.

Song Credits

  • Artist: HUTA (Lee Min Hyuk BTOB)
  • Album: TEMPERATURE
  • Released: July 23, 2026
  • Length: 3:07
  • Label: BTOB Company
  • Lyricist: LEE MINHYUK (HUTA)
  • Composer: LEE MINHYUK (HUTA), Universe & Chae Kang Hae

HUTA “KO” Official MV

HUTA “KO” Lyrics

Hangul

Knock, knock, knock, K.O
Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out
Knock, knock, knock, K.O
Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out

I came up from the ashes
No handouts, no passes
Now I’m ready to fly
Burnin’ through the masses
위기의 순간은 더
날 강하게 만들 뿐, go
I represent the OGs
I was built to be a classic
피 땀 눈물 doesn’t lie
지칠 줄 모르는 stamina
Hustle, muscle
Every day, I got no doubt
쓴맛을 보더라도
좀 느리게 가더라도
그 누가 뭐라 하건, I go
K.O

Runnin’, runnin’, runnin’
Runnin’, runnin’, runnin’
Runnin’, runnin’, runnin’
Runnin’, runnin’, runnin’

Try to kill me, never give up the fight
Every limit, I’ll break and ignite
Who is the GOAT? It will be K.O, he flipped the show
Try to kill me (Try to kill me), try to kill me, let’s go

Knock, knock, knock, K.O
Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out
Knock, knock, knock, K.O
Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out

땀방울 후두두둑
떨어져 주르르륵
다리 풀려 흔들흔들
Hit you with that 뚜두-두-두
Bounce, bounce 리듬 살려
전진 압박 거리 조절
카운터 한 방 now on fire
기어 올려 머리 박고
독기를 품고 쥐어 microphone
토끼도 결국 져 I’m 거북선
포기는 못 해 뛰어 한강 run
오기로라도 가 my weapon
핫해 핫해
하나 둘 주목할 때
I got a hot hand
날 갈아 더 날카롭게

Try to kill me, never givе up the fight
Every limit, I’ll break and ignitе
Who is the GOAT? It will be K.O, he flipped the show
Try to kill me (Try to kill me), try to kill me, let’s go

Knock, knock, knock, K.O
Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out

Never slack, no looking back
Back to represent OGs, on track
Flip the game, shift the frame
Now it ain’t same, OGs to go

Knock, knock, knock, K.O
Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out
Knock, knock, knock, K.O
Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out

Romanized

Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out

I came up from the ashes No handouts, no passes Now I’m ready to fly Burnin’ through the masses Wigi-ui sungan-eun deo Nal ganghage mandeul ppun, go I represent the OGs I was built to be a classic Pi ttam nummul doesn’t lie Jichil jul moreuneun stamina Hustle, muscle Every day, I got no doubt Sseunmaseul bodeorado Jom neurige gadoreado Geu nuga mwora hagon, I go K.O

Runnin’, runnin’, runnin’ Runnin’, runnin’, runnin’ Runnin’, runnin’, runnin’ Runnin’, runnin’, runnin’

Try to kill me, never give up the fight Every limit, I’ll break and ignite Who is the GOAT? It will be K.O, he flipped the show Try to kill me (Try to kill me), try to kill me, let’s go

Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out

Ttambang-ul hudududuk Tteol-eojyeo jureureureuk Dari pullyeo heundeulheundeul Hit you with that ddu-du-du-du Bounce, bounce rideum salryeo Jeonjin apbak geori jojeol Kaunteo han bang now on fire Gieo ollyeo meori bakgo Dokgireul pumgo jwieo microphone Tokkido gyeonguk jyeo I’m geobukseon Pogineun mot hae ttwieo hangang run Ogiro-rado ga my weapon Hathae hathae Hana dul jumokhal ttae I got a hot hand Nal gara deo nalkaropge

Try to kill me, never give up the fight Every limit, I’ll break and ignite Who is the GOAT? It will be K.O, he flipped the show Try to kill me (Try to kill me), try to kill me, let’s go

Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out

Never slack, no looking back Back to represent OGs, on track Flip the game, shift the frame Now it ain’t same, OGs to go

Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out

Translation

Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out

I came up from the ashes No handouts, no passes Now I’m ready to fly Burnin’ through the masses Moments of crisis only Make me stronger, go I represent the OGs I was built to be a classic Blood, sweat, and tears don’t lie Unwearied stamina Hustle, muscle Every day, I got no doubt Even if I taste bitterness Even if I go a bit slow No matter what anyone says, I go K.O

Runnin’, runnin’, runnin’ Runnin’, runnin’, runnin’ Runnin’, runnin’, runnin’ Runnin’, runnin’, runnin’

Try to kill me, never give up the fight Every limit, I’ll break and ignite Who is the GOAT? It will be K.O, he flipped the show Try to kill me (Try to kill me), try to kill me, let’s go

Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out

Sweat drops pouring down Trifling down Legs going weak, shaking Hit you with that ddu-du-du-du Bounce, bounce bring the rhythm to life Forward pressure, distance control One single counter shot, now on fire Shift gears, lower my head and push Harboring venom, grip the microphone Even the rabbit loses in the end, I’m the Turtle Ship Can’t give up, run along the Han River run Even if out of sheer stubbornness, go, my weapon Hot, hot When everyone starts paying attention one by one I got a hot hand Sharpen myself to be even sharper

Try to kill me, never give up the fight Every limit, I’ll break and ignite Who is the GOAT? It will be K.O, he flipped the show Try to kill me (Try to kill me), try to kill me, let’s go

Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out

Never slack, no looking back Back to represent OGs, on track Flip the game, shift the frame Now it ain’t same, OGs to go

Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out Knock, knock, knock, K.O Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock you out

HUTA “KO” Meaning

Lee Minhyuk’s “KO” is a powerful hip-hop track about resilience, determination, and overcoming adversity. Released as part of the single album TEMPERATURE, the song reflects HUTA’s unwavering mindset as he faces challenges head-on and refuses to be defeated.

A central theme of the song is self-made success. Through lyrics about rising from the ashes without handouts or shortcuts, HUTA emphasizes the value of hard work, perseverance, and earning every achievement through his own efforts.

The track also highlights turning pressure into strength. Rather than being discouraged by setbacks, the lyrics portray difficult moments as opportunities for growth, reinforcing the belief that every obstacle makes him stronger.

Ultimately, “KO” is an anthem of confidence and endurance. Using the boxing term “K.O.” (knockout) as a metaphor, HUTA declares his determination to overcome challenges, prove his strength, and emerge victorious no matter the odds.