Get ready to move with ILLIT’s electrifying title track, “빌려온 고양이 (Do the Dance),” from their third mini album, bomb, released on June 16, 2025. This vibrant dance anthem captures the fluttering nerves and playful awkwardness of a first date, wrapped in a metaphor of a “borrowed cat,” a nod to feeling shy yet eager in new moments.

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With its infectious beat, crafted by producers like “hitman” Bang and FRANTS, and lyrics penned by a stellar team including ILLIT’s own Yunah, the song blends catchy hooks with a rollercoaster of emotions. Paired with intricate choreography that pushes the group’s limits, “Do the Dance” invites you to shed hesitation and join the carnival of connection

Song Credits

  • Artist: ILLIT
  • Single: bomb
  • Released: June 16, 2025
  • Length: 3:08
  • Label: Belift Lab
  • Writer: “hitman” bang, Moa “Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker (Sunshine), Ellen Berg (Sunshine), Fig Tape, dyvahh, FRANTS, 신쿵, Tomoyuki Asakawa, 장정원 (Jamfactory), 미아 (153/Joombas), bay (153/Joombas), 김키위, Yunah, Maryjane (lalala studio), 이앵두 (153/Joombas), 김채아 (153/Joombas), 이은화 (153/Joombas)
  • Composer: “hitman” bang, FRANTS, Fig Tape, 신쿵, dyvahh

ILLIT – “Do the Dance” Official MV

ILLIT – “Do the Dance” Lyrics

Hangul

심장은 oh là là
두근대 이 순간
J’aime danser avec toi
I do I do

도착한 carnival
핑크빛 설렘
So curious
So fabulous
Like a roller coaster ride

근데 왜 뚝딱대
빌려온 고양이가 돼
볼은 blush 맘은 rush
A fool a fool a, for u

심장아 나대지 마
찌릿 찌릿 feel so shy
My heart starts to

Dance
Do a little
Do ah
Do a little

Dance do a little dance
Do ya do ya
Do you wanna dance?
대답은 하나뿐
Say “yes”

Dance 손을 잡은 채
Do it do it
너와 나의 date
마법에 걸리게
Say “Yeah”

Do do do do do do the da da
Da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
꿍실냐옹
Do the dance, ah oui

Do do do do do do the da da
Da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
둠칫냐옹

날까? 아닐까?
네 맘속 그 아이
털 바짝 세워 feel you

애매모호
알듯 말듯 암호
So curious
너무 불안해서
Like a roller coaster ride

나답지 않잖아
데이트도 기세야
그게 내 필살기
A fool a fool a, for u

밤이 되어 시작된
화려한 parade 속
너와 함께

Dance
Do a little
Do ah
Do a little

Dance do a little dance
Do ya do ya
Do you wanna dance?
대답은 하나뿐
Say “yes”

Dance 손을 잡은 채
Do it do it
너와 나의 date
마법에 걸리게
Say “Yeah”

Do do do do do do the da da
Da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
꿍실냐옹
Do the dance, ah oui

Do do do do do do the da da
Da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
둠칫냐옹

Romanized

simjangeun oh là là
dugeundae i sungan
J’aime danser avec toi
I do I do

dochakhan carnival
pingkeubit seollem
So curious
So fabulous
Like a roller coaster ride

geunde wae ttukttakdae
billyeoon goyangiga dwae
boreun blush mameun rush
A fool a fool a, for u

simjanga nadaeji ma
jjirit jjirit feel so shy
My heart starts to

dance
do a little
do ah
do a little

dance do a little dance
do ya do ya
do you wanna dance?
daedabeun hanappun
Say “yes”

dance soneul jabeun chae
do it do it
neowa naui date
mabeobe geollige
Say “Yeah”

do do do do do do the da da
da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
kkungsilnyaong
do the dance, ah oui

do do do do do do the da da
da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
dumchisnyaong

nalkka? anilkka?
ne mamsok geu ai
teol bajjak sewo feel you

aemaemoho
aldeut maldeut amho
So curious
neomu buranhaeseo
Like a roller coaster ride

nadapji anhjanha
deiteudo giseya
geuge nae pilsalgi
A fool a fool a, for u

bami doeeo sijakdoen
hwaryeohan parade sok
neowa hamkke

dance
do a little
do ah
do a little

dance do a little dance
do ya do ya
do you wanna dance?
daedabeun hanappun
Say “yes”

dance soneul jabeun chae
do it do it
neowa naui date
mabeobe geollige
Say “Yeah”

do do do do do do the da da
da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
kkungsilnyaong
do the dance, ah oui

do do do do do do the da da
da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
dumchisnyaong

Translation

My heart is oh, là, là
Pounding at this moment
J’aime danser avec toi
I do, I do
A carnival has arrived
Pink excitement
So curious, so fabulous
Like a roller coaster ride
But why are you ticking

A borrowed cat
Your cheeks are blushing, your heart is rushing
A fool, a fool, a, for you
Don’t show off, my heart
Tingling, tingling feel so shy
My heart starts to


Dance, do a little
Do, ah
Do a little
Dance, do a little dance
Do ya, do ya, do you wanna dance? There’s only one answer
Say “Yes”
Dance, holding hands
Do it, do it, your date
Become a magician
Say “Yeah”


Do, do, do, do, do, do the da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-dance
The la-la-la-la, little dance

Kkungsilnyawong (Do the dance, ah, oui)
Do, do, do, do, do, do the da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-dance
The la-la-la-la, little dance
Doomchitnyawong

[Verse 2: Minju, Yunah, Iroha]
Shall I? Or not? The child in your heart
My hair stands on end, feel you
A vague, vague code
So curious, so anxious
Like a roller coaster ride

[Refrain: Iroha, Wonhee, Minju]
That’s not like me
Dating is also a rush
That’s my secret weapon
A fool, a fool, a, for you
In a fancy parade
With you

[Pre-Chorus: Iroha]
Dance, do a little
Do, ah
Do a little


Dance, do a little dance
Do ya, do ya, do you wanna dance? There’s only one answer
Say “Yes”
Dance, holding hands
Do it, do it
Your and my date
Become enchanted
Say “Yeah”


Do, do, do, do, do, do the da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-dance
The la-la-la-la, little dance
Kkungsilnyawong (Do the dance, ah, oui)
Do, do, do, do, do, do the da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-dance
The la-la-la-la, little dance
Doomchitnyawong

ILLIT – “Do the Dance” Meaning

The meaning behind ILLIT’s “빌려온 고양이 (Do the Dance)” centers on the emotional whirlwind of a first date, encapsulated through the Korean idiom “borrowed cat,” which vividly portrays someone feeling shy, awkward, or out of their element in an unfamiliar setting.

The lyrics delve into the tender vulnerability of those initial moments, racing heartbeats, flushed cheeks, and the clumsy missteps that come with navigating new romantic feelings. It captures the tension between hesitation and the desire to connect, painting a relatable picture of youthful nervousness.

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Yet, the song’s subtitle, “Do the Dance,” serves as a powerful counterpoint, urging the listener to break free from self-consciousness and embrace the moment with boldness. This call to action reflects a journey of self-discovery, where dancing becomes a metaphor for shedding inhibitions and expressing one’s true self.

The track explores the transformative power of vulnerability, celebrating the courage to stumble, connect, and find joy in the shared rhythm of a budding relationship, ultimately turning awkwardness into a vibrant, authentic exchange.