Blending rock and disco elements, “HOT” features a lyrical melody that sets it apart from LE SSERAFIM’s previous hits. For the first time since debut, LE SSERAFIM explores the theme of love in a title track, with lyrics like “If I can live as myself, I don’t mind turning to ashes,” showcasing unwavering passion and devotion.

Song Credits

  • Artist: LE SSERAFIM
  • Album: HOT
  • Released: March 14, 2025
  • Length: 02:24
  • Genre: Dance
  • Writer: Jackson Shanks, Supreme Boi, Ali Tamposi, Feli Ferraro, SCORE (13), Megatone (13), ”hitman”bang, Huh Yunjin
  • Producer: 13 (KOR), Jackson Shanks

LE SSERAFIM “HOT” Official MV

LE SSERAFIM “HOT” Lyrics

Hangul

[Intro]
I’m burning hot

[Verse 1: Kazuha, Kim Chaewon]
위태로운 drive, 바꿔 넣어, gear
불타는 노을 너와 내 tears, so
Don’t be afraid, 의심 없지
손을 잡아 ’cause tonight, 우린 burn to shine, yeah

[Pre-Chorus: Huh Yunjin, Hong Eunchae]
꽉 안아줘, my dear, 우리가 나눠 가진
가슴 안의 흉터 자리에
붉게 물든 엔진 네 눈 속의 날
영원히 기억해 준다면

[Chorus: Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin]
I’m burning hot (Hot), 내가 나로 살 수 있다면
재가 된대도 난 좋아 (좋아)
So tonight, 안겨 네 품 안에
Bonnie and Clyde it, oh

[Post-Chorus: Sakura, Kazuha]
Not running from it, not running from it
불타오르지, I love it
살게 해 날 (Hot)
I’m burning hot (I’m burning hot)

[Verse 2: Kim Chaewon, Hong Eunchae, Huh Yunjin]
마치 영원함 속 날아오를 불사조같이
넌 마치 기적 같은 걸 내게 또 꿈꾸게 하지
다시 타버린 내 불씨가 피어나 날개가 돋아나
Now hold me tight

[Pre-Chorus: Kazuha, Sakura, Kim Chaewon]
몸을 던져, 불길 일말의 미련 없이
It’s all right, we’re ride or die, yeah-eh-eh
붉게 물든 엔진 네 눈 속의 날
영원히 기억해 준다면

[Chorus: Huh Yunjin, Kim Chaewon]
I’m burning hot (Hot), 내가 나로 살 수 있다면
재가 된대도 난 좋아 (좋아)
So tonight, 안겨 네 품 안에
Bonnie and Clyde it, oh

[Post-Chorus: Hong Eunchae, Kazuha, Huh Yunjin]
Not running from it, not running from it
불타오르지, I love it
살게 해 날 (Hot)
I’m burning hot (I’m burning hot)

[Outro: Kim Chaewon]
Oh, oh-oh

Romanized

[Intro]
I’m burning hot

[Verse 1: Kazuha, Kim Chaewon]
Witaeroun drive, bakkwo neoeo, gear
Bultaneun noeul neowa nae tears, so
Don’t be afraid, uisim eopji
Soneul jaba ’cause tonight, urin burn to shine, yeah

[Pre-Chorus: Huh Yunjin, Hong Eunchae]
Kkwak anajwo, my dear, uriga nanwo gajin
Gaseum anui hyungteo jarie
Bulge muldeun enjin ne nun sogui nal
Yeongwonhi gieokae jundamyeon

[Chorus: Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin]
I’m burning hot (Hot), naega naro sal su itdamyeon
Jaega doendaedo nan joa (joa)
So tonight, angyeo ne pum ane
Bonnie and Clyde it, oh

[Post-Chorus: Sakura, Kazuha]
Not running from it, not running from it
Bultaoreuji, I love it
Salge hae nal (Hot)
I’m burning hot (I’m burning hot)

[Verse 2: Kim Chaewon, Hong Eunchae, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha]
Machi yеongwonham sok naraoreul bulsajogachi
Neon machi gijeok gatеun geol naege tto kkumkkuge haji
Dasi tabeorin nae bulssiga pieona nalgaega dodana
Now hold me tight

[Pre-Chorus: Kazuha, Sakura, Kim Chaewon]
Momeul deonjyeo, bulgil ilmarui miryeon eopsi
It’s all right, we’re ride or die, yeah-eh-eh
Bulge muldeun enjin ne nun sogui nal
Yeongwonhi gieokae jundamyeon

[Chorus: Huh Yunjin, Kim Chaewon]
I’m burning hot (Hot), naega naro sal su itdamyeon
Jaega doendaedo nan joa (joa)
So tonight, angyeo ne pum ane
Bonnie and Clyde it, oh

[Post-Chorus: Hong Eunchae, Kazuha, Huh Yunjin]
Not running from it, not running from it
Bultaoreuji, I love it
Salge hae nal (Hot)
I’m burning hot (I’m burning hot)

[Outro: Kim Chaewon]
Oh, oh-oh

Translation

[Intro]
I’m burning hot

[Verse 1]
A dangerous drive, switchin’ up the gear
Blazing sunset glow, you and my tears so
Don’t be afraid, no doubts at all
Take my hand, ’cause tonight we burn to shine, yeah

[Pre-Chorus]
Now hold me tight my dear in the scars we share
Inside our hearts
The engine’s stained in red if you remember me
The way I’m in your eyes forever

[Chorus]
I’m burning hot if I can live life my own way
Turning to ashes ain’t no problem
So tonight in your embrace
Bonnie and Clyde it, oh

[Post-Chorus]
Not running from it, not running from it
Flames rising high, I love it
Let me live
I’m burning hot

[Verse 2]
Just like a phoenix soaring across eternal skies
You’re just like a miracle making me dream again tonight
Once again, my embers glow hot, sprouting wings
Now hold me tight

[Pre-Chorus]
Throwing my body into flames, no hesitation, no regrets
It’s all right, we’re ride or die, yeah
The engine’s stained in red if you remember me
The way I’m in your eyes forever

[Chorus]
I’m burning hot if I can live life my own way
Turning to ashes ain’t no problem
So tonight in your embrace
Bonnie and Clyde it, oh

[Post-Chorus]
Not running from it, not running from it
Flames rising high, I love it
Let me live
I’m burning hot (I’m burning hot)

[Outro]
Oh

LE SSERAFIM “HOT” Meaning

The title track “HOT” is the most striking representation of the album’s message. It sings about putting everything on the line for someone they love, even if the ending remains uncertain. Notably, this marks the first time since their debut that LE SSERAFIM has chosen love as the theme for a title track. Lyrics such as “You’re just like a miracle, making me dream again tonight” highlight the beauty of love, while lines like “I’m burning hot if I can live life my own way / Turning to ashes ain’t no problem” and “Don’t be afraid, no doubts at all / Take my hand” exude passion and conviction.

LE SSERAFIM - Ash Lyrics

Despite what the title “HOT” might suggest conjuring images of intense beats LE SSERAFIM has returned with the most lyrical melody among their title tracks. The song is a pop genre infused with rock and disco, featuring a melody that seamlessly blends into the ears, enhancing the impact of the lyrics. This allows for greater focus on the words, which were crafted based on the members’ thoughts.

As the “girl group performance masters”, LE SSERAFIM delivers a perfect blend of strength and delicacy in “HOT”. The choreography demands a high level of skill, as they must effortlessly embody two contrasting emotions within a single track. Rather than adhering to a specific dance genre, they focused on expressing the song’s essence as purely as possible. This time, special attention was given to highlighting each member’s unique style, just as people have their own way of speaking and intonations.

The “HOT” music video was directed by Yang Yoon-ah, who previously worked on “CRAZY”, creating a cinematic experience. LE SSERAFIM embarks on an adventure to reclaim freedom within a dystopian world where it becomes difficult to distinguish reality from dreams. Along the way, surreal and eerie events unfold—houses appear within houses, people seem to melt depicting a world detached from reality.

LE SSERAFIM - So Cynical Badum Lyrics

The 360-degree camera work and one-take shots using a fisheye lens further enhance the visual experience. Just as the lyrics say, “I’m burning hot if I can live life my own way / Turning to ashes ain’t no problem”, LE SSERAFIM ultimately reaches a moment of freedom, leaving viewers uncertain whether it signifies salvation or destruction, making it impossible to look away until the very last scene.