QWER’s “CEREMONY” is an upbeat, pop-rock title track (2026) that celebrates breaking free from societal expectations to live authentically, marking a new chapter of self-identity and confidence. With lyrics about self-affirmation (“main character energy”) and a bouncy band sound, it symbolizes a personal “ritual” of empowerment.

Song Credits

  • Artist: QWER
  • Album: CEREMONY
  • Released: April 27, 2026
  • Length: 3:17
  • Label: 3Y CORPORATION
  • Writer: CHODAN, HINA, MAGENTA, Siyeon, GESTURE, Kim Hyejung, and Lee Donghyuk (PRISMFILTER)

QWER “CEREMONY” Official MV

QWER “CEREMONY” Lyrics

Hangul

거울 속 smile 진심 억지
취향 아닌 그 머리까지
Who is she?
흠 뭐가 뭔지 모르겠어
This is not me
무난 무난한 내 모습들이
반전 따윈 없는 이 하루까지
So bored, so bored
백팔십도 다
이젠 바꿔 바꿔, let’s go

모두를 peek-a-boo 놀래켜줄래
까짓것 보여 줄게 나의 highlights
두고 봐
날 위한 승부를 한번 걸어볼까

I got the main character energy
이쯤부턴 제멋대로지
무모한 날 향해서 손 키스
이건 날 위한 ceremony

혹시 이건 꿈의 deja vu
봐 난 날아오를 거라구
날 위해 부르는 최고의 선물
Ceremony for me
Ceremony for me

평범한 인사도 이젠 말야
꼭 응원의 말 같단 말야
그렇다면 못할 거 없지
일단 막 저질러 보는 거지
우물쭈물대던 감정들이
신이 나서 소리를 질러대지
So loud, so loud
이제부터 다
모두 외쳐 외쳐, let’s go

모두를 peek-a-boo 놀래켜줄래
한번 더 보여 줄게 나의 highlights
지켜봐
날 위한 축제의 막을 열어볼까

I got the main character energy
이쯤부턴 제멋대로지
무모한 날 향해서 손 키스
이건 날 위한 ceremony

혹시 이건 꿈의 deja vu
봐 난 날아오를 거라구
날 위해 부르는 최고의 선물
Ceremony for me

갸우뚱거리던 날들에
당당하게 더 be myself, yeah
특별할 건 없대도
함께해 줄래 my ceremony

I got the main character energy
이젠 안녕 나의 blue blue days
고마웠던 날들에 손 키스
끝나지 않을 ceremony

역시 이건 꿈의 deja vu
봐 난 날 수 있었다구
날 위해 부르는 최고의 선물
Ceremony for me
Ceremony for me
Ceremony for me

Romanized

Geoul sok smile jinsim eokji
Chwihyang anin geu meorikkaji
Who is she?
Heum mwoga mwonji moreugesseo
This is not me
Munan munanhan nae moseupdeuri
Banjeon ttawin eomneun i harukkaji
So bored, so bored
Baekpalsipdo da
Ijen bakkwo bakkwo, let’s go

Modureul peek-a-boo nollaekyeojullae
Kkajitgeot boyeo julge naui highlights
Dugo bwa
Nal wihan seungbureul hanbeon georeobolkka

I got the main character energy
Ijjeumbuteon jemeotdaeroji
Mumohan nal hyanghaeseo son kiseu
Igeon nal wihan ceremony

Hoksi igeon kkumui deja vu
Bwa nan naraoreul georagu
Nal wihae bureuneun choegoui seonmul
Ceremony for me
Ceremony for me

Pyeongbeomhan insado ijen mallya
Kkok eungwonui mal gatdan mallya
Geureotamyeon mothal geo eopji
Ildan mak jeojilleo boneun geoji
Umuljjumuldaedeon gamjeongdeuri
Sini naseo sorireul jilleodaeji
So loud, so loud
Ijebuteo da
Modu oechyeo oechyeo, let’s go

Modureul peek-a-boo nollaekyeojullae
Hanbeon deo boyeo julge naui highlights
Jikyeobwa
Nal wihan chukjeui mageul yeoreobolkka

I got the main character energy
Ijjeumbuteon jemeotdaeroji
Mumohan nal hyanghaeseo son kiseu
Igeon nal wihan ceremony

Hoksi igeon kkumui deja vu
Bwa nan naraoreul georagu
Nal wihae bureuneun choegoui seonmul
Ceremony for me

Gyauttunggeorideon naldeure
Dangdanghage deo be myself, yeah
Teukbyeolhal geon eopdaedo
Hamkkehae jullae my ceremony

I got the main character energy
Ijen annyeong naui blue blue days
Gomawotdeon naldeure son kiseu
Kkeunnaji aneul ceremony

Yeoksi igeon kkumui deja vu
Bwa nan nal su isseotdagu
Nal wihae bureuneun choegoui seonmul
Ceremony for me
Ceremony for me
Ceremony for me

Translation

The smile in the mirror is so forced
Even this hair that isn’t even my style
Who is she?
Hmm, I don’t know what’s what anymore
This is not me
My plain, ordinary appearance
Even this day that has zero plot twists
So bored, so bored
One hundred and eighty degrees
I’ll change it all now, let’s go

I want to surprise everyone, peek-a-boo
I’ll show them my highlights, it’s no big deal
Just you wait
Shall I try placing a bet on a match for myself?

I got the main character energy
From this point on, I’ll do as I please
A hand-kiss toward my reckless self
This is a ceremony just for me

Maybe this is a deja vu from a dream
Look, I told you I’d soar high
The greatest gift I sing for myself
Ceremony for me
Ceremony for me

Even a normal greeting now, you know
It feels exactly like words of encouragement
If that’s the case, there’s nothing I can’t do
I’ll just start by going for it
Those hesitating emotions
Are now shouting for joy
So loud, so loud
From now on, everyone
Shout it out, shout it out, let’s go

I want to surprise everyone, peek-a-boo
I’ll show you my highlights once more
Keep watching
Shall I open the curtain on a festival for myself?

I got the main character energy
From this point on, I’ll do as I please
A hand-kiss toward my reckless self
This is a ceremony just for me

Maybe this is a deja vu from a dream
Look, I told you I’d soar high
The greatest gift I sing for myself
Ceremony for me

To the days when I used to tilt my head in confusion
I’ll confidently be myself, yeah
Even if there’s nothing “special” about it
Will you join me for my ceremony?

I got the main character energy
Now, goodbye to my blue blue days
A hand-kiss to the days I was grateful for
A ceremony that will never end

As expected, this is a deja vu from a dream
Look, I really could fly
The greatest gift I sing for myself
Ceremony for me
Ceremony for me
Ceremony for me

QWER “CEREMONY” Meaning

“CEREMONY” is a bright, high-energy pop-rock anthem that captures the moment of breaking free and stepping into your true self. With its bouncy band sound often compared to an anime opening the song delivers a powerful message about self-identity, confidence, and starting a new chapter.

At its core, “CEREMONY” is about letting go of expectations imposed by others. The lyrics reflect the realization that past versions of oneself forced smiles, curated appearances, and “fitting in” no longer feel authentic. Lines describing discomfort with one’s own reflection highlight the struggle of living up to external standards.

The turning point comes with the idea of a “ceremony” as a personal ritual. Instead of a formal event, it symbolizes a mindset shift – a declaration to live freely and unapologetically. Phrases like “main character energy” reinforce this, showing a decision to take control of one’s own story and embrace even a bit of recklessness in the process.

Another key theme is liberation and forward movement. Saying goodbye to “blue days” represents leaving behind doubt and insecurity, while the ongoing “ceremony” suggests that self-discovery is not a one-time event, but a continuous journey.

Musically, the upbeat pop-rock arrangement amplifies this message, giving the track a youthful, empowering energy that feels both emotional and exhilarating like the start of something new. Ultimately, “CEREMONY” is about reclaiming yourself celebrating the courage to be real, and marking the beginning of a life lived on your own terms.