“Replay” (Korean: 누난 너무 예뻐; literally “Noona is so pretty”) by SHINee is a classic K-pop debut track about a young man’s unrequited love for an older woman. It highlights his frustration, longing, and the painful memories of knowing the relationship must end.

Song Credits

  • Artist: SHINee
  • Album: The Shinee World
  • Released: May 22, 2008
  • Length: 3:37
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyrics: Kim Young-hoo
  • Composers: The Heavyweights (James Burney II, RaVaughn, Jack Kugell, Jason Pennock), Yoo Young-jin

SHINee “Replay” Official MV

SHINee “Replay” Lyrics

Hangul

누난 너무 예뻐서 남자들이 가만 안 둬
흔들리는 그녀의 맘 사실 알고 있어
그녀에게 사랑은 한순간의 느낌일 뿐
뭐라 해도 나에겐 삶의 Everything
아마 그녀는 어린 내가
부담스러운가 봐
날 바라보는 눈빛이 말해 주잖아
And I think I′m gonna hate it girl
끝이 다가 오는 걸
가슴이 말해준다 누가 뭐래도

누난 너무 예뻐
(그 그녀를 보는 나는) 미쳐
(하 하지만 이젠 지쳐)
Replay replay replay
추억이 내 맘을 할퀴어
(아 아파서 이젠 맘을) 고쳐
(다 다가올 이별에 난)
Replay replay replay

누난 나의 M V P 부러움에 뿌듯했지
늘 시선집중 그녀와 함께 있는 난 So cool
제발 이 손을 놓지 말자 던 나의 다짐은
어느 순간부터 거짓인걸 알아 이제 모두 아는 걸

아마 그녀는 착한 내가
별 재미없었나 봐
날 대하는 몸짓이 말하고 있잖아
And I think I′m gonna hate it girl
끝이 다가 오는 걸
가슴이 소리친다 이별 앞에서

누난 너무 예뻐
(그 그녀를 보는 나는) 미쳐
(하 하지만 이젠 지쳐)
Make up, shake up, break up
누난 내 맘을 할퀴어
(아 아파서 이젠 맘을) 고쳐
(다 다가올 이별에 난)
Make up, shake up, break up

아 아 아름다운 그녀는
아 아 아직까지 누구와
진실 된 사랑의 맛을
본적이 없는 게 분명해
아 아 아쉽게도 그녀는
아 아 아직 어린 나에겐
진실 된 사랑의 마음을
받을 수 없는지

누난 너무 예뻐
(그 그녀를 보는 나는) 미쳐
(하 하지만 이젠 지쳐)
Replay replay replay
누난 내 맘을 할퀴어
(아 아파서 이젠 맘을) 고쳐
(다 다가올 이별에 난)
Replay replay replay

누난 너무 예뻐
(그 그녀를 보는 나는) 미쳐
(하 하지만 이젠 지쳐)
Replay replay replay
추억이 내 맘을 할퀴어
(아 아파서 이젠 맘을) 고쳐
(다 다가올 이별에 난)
Replay replay replay

(Uh 그녀와 나의 Love
Uh I just go crazy ‘cuz
I-I-I love you girl
Uh 마음이 아파서
Yo I wanna hold you girl
I-I-I love you girl)

누난 너무 예뻐 (I keep thinkin ’bout you)
누난 예뻐 (I keep dreaming ’bout you)
진실된 사랑의 맛을 본 적이
누난 너무 예뻐 (I keep thinkin ’bout you)
누난 예뻐 (I keep dreaming ’bout you)
진실된 사랑의 마음을

Romanized

Nunan neomu yeppeoseo namjadeuri gaman an dweo
Heundeullineun geunyeoui mam sasil algo isseo
Geunyeoege sarangeun hansunganui neukkimil ppun
Mwora haedo naegen sarmi Everything
Ama geunyeoneun eorin naega
Budamstereounggva bwa
Nal baraboneun nunbichi marhae jujana
And I think I’m gonna hate it girl
Kkeuthi daga oneun geol
Gaseumi marhaejunda nuga mworaedo

Nunan neomu yeppeo
(Geu geunyeoreul boneun naneun) michyeo
(Ha hajimann ijen jichyeo)
Replay, replay, replay
Chueogi nae mameul halkwieo
(A apaseo ijen mameul) gochyeo
(Da dagaol ibyeore nan)
Replay, replay, replay

Nunan naui M-V-P bureoume ppudeuthaetji
Neul siseonjipjung geunyeowa hamke inneun nan So cool
Jebal i soneul noji malja deon naui dajimeun
Eoneu sungambuteo geojisingeol ara ije modu aneun geol

Ama geunyeoneun chakan naega
Byeol jaemieopseotna bwa
Nal daehaneun momjisi marhago itjana
And I think I’m gonna hate it girl
Kkeuthi daga oneun geol
Gaseumi sorichinda ibyeol apeseo

Nunan neomu yeppeo
(Geu geunyeoreul boneun naneun) michyeo
(Ha hajimann ijen jichyeo)
Make up, shake up, break up
Nunan nae mameul halkwieo
(A apaseo ijen mameul) gochyeo
(Da dagaol ibyeore nan)
Make up, shake up, break up

A a areumdaun geunyeoneun
A a ajikkkaji nuguwa
Jinsil doen sarangui maseul
Bonjeogi eonneun ge bupmyeonghae
A a aswipgedo geunyeoneun
A a ajik eorin naegen
Jinsil doen sarangui maeumeul
Badeul su eonneunji

Nunan neomu yeppeo
(Geu geunyeoreul boneun naneun) michyeo
(Ha hajimann ijen jichyeo)
Replay, replay, replay
Nunan nae mameul halkwieo
(A apaseo ijen mameul) gochyeo
(Da dagaol ibyeore nan)
Replay, replay, replay

Nunan neomu yeppeo
(Geu geunyeoreul boneun naneun) michyeo
(Ha hajimann ijen jichyeo)
Replay, replay, replay
Chueogi nae mameul halkwieo
(A apaseo ijen mameul) gochyeo
(Da dagaol ibyeore nan)
Replay, replay, replay

(Uh geunyeowa naui Love
Uh I just go crazy ‘cuz
I-I-I love you girl
Uh maeumi apaseo
Yo I wanna hold you girl
I-I-I love you girl)

Nunan neomu yeppeo (I keep thinkin ’bout you)
Nunan yeppeo (I keep dreaming ’bout you)
Jinsildoen sarangui maseul bon jeogi
Nunan neomu yeppeo (I keep thinkin ’bout you)
Nunan yeppeo (I keep dreaming ’bout you)
Jinsildoen sarangui maeumeul

Translation

Noona is so pretty that guys won’t leave her alone
The truth is, I know her heart is wavering
To her, love is nothing more than a fleeting feeling of a single moment
But no matter what anyone says, to me, she is the everything in my life
Perhaps because I’m so young,
She finds me to be a bit of a burden
The way she looks at me tells me everything I need to know
And I think I’m gonna hate it, girl
I can feel that the end is drawing near
My heart tells me so, no matter what anyone says

Noona, you are so pretty
(Looking at her, I go) crazy
(Bu-but now I’m getting exhausted)
Replay, replay, replay
The memories keep clawing at my heart
(I-it hurts so badly that now I try to fix my) heart
(Facing this upcoming breakup, I just)
Replay, replay, replay

Noona was my M-V-P, making me swell with pride from everyone’s envy
Always the center of attention—standing by her side made me feel so cool
My desperate promise to never let go of this hand—
At some point, I realized it turned into a lie, and now everyone knows it too

Perhaps because I’m just a “good guy,”
She didn’t find me very interesting
The way she moves around me tells me everything I need to know
And I think I’m gonna hate it, girl
I can feel that the end is drawing near
My heart screams out in the face of this breakup

Noona, you are so pretty
(Looking at her, I go) crazy
(Bu-but now I’m getting exhausted)
Make up, shake up, break up
Noona, you keep clawing at my heart
(I-it hurts so badly that now I try to fix my) heart
(Facing this upcoming breakup, I just)
Make up, shake up, break up

A-a-ah, it’s absolutely certain that this beautiful girl
Hasn’t actually tasted what true, sincere love feels like
With anyone else just yet
A-a-ah, but unfortunately, is it simply because I am still too young
That she just can’t accept
A heart full of genuine love from me?

Noona, you are so pretty
(Looking at her, I go) crazy
(Bu-but now I’m getting exhausted)
Replay, replay, replay
Noona, you keep clawing at my heart
(I-it hurts so badly that now I try to fix my) heart
(Facing this upcoming breakup, I just)
Replay, replay, replay

Noona, you are so pretty
(Looking at her, I go) crazy
(Bu-but now I’m getting exhausted)
Replay, replay, replay
The memories keep clawing at my heart
(I-it hurts so badly that now I try to fix my) heart
(Facing this upcoming breakup, I just)
Replay, replay, replay

(Uh, her and my Love
Uh, I just go crazy ‘cuz
I-I-I love you girl
Uh, because my heart aches so much
Yo, I wanna hold you girl
I-I-I love you girl)

Noona, you are so pretty (I keep thinkin ’bout you)
Noona, you are pretty (I keep dreaming ’bout you)
Have you ever tasted what true love feels like?
Noona, you are so pretty (I keep thinkin ’bout you)
Noona, you are pretty (I keep dreaming ’bout you)
A heart full of genuine love…

SHINee “Replay” Meaning

“Replay” by SHINee is a heartfelt song about a young man’s love for an older woman. He admires her beauty and maturity, but struggles with the fact that she may only see him as a younger boy rather than a romantic partner.

A key theme of the song is longing and insecurity. The narrator wants to prove that his feelings are genuine, yet feels frustrated because of the age difference and the way others perceive him.

The title “Replay” symbolizes repeatedly reliving precious memories. As the relationship fades, he continues to replay their moments together in his mind, wishing he could return to happier times.

Overall, “Replay” captures the innocence, excitement, and heartbreak of first love. Its emotional lyrics and nostalgic atmosphere made it one of SHINee’s most iconic songs and a beloved K-pop classic.