“Wish You Hell” by Wendy (Red Velvet) is an upbeat pop-punk anthem about breaking free from the “nice girl” persona and society’s expectations to embrace a fiercer, truer self. It acts as a rebellious, “villain era” message of letting go of the past, toxic situations, and people-pleasing.

Song Credits

  • Artist: Wendy
  • Album: Wish You Hell
  • Released: March 12, 2024
  • Length: 2:51
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyricists: KENZIE
  • Composers: Nate Campany, Chloe Angelides, Jesse St. John, Andre Davidson (The Monarch), Sean Davidson (The Monarch)

Wendy “Wish You Hell” Official MV

Wendy “Wish You Hell” Lyrics

Hangul

착한 애는 잊어요
노력은 해 봤죠 처음엔 제법이었죠
이젠 그만둘래요
Da-la-la-la
머리를 빗어 주며
순하다고 하죠 다들 예뻐하죠
말 잘 듣는 그 아일
사랑하죠

Show 는 끝났어
사랑스럽던
그 애는 내가 걷어차 버렸어
다신 못 봐 (Huh)
인형에 갇혀
웃는 얼굴만 하던
너완 끝났으니
다시는 돌아오지 마

I wish you hell
I don’t wish you well
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell
I wish you hell
I found myself (I found myself)
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell
(Woo!)

빨간 약을 택했죠
뭐가 뭔지 짐작조차 안 되지만
후회라곤 없어요
Da-la-la-la
삐뚤어져 버리죠
특별하고 싶어 강해지고 싶어
진짜 원한 모습을 택한 거죠

난생처음으로 깨달아 나를
난 사실 어디로 튈지 모르는 문제아 (Ahh)
좀 부서지고 뭐 약간 탈이 나도
지금 편한 얼굴이
더 맘에 드는 걸

I wish you hell
I don’t wish you well
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell
I wish you hell
I found myself (I found myself)
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell

사람들이 화내지 좀 말래 (Ooh)
But I think it’s kinda fun (Ah-ah)
내가 원한 대로 할 수 있어 뭐든 말야 (Yeah, yeah)
I found myself, number one (Ahh; Ooh!)

I wish you hell (I wish you hell)
I won’t wish you well (I won’t wish you well)
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell
I wish you hell (Ah-ah; H-E-L-L)
I found myself (I found myself)
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell

Romanized

Chakan aeneun ijeoyo
Noryeogeun hae bwatjyo cheoeumen jebeobieotjyo
Ijen geumandullaeyo
Da-la-la-la
Meorireul biseo jumyeo
Sunhadago hajyo dadeul yeppeohajyo
Mal jal deunneun geu ail
Saranghajyo

Show neun kkeunnasseo
Sarangseureopdeon
Geu aeneun naega geodeocha beoryeosseo
Dasin mot bwa (Huh)
Inhyeonge gatyeo
Unneun eolgulman hadeon
Neowan kkeunnasseuni
Dasineun doraoji ma

I wish you hell
I don’t wish you well
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell
I wish you hell
I found myself (I found myself)
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell
(Woo!)

Ppalgan yageul taekaetjyo
Mwoga mwonji jimjakjocha an doejiman
Huhoeragon eopseoyo
Da-la-la-la
Ppittureojyeo beorijyo
Teukbyeolhago sipeo ganghaejigo sipeo
Jinjja wonhan moseubeul taekan geojyo

Nansaengcheoeumeuro kkaedara nareul
Nan sasil eodiro twilji moreuneun munjea (Ahh)
Jom buseojigo mwo yakgan tari nado
Jigeum pyeonhan eolguri
Deo mame deuneun geol

I wish you hell
I don’t wish you well
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell
I wish you hell
I found myself (I found myself)
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell

Saramdeuri hwanaeji jom mallae (Ooh)
But I think it’s kinda fun (Ah-ah)
Naega wonhan daero hal su isseo mwodeun mallya (Yeah, yeah)
I found myself, number one (Ahh; Ooh!)

I wish you hell (I wish you hell)
I won’t wish you well (I won’t wish you well)
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell
I wish you hell (Ah-ah; H-E-L-L)
I found myself (I found myself)
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell

Translation

Forget that good girl
I tried and at first, it wasn’t bad
But now I’m done
Da-la-la-la
Stroking her hair
So kind, they say, a girl loved by all
Who always does as she’s told
Everybody loves her

Show’s over
That lovely girl
I kicked her out
Won’t ever see her again
Trapped inside a doll
That can only smile
That was you, and we’re over
Don’t ever come back

I wish you hell
I don’t wish you well
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell
I wish you hell
I found myself
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell

Chose the bitter pill
Don’t know what will happen
But I don’t have even one ounce of regret
Da-la-la-la
In my villain era
Wanna be special, wanna be strong
The person I really wanna be
I choose her

First time in my life I’ve realized who I am
I am in fact unpredictable a problem child (Ah)
A bit broken and a little weary
But this comfortable feeling
Is better for me

I wish you hell
I don’t wish you well
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell
I wish you hell
I found myself
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell

Please stop getting mad, they say (Ooh)
But I think it’s kinda fun (Ah-ah)
I can do anything I want, anything (Yeah, yeah)
I found myself, number one (Ahh; Oh)

I wish you hell (I wish you hell)
I don’t wish you well (I don’t wish you well)
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell
I wish you hell (H-E-L-L)
I found myself (I found myself)
I wish you hell
Yeah, I wish you hell

Wendy “Wish You Hell” Meaning

Wendy “Wish You Hell” is an upbeat pop-punk anthem that marks a bold shift toward self-empowerment, rebellion, and authenticity.

At its core, the song represents a “fierce farewell” letting go of a past version of oneself that was shaped by expectations, politeness, and the pressure to always be the “nice girl.” Instead of holding onto that image, Wendy embraces a more honest and unapologetic identity.

The track strongly embodies the idea of a “villain era.” Rather than being negative, this concept symbolizes taking control, setting boundaries, and no longer prioritizing others at the expense of oneself. The rebellious tone both in the lyrics and visuals (like smashing cakes or crashing parties) reinforces this sense of breaking free.

Another important layer is that the message is deeply personal. Wendy has described the song as something she would say to herself a reminder to stop over-giving and to protect her own energy. This makes the track feel less like an attack on others and more like a declaration of self-growth.

Musically, the electro pop-punk sound enhances this transformation. Compared to her softer ballads, “Wish You Hell” feels louder, sharper, and more defiant—perfectly matching the theme of stepping into a stronger version of oneself.