NCT DREAM drops ‘Beat It Up’, a high-energy anthem packed with confidence. The lyrics, written by a team including Adrian McKinnon and DON MALIK, talk about overcoming challenges. The music, produced by Tim ‘One Love’ Sommers and others, matches the bold spirit of the words.
Released: November 17, 2025
Beat It Up
Nct Dream
Beat It Up Lyrics Translation – Nct Dream
The song mixes sports and battle metaphors, like gripping a mic ‘like in MMA’ and breaking down walls. A standout line says, ‘Even when I walk on thorny paths, I’m still handsome,’ showing their unshakable confidence. NCT DREAM turns every challenge into a chance to rise higher.
Show you how we Beat It Up (Ho)I’ll show you how we beat it up! (Ho)
Show you how we Beat It UpI’ll show you how we beat it up.
Kkeureoollyeo pom urin ChallengerWe’re ramping up the style, we’re the challengers.
Show you how we Beat It UpI’ll show you how we beat it up.
Busul daeum byeok urin ChallengerWe’re the challengers who’ll break down the next wall.
You already know how we Beat It UpYou already know how we beat it up.
Deombyeo nuga dwaetdeun gan Bring it onCome at us, whoever you are, just bring it on.
Daeum Stage hyanghae ppalli Giddy UpHurry toward the next stage, let’s giddy up.
Wonhae Game wonhae PlayI want the game, I want the play.
Still not enoughIt’s still not enough.
Mic that I choke like it’s MMAI’m gripping the mic tight, just like in MMA.
Maensoneda maenbal No pepper sprayWith bare hands and bare feet, I don’t need pepper spray.
Heundeullyeodo yujihae nae pokeopeiseuEven if I’m shaken, I’ll keep my poker face.
Heorie dullin belteui mugereul deonjeo StraightI’ll throw the full weight of the belt on my waist, straight ahead.
So let me Beat It UpSo let me beat it up.
Naega irun geolLook at everything I’ve achieved,
Bwa dasi ireonan daeumand watch me rise up once again.
Wasseo maen wiroI’ve finally made it to the very top.
Neohui Slow-mo wowYou’re all moving in slow-motion, wow.
Bitboda Speed it upI’m speeding it up, faster than the light.
Rush bodies touch bodiesWe’re rushing, bodies touching bodies.
Need it got itNeeded it, and I’ve got it.
Maeireul chiyeolhage wasseo (What’s up What’s up)I’ve lived every day fiercely (What’s up? What’s up?).
Sutjaneun itgi wihaeseo (What’s up)Just to forget about the numbers (What’s up?).
Lookin’ at me likeYou’re looking at me like…
Show you how we Beat It UpI’ll show you how we beat it up.
Kkeureoollyeo pom urin ChallengerWe’re ramping up the style, we’re the challengers.
Show you how we Beat It UpI’ll show you how we beat it up.
Busul daeum byeok urin ChallengerWe’re the challengers who’ll break down the next wall.
Ppeeonan Type an sseureojyeo Stand strongI’m the obvious type who won’t fall, I’ll stand strong.
Gasibatgireul georeodo yeojeonhi HandsomeEven when I walk on thorny paths, I’m still handsome.
Aldasipi naega tteumeun geogoseun Dance hallAs you know, wherever I appear becomes a dance hall.
Ama naui temporeul ttaraoneun ge choeseonMaybe keeping up with my tempo is the best you can do.
SijakIt’s the start.
In and outIn and out.
Beombeok ttamI’m drenched in sweat,
Get a towelso get a towel.
IreukyeoI’ll stir it up,
Make it powand make it powerful.
Beat It UpLet’s beat it up.
Another roundAnother round!
It’s easy to say it’s harder to do (It’s harder to do now)It’s easy to say, but it’s harder to do (it’s harder to do now).
Jeokdanghireul neomeoya Show upYou’ve gotta go beyond ‘just enough’ to show up.
Hangyeboda han su Over (And over)I’m one step above the limit, over (and over).
And over (Ay ay)And over (ay ay).
Deo isang jul su eopseo taimI can’t give you any more time.
Majimak soneul bbeodeo Bounce (Bounce)Reach out your hand for the last time and bounce (bounce).
For me (For me)For me (for me).
Bounce (Bounce)Bounce (bounce).
For me (For me)For me (for me).
Hello my future (Bounce on it)Hello my future (bounce on it).
Time travel Tom Sawyer (Tom Sawyer)Time travel like Tom Sawyer (tom sawyer).
That’s ok ajikdo urin So young (So young)That’s okay, we’re still so young (so young).
Beat It Up one moreBeat it up one more.
Come onCome on!
Show you how we Beat It UpI’ll show you how we beat it up.
Kkeureoollyeo pom urin ChallengerRaising our form, we’re the Challengers.
Show you how we Beat It UpI’ll show you how we beat it up.
Busul daeum byeok urin ChallengerBreaking down the next wall, we’re the Challengers.
Ttodasi ireona amu il eopdeon cheokI’ll get up again as if nothing ever happened.
Seontaekhaeya hae Movin’ or stopYou’ve gotta choose: keep moving or stop.
JamsidoEven for a moment,
Teumeun eopseo Just gothere’s no room for a gap, just go.
Talkin round one round twoTalking ’round one, ’round two.
Keep my focusKeeping my focus.
Jal bwa da neomeogalgeWatch closely, I’m gonna pass through it all.
I can prove and I’ll show (Yeah)I can prove it, and I’ll show you (yeah).
Frame sok (Uh)Inside the frame (uh),
Dama juingongui Story (Story)capturing the protagonist’s story (story).
Muscle memoryIt’s muscle memory.
Da jeokhyeo isseo Game theory (Theory)It’s all written out in the game theory (theory).
Oenson oreunbal Swerve on meoritsokLeft hand, right foot, swerve on; inside my head,
Biugo seungrieui oreunsonI’ll empty it out, the right hand of victory.
I think I hit it clean and niceI think I hit it clean and nice.
Show you how we Beat It UpI’ll show you how we beat it up.
Kkeureoollyeo pom urin ChallengerRaising our form, we’re the Challengers.
Show you how we Beat It Up (All night)I’ll show you how we beat it up (all night).
Show you how we Beat It Up (All day)I’ll show you how we beat it up (all day).
Show you how we Beat It Up (Ah yeah)I’ll show you how we beat it up (ah yeah).
Busul daeum byeok urin ChallengerWe’re the challengers, breaking down every wall in our way.
Beat It Up Music Video
If you want to understand ‘Beat It Up’, the lyrics celebrate relentless ambition and style. NCT DREAM stars in this track, proving they’re the challengers who won’t back down.