Jo Kwon starts his song Like I Do with a direct challenge. The lyrics writer Jinooya, alongside Karl Ivert, drafts words about true dedication. The artist wonders if anyone shares his all-in passion.
Released: March 27, 2026
Like I Do
Jo Kwon
Like I Do Meaning & Lyrics (Jo Kwon)
The performer paints clear pictures, like scribbling with a pen that has no ink. A key translation asks, ‘Do you ever burn with passion like I do?’. This question sits at the warm heart of his story.
Nae baljaguk teugihadaeThey say my footprints are unique,
Never planned it, but I played itI never planned it, but I played the part anyway.
Geu cameras and ppalgan jeomdeulThose cameras and their glowing red recording lights,
Eopseosseodo haesseo, nanI would’ve done this even without them.
Sumji anchi, you could judge meI don’t hide, so you’re free to judge me.
Seji anchi, I just feelI’m not acting tough, I’m just feeling it all.
I got a question, ttak han madiI’ve got a question, just one single thing.
But do you really mean it like I do?But do you really mean it like I do?
Like I do, like I doLike I do, like I do.
Do you ever burn like I do?Do you ever burn with passion like I do?
Like I do, like I doLike I do, like I do.
I’ve never faked myself, han beondoI’ve never faked who I am, not even once.
Always true, mworaedoI’m always true, no matter what they say.
Do you ever burn like I do? (Like I do)Do you ever burn like I do? (Like I do).
Like I do (Like I do), like I do (Like I do)Like I do (Like I do), like I do (Like I do).
I don’t think nobody couldI don’t think anyone else ever could.
Gyauttunghan siseoneuroIf you look at me with a questioning gaze,
Iyurado munneundamyeonand ask me for a reason,
An naoneun peneul jwigoI’ll just grab a pen that’s run out of ink,
Geunyang ppittulppaettul sseugetjiand keep scribbling in a crooked mess.
Huhoeneun eopjiman nunmure jeojeun balI’ve got no regrets, even though my feet are soaked in tears.
Yeojeonhi geureolge, I’m sorry to meI’ll keep being this way, so I’m sorry to myself.
“ttara hae, trendya,” (Hey) hapumeul haesseo, nah (Hey)‘Follow the trend,’ they say, but I just yawned at them.
Nan gunggeumhae to youNow I’m the one who’s curious about you.
But do you really mean it like I do?But do you really mean it like I do?
Like I do, like I doLike I do, like I do.
Do you ever burn like I do?Do you ever burn with passion like I do?
Like I do, like I doLike I do, like I do.
I’ve never faked myself, han beondoI’ve never faked who I am, not even once.
Always true, mworaedoI’m always true, no matter what they say.
Do you ever burn like I do? (Like I do)Do you ever burn like I do? (Like I do).
Like I do (Like I do), like I do (Like I do)Like I do (Like I do), like I do (Like I do).
I don’t think nobody couldI don’t think anyone else ever could.
Like I Do Music Video
It is a proud statement of authenticity, offering an answer only Kwon can give. The English lyrics of ‘Like I Do’ talk about unique commitment and real passion.