Jang Haneum releases ‘Midsummernight’ as part of her album Daydream. The musician also drafts the lyrics and creates the music for this track. She offers a story of waking up from a dream to pursue a new reality.
Released: March 30, 2026
Midsummernight
Jang Haneum • From “Daydream”
Midsummernight Lyrics Translation (from “Daydream”)
Jang Haneum pens specific lines about flying and scars. ‘I don’t need a fake crown, I’m shining tonight’ serves as her declaration of independence. The song mixes a midnight dream with the light of a new day.
Nuneul tteo bwa igoseseoOpen your eyes right here.
Ijen nagaNow, it’s time to go.
Ireona bwa nal dugo gaWake up and leave me behind.
Nal jom nwa bwaJust let me go.
Nal heundeureo bwa, neoui mallo nanGo ahead and shake me with your words,
Hyungjineun ge duryeopji anaI’m not afraid of the scars.
Ije nan naraganeun beobeul araNow I know how to fly.
My daydream is aliveMy daydream is alive.
AhAh.
My daydream is aliveMy daydream is alive.
Deo nopge deo wiro nanHigher, even higher I go.
You know what you wantYou know what you want.
Hanyeoreum bame kkumeul kkwosseoI had a dream on a midsummer night,
Iruji mothal naui baegilmongan impossible daydream I couldn’t fulfill.
Geudaedeurui useumsorigaThe sound of all your laughter,
Kkumeul hyeonsillois what turned that dream into reality.
AhAh.
I don’t need a fake crown I’m shine tonightI don’t need a fake crown, I’m shining tonight.
And justice always stands in time (My daydream is alive)And justice always stands in time (My daydream is alive).
In hеre, no rules, I choose my sidеIn here, no rules, I choose my side.
In here, no rules, I choose my side (deo nopge deo wiro nan)In here, no rules, I choose my side (higher, even higher I go).
I stand on my own name, I bow to none (Ah)I stand on my own name, I bow to none (Ah).
I stand on my own name, I bow to none (You know what you want)I stand on my own name, I bow to none (You know what you want).
Midsummernight Music Video
The lyrics of ‘Midsummernight’ celebrate a powerful kind of self belief. This Korean song from Jang Haneum is a reminder to stand on your own name.