“TKO” is a new korean song by IVE, released on IVE’s official YouTube channel. Written by Sean Fischer, Ryan S. Jhun, DCF, Sofia Kay, John Mavrogiannis, and Cho Yun Kyoung, the track is part of the album IVE EMPATHY and delivers a dynamic and confident energy. With its striking lyrics and bold sound, “TKO” embodies the group’s signature charisma, blending powerful vocals with an electrifying beat that keeps listeners engaged.
The song explores themes of self-assurance and dominance, using boxing metaphors to emphasize strength and resilience. With lines like “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” IVE portrays themselves as fearless fighters who refuse to be underestimated. The lyrics convey a sense of empowerment, warning opponents that underestimating them will lead to a swift downfall. Through fiery verses and a commanding chorus, “TKO” paints a picture of unwavering confidence, making it an anthem for those who embrace their inner strength and refuse to back down.
TKO Details
| Song | TKO |
|---|---|
| Album | IVE EMPATHY (Romanized) |
| Artists | IVE |
| Written By | Sean Fischer, Ryan S. Jhun, DCF, Sofia Kay, John Mavrogiannis & 조윤경 (Cho Yun Kyoung) |
| Label | IVE |
| Language | Korean |
| Released Date | Feb 3, 2025 |
TKO (Romanized) Lyrics
[Intro: Liz]
Ah-ha, eh
[Verse 1: Gaeul, Rei]
Hoksi
Gakkeumssigeun maeumi teong bin geot ganni
Sagyejeolgwa balgeoreumeul matchudeon sai
I feel lonely (Oh)
Yeogi
Bomul gatdeon inhyeong wiro ssain meonji
Yeojeonhi pogeunhan pume soksangnyeotji
Goodbye, buddy (Buddy, buddy, buddy)
[Pre-Chorus: Jang Wonyoung, Leeseo]
Aswiun gibuneun dwiro han chae (Dwiro han chae)
Biuneun bangbeobeul ara ijen (Ara ijen)
Jeoncheoreom nunmul eopsido (Ooh)
I guess I should give my thanks to you (To you)
So
[Chorus: An Yujin, Liz]
Thank you (Thank you)
Eojeui naege malhae thank you (Thank you)
Onmom jeorige apeudeon seongjangtong ttawi beolsseo igyeonaetji
I went through, I’m good, so I guess that I should say
Thank you (Thank you)
Onjeonhi urideureul wihae I’m supposed to (Supposed to)
Jinsimigie boyeo nega isseoseo jigeum naega isseo
Geu useum, nunmul, nae modeun sunganege
Thank you
[Verse 2: Jang Wonyoung]
I’m good (I’m good)
Da hamkkehan sosohan sungandeul modu (Modu)
Guji dareun mareun pillyo eopseo I could (Eopseo I could)
Oh, nunbinman bwado ara, so
[Pre-Chorus: Gaeul, Leeseo]
Na bakke eopseotdeon nae mamsoge (Nae mamsoge)
Dareun geol chaewoga hanadulssik (Hanadulssik)
Nae segyen getting colorful (Ooh)
I guess I should give my thanks to you
So, oh
[Chorus: Liz, An Yujin]
Thank you (Thank you)
Eojeui naege malhae thank you (Thank you)
Onmom jeorige apeudeon seongjangtong ttawi beolsseo igyeonaetji
I went through, I’m good, so I guess that I should say (Ya-ya-ya-yeah)
Thank you (Thank you)
Honjarago saenggakaesseotdeon naldeuldo (naldeuldo)
Anajugo sipeun geol, you can feel later, gadeukan affection
Geu useum, nunmul, nae modeun sunganege
Thank you (Thank you)
[Outro: Rei, Liz]
He-he, thanks to me (Thank you)
Thanks for all the pain, thanks for all your trust
Thanks for all our growth
Yeah, yeah-yeah (Thank you; You, woah)
Yeongwonhi yeoseoseul ganjikagil (Thank you; You, woah)
([?])
All thanks to you
TKO Official Video
IVE EMPATHY (Romanized) Songs
FAQs
The "TKO" song is sung by IVE.
The "TKO" song by IVE lyrics was written by Sean Fischer, Ryan S. Jhun, DCF, Sofia Kay, John Mavrogiannis & 조윤경 (Cho Yun Kyoung).
IVE released "TKO" song on Feb 3, 2025.
