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“Brave Enough” by Lee Hi is a heartfelt K-pop OST (from the album Record of Youth OST, released on 2020‑10‑06) that blends English and Korean lyrics to express vulnerability, resilience, and the journey toward self-acceptance.
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Scared of being alone

Scared of being alone

Scared of being alone

This line is in English, so no Korean vocabulary is provided.

Or Scared of love

Or Scared of love

Or Scared of love

This line is in English, so no Korean vocabulary is provided.

My shadow just walks beside me

My shadow just walks beside me

My shadow just walks beside me

This line is in English, so no Korean vocabulary is provided.

I’m getting closer to the edge

I'm getting closer to the edge

I'm getting closer to the edge

This line is in English, so no Korean vocabulary is provided.

But try hard not to lose myself

But try hard not to lose myself

But try hard not to lose myself

This line is in English, so no Korean vocabulary is provided.

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Artist Spotlight

Lee Hi
Lee Hi

Debuted: 2012

Lee Hi (Lee Ha-yi) is a South Korean singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and emotional ballads. She rose to fame as the runner-up of K-pop Star Season 1 and has since become a leading figure in K-R&B.

  • Runner-up of K-pop Star Season 1 (2012)
  • Debuted with hit single "1, 2, 3, 4"
  • Known for her unique tone and R&B style
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Cultural Notes

K-Drama OSTs and Emotional Healing

"Brave Enough" is part of the "Record of Youth" OST, a K-drama known for its coming-of-age themes. The song's lyrics blend English and Korean, reflecting both vulnerability and resilience, and are meant to comfort listeners facing their own struggles.

Mix of English and Korean Lyrics

The song alternates between English and Korean, a common feature in modern K-pop and OSTs, making it accessible to a global audience while retaining emotional depth for Korean listeners.

The Word "마음" (Heart/Mind)

The Korean word "마음" (maeum) appears in the lyrics and is central to many Korean ballads. It means both "heart" and "mind," expressing deep feelings and inner thoughts that are hard to translate directly into English.

Korean Phrase Corner

마음 (maeum) - heart, mind

마음 means "heart" or "mind" in Korean.
Example from the song: 마음이 혼자서 걸어갈 때 (When my heart is walking alone)

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