Just in time to close out June, ONEUS returns with their new album “5X”, and the title track “X” is everything a comeback should be—bold, electric, and dripping with confidence. This is ONEUS in full power mode: no more holding back, no more hesitation.

Let’s dive into this fiery line from the chorus:

“숨겨왔던 본능을 터트려”

“Unleash the instinct I’ve been hiding.”

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💥 Words to Learn:

1️⃣ 숨겨왔던 – the hidden / that I’ve been hiding

• 숨기다 – to hide

• -어 왔던 – continuous past action (have been…)

→ Suggests something long suppressed—emotion, power, or desire.

2️⃣ 본능 – instinct

• Raw, natural drive—this could mean passion, anger, even creativity.

→ In K-pop lyrics, it’s often tied to self-expression or desire.

3️⃣ 터트려 – burst / explode (it)

• 터뜨리다 – to burst, pop, unleash

→ A dramatic verb implying action with no return—once it’s out, it’s out.

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💡 Language & Energy Tip:

The line feels like ignition—everything about it builds tension and then releases it in one sonic explosion. The contrast between 숨겨왔던 (hidden, restrained) and 터트려 (explode, unleash) mirrors the emotional arc of the song. It’s a transformation in a single breath.

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💬 Why It Hits:

“X” isn’t just about power—it’s about owning your transformation. ONEUS tells us to stop hiding what burns inside and let it rip. It’s a message of bold rebirth and radical confidence that wraps up Pride Month and June with the energy of a spark set loose.

💣 What’s your hidden instinct you wish you could set free? Drop a 🔥 if “X” got your blood pumping!

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