We’ve talked about this one before, but after i-dle’s Soyeon recently performed it live, it’s time to give “My Name is Malgeum” a well-deserved spotlight again! Written and produced by Soyeon herself for rookie band QWER, the track bursts with bubbly charm, clever lyrics, and a healthy dose of confidence.

This time, we’re not spotlighting a single lyric—we’re spotlighting the wordplay.

내일은 맑음 / 내 이름 맑음

“Tomorrow is sunny / My name is Malgeum”

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🧠 Wordplay Breakdown:

1️⃣ 내일은 맑음 – Tomorrow is clear (sunny)

• 내일: tomorrow

• 맑음: clear weather

→ A classic weather forecast phrase in Korean. Optimistic and light.

2️⃣ 내 이름 맑음 – My name is Malgeum

• 내 - I / My

• 이름: name

• 맑음: literally “clarity” or “clearness,” used here as a name

→ Turns the forecast into identity. She is the sunshine.

✨ The play on words flips from a prediction about the weather to a statement of self. It’s more than a pun—it’s a declaration: I’m the good day coming.

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💡 Language & Personality Tip:

This pun works because “맑음 (malgeum)” is both a weather term and a descriptor for someone pure, radiant, and optimistic. By turning it into a name, the song draws a line between how she sees herself and how she wants the world to feel when she arrives.

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💬 Why It Matters:

In a sea of K-pop songs about heartbreak and rebellion, “My Name is Malgeum” stands out for how joyfully smart it is. It shows us that confidence doesn’t have to be loud—it can be clever, sunny, and sweet. And when Soyeon performs it herself? It’s even clearer she’s the genius behind the sunshine.

☀️ Did this brighten your day? Drop a 🌈 if your name is also Malgeum (even just for today).

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