Last Saturday, we witnessed the debut of a new girl group, S2IT (에스투잇), with their single ‘What I Want’. As someone who’s always open to new music, especially from lesser-known and indie artists, I couldn’t resist checking out this group.

From their music video and sound, I believe they lean towards a cute and sweet aesthetic, exuding innocent vibes and maintaining a very pure image. All five members are Korean, ranging in age from 15 to 20 years old. Notably, one of the members is named Jiwoo, who performs under the stage name Se-a. Interestingly, Jiwoo’s name frequently appears in bands I enjoy, such as Chuu, NMIXX, and KiiiKiii.

깊어져 가는 숨 하나로 모여진 맘

하루하루 선명해져가

“Our hearts gather into one with a deepening breath.

With each day, it becomes more vivid.”

Vocabulary & grammar breakdown

1. 깊어져 가는 숨 하나로

• 깊다 → 깊어지다 = “to become deep”
• –어져 가다 = gradual change (“becoming more and more…”)
• 깊어져 가는 = present attributive form
• 숨 = “breath”
• 하나로 = “into one / as one” (–로 = state/result)

→ “with a breath that is gradually deepening, as one.”

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2. 모여진 맘

• 모이다 = “to gather / come together”
• 모여지다 = passive-like form (“to be gathered”)
• 모여진 = past attributive form
• 맘 = “heart” (short for 마음)

→ “a heart that has been gathered (into one).”

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3. 하루하루

• Reduplicated noun meaning “day by day”

→ Indicates gradual progression over time.

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4. 선명해져가

• 선명하다 = “to be clear / vivid”
• 선명해지다 = “to become clear”
• –어져 가다 → 선명해져가 = “becoming clearer over time”

→ Pattern: –아/어져 가다

= gradual ongoing change.

What do you think of S2IT’s first single and idea? Will they capture your interest with their upcoming music?