JYP Entertainment just dropped Youngbin’s debut single “Freak Show”, following her rise as the runner-up in THE DDANDDARA. While she’s also part of the pre-debut group DDDD25, Youngbin steps into the spotlight here with a solo track that’s unapologetically bold and full of swagger.

Let’s take a closer look at this lyric:

“겁먹지마 자기, 사양은 사양할게 난”

“Don’t be scared, baby, I’ll decline the decline.”

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📘 Key Words & Grammar

1️⃣ 겁먹지마 – Don’t be scared

• 겁먹다 = to be frightened

• -지 마 = imperative form “don’t …”

→ A direct, commanding reassurance.

2️⃣ 자기 – Baby / darling / honey

• Common term of endearment in relationships.

• Here, it softens the commanding tone, adding intimacy.

3️⃣ 사양은 사양할게 – I’ll decline (any refusals)

• 사양 = refusal, declining

• Repetition 사양은 사양하다 plays with the noun and verb form for emphasis.

• -할게 = “I will (for you)” → shows determination.

4️⃣ 난 – As for me / I

• Contraction of 나는.

• Brings the focus back: I’m the one taking control here.

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💡 Language & Grammar Tip:

This line uses wordplay through repetition: 사양 as a noun (“refusal”) and as part of the verb phrase 사양하다 (“to decline”). It creates a clever twist—turning someone else’s refusal into something she rejects. A very “Freak Show” kind of confidence.

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💬 Why It Matters:

With just one line, Youngbin shows us the essence of her debut: fearless, assertive, and in full control. It’s a statement of power and individuality, setting the tone not only for her solo career but also for what DDDD25 might bring when they debut.

🎤 Are you excited to see what Youngbin and DDDD25 will deliver? Drop a 🎪 if “Freak Show” has you hooked already!