RM | JHOPE | SUGA — 땡

💜 There is a lot of double-entendres and wordplays with cultural references that are hard to translate in a few words, just the title word 땡 (Ddaeng) itself has 6-7 meanings that are relevant in the context. The first line in the chorus “One-Eight One-Three Three-Eight. Ddaeng“ refers to having two cards from the same month in Hwatu, a Korean card game. BTS uses it as a metaphor to say they are invincible and can’t be defeated by anyone. Ddaeng is also a sound that describes when someone or something is wrong or simply a bell ringing. It can also mean you are done/finished, game over, or describing good fortune. In a tag game called “ice/freeze – ddaeng“ it’s used as a release sign. You can also use the word ddeang to describe swollen eyes, face, or body. The combination of meanings caters to the wordplay in the song, denouncing those who look down on the group while also acknowledging their own success.