있잖아 (As Time Goes By) Lyrics – BOYNEXTDOOR

BOYNEXTDOOR just dropped their fifth EP, The Action, today via KOZ Entertainment, and it’s packed with that honest edge they’ve made their thing since Who! in 2023. This six-piece crew, Sungho, Riwoo, Jaehyun, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak, nails the messy side of young love, and “있잖아 (As Time Goes By)” hits right in the chest as the quiet gut-punch closer.

Clocking in at 3 minutes and 43 seconds, it’s the kind of track that sneaks up on you, starting with Taesan’s soft opener: “있잖아 말이야 / 괜찮지 않은 얘기를 하려 해,” laying out the dread of saying goodbye before it even lands.

The whole thing builds like a late-night talk you wish you could rewind—Riwoo’s pre-chorus captures those forced smiles and sleepless nights, leading into the chorus confession: “Mm, 있잖아 나, Mm, 있잖아 난 / … 벌써 난 너를 / 사랑하지 않아.” It’s raw about outgrowing a first love that turned sour, with lines like Jaehyun’s taxi plate memory adding that sharp sting of what was real but can’t last. Leehan’s second pre-chorus flips the script on small fixes that drag into weeks of silence, making the fade-out feel earned, not rushed.

Fresh off their plot twist: 19.2 mini last spring, The Action leans into Hollywood flair with the title track, but this B-side steals hearts for its drama-like pull—fans on X are calling it an old-school K-drama OST vibe, sharing Thai translations and tearing up over the ache. It’s already climbing Melon charts at #34, proving BND knows how to make you feel seen in the fallout. If you’re into songs that hug the hurt without overdoing it, this one’s for you.

Dive into the 있잖아 (As Time Goes By) lyrics below and unpack its heartfelt ache. Don’t miss other The Action tracks for more of BOYNEXTDOOR’s real-talk vibes.