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Did You Know These K-Pop Songs Are Actually About Sex?

NCT and WayV Lead the Pack With Bold Lyrics

NCT wins for the most obvious references. Their song “Make A Wish” uses food words that mean something else. Lines like “Sweet tooth, I eat all of the Skittles” aren’t about candy. The phrase “I like my donuts with jam in the middle” has a deeper meaning too.

WayV’s “Love Talk” speaks very directly. The lyrics “Touch me tease me feel me up” say exactly what they mean. Their song “Nectar” uses thirst to talk about wanting someone. These examples show how creative idols get with their words.

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"Make A Wish"
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Ten’s solo “Birthday” makes fans blush. He sings about being “deep inside an ocean.” NCT 127’s “Love on the Floor” mentions matching rhythms and hot feelings. All these songs prove that suggestive lyrics exist in every NCT unit.

MONSTA X and Other Groups Push Boundaries

MONSTA X also writes bold songs. “Love U” admits they can’t say their real thoughts on radio. However, fans understand what they really mean. Their track “Rotate” gets even bolder. It talks about “switchin’ positions I like to rotate.”

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"Rotate"

EXO’s “Cream Soda” uses dessert words that make fans laugh. Lines about “brain freezing” aren’t about actual drinks. Being “wrapped around your little flavor” means something else entirely. These groups turn innocent words into mature themes.

Taemin’s “Strings” paints pretty pictures about music and lips. VIXX’s “Black Out” talks about remembering just one thing from a night. These artists show that suggestive lyrics can also be beautiful and artistic.

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Female Artists Join the Conversation Too

Female idols write songs with hidden meanings too. Chungha’s “Dream of You” promises to “make your dreams come true all night long.” TWICE’s “First Time” mentions giving your whole body to someone’s hands.

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Brown Eyed Girls’ “Warm Hole” might have the most obvious title ever. The lyrics also leave little to guess about. Hyolyn’s “Layin’ Low” mixes wine references with intimate pictures. These songs prove that girl groups also write suggestive lyrics.

Moonbyul’s “Shutdown” talks about setting cold hearts on fire. It also mentions untying knots. These female artists show they can be as bold as male groups. They write about desire just as directly.

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Final Thoughts: K-Pop Sexual Innuendos Are More Common Than You Think

Hidden meanings surprise fans who thought songs were innocent. NCT uses food words while MONSTA X speaks more directly. These secret messages add extra layers to K-Pop music. Artists write mature themes while keeping songs radio-safe.

Next time you hear a sweet K-Pop song, read the lyrics carefully. You might find your innocent favorite has a spicier meaning. What other hidden messages have you found in your favorite K-Pop songs?

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