PLAVE's Japanese single 'Kakurenbo' lyrics interpretation, pronunciation, and song information are all perfectly organized! A heartbreaking love story like hide-and-seek

 

 

1. What kind of song is Play's 'Kakurenbo'?
An original Japanese song released by Playb in Japan on June 16, 2025.

'Kakurenbo' means hide-and-seek in Japanese, and is an emotional song that contains the feelings of missing someone and continuously wandering around looking for them.

 

This is an original single that was produced entirely in Japanese, without a Korean original, and both the melody and lyrics maximize the wistful atmosphere, receiving many responses from fans, such as "I was moved as soon as I heard it."

2. Production crew information

Vocal: PLAVE

Composed by: Yejun, Noah, Eunho, SakaZan, Green Elephant

Lyrics: UTA, JUN (Blue Vintage)

Arranged by: PLAVE, SakaZan, Green Elephant

Choreography: Bambi, Ha Min

 

3. The meaning of the song title 'Kakurenbo'

In Japanese

かくれる = hide

~んぼ = play (suffix meaning play)

That is, 'hide and seek' = hide and seek

But beyond the simple meaning of play, the lyrics symbolically express the relationship of chasing after a loved one, losing them, and then meeting them again.

 

4. Full lyrics interpretation + Japanese pronunciation
Includes lyrics, interpretation, and pronunciation for each part.

[Ha Min]
どこにいるの？
What are you doing?
Where are you?

ふと探すよ
Futo Sagasyo
Suddenly I was looking for you

すれ違うたびに
Scratchy Gau Tabini
Every time I pass by

[Bambi]
胸騒ぐ
Munesawa-gu
My heart is pounding

君の言葉 The taste is revealed.
Kimino Kotoba already Sagashite
I'm looking for meaning in your words

I guess it's okay.
Kotae and Tokenai Mama
The answer is still not solved

[Example]
In the middle of the night
Meguriyuku Kisetsu no Naka
Even in the midst of the changing seasons

きっと変わらないものは
Kitto Kawaranai Monowa
What clearly doesn't change is

いつの日にもすぐそばにいて
I'm going to eat it
Always been there

See it and see it.
My name is Mienai Mamade
I just didn't see it

[Eunho & Bambi]
It's like a picture.
The Bokurao Tsunaide Ita
It was connecting us

[Noah]
Let’s do it again
I'll be back soon
I'm still searching

Let's see and see
Demo Kimi and Mitsukaranai
But you are nowhere to be seen

[Ha Min]
Let's do it by hand
Theo Novas Lake
The more you reach out

[Noah]
Let’s go
Tozakaru
Go away

[Eunho]
この声が届く頃に
Kono Koe ga Todoku Koroni
By the time this voice reaches you

If you do something, you will do it.
Kimi and Mata Dokoe Yukunodarou
Where are you going next?

何度目のGood Bye
Goodbye Nandomeno
How many times have we broken up?

[Bambi]
I am grateful.
Kimitake tsuto
Just keep you

I am grateful.
Kimitake tsuto
Just keep you

I am grateful.
Kimitake tsuto
Just keep you

Let's do it
Sagashite Iruyo
I'm looking for

[Example]
この気持ち辿るメモリー
Kono Kimochi Tadoru Memory
Memories that follow this feeling

Is it okay to do the same thing?
What is your name?
Do you feel the same way as me?

[Noah]
Think about it and follow it
I'm sorry
I still miss you

[Ha Min]
「もういいかい？」「まだだよ」
Mou Iikai? What are you doing?
"Have you found everything?" "No, not yet."

Let it go
Kakureta Mamano Kimochi and Let it go
The hidden heart is now flowing out

It's the same and it's the same.
Itsumo Onajito and Kagiranai
It can't always be the same

Let’s talk and see before, yeah
Kimi is darekanim Mitsukaru Maeni yeah
Before you are discovered by someone else

[Example]
In the middle of the day
Arifureta Keshikino Naka
In a familiar landscape

The footpath
Ayumi Kasaneta Asiato
Our stacked footsteps

It's okay and it's okay.
Kimino Motoeto Tsuzuiteitanda
It was leading to you

[Eunho & Bambi]
As soon as I tell you
Sagashitheta Mono
What I was looking for

Is it cool?
What is Bokura Kizuketakana?
Did we notice that?

[Noah]
Let’s talk and talk about it.
I'm going to eat yummy
I'm still chasing you

その面影ひとつずつ
Sono Omokage Hitotsuzutsu
Every single one of those appearances

[Ha Min]
Let's answer together
Kotae Awase
As if guessing the answer

[Noah]
するように
Through Yoni
As if checking one by one

[Eunho]
この声が届く頃に
Kono Koe ga Todoku Koroni
By the time this voice reaches you

またあの場所で待ち合わせを
I'm going to be your guest
See you there again

何度目のHello
Nandomeno Hello
Which greeting is this?

[Bambi]
To come and see
Bokutachi Zutto
We continue

To come and see
Bokutachi Zutto
We continue

To come and see
Bokutachi Zutto
We continue

かくれんぼのよう
Kakurenbono Yo
Like hide and seek

[Example]
その瞳 綴るストーリー
Sono Hitomi Tsuzuru Stori
The story written by those eyes

It's like a place.
Sokoni Bokumo Itandane
I was in it too

[Noah]
It's okay to be alone
Mou Hanasanai
I will never let you go now

Q&A
Q. Is Playbe's "Kakurenbo" a song included in the regular Japanese album?
A. No, it's an original Japanese song released as a single!

 

Q. Is there a separate Korean version?
A. None. It is an original Japanese song for Japanese fans.

 

Q. Why is hide and seek a love song?
A. The 'hide and seek' in this song is not a simple game, but symbolizes the heart that continues to wander in search of a loved one.

 

Q. What kind of group is Playbe?
A. A virtual idol group that debuted in 2023, each member is a character based on real vocals and choreography!

 

 

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