Top 10 Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean 🎧
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean
A topic most of you have probably been waiting to see on our blog, the best Kpop songs to learn Korean!
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All lyrics and songs English translation come from Color Coded Lyrics.
Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll see in this article:
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #1 – Lonely (2NE1)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #2 – Gangnam Style (PSY)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #3 – Some (SoYou x JungGiGo)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #4 – Red (Hyuna)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #5 – Ddu-du ddu-du (BLACKPINK)
⭐️ BONUS – LTL’s 5 Favourite Kpop Songs
Let’s be real, it can get very boring staring into the textbooks for hours.
Why don’t we switch it up today and learn Korean from our favourite K-pop songs today for a change?! We will keep it super fun and easy.
Not to mention, we can get our groove on while we watch our favourite music videos. We all know that Korean music videos can get quite mesmerizing with their crazy dance moves and dramatic storylines.
I have chosen 5 K-pop songs with the catchiest lyrics and the most useful phrases to help you with your studies.
Don’t forget to sing along so we can practice the proper pronunciation, note down those phrases, key slang words and metaphors you hear from the song and try to utilize them in real life.
Oh, and don’t forget to dance and HAVE FUN STUDYING!
Lonely – 2NE1
I will start with one of 2NE1’s top hits ‘Lonely’.
The reason that I’ve chosen this song is because of its easygoing and slower tempo as well as the repetition (the best way to learn anything!).
Due to the repetition it makes the song easier to learn.
This is a good way to start using K-Pop to learn your Korean without getting too distracted.
This song is about a girl who realizes that she is over the relationship and wishes to find herself again. The lyrics repeat that she feels lonely although she is with her boyfriend and she wishes to break up.
This song offers various idioms and expressions about her confused emotions.
WHO IS THIS ARTIST? – 2NE1 is a four member girl group that was active between 2009 and 2016. They were one of the most influential groups of their time and are known for having changed the girl group image in Kpop.
In an article published by British GQ, they are cited as “a major force in the spread of K-pop into the western world”.
LONELY – LYRICS (한글)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #1 – LONELY (2NE1)
지금 내가 하는 얘기
널 아프게 할지 몰라
아마 날 죽도록 미워하게 될 꺼야
내가 예전 같지 않다던 네 말
모두 틀린 말은 아니야
나도 변해버린 내가 낯 설기만해
너무 착한 넌데
넌 그대로인데 Oh
I don’t know I don’t know
내가 왜 이러는지
그토록 사랑했는데
넌 여기 있는데 Oh
I don’t know
이제 날 찾고 싶어
Baby I’m sorry 너와 있어도 난 lonely
사랑하긴 내가 부족한가 봐
이런 못난 날 용서해
I’m sorry 이게 너와 나의 story
사랑이란 내겐 과분한가 봐
네 곁에 있어도
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
네가 잘못한 게 아냐
내가 이상한 거야
이미 오래 전부터 난 준비 했나 봐 이별을
정말 잘해주고 싶었는데
하필 사랑 앞에서는 왜
이렇게 한없이 작아지고 외로운지
너무 착한 넌데
넌 그대로인데 Oh
I don’t know I don’t know
내가 왜 이러는지
그토록 사랑했는데
넌 여기 있는데 Oh
I don’t know
이제 날 찾고 싶어
Baby I’m sorry 너와 있어도 난 lonely
사랑하긴 내가 부족한가 봐
이런 못난 날 용서해
I’m sorry 이게 너와 나의 story
사랑이란 내겐 과분한가 봐
네 곁에 있어도
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Cuz I’m just another girl
이 밤이 외로워 난
더는 견딜 수 없어 good bye
Cuz I’m just another girl
너무나 외로워
지금 네 곁에 있어도
Baby I’m so lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
LONELY – LYRICS (Romanization)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #1 – LONELY (2NE1)
jigeum naega haneun yaegi
neol apeuge halji molla
ama nal jukdorok miwohage dwel kkeoya
naega yejeon gatji antadeon ne mal
modu teullin mareun aniya
nado byeonhaebeorin naega nat seolgimanhae
neomu chakhan neonde
neon geudaeroinde Oh
I don’t know I don’t know
naega wae ireoneunji
geutorok saranghaenneunde
neon yeogi inneunde Oh
I don’t know
ije nal chatgo shipeo
Baby I’m sorry neowa isseodo nan lonely
saranghagin naega bujokhanga bwa
ireon motnan nal yongseohae
I’m sorry ige neowa naye story
sarangiran naegen gwabunhanga bwa
ne gyeote isseodo
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
nega jalmothan ge anya
naega isanghan geoya
imi orae jeonbuteo nan junbi haenna bwa ibyeoreul
jeongmal jalhaejugo sipeonneunde
hapil sarang apeseoneun wae
ireoke haneobsi jagajigo werounji
neomu chakhan neonde
neon geudaeroinde Oh
I don’t know I don’t know
naega wae ireoneunji
geutorok saranghaenneunde
neon yeogi inneunde Oh
I don’t know
ije nal chatgo sipeo
Baby I’m sorry neowa isseodo nan lonely
saranghagin naega bujokhanga bwa
ireon motnan nal yongseohae
I’m sorry ige neowa naye story
sarangiran naegen gwabunhanga bwa
ne gyeote isseodo
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Cuz I’m just another girl
i bami werowo nan
deoneun gyeondil su eobseo good bye
Cuz I’m just another girl
neomuna werowo
jigeum ne gyeote isseodo
Baby I’m so lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
LONELY – LYRICS ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #1 – LONELY (2NE1)
The words I’m saying right now
I don’t know if they’ll hurt you
They’ll probably make you hate me forever
You, saying that I’m not the same as I used to be
is not completely untrue
This changed me is a stranger to myself as well
You are so kind but
That’s the way you are but oh
I don’t know I don’t know
Why I am like this
We were so in love,
and you’re here now but oh
I don’t know
I want to find myself now
Baby I’m sorry, even when I’m with you, I’m Lonely
I must be lacking when it comes to love
please forgive this horrible person I am
I’m sorry, this is your and my story
I must not be worthy of this thing called love
even though I’m by your side
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
You didn’t do anything wrong
I’m the strange one
It seems I’ve already been prepared long ago, for our breakup
I really wanted to treat you well, out of all the times
why is it when I’m confronted by love
I am shrinking away & am lonely endlessly
You are so kind but
That’s the way you are but oh
I don’t know I don’t know
Why I am like this
We were so in love,
and you’re here now but oh
I don’t know
I want to find myself now
Baby I’m sorry, even when I’m with you, I’m Lonely
I must be lacking when it comes to love
please forgive this horrible person I am
I’m sorry, this is your and my story
I must not be worthy of this thing called love
even though I’m by your side
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Cuz I’m just another girl
This night is lonely, I
Can’t take any more, Good bye
Cuz I’m just another girl
I’m so lonely
Even though I’m by your side right now
Baby I’m so lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Baby I’m so lonely lonely
Lonely lonely lonely
Gangnam Style (강남스타일) – PSY
Now let’s level up to this fast-paced, catchy and energetic song by the one and only, Psy! You’d be lying if you say you never heard of this song before.
I must say it was the biggest hit of 2012 worldwide with currently over four billion YouTube views.
This song is mainly about the perfect girlfriend who knows how to get wild and party yet stay refined at the same time.
Psy refers to himself as ‘Oppa’ which is a word used by females in Korea to call out an older male. Usually this is someone very close like brothers, friends, boyfriends, or husbands.
‘Gangnam’ is a very posh and fancy area in southern region of Seoul. Therefore, ‘Gangnam Style’ is referring to the fanciness which that people from Gangnam give out.
There are many phrases which explain a good quality of woman in this song, it is a perfect song to learn Korean to be able to tell your type to someone!
WHO IS THE ARTIST? – You might know PSY as a humorous singer, but he is also a song writer and record producer. PSY was already a well-known artist in South Korea when he released Gangnam Style, but this song is the one that shot to fame on the international stage.
In 2019, he founded his own company – P Nation and signed numerous renowned Korean artists.
GANGNAM STYLE – LYRICS (한글)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #2 – Gangnam Style (PSY)
오빤 강남스타일
강남스타일
낮에는 따사로운 인간적인 여자
커피 한잔의 여유를
아는 품격 있는 여자
밤이 오면 심장이
뜨거워지는 여자
그런 반전 있는 여자
나는 사나이
낮에는 너만큼
따사로운 그런 사나이
커피 식기도 전에 원샷
때리는 사나이
밤이 오면 심장이
터져버리는 사나이
그런 사나이
아름다워 사랑스러워
그래 너 hey 그래 바로 너 hey
아름다워 사랑스러워
그래 너 hey 그래 바로 너 hey
지금부터 갈 데까지 가볼까
오빤 강남스타일
강남스타일
오빤 강남스타일
강남스타일
오빤 강남스타일
Eh- Sexy Lady
오빤 강남스타일
Eh- Sexy Lady
오오오오
정숙해 보이지만 놀
땐 노는 여자
이때다 싶으면 묶었던
머리 푸는 여자
가렸지만 웬만한
노출보다 야한 여자
그런 감각적인 여자
나는 사나이
점잖아 보이지만 놀
땐 노는 사나이
때가 되면 완전
미쳐버리는 사나이
근육보다 사상이
울퉁불퉁한 사나이
그런 사나이
아름다워 사랑스러워
그래 너 hey 그래 바로 너 hey
아름다워 사랑스러워
그래 너 hey 그래 바로 너 hey
지금부터 갈 데까지 가볼까
오빤 강남스타일
강남스타일
오빤 강남스타일
강남스타일
오빤 강남스타일
Eh- Sexy Lady
오빤 강남스타일
Eh- Sexy Lady
오오오오
뛰는 놈 그 위에 나는 놈
baby baby
나는 뭘 좀 아는 놈
뛰는 놈 그 위에 나는 놈
baby baby
나는 뭘 좀 아는 놈
You know what I’m saying
오빤 강남스타일
Eh- Sexy Lady
오빤 강남스타일
Eh- Sexy Lady
오빤 강남스타일
GANGNAM STYLE – LYRICS (Romanization)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #2 – Gangnam Style (PSY)
oppan gangnamseutail
gangnamseutail
najeneun ttasaroun inganjeogin yeoja
keopi hanjanui yeoyureul
aneun pumgyeok inneun yeoja
bami omyeon simjangi
tteugeowojineun yeoja
geureon banjeon inneun yeoja
naneun sanai
najeneun neomankeum
ttasaroun geureon sanai
keopi sikgido jeone wonsyat
ttaerineun sanai
bami omyeon simjangi
teojyeobeorineun sanai
geureon sanai
areumdawo sarangseureowo
geurae neo hey geurae baro neo hey
areumdawo sarangseureowo
geurae neo hey geurae baro neo hey
jigeumbuteo gal dekkaji gabolkka
oppan gangnamseutail
gangnamseutail
oppan gangnamseutail
gangnamseutail
oppan gangnamseutail
Eh- Sexy Lady
oppan gangnamseutail
Eh- Sexy Lady
oooo
jeongsukhae boijiman nol
ttaen noneun yeoja
ittaeda sipeumyeon mukkeotdeon
meori puneun yeoja
garyeotjiman wenmanhan
nochulboda yahan yeoja
geureon gamgakjeogin yeoja
naneun sanai
jeomjanha boijiman
nol ttaen noneun sanai
ttaega doemyeon wanjeon
michyeobeorineun sanai
geunyukboda sasangi
ultungbultunghan sanai
geureon sanai
areumdawo sarangseureowo
geurae neo hey geurae baro neo hey
areumdawo sarangseureowo
geurae neo hey geurae baro neo hey
jigeumbuteo gal dekkaji gabolkka
oppan gangnamseutail
gangnamseutail
oppan gangnamseutail
gangnamseutail
oppan gangnamseutail
Eh- Sexy Lady
oppan gangnamseutail
Eh- Sexy Lady
oooo
ttwineun nom geu wie naneun nom
baby baby
naneun mwol jom aneun nom
ttwineun nom geu wie naneun nom
baby baby
naneun mwol jom aneun nom
You know what I’m saying
oppan gangnamseutail
Eh- Sexy Lady
oppan gangnamseutail
Eh- Sexy Lady
oppan gangnamseutair
GANGNAM STYLE – LYRICS ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #2 – Gangnam Style (PSY)
Oppa is Gangnam style
Gangnam style
A girl who is warm and human during the day
A classy girl who know
How to enjoy the freedom of a cup of coffee
A girl whose heart gets
Hotter when night comes
A girl with that kind of twist
I’m a guy
A guy who is as warm
As you during the day
A guy who one-shots his coffee
Before it even cools down
A guy whose heart bursts
When night comes
That kind of guy
Beautiful, loveable
Yes you, hey, yes you, hey
Beautiful, loveable
Yes you, hey, yes you, hey
Now let’s go until the end
Oppa is Gangnam style,
Gangnam style
Oppa is Gangnam style,
Gangnam style
Oppa is Gangnam style
Eh- Sexy Lady,
Oppa is Gangnam style
Eh- Sexy Lady
oh oh oh oh
A girl who looks quiet
But plays when she plays
A girl who puts her hair down
When the right time comes
A girl who covers herself
But is more sexy than a girl who bares it all
A sensable girl like that
I’m a guy
A guy who seems calm
But plays when he plays
A guy who goes completely crazy
When the right time comes
A guy who has bulging ideas
Rather than muscles
That kind of guy
Beautiful, loveable
Yes you, hey, yes you, hey
Beautiful, loveable
Yes you, hey, yes you, hey
Now let’s go until the end
Oppa is Gangnam style,
Gangnam style
Oppa is Gangnam style,
Gangnam style
Oppa is Gangnam style
Eh- Sexy Lady,
Oppa is Gangnam style
Eh- Sexy Lady
oh oh oh oh
On top of the running man is the flying man,
baby baby
I’m a man who knows a thing or two
On top of the running man is the flying man,
baby baby
I’m a man who knows a thing or two
You know what I’m saying
Oppa is Gangnam style
Eh- Sexy Lady,
Oppa is angnam style
Eh- Sexy Lady
oh oh oh oh
Some (썸) – SoYou x JungGiGo (소유X정기고)
Welcome to the confusing yet beautiful dating life of 2021!
You’d think it would be much easier to find love in 2021 with all these dating apps and social media at our finger tips yet here we are still struggling and confused!
Especially when we start to get to know someone for a while and develop intimate feelings, we always end up asking ourselves ‘what are we?’, ‘are we boyfriend / girlfriend yet?’ but at the same time we are too scared to mention this to the other person.
This song teaches us perfectly how to deal with this kind of situation in the Korean language.
If you have read our blog post on Korean Slang, then you should understand the meaning of word ‘Some’.
As a quick reminder to all of you, the word ‘썸’ (Sseom) originates from the English word ‘Something’.
It refers to a spark between two people who are not quite in a relationship nor dating yet.
When two people are just getting to know each other they start to develop feelings, Koreans tend to use this slang to describe that relationship.
WHO IS THE ARTIST? – Soyou is a singer and previously a member of the girl band SISTAR. She debuted as a solo artist in 2017 after the group disbandment.
Junggigo is a solo artist mainly known for his featuring with hip-hop and R&B artists such as EpikHigh and Dok2.
SOME – LYRICS (한글)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #3 – Some (SoYou x JungGiGo)
가끔씩 나도 모르게 짜증이나
너를 향한 맘은 변하지 않았는데
혹시 내가 이상한 걸까
혼자 힘들게 지내고 있었어
텅 빈 방 혼자 멍하니 뒤척이다
티비에는 어제 본 것 같은 드라마
잠이 들 때까지 한번도
울리지 않는 핸드폰을 들고
요즘 따라
내꺼인 듯 내꺼 아닌 내꺼 같은 너
니꺼인 듯 니꺼 아닌 니꺼 같은 나
이게 무슨 사이인 건지 사실 헷갈려
무뚝뚝하게 굴지마
연인인 듯 연인 아닌 연인 같은 너
나만 볼 듯 애매하게 날 대하는 너
때로는 친구 같다는 말이
괜히 요즘 난 듣기 싫어 졌어
매일 아침 너의 문자에 눈을 뜨고
하루 끝에는 니 목소리에 잠들고 파
[SY/JG] 주말에는 많은 사람 속에서
보란 듯이 널 끌어 안고 싶어
요즘 따라
내꺼인 듯 내꺼 아닌 내꺼 같은 너
니꺼인 듯 니꺼 아닌 니꺼 같은 나
때로는 친구 같다는 말이
괜히 요즘 난 듣기 싫어 졌어
너 요즘 너 별로야 너 별로야
나 근데 난 너뿐이야 난 너뿐이야
분명하게 내게 선을 그어줘
[JG/SY] 자꾸 뒤로 빼지 말고
[JG/SY] 날 사랑한다 고백해 줘
여전히 친구인척 또 연인인척
행동하는 모습을 전부다 돌이켜
생각 할 수록 너의 진심이 더
궁금해지는 걸 girl you’re so ambiguous
난 못해 무엇도 아니 어쩌면 기적을 바라지 lotto
확실한 표현을 원하지만
너의 미소 띈 표정에 잊어버리지 난
요즘 따라
내꺼인 듯 내꺼 아닌 내꺼 같은 너
니꺼인 듯 니꺼 아닌 니꺼 같은 나
순진한 척 웃지만 말고 그만 좀 해 너
솔직하게 좀 굴어봐
니 맘 속에 날 놔두고 한 눈 팔지 마
너야말로 다 알면서 딴청 피우지 마
피곤하게 힘 빼지 말고
어서 말해줘 사랑한단 말이야
SOME – LYRICS (Romanization)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #3 – Some (SoYou x JungGiGo)
gakkeumssik nado moreuge jjajeungina
neoreul hyanghan mameun byeonhaji anhanneunde
hoksi naega isanghan geolkka
honja himdeulge jinaego isseosseo
teong bin bang honja meonghani dwicheogida
tibieneun eoje bon geot gateun deurama
jami deul ttaekkaji hanbeondo
ulliji annneun haendeuponeul deulgo
yojeum ttara
naekkeoin deut naekkeo anin naekkeo gateun neo
nikkeoin deut nikkeo anin nikkeo gateun na
ige museun saiin geonji sasil hetgallyeo
muttukttukhage guljima
yeoninin deut yeonin anin yeonin gateun neo
naman bol deut aemaehage nal daehaneun neo
ttaeroneun chingu gatdaneun mari
gwaenhi yojeum nan deutgi sirheo jyeosseo
maeil achim neoui munjae nuneul tteugo
haru kkeuteneun ni moksorie jamdeulgo pa
[SY/JG] jumareneun manheun saram sogeseo
boran deusi neol kkeureo ango sipeo
yojeum ttara
naekkeoin deut naekkeo anin naekkeo gateun neo
nikkeoin deut nikkeo anin nikkeo gateun na
ttaeroneun chingu gatdaneun mari
gwaenhi yojeum nan deutgi sirheo jyeosseo
neo yojeum neo byeolloya neo byeolloya
na geunde nan neoppuniya nan neoppuniya
bunmyeonghage naege seoneul geueojwo
[JG/SY] jakku dwiro ppaeji malgo
[JG/SY] nal saranghanda gobaekhae jwo
yeojeonhi chinguincheok tto yeoninincheok
haengdonghaneun moseubeul jeonbuda dorikyeo
saenggak hal surok neoui jinsimi deo
gunggeumhaejineun geol girl you’re so ambiguous
nan motae mueotdo ani eojjeomyeon gijeogeul baraji lotto
hwaksilhan pyohyeoneul wonhajiman
neoui miso ttuin pyojeonge ijeobeoriji nan
yojeum ttara
naekkeoin deut naekkeo anin naekkeo gateun neo
nikkeoin deut nikkeo anin nikkeo gateun na
sunjinhan cheok utjiman malgo geuman jom hae neo
soljikhage jom gureobwa
ni mam soge nal nwadugo han nun palji ma
neoyamallo da almyeonseo ttancheong piuji ma
pigonhage him ppaeji malgo
eoseo malhaejwo saranghandan mariya
SOME – LYRICS ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #3 – Some (SoYou x JungGiGo)
Sometimes, I get annoyed without even knowing
But my feelings for you haven’t changed
Maybe I’m the weird one, I thought
As I struggled by myself
While tossing and turning alone in an empty room
The TV plays reruns of yesterday’s drama
As I hold my phone
That doesn’t ring until I sleep
These days,
It feels like you’re mine, it seems like you’re mine but not
It feels like I’m yours, it seems like I’m yours but not
What are we?
I’m confused, don’t be aloof
It feels like we’re lovers,
It seems like we’re lovers but not
Whenever you see me, you act so vague to me
These days, I hate hearing that I’m just like a friend
I want to open my eyes to your text every morning
I want to fall asleep with your voice at the end of the day
On the weekends, I want to hug you
In front of a lot of people as if I’m showing off
These days,
It feels like you’re mine, it seems like you’re mine but not
It feels like I’m yours, it seems like I’m yours but not
These days, I hate hearing
That I’m just like a friend
I don’t like you, don’t like you these days
But I only have you, I only have you
Clearly draw the line for me
Don’t pull out
But confess your love to me
Pretending that we’re just friends,
Acting like we’re lovers, don’t do that
The more I think about it,
I get more curious about your real feelings
Girl you’re so ambiguous,
I can’t do anything or maybe I’m expecting a miracle, lotto
I want a clear sign but I forget when I see your smile
These days,
It feels like you’re mine, it seems like you’re mine but not
It feels like I’m yours, it seems like I’m yours but not
Don’t just laugh like you don’t know
And stop this now, be real with me
Don’t put me in your heart and look elsewhere
Why don’t you stop acting like you don’t know?
Don’t give excuses that you’re tired
But hurry and tell me, I love you
Red (빨개요) – Hyuna (현아)
We all know Hyuna as a former member of girl group ‘Wondergirl’ and ‘4Minute’ with her sweet and lovable image.
However, in her solo EP ‘A Talk’ back in 2014, she switched her look to a more sexy and seductive one.
I must say this song consists of a high level of rapping with and enjoyable beat and flow.
There are some repeated lines as well (although it is quite fast tempo) which makes it slightly easier for you to remember her catchy lyrics.
DID YOU KNOW – The American magazine ‘Rolling Stone’ named this song number 5 on their year-end list of the top ten music videos of 2014.
Currently, it has more than 90 million views on YouTube!
Therefore, when listening to this song, try to utilize the music video to emphasize its lyrics and make the songs’ stories come alive. The music video can seem a little weird and odd at times but where’s the fun in normal, right?!
WHO IS THE ARTIST? – A previous member of Wonder Girls and 4minutes, she became a very popular artist after her solo debut in 2010 and is one of the most influential artists of her generation.
In 2019 she signed with PSY’s company, P Nation.
RED – LYRICS (한글)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #4 – Red (Hyuna)
So cool하게 더 Hot하게
Red lipstick 좀 더 빨갛게 (빨갛게)
So cool하게 더 Hot하게
Red lipstick 좀 더 빨갛게 (빨갛게)
새빨간 Lipstick을 바른 나는 빨개요 (빨개요)
깨물어 주고 싶은 애교가 예술이에요
밤마다 내가 생각나 Like 매콤한 라면
먼저 들어와 봐 내가 좋다면
현아’s Back, uh 웬만한 애들보다
자빠진 몸매는 내겐 Full option
몸 좀 풀고 달려 볼라니까
빨간 거 그게 나니까
이제 무대 위로 올라가 볼까
날 두고 떠나지마
나 지금 너무나 외롭단 말이야
너만은 너를 떠나지마
여긴 나 하나밖에 없다고
나 지금 변해 버릴지 몰라
원숭이 엉덩이는 빨개 (What)
빨간 건 현아 현아는 (Yeah)
원숭이 엉덩이는 빨개 (What)
빨간 건 현아 현아는 (Ah~)
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh 빨간 건 현아
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh 빨간 건 현아
So cool하게 더 Hot하게
Red lipstick 좀 더 빨갛게 (빨갛게)
So cool하게 더 Hot하게
Red lipstick 좀 더 빨갛게 (빨갛게)
다 그만해 따끔하게
혼내줄테니까 엉덩이 대
감당 안돼 밤마다 Say
H Y U N 그리고 A
죽이는 Dance 무대 위 Killer
콧대는 하늘을 찔러
긴말은 생략할게
날 두고 떠나지마
나 지금 너무나 외롭단 말이야
너만은 너를 떠나지마
여긴 나 하나밖에 없다고
나 지금 변해 버릴지 몰라
원숭이 엉덩이는 빨개 (What)
빨간 건 현아 현아는 (Yeah)
원숭이 엉덩이는 빨개 (What)
빨간 건 현아 현아는 (Ah~)
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh 빨간 건 현아
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh 빨간 건 현아
빨간 건 현아
현아는 빨개요 현아는 빨개요
현아는 빨개요 빨간 건 현아
현아는 빨개요
날 두고 떠나지마
나 지금 너무나 외롭단 말이야
너만은 너를 떠나지마
여긴 나 하나밖에 없다고
나 지금 변해 버릴지 몰라
원숭이 엉덩이는 빨개 (What)
빨간 건 현아 현아는 (Yeah)
원숭이 엉덩이는 빨개 (What)
빨간 건 현아 현아는 (Ah~)
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh 빨간 건 현아
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh 빨간 건 현아
RED – LYRICS (Romanization)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #4 – Red (Hyuna)
So coolhage deo Hothage
Red lipstick jom deo ppalgahge (ppalgahge)
So coolhage deo Hothage
Red lipstick jom deo ppalgahge (ppalgahge)
saeppalgan Lipstickeul bareun naneun ppalgaeyo (ppalgaeyo)
kkaemureo jugo sipeun aegyoga yesurieyo
bammada naega saenggangna Like maekomhan ramyeon
meonjeo deureowa bwa naega jotamyeon
Hyuna’s Back, uh wenmanhan aedeulboda
jappajin mommaeneun naegen Full option
mom jom pulgo dallyeo bollanikka
ppalgan geo geuge nanikka
ije mudae wiro ollaga bolkka
nal dugo tteonajima
na jigeum neomuna oeropdan mariya
neomaneun neoreul tteonajima
yeogin na hanabakke eopdago
na jigeum byeonhae beorilji molla
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Yeah)
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Ah~)
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna
So coolhage deo Hothage
Red lipstick jom deo ppalgahge (ppalgahge)
So coolhage deo Hothage
Red lipstick jom deo ppalgahge (ppalgahge)
da geumanhae ttakkeumhage
honnaejultenikka eongdeongi dae
gamdang andwae bammada Say
H Y U N geurigo A
jugineun Dance mudae wi Killer
kotdaeneun haneureul jjilleo
ginmareun saengnyakhalge
nal dugo tteonajima
na jigeum neomuna oeropdan mariya
neomaneun neoreul tteonajima
yeogin na hanabakke eopdago
na jigeum byeonhae beorilji molla
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Yeah)
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Ah~)
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna
ppalgan geon Hyuna
Hyunaneun ppalgaeyo Hyunaneun ppalgaeyo
Hyunaneun ppalgaeyo ppalgan geon Hyuna
Hyunaneun ppalgaeyo
nal dugo tteonajima
na jigeum neomuna oeropdan mariya
neomaneun neoreul tteonajima
yeogin na hanabakke eopdago
na jigeum byeonhae beorilji molla
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Yeah)
wonsungi eongdeongineun ppalgae (What)
ppalgan geon Hyuna Hyunaneun (Ah~)
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh ppalgan geon Hyuna
RED – LYRICS ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #4 – Red (Hyuna)
Make it so cool, make it more hot
Red lipstick, make it more red (red)
Make it so cool, make it more hot
Red lipstick, make it more red (red)
I put on red lipstick, I’m red (red)
My cuteness that makes you wanna bite me is like art
Every night, you think of me like spicy ramen
Come in first if you like me
Hyuna’s back A better body than anyone else
is a full option for me
I’m gonna warm up and run
Because that red thing, that’s me
Now I’m gonna go up on stage
Don’t leave me,
I’m so lonely right now
At least you don’t leave me,
I’m the only one here
I might change right now
A monkey’s butt is red, what
Red is Hyuna, Hyuna is yeah
A monkey’s butt is red, what
Red is Hyuna, Hyuna is ah
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh red is Hyuna
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh red is Hyuna
Make it so cool, make it more hot
Red lipstick, make it more red (red)
Make it so cool, make it more hot
Red lipstick, make it more red (red)
Everyone stop,
I’ll punish you so stick out your butt
You won’t be able to handle me every night
Say H Y U N and A
A killer dance, I’ll kill on stage,
My confidence reaches the sky
I won’t say much more
Don’t leave me,
I’m so lonely right now
At least you don’t leave me,
I’m the only one here
I might change right now
A monkey’s butt is red, what
Red is Hyuna, Hyuna is yeah
A monkey’s butt is red, what
Red is Hyuna, Hyuna is ah
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh red is Hyuna
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh red is Hyuna
Red is Hyuna
Hyuna is red, Hyuna is red
Hyuna is red, red is Hyuna
Hyuna is red
Don’t leave me,
I’m so lonely right now
At least you don’t leave me,
I’m the only one here
I might change right now
A monkey’s butt is red, what
Red is Hyuna, Hyuna is yeah
A monkey’s butt is red, what
Red is Hyuna, Hyuna is ah
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh red is Hyuna
(Oh~ Eh Oh Eh Oh)
Uh, uh red is Hyuna
Ddu-Du Ddu-Du (뚜두뚜두) – BLACKPINK
You’d be lying if you say you never heard of BLACKPINK either!
Even if you’re not into K-Pop, I’m sure you heard of their global hit ‘Ddu-du Ddu-du’ somewhere as it racked up over 30 million views in its first 24 hours after the release back in 2018.
“뚜두뚜두 achieved over 30 million views in its first 24 hours”
This song is very catchy and the lyrics are fairly easy to sing along to.
It is about a strong girl who knows what she wants. She is also very confident and hard to get. As a result, this song appeals a lot of female fans.
WHO IS THE ARTIST? – BLACKPINK is a four member girl group that debuted in 2016. Not only did they get a big surge of popularity in South Korea, they also broke many records internationally.
They were the highest-charting female Korean act on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, the first Korean group to receive a platinum certification from the Australian Recording Industry Association, and the first female Korean group on Forbes‘ 30 Under 30 Asia.
DDU-DU DDU-DU – LYRICS (한글)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #5 – Ddu-du Ddu-du (BLACKPINK)
BLACKPINK
Ah yeah, ah yeah
BLACKPINK
Ah yeah, ah yeah
착한 얼굴에 그렇지 못한 태도
가녀린 몸매 속 가려진 Volume은 두 배로
거침없이 직진 굳이 보진 않지 눈치
Black 하면 Pink 우린 예쁘장한 Savage
원할 땐 대놓고 뺏지
넌 뭘 해도 칼로 물 베기
두 손엔 가득한 Fat check
궁금하면 해봐 Fact check
눈 높인 꼭대기
물 만난 물고기
좀 독해 난 Toxic
You 혹해 I’m foxy
두 번 생각해
흔한 남들처럼 착한 척은 못 하니까
착각하지 마
쉽게 웃어주는 건 날 위한 거야
아직은 잘 모르겠지
굳이 원하면 Test me
넌 불 보듯이 뻔해
만만한 걸 원했다면
Oh wait til’ I do what I do
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Dududu dudududu
지금 내가 걸어가는 거린
BLACKPINK 4 way 사거리
동서남북 사방으로 Run it
너네 Bucket list 싹 다 I bought it
널 당기는 것도 멀리 밀치는 것도
제멋대로 하는 Bad girl
좋건 싫어하건 누가 뭐라 하던
When the bass drop it’s another banger
두 번 생각해
흔한 남들처럼 착한 척은 못 하니까
착각하지 마
쉽게 웃어주는 건 날 위한 거야
아직은 잘 모르겠지
굳이 원하면 Test me
넌 불 보듯이 뻔해
만만한 걸 원했다면
Oh wait til’ I do what I do
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Dududu dudududu
What you gonna do
When I come come through with that that uh uh huh
What you gonna do
When I come come through with that that uh uh huh
뜨거워 뜨거워 뜨거워 Like fire
뜨거워 뜨거워 뜨거워 Like fire
BLACKPINK (Hey)
Ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah
뜨거워 뜨거워 뜨거워 Like fire
뜨거워 뜨거워 뜨거워 Like fire
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
DDU-DU DDU-DU – LYRICS (Romanization)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #5 – Ddu-du Ddu-du (BLACKPINK)
BLACKPINK
Ah yeah, ah yeah
BLACKPINK
Ah yeah, ah yeah
chakan eolgure geureochi motan taedo
ganyeorin mommae sok garyeojin Volume-eun du baero
geochimeopshi jikjin guji bojin anchi nunchi
Black hamyeon Pink urin yeppeujanghan Savage
weonhal ttaen daenoko ppaetji
neon mweol haedo kallo mul begi
du sonen gadeukan Fat check
gunggeumhamyeon haebwa Fact check
nun nopin kkokdaegi
mul mannan mulgogi
jom dokae nan Toxic
You hokae I’m foxy
du beon saenggakae
heunhan namdeulcheoreom chakan cheogeun mot hanikka
chakkakaji ma
shwipge useojuneun geon nal wihan geoya
ajigeun jal moreugetji
guji weonhamyeon Test me
neon bul bodeushi ppeonhae
manmanan geol weonhaettamyeon
Oh wait til’ I do what I do
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Dududu dudududu
jigeum naega georeoganeun georin
BLACKPINK 4 way sageori
dongseonambuk sabangeuro Run it
neone Bucket list ssak da I bought it
neol danggineun geotto meolli milchineun geotto
jemeottaero haneun Bad girl
jogeon shireohageon nuga mweora hadeon
When the bass drop it’s another banger
du beon saenggakae
heunhan namdeulcheoreom chakan cheogeun mot hanikka
chakkakaji ma
shwipge useojuneun geon nal wihan geoya
ajigeun jal moreugetji
guji weonhamyeon Test me
neon bul bodeushi ppeonhae
manmanan geol weonhaettamyeon
Oh wait til’ I do what I do
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Dududu dudududu
What you gonna do
When I come come through with that that uh uh huh
What you gonna do
When I come come through with that that uh uh huh
tteugeoweo tteugeoweo tteugeoweo Like fire
tteugeoweo tteugeoweo tteugeoweo Like fire
BLACKPINK (Hey)
Ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah
tteugeoweo tteugeoweo tteugeoweo Like fire
tteugeoweo tteugeoweo tteugeoweo Like fire
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
DDU-DU DDU-DU – LYRICS ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #5 – Ddu-du Ddu-du (BLACKPINK)
BLACKPINK
Ah yeah, ah yeah
BLACKPINK
Ah yeah, ah yeah
My face is kind but not my attitude
Thin body frames with hidden volume twice as much
We go forward without holding back, no need to be cautious
Black then Pink, we’re pretty savages
If I want it, I’ll take it from you straight up
Even if you want something, it’s like cutting water with a sword
In my hands is a fat check
If you’re curious, do a fact check
My standards are way up top
Like a fish in water
I’m kind of intense, I’m toxic
You fall for me, I’m foxy
Think twice
Cuz I can’t act nice like everyone else
Don’t misunderstand
My easy smiles are for myself
You still don’t really know
But if you really want me, test me
It’s obvious, like looking at fire
If you wanted something easy…
Oh wait til’ I do what I do
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Dududu dudududu
The path I’m walking on right now
Is a BLACKPINK 4 way intersection
East, West, North, South, all around, we run it
All of your bucket lists, I bought it all
When I pull you, I do it from far away
When I push you away, I do it legit like a bad girl
Whether you like it or not, no matter what anyone says
When the bass drop it’s another banger
Think twice
Cuz I can’t act nice like everyone else
Don’t misunderstand
My easy smiles are for myself
You still don’t really know
But if you really want me, test me
It’s obvious, like looking at fire
If you wanted something easy…
Oh wait til’ I do what I do
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Ah yeah, ah yeah
Dududu dudududu
What you gonna do
When I come come through with that that uh uh huh
What you gonna do
When I come come through with that that uh uh huh
Hot hot hot like fire
Hot hot hot like fire
BLACKPINK (Hey)
Ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah, ah yeah
Hot hot hot like fire
Hot hot hot like fire
Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du
Now that we covered 5 famous K-Pop songs to enhance your Korean studies, remember that listening to music should not be your only source to practice Korean.
Make sure you have your study plan, motivation, suitable methods and other materials to support your study to reach fluency!
BONUS – LTL’s Favourite Kpop Songs
Hey everyone, this is Marine from LTL’s marketing team! Let me hop on this blog real quick to give you MY favourite Kpop songs I think will help you learn Korean.
As you might have sensed with the previous songs on this article, to sing along the songs you need to speak Korean fast!
With my selection of ballads, the pace will be a little bit slower and hopefully you’ll be able to follow along more easily, especially if you are a beginner.
Best Kpop Song #6 – Sorry (The Rose)
Best Kpop Song #7 – Radio (Henry Lau)
Best Kpop Song #8 – How Can I Love The Heartbreak (AKMU)
Best Kpop Song #9 – Heaven (Ailee)
Best Kpop Song #10 – The Melody (Super Junior)
Sorry (더 로즈) – The Rose
The Rose is a band, and unlike the image we might have of Kpop groups, they don’t dance but each member (in this case they are four) sing while playing an instrument.
They were a popular indie band before signing with J&S Company in 2017. Sorry was their first single and was an instant hit.
SORRY – LYRICS (한글)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #6 – Sorry (The Rose)
지쳐버린 난 Tonight
잊혀지지 않는 말
돌이킬 수 없어 Sorry
이기적인 난 I’m sorry
물들어 버린 City lights
차가워진 목소리
돌이킬 수 없어 Sorry
이기적인 난 I’m sorry
늦었지만 미안해 Oh
Tonight
앞이 가려진 밤
흐려진 기억에 난
왜 또 힘들어져만 가는지
[하/재] I’m lonely
나만 홀로 남겨진 밤
혹시 몰라 기다려
넌 왜 연락조차 없는지
I’m sorry 가지마 잊지마 날
내가 옆에 있을게
너만 바라봐 줄게 난 Tonight
I’m sorry 미안해 하지마 Girl
다시 돌아와 줄래
니가 없는 나는 없으니까
지쳐버린 난 Tonight
잊혀지지 않는 말
돌이킬 수 없어 Sorry
이기적인 난 I’m sorry
물들어 버린 City lights
차가워진 목소리
돌이킬 수 없어 Sorry
이기적인 난 I’m sorry
늦었지만 미안해 Oh
밤새 생각이나
기억에 난 없는지
왜 또 선명해져만 가는지
I’m falling
Girl I never let you go
제발 돌아와 줄래
니가 없는 나는 없으니까
지쳐버린 난 Tonight
잊혀지지 않는 말
돌이킬 수 없어 Sorry
이기적인 난 I’m sorry
물들어 버린 City lights
차가워진 목소리
돌이킬 수 없어 Sorry
이기적인 난 I’m sorry
늦었지만 미안해 Oh
날 보던 눈빛이
익숙한 니 품속이
그림움에 난 또
눈시울이 붉어져 Oh
널 만났던 거리
함께 했던 시간을
놓지 못할 것 같아
지쳐버린 난 Tonight
잊혀지지 않는 말
돌이킬 수 없어 Sorry
이기적인 난 I’m sorry
물들어 버린 City lights
차가워진 목소리
돌이킬 수 없어 Sorry
이기적인 난 I’m sorry
늦었지만 미안해 Oh
SORRY – LYRICS (Romanization)
jicheobeorin nan Tonight
icheojiji anneun mal
dorikil su eopseo Sorry
igijeogin nan I’m sorry
muldeureo beorin City lights
chagaweojin moksori
dorikil su eopseo Sorry
igijeogin nan I’m sorry
neujeotjiman mianhae Oh
Tonight
api garyeojin bam
heuryeojin gieoge nan
wae tto himdeureojeoman ganeunji
[Ha/Jae] I’m lonely
naman hollo namgyeojin bam
hokshi molla gidaryeo
neon wae yeollakjocha eomneunji
I’m sorry gajima itjima nal
naega yeope isseulkke
neoman barabwa julkke nan Tonight
I’m sorry mianhae hajima Girl
dashi dorawa jullae
niga eomneun naneun eopseunikka
jicheobeorin nan Tonight
icheojiji anneun mal
dorikil su eopseo Sorry
igijeogin nan I’m sorry
muldeureo beorin City lights
chagaweojin moksori
dorikil su eopseo Sorry
igijeogin nan I’m sorry
neujeotjiman mianhae Oh
bamsae saenggagina
gieoge nan eomneunji
wae tto seonmyeonghaejeoman ganeunji
I’m falling
Girl I never let you go
jebal dorawa jullae
niga eomneun naneun eopseunikka
jicheobeorin nan Tonight
icheojiji anneun mal
dorikil su eopseo Sorry
igijeogin nan I’m sorry
muldeureo beorin City lights
chagaweojin moksori
dorikil su eopseo Sorry
igijeogin nan I’m sorry
neujeotjiman mianhae Oh
nal bodeon nunppichi
iksukan ni pumsogi
geurimume nan tto
nunshiuri bulgeojeo Oh
neol mannatteon geori
hamkke haetteon shiganeul
nochi motal geot gata
jicheobeorin nan Tonight
icheojiji anneun mal
dorikil su eopseo Sorry
igijeogin nan I’m sorry
muldeureo beorin City lights
chagaweojin moksori
dorikil su eopseo Sorry
igijeogin nan I’m sorry
neujeotjiman mianhae Oh
SORRY – LYRICS ENGLISH TRANSLATION
I feel tired tonight
A word that you can’t forget in a breeze
Sorry, for not turning back
Sorry, for selfish self of mine
The paled city lights
A chilling voice
Sorry, for not turning back
Sorry, for selfish self of mine
Sorry, even if I’m late already
Tonight
A night with a covered face
I’m in blurred thoughts
Why everything is getting harder again?
I’m lonely
A night that I’m the only lonely
Perhaps waiting without knowing
Why you have not called me yet?
I’m sorry don’t go, don’t forget me
I’ll be there with you
I’ll only see you tonight
I’m sorry, really sorry so please don’t girl
Come back to me again
Cause without you, there’s no me anymore
I feel tired tonight
A word that you can’t forget in a breeze
Sorry, for not turning back
Sorry, for selfish self of mine
The paled city lights
A chilling voice
Sorry, for not turning back
Sorry, for selfish self of mine
Sorry, even if I’m late already
I think of you all the night
In memories thah I’m not included
Why everythings getting clearer again?
I’m falling
Girl I never let you go
Come back to me again, please
Cause without you, there’s no me anymore
I feel tired tonight
A word that you can’t forget in a breeze
Sorry, for not turning back
Sorry, for selfish self of mine
The paled city lights
A chilling voice
Sorry, for not turning back
Sorry, for selfish self of mine
Sorry, even if I’m late already
The eyes that looked at me before
Your hands, I’ve get used to already
Now I’m in the picture too
But my tears have turned red
The street I’ve met with you
The hours that we spent together
I think I can’t let them go
I feel tired tonight
A word that you can’t forget in a breeze
Sorry, for not turning back
Sorry, for selfish self of mine
The paled city lights
A chilling voice
Sorry, for not turning back
Sorry, for selfish self of mine
Sorry, even if I’m late already
RADIO – HENRY
Henry is a Canadian singer and classical violinist.
He debuted in 2008 with Super Junior’s Chinese sub-group and did his solo debut in 2013. He left SM Entertainment in 2018 and set up his own studio, Henry’s Workshop.
RADIO – LYRICS (한글)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #7 – Radio (Henry)
아무리 밝게 빛나도
난 언제나 부족해
참 쉽지 않아
난 계속 싸우려 해도
이젠 어쩔 수 없나 봐
I did it for you you
Cause in my mind
Nothing lasts
내 머리 속의 fairytales
난 믿지 않는 fairytales oh
오늘도 난 널 찾아가
난 믿지 않는 fairytales
뻔한 fairytales
Of you and I
이 노래 on the radio
아프게 계속 들어도
이젠 내 맘속엔
자꾸 내 맘속엔
Imma keep it playing on and on and on
이 노래 on the radio
아프게 계속 들어도
이젠 내 맘속엔
자꾸 내 맘속엔
끝이 없는 노래 on and on and on
아무리 내가 노력해봐도
넌 언제나 더 원하는데
I do it for you you
Cause in my mind
Nothing lasts
내 머리 속의 fairytales
난 믿지 않는 fairytales oh
오늘도 난 널 찾아가
난 믿지 않는 fairytales
뻔한 fairytales
Of you and I
이 노래 on the radio
아프게 계속 들어도
이젠 내 맘속엔
자꾸 내 맘속엔
Imma keep it playing on and on and on
이 노래 on the radio
아프게 계속 들어도
이젠 내 맘속엔
자꾸 내 맘속엔
끝이 없는 노래 on and on and on
몰라줘도 돼
널 위한 이 노래
모두 들을 수 있게
I’m without your love
I’m without your love
널 위한 이 노래
널 가질 수 있게
이 노래 on the radio
아프게 계속 불러도
이젠 내 맘속엔
자꾸 내 맘속엔
끝이 없는 노래 on and on and on
RADIO – LYRICS (Romanization)
amuri balkge binnado
nan eonjena bujokhae
cham shwibji ana
nan gyesok ssauryeo haedo
ijen eojjeol su eomna bwa
I did it for you you
Cause in my mind
Nothing lasts
nae meori soge fairytales
nan mitji anneun fairytales oh
oneuldo nan neol chajaga
nan mitji anneun fairytales
ppeonhan fairytales
Of you and I
i norae on the radio
apeuge gyesok deureodo
ijen nae mamsogen
jakku nae mamsogen
Imma keep it playing on and on and on
i norae on the radio
apeuge gyesok deureodo
ijen nae mamsogen
jakku nae mamsogen
kkeuchi eomneun norae on and on and on
amuri naega noryeokhaebwado
neon eonjena deo weonhaneunde
I do it for you you
Cause in my mind
Nothing lasts
nae meori soge fairytales
nan mitji anneun fairytales oh
oneuldo nan neol chajaga
nan mitji anneun fairytales
ppeonhan fairytales
Of you and I
i norae on the radio
apeuge gyesok deureodo
ijen nae mamsogen
jakku nae mamsogen
Imma keep it playing on and on and on
i norae on the radio
apeuge gyesok deureodo
ijen nae mamsogen
jakku nae mamsogen
kkeuchi eomneun norae on and on and on
mollajweodo dwae
neol wihan i norae
modu deureul su itge
I’m without your love
I’m without your love
neol wihan i norae
neol gajil su itge
i norae on the radio
apeuge gyesok bulleodo
ijen nae mamsogen
jakku nae mamsogen
kkeuchi eomneun norae on and on and on
RADIO – LYRICS ENGLISH TRANSLATION
No matter how bright I shine
It’s never enough
It’s not easy
Even if I keep fighting
I can’t help it now
I did it for you you
Cause in my mind
Nothin lasts
The fairytales in my head
I don’t believe in fairytales
I’m looking for you again today
I don’t believe in fairytales
Those obvious fairytales
Of you and I
This song on the radio
Even though it pains me to listen
Now in my heart
Constantly in my heart
Imma keep it playing on and on and on
This song on the radio
Even though it pains me to listen
Now in my heart
Constantly in my heart
This never ending song, on and on and on
No matter how hard I try
You always want more
I do it for you you
Cause in my mind
Nothing lasts
The fairytales in my head
I don’t believe in fairytales
I’m looking for you again today
I don’t believe in fairytales
Those obvious fairytales
Of you and I
This song on the radio
Even though it pains me to listen
Now in my heart
Constantly in my heart
Imma keep it playing on and on and on
This song on the radio
Even though it pains me to listen
Now in my heart
Constantly in my heart
This never ending song, on and on and on
You don’t have to know
This song for you
So that everyone can hear
I’m without your love
I’m without your love
This song for you
So I can have you
This song on the radio
Even though it hurts me to sing it
Now in my heart
Constantly in my heart
This never ending song, on and on and on
How Can I Love The Heartbreak – AKMU
AKMU or Akdong Musician is a duo consisting of Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Su-hyun, two siblings, who debuted in 2014 after winning a television competition called Kpop Star 2.
The songs full title is How Can I Love The Heartbreak, You’re The One That I Love.
How Can I Love The Heartbreak – LYRICS (한글)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #8 – How Can I Love The Heartbreak (AKMU)
일부러 몇 발자국 물러나
내가 없이 혼자 걷는 널 바라본다
옆자리 허전한 너의 풍경
흑백 거리 가운데 넌 뒤돌아본다
그때 알게 되었어
난 널 떠날 수 없단 걸
우리 사이에 그 어떤 힘든 일도
이별보단 버틸 수 있는 것들이었죠
어떻게 이별까지 사랑하겠어
널 사랑하는 거지
사랑이라는 이유로 서로를 포기하고
찢어질 것같이 아파할 수 없어 난
두세 번 더 길을 돌아갈까
적막 짙은 도로 위에 걸음을 포갠다
아무 말 없는 대화 나누며
주마등이 길을 비춘 먼 곳을 본다
그때 알게 되었어
난 더 갈 수 없단 걸
한 발 한 발 이별에 가까워질수록
너와 맞잡은 손이 사라지는 것 같죠
어떻게 이별까지 사랑하겠어
널 사랑하는 거지
사랑이라는 이유로 서로를 포기하고
찢어질 것같이 아파할 수 없어 난
어떻게 내가 어떻게 너를
이후에 우리 바다처럼 깊은 사랑이
다 마를 때까지 기다리는 게 이별일 텐데
어떻게 내가 어떻게 너를
이후에 우리 바다처럼 깊은 사랑이
다 마를 때까지 기다리는 게 이별일 텐데
How Can I Love The Heartbreak – LYRICS (Romanization)
ilbureo myeot baljaguk mulleona
naega eopshi honja geonneun neol barabonda
yeopjari heojeonan neoye punggyeong
heukbaek geori gaunde neon dwidorabonda
geuttae alge doeeosseo
nan neol tteonal su eobttan geol
uri saie geu eotteon himdeun ildo
ibyeolbodan beotil su inneun geotteurieotjyo
eotteoke ibyeokkaji saranghagesseo
neol saranghaneun geoji
sarangiraneun iyuro seororeul pogihago
jjijeojil geotgati apahal su eopseo nan
duse beon deo gireul doragalkka
jeongmak jiteun doro wie georeumeul pogaenda
amu mal eomneun daehwa nanumyeo
jumadeungi gireul bichun meon goseul bonda
geuttae alge doeeosseo
nan deo gal su eobttan geol
han bal han bal ibyeore gakkaweojilsurok
neowa majjabeun soni sarajineun geot gatjyo
eotteoke ibyeokkaji saranghagesseo
neol saranghaneun geoji
sarangiraneun iyuro seororeul pogihago
jjijeojil geotgati apahal su eopseo nan
eotteoke naega eotteoke neoreul
ihue uri badacheoreom gipeun sarangi
da mareul ttaekkaji gidarineun ge ibyeoril tende
eotteoke naega eotteoke neoreul
ihue uri badacheoreom gipeun sarangi
da mareul ttaekkaji gidarineun ge ibyeoril tende
How Can I Love The Heartbreak – LYRICS ENGLISH TRANSLATION
I purposefully take a few steps back
I look at you walking without me
There is a void beside you
Upon the gray road you look back
I knew just then
That I can’t leave you
No matter how many problems we face
It’s easier to withstand, than breaking up
How can I even love the heartbreak
when you’re the one I love
I can’t give up on us solely because of love
and experience heart wrenching pain
Should I turn back a couple of times
We walk along together upon the desolate road
Conversation lacking substance
We look out into the distance where the light shines
I realized just then
I can longer move forth
Every step brings me closer to our breakup
Your hand I used to hold seems to vanish
How can I even love the heartbreak
when you’re the one I love
I can’t give up on us solely because to love
and experience heart wrenching pain
How could I, to you
Our love so deep as the ocean
Waiting till it runs dry will be our farewell
How could I, to you
Our love so deep as the ocean
Waiting till it runs dry will be our farewell
Heaven – Ailee (에일리)
Ailee is a Korean American singer and song writer who debuted in South Korea in 2012.
She has gained steady popularity over the years, winning numerous awards for her work.
Heaven – LYRICS (한글)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #9 – Heaven (Ailee)
니가 있는 곳에 나도 함께 할게..
니가 가는 곳에 나도 함께 갈게..
널 위해서 매일 웃고
널 위해서 기도하고..
니 생각에 잠들고
널 부르며 눈을 떠..
내 옆에서 지켜주고
내 옆에서 감싸주는..
넌 나의 천국인걸..
You’re my only one way..
오직 너를 원해
내가 니 곁에 있음에 감사해..
You’re the only one babe..
힘든 세상 속에 사랑을 알게 해준
너 하나로 나는 행복해..
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
우리 함께라면
we will never cry never never cry
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
영원히 둘이서 never gonna be alone..
니 품에서 숨을 쉬고
니 품에서 입 맞추고..
니 목소릴 들으면
꿈 꾸는 것 만 같아..
니 눈에서 알 수 있어
니 사랑을 알 수 있어..
넌 나의 천국인걸..
You’re my only one way..
오직 너를 원해
내가 니 곁에 있음에 감사해..
You’re the only one babe..
힘든 세상 속에 사랑을 알게 해준
너 하나로 나는 행복해..
Heaven 나만의 사람
그래 나를 지켜줄 사람..
어떤 슬픔도 어떤 아픔도
너와 함께 한다면..
어느 누구도 난 부럽지 않아..
떨리는 두 손을 잡아줘
내가 사는 이유 너니까..
You’re my only one way..
오직 너를 원해
내가 니 곁에 있음에 감사해..
You’re the only one babe..
힘든 세상 속에 사랑을 알게 해준
너 하나로 나는 행복해..
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
우리 함께라면
we will never cry never never cry..
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
영원히 둘이서 never gonna be alone..
oh, so alone.
Heaven – LYRICS (Romanization)
niga ittneun gose nado hamkke halge..
niga ganeun gose nado hamkke galge..
neol wihaeseo maeil utgo
neol wihaeseo gidohago
ni saenggage jamdeulgo
neol bureumyeo nuneul ddeo
nae yeopeseo jikyeojugo
nae yeopeseo gamssajuneun
neon naui cheongugingeol..
You’re my only one way
ojik neoreul wonhae
naega ni gyeote isseume gamsahae
You’re the only one babe
himdeun sesang soge sarangeul alge haejun
neo hanaro naneun haengbokhae..
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
uri hamkkeramyeon
we will never cry never never cry
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
yeongwonhi duriseo never gonna be alone
ni pumeseo sumeul swigo
ni pumeseo ib matchugo
ni moksoril deureumyeon
ggum gguneun geot man gata
ni nuneseo al su isseo
ni sarangeul al su isseo
neon naui cheongugingeol
You’re my only one way
ojik neoreul wonhae
naega ni gyeote isseume gamsahae
You’re the only one babe
himdeun sesang soge sarangeul alge haejun
neo hanaro naneun haengbokhae
Heaven namanui saram
geurae nareul jikyeojul saram
eoddeon seulpeumdo eoddeon apeumdo
neowa hamkke handamyeon..
eoneu nugudo nan bureopji anha
ddeollineun du soneul jabajwo
naega saneun iyu neonikka
You’re my only one way
ojik neoreul wonhae
naega ni gyeote isseume gamsahae
You’re the only one babe..
himdeun sesang soge sarangeul alge haejun
neo hanaro naneun haengbokhae..
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
uri hamkkeramyeon
we will never cry never never cry..
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
yeongwonhi duriseo never gonna be alone..
oh, so alone.
Heaven – LYRICS ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Where you are, I will be there too..
Where you go, I will go there too..
I smile for you every day,
I pray for you
With thoughts of you, I fall asleep,
I open my eyes as I call for you
You protect me by my side
and you embrace me
You are my heaven
You’re my only one way
Only for you –
I am thankful that I am next to you
You’re the only one babe
You taught me love in this harsh world
I am happy with you alone
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
If we’re together
we will never cry never never cry
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Forever, together – never gonna be alone
I breathe in your arms,
we kiss in your arms
When I hear your voice,
it feels like I’m dreaming
I can tell from your eyes,
I can tell about your love
You are my heaven
You’re my only one way
Only for you –
I am thankful that I am next to you
You’re the only one babe
You taught me love in this harsh world
I am happy with you alone
Heaven – my only person,
yes the person who will protect me
Any sadness, any pain
If only I’m with you
I’m not jealous of anyone else
Hold my two trembling hands
Because the reason I live is you
You’re my only one way
Only for you –
I am thankful that I am next to you
You’re the only one babe
You taught me love in this harsh world
I am happy with you alone
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
If we’re together
we will never cry never never cry
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven Heaven
Forever, together – never gonna be alone
Oh, so alone
The Melody (우리에게) – Super Junior (슈퍼주니어)
If you are a Kpop veteran like me, this group is no stranger to you!
Super Junior, also known as SuJu, debuted in 2005 as a group of 13 members and are considered the “King of Hallyu Wave” for their contribution to the Korean musical industry and culture internationally.
Even though some members departed from the group, they are still very active today both as a group and individual artists.
The Melody – LYRICS (한글)
Best Kpop Songs to Learn Korean #10 – The Melody (Super Junior)
한 장면도 버릴 게 없어
겁 없이 뜨거웠던 시간들
한땐 연습 같은 세상도
지나보면 아름다운 기억뿐
닮은 게 하나 없던 우리가 만나
순간이 아닌 영원
노래하던 밤
그 뜨거웠던 목소리를 기억하니
너와 나만이 아는 이 노래를
우리의 시작이던 그때 melody를
이 melody yeah
Oh 불안한 많은 날들도
함께였기에 지켜낸 거야
다 포기하려 했던 순간도
하나였기에 이겨낸 거야
닮은 게 하나 없던 우리가 만나
순간이 아닌 영원
노래하던 밤
그 뜨거웠던 목소리를 기억하니
너와 나만이 아는 이 노래를
우리의 시작이던 그때 melody를
Oh 그때 melody
기억해
어제보다 많은 내일을
우린 함께할 거야
세상 모든 게 달라지고
시간이 다 한 대도
변하지 않을 단 하나
한 치 앞의 내일도 알 수 없지만
너와 함께라면 노래할 거야
눈앞에 반짝이는 푸른 별과 함께
너와 나만이 아는 이 노래를
우리들 만을 위한 그 melody
그 melody
나와 불러주길
이 melody
함께 불러주길
Melody
이 melody
The Melody – LYRICS (Romanized)
han jangmyeondo beoril ge eopseo
geop eopsi tteugeowotdeon sigandeul
hanttaen yeonseup gateun sesangdo
jinabomyeon areumdaun gieokppun
talmeun ge hana eoptdeon uriga manna
sungani anin yeongwon
noraehadeon bam
geu tteugeowotdeon moksorireul gieokhani
neowa namani aneun i noraereul
uriui sijagideon geuttae melodyreul
i melody yeah
Oh buranhan manheun naldeuldo
hamkkeyeotgie jikyeonaen geoya
da pogiharyeo haetdeon sungando
hanayeotgie igyeonaen geoya
talmeun ge hana eotdeon uriga manna
sungani anin yeongwon
noraehadeon bam
geu tteugeowotdeon moksorireul gieokhani
neowa namani aneun i noraereul
uriui sijagideon geuttae melodyreul
Oh geuttae melody
gieokhae
eojeboda manheun naeireul
urin hamkkehal geoya
sesang modeun ge dallajigo
sigani da han daedo
byeonhaji anheul dan hana
han chi apui naeildo al su eoptjiman
neowa hamkkeramyeon noraehal geoya
nunape banjjagineun pureun byeolgwa hamkke
neowa namani aneun i noraereul
urideul maneul wihan geu melody
geu melody
nawa bulleojugil
i melody
hamkke bulleojugil
Melody
i melody
The Melody – LYRICS ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Every single scene is worth it
Fearlessly passionate moments
Even the world that used to be like a hard training
Looking back, it’s just a beautiful memory
We met with nothing in common
On the night we sang about eternity
Not just about a moment
Do you remember the passionate voice?
This song, only you and I know
The melody of the time that was our beginning
This melody yeah
Oh even for so many anxious days
We protected ourselves because we were together
Even the moments we wanted to give up everything
We got over because we were one
We met with nothing in common
On the night we sang about eternity
Not just about a moment
Do you remember the passionate voice?
This song, only you and I know
The melody of the time that was our beginning
Oh the melody of the time
Remember
More tomorrows than yesterdays
We will be together
Even if everything in the world changes
And the time is over
Only one thing that will never change
I don’t even know what tomorrow will be like
But if I’m with you, I will sing
With the blue star twinkling in front of my eyes
This song, only you and I know
The melody only for us
The melody
I hope you sing with me
This melody
I hope you sing together
Melody
This melody
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BEST KPOP SONGS – FAQ’s
How do you say “Song” in Korean?
Song in Korean is 노래 (no-lae).
How do you say “Music” in Korean?
Music in Korean is 음악 (eum-ag).
What is the biggest song in South Korea’s history?
Gangnam Style is one that comes to mind, with its obvious success all over the world.
However, in South Korea ‘Cherry Blossom Ending‘ from Busker Busker (2012) is the most popular song of all time, coming back in the charts every year around Spring time.
It is also a great classic, so you definitely need to have a listen!
Where can I listen to Kpop songs?
Every new music video from Kpop groups is released on their respective YouTube channel, so you’ll find plethora of Kpop songs to discover there.
You can also listen to the full albums of most Kpop artists on Spotify.
Can I be fluent by only listening to Kpop songs?
Unfortunately no. Listening to Kpop songs will definitely help you improve your listening skills as well as learn more vocabulary and have better diction if you sing along.
However you will first need to learn the alphabet (Hangeul) and some basic grammar in order make real progress.
You can do that by studying on your own with books and apps, however the fastest and more efficient progress can only be made with a teacher.
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6 comments
Why am I so late to K pop!
It's never too late!!
Best music on earth
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This is a great list! KPOP FTW
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