Now that BTS has hit number one on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S charts, there’s a craze for K-pop all over the world. As days go by, Korean idol groups’s songs are becoming popular abroad. However, it is common for people to suddenly notice awkward English lyrics in K-pop songs and this makes them bust up or get confused. Therefore, the Pharos wants to point out some awkward English expressions in K-pop lyrics and inform students at Kyonggi University of what the correct lyrics should be.

Mazeltov - ZE:A

Meaning : 멕시코 여자, 미국 여자, 일본여자, 한국 여자

Lyrics : Latin girl, Mexican girl, American girl, Japan girl, Korean girl

Correctly fixed lyrics → Mexican girl, American girl, Japanese girl, Korean girl

Love Me Right – EXO

Meaning : 해 뜰 때까지 놀자.

Lyrics : Imma party till the sun down.

Correctly fixed lyrics → Imma party until the sun comes up.

I(Feat. Verbal Jint) – Taeyeon

Meaning : 내 삶은 아름다워.

Lyrics : My life is a beauty.

Correctly fixed lyrics → My life is beautiful.

MAMACITA – SUPER JUNIOR

Meaning : 말 하지마 조용히 해

Lyrics : Just close your lips, Shut your tongue.

Correctly fixed lyrics → Just close your mouth, Hold your tongue.

Bar Bar Bar - Crayon Pop

Meaning : 이제 집에 있기 싫어

Lyrics : I don’t want to stick at home, now.

Correctly fixed lyrics → I don’t want to stay at home now.

 When you listen to English lyrics in K-pop the song sounds colorful and impressive. These English lyrics in Korean songs are sometimes used incorrectly due to pronunciation and inaccurate interpretation. Why don’t you try listening to some K-pop songs to see if you can spot any awkward English expressions? 

Management Editor•GONG JINYOUNG•wlsdud03520@naver.com