These days, native Koreans love to abbreviate everything, and it shows in many K-Pop lyrics.
One problem that many run into is that there are too many abbreviated and ‘slang’ words in K-Pop lyrics-words and phrases that you probably won’t find in your grammar books. However, the popularity of K-Pop stars remained within Korea until the visual boy band NRG gained popularity in China, and female megastar 보아(BoA) gained popularity in Japan and throughout Asia in the early 2000s.Īnd since then, many K-Pop groups-including 동방신기(dongbangsingi=TVXQ), 소녀시대(sonyeosidae=SNSD), 엑소(ekso=EXO), 방탄소년단(bangtansonyeondan=BTS) and 빅뱅(bikbaeng=Big Bang), just to name a few–have gained massive popularity not just in Asia but throughout the world, launching successful world tours, selling millions of albums worldwide, and becoming international fashion icons.īefore you gear up to understand the lyrics of your very favorite K-Pop songs, you’ll need to get the very basics of your grammar down–especially since there are many abbreviated phrases and slang in many of the lyrics. became so popular that they started the 아이돌 문화(aidol munhwa=”idol culture”), which includes a devoted fan base now known as 팬덤(paendeom=”fan+dom(as in kingdom)=fandom”). Which K-pop lyric is your friendship motto? Let us know in the comments below!Įsmee L. is a Moroccan lively dreamer, writer, and Hallyu enthusiast.The origin of K-Pop(케이팝(keipap)-an abbreviation of Korean popular music or Korean Pop) actually goes back to the early 1990’s, when the trio 서태지와 아이들(seotaejiwa aideul) changed the music scene with their experimental music which combined traditional and foreign music elements, and started to flourish in 1996, when the five member boy band H.O.T. *Translated lyrics from Color Coded Lyrics. Sometimes, your mere presence can bring solace to someone and help them overcome difficult times. If anything, this is the sweetest acknowledgment for a lengthy and healthy friendship.ĮXO offers the ultimate comfort in friendship: simply being there for our loved ones. It seems that these lyrics are a page from Super Junior’s diary about their story as a group. If we can learn something from it, it would be the promise that two friends share about being in each other’s lives forever.Įven the times we hated each other before we knew it This song is undoubtedly meant for GFRIEND’s fandom, Buddy. I promise you with the twinkling stars and the sky There are still so many days remaining for us Real friends are always with you through thick and thin, and that bond stands the test of time – and naturally, life. NCT U seems to know a thing or two about it.ĭo you remember? Soft like the white snowflakes Luckily, there is always hope for a reunion in the future. Missing a friend is always a bitter feeling. Until I can meet you? (until I can meet you?) Until I can see you? (until I can see you?) Zico and IU team up to celebrate their long-lasting friendship with this mesmerizing rendition about the tight bond that links soulmates in a platonic setting.
You can’t leave this place, not even for a moment The best part about their lyrics is that they compare their friendship’s bond to that of a family, and rightfully so. One thing I’m sure, I can always count on yaīTOB has a lot to say about friendship. When I’m down, when I’m up, no matter what Got each other’s backs no matter what happens We’re not blood-related but it doesn’t matter You’re my brother from another mother, sister, from another mister You probably know me better than my family (maybe) You’re my B-E to the S-T, Best F-R-I-E-N-D friend ATEEZ’s song is spot-on, especially since its Korean title translates to “friend.” Maybe I’ve been doing pretty well, and the proof is youĪlthough we pointed at each other in a tit-for-tat situationīeing grateful towards friends is a given, especially when they impact one’s life greatly.
Through the lyrics of “Ladies Night,” Red Velvet reminds us that the beauty of an everlasting friendship lies in cherished memories that nourish it throughout the years. In “I’m all ears,” Taeyeon is an example of that sweet friend who will listen to you until you feel better. Sometimes, all we need is a listening ear to let all of our worries out. Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon – “I’m All Ears” SEVENTEEN – “Campfire”Ĭomparing the warmth of a friendship to that of a campfire, SEVENTEEN talks about staying by a friend’s side and offering their support through hardship.Ģ. While we’d love to feature every possible track that has been released, here is a list of lyrics that are bound to make your hearts melt. Luckily, there are plenty of K-pop songs that address friendship through heartwarming lyrics. Sometimes, the best way to acknowledge friendship is through an expressive message.