Learning Korean Through K-Pop

NU’EST – Action

NU’EST has made a comeback very recently with their new single, “Action”. There have been so many new rookie groups debuting this year, but few have stood out to me. NU’EST has been able to claw their way through all the new debuts and begin to make a name for themselves. Kudos. I actually like this song a lot better than “Face”. I hope they can continue to get better and better with each release. Now, without any further ado, let’s take a look at some of the lyrics!

1. 틀려 툭하면 튀잖아

Translation: You’re wrong, you stand out easily

Definition: 틀리다 – be wrong, be incorrect, be mistaken, make a mistake (in), commit [make] an error (in) ; 툭하면 – easily, often; 튀다 – stand out, be showy

2. 멋대로 손가락질은 말라고 말했을텐데

Translation: I think I told you to not point fingers at me

Definition: 손가락질 – point a finger at, blame; 멋대로 – as one pleases

3. 새장 속의 새처럼 너를 안에 가둬두지마

Translation: Like a bird in a cage, don’t lock yourself inside

Definition: 새장 – cage, birdcage; 속 – inside, interior; 가두다 – shut up (in), lock up

4. 니 이름을 외치고 있잖아

Translation: You are shouting out your name

Definition: 외치다 – cry (out), shout (out), scream, shriek, exclaim

5. 꼭두각시 같이 살지 않아

Translation: I won’t live as a puppet

Definition: 꼭두각시 – puppet, marionette

More words…

따라 하다 – follow, imitate, copy
지겹다 – boring, bored, dull, tedious, tiresome, wearisome
끝내 주다 – wonderful, great, fantastic
쓰러지다 – fall (down), collapse
겁내다 – fear, be scared of, dread, be afraid of, be fearful of
놀라다 – be surprised, be amazed (at/by), be astounded, be startled
뻔하다 – clear, obvious, evident

This song was easier for me. Not only was the song short in duration, but most of the lyrics were short and abrupt which made it easier. Thanks for reading and see you at the next song!

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