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SHINee “1 of 1” Korean Lyrics

SHINee · 2016 · Album: 1 of 1 · Intermediate

A 90s new jack swing throwback love song: you're the '1 of 1' — the one and only. Clean sentences, simple metaphors; great for practicing 'only/unique' expressions.

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What are the lyrics of “1 of 1” about?

A 90s new jack swing throwback love song: you're the '1 of 1' — the one and only. Clean sentences, simple metaphors; great for practicing 'only/unique' expressions.

How do I learn Korean with “1 of 1”?

Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 20 key vocabulary, 4 grammar points and a 7-day study plan — free, no sign-up.

How hard is this song for Korean learners?

The level is “Intermediate” — every line comes with pronunciation, romanization and translation, great for learners with some basics.

Which group sings “1 of 1”?

SM's stage virtuosos (2008) — K-POP's sound pioneers. Sensual, forward-looking lyrics and signature five-part harmony.

Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)

하루 중에 1분 1초 다르듯haru junge 1bun 1cho dareudeutJust like each minute and second differ
날마다 넌 새로워져nalmada neon saerowojyeoDay by day, you become new
하나 중에 그중에 제일 첫 번째hana junge geujunge jeil cheot beonjjaeOf the ones, the very first among them
유일하단 뜻인 거야 너yuilhadan tteutin geoya neoThat means you're the only one
나를 부르는 네 목소리nareul bureuneun ne moksoriYour voice that calls me
사뿐하게 다가와서 내 귓가에 미끄러져sappunhage dagawaseo nae gwitgae mikkeureojyeoSoftly approaching, it slides into my ear
손에 감겨오는 네 손길이sone gamgyeooneun ne songiliYour touch winding into my hand
처음 만나는 저 눈부신 세상으로 나를 이끌어cheoeum mannaneun jeo nunbusin sesangeuro nareul ikkeuleoLead me to that dazzling world I've never known
넌 '1 of 1' girlneon '1 of 1' girlYou're my 1 of 1 girl
오직 하나ojik hanaOnly one
틀림없이 나의 답인 너teulrimeopsi naui dapin neoWithout a doubt, you're my answer
넌 '1 of 1' girlneon '1 of 1' girlYou're my 1 of 1 girl
완벽해wanbyeokhaeIt's perfect
비교할 수 없는 넌 이미bigyohal su eopsneun neon imiYou, beyond compare, already
내 세상의 유일한 의미nae sesangui yuilhan uimiThe only meaning of my world
하나의 이름 너라는 사람에hanaui ireum neoraneun sarameA single name — to the person called you
꼭 들어맞는 컬러를 입힌 듯 Yeahkkok deuleomatneun keolreoreul iphin deut YeahAs if you wear the perfectly matching color, yeah
귓가에 스친 달콤한 노래처럼gwitgae seuchin dalkomhan noraecheoreomLike a sweet song brushing past my ear
완벽하게 어울려 자꾸 너를 부르게 돼wanbyeokhage eoulryeo jakku neoreul bureuge dwaeA perfect fit — I keep singing of you
처음의 그 느낌처럼 언제나 Replaycheoeumui geu neukkimcheoreom eonjena ReplayLike the first feeling, always on replay
네 사랑은 새롭게 빛나ne sarangeun saeropge bitnaYour love shines anew
난 또다시 Fallin' fallin' for younan ttodasi Fallin' fallin' for youI'm falling, falling for you again
사랑한다는 말도 네겐 지겹지 않아saranghandaneun maldo negen jigyeopji anhaEven 'I love you' never tires with you
달콤한 입맞춤dalkomhan ipmatchumA sweet kiss
서로에게만 맞춘 발걸음seoroegeman matchun balgeoleumFootsteps matched only to each other
아무 예고 없이 두 눈이 마주친amu yego eopsi du nuni majuchinWithout warning, our eyes met
너는 왜 이리 아름다운지neoneun wae iri areumdaunjiWhy are you so beautiful?
이토록 깊이 너에게 스며 변하고 있어itorok gipi neoege seumyeo byeonhago isseoI've seeped this deep into you, and I'm changing
널 닮은 빛으로 밝힌 맘이 가득 차오를 때neol dalmeun biteuro balkhin mami gadeuk chaoreul ttaeWhen my heart, lit by your light, brims full
내가 너를 비춰 줄게naega neoreul bichwo julgeI will shine on you

Vocabulary (20)

KoreanRomanizationEnglishNote
새로워지다saerowojidato become newbecome new every day
유일하다yuilhadato be the only onethe only person
첫 번째cheot beonjjaethe firstthe first answer
목소리moksorivoicehear a voice
사뿐하다sappunhadato be light and softsoftly approach
귓가gwitgaedge of the earwhisper in the ear
미끄러지다mikkeureojidato slide / slipslide right in
눈부시다nunbusidato be dazzlingdazzling light
틀림없이teulrimeopsiwithout a doubtdefinitely right
답dapansweryou're my answer
완벽하다wanbyeokhadato be perfecta perfect couple
비교하다bigyohadato comparebeyond compare
의미uimimeaningmeaning of life
들어맞다deuleomatdato fit exactly / prove rightthe words prove true
스치다seuchidato brush pastbrush past the ear
어울리다eoulridato suit / matchclothes that suit well
예고yegonotice / warningwithout warning
마주치다majuchidato come face to faceour eyes meet
스며들다seumyeodeuldato seep intoseep into the heart
비추다bichudato shine on / reflectshine in the light

Grammar notes (4)

-듯 = as / like

하루 중에 1분 1초 다르듯 날마다 넌 새로워져

-듯 makes the simile: 'as minutes differ, so you're new each day.'

Pattern: [stem] + 듯

Example: 꿈을 꾸듯 살아 (live as if dreaming)

-ㄹ 수 없는 = unable to be ~ed

비교할 수 없는 넌 이미 내 세상의 유일한 의미

Attributive of 'can't compare,' modifying 너 directly: the incomparable you.

Pattern: [stem] + (으)ㄹ 수 없는 + [noun]

Example: 따라갈 수 없는 실력 (unmatchable skill)

-다는 = the so-called / that (they say)

사랑한다는 말도 네겐 지겹지 않아

-다는 quotes the phrase itself: 'the words I-love-you.' 네겐 = 너에게는 contracted.

Pattern: [sentence] + 다는 + [noun]

Example: 좋다는 말 (the words 'I like you')

이토록 = this / so (much)

이토록 깊이 너에게 스며 변하고 있어

이토록 = to this extent; 스며(들다) links to the progressive 'I'm changing.'

Pattern: 이토록 + [adverb/adj]

Example: 이토록 아름다운 밤 (a night this beautiful)

7-day study plan

Day 1 — Vocab Set A + hum along to the chorus

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-듯 = as / like, -ㄹ 수 없는 = unable to be ~ed)

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-다는 = the so-called / that (they say))

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (이토록 = this / so (much)) + Vocab Set C

Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song

Day 6 — Vocab review + quiz

Day 7 — Final check: full sing-through + use the grammar

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