SUPER JUNIOR “Bonamana” Korean Lyrics
SUPER JUNIOR · 2010 · Album: Bonamana · Beginner
Sorry Sorry's sister track — 'beauty' repeated in shout-along fashion.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “Bonamana” about?
Sorry Sorry's sister track — 'beauty' repeated in shout-along fashion.
How do I learn Korean with “Bonamana”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 11 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 “Beginner” — every line comes with pronunciation, romanization and translation, beginners can sing along.
Which group sings “Bonamana”?
The legendary mega-group (2005) — Sorry Sorry sparked the Hallyu wave. Catchy hooks and memorable choruses.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
미인아 미인아 정말 너는 미인아miina miina jeongmal neoneun miinaBeauty, beauty — you're a true beauty
너는 너는 정말 귀여운 미인아neoneun neoneun jeongmal gwiyeoun miinaYou're truly a cute beauty
미인아 미인아 세상 제일 미인아miina miina sesang jeil miinaBeauty — the world's best beauty
너는 너는 정말 귀여운 미인아neoneun neoneun jeongmal gwiyeoun miinaYou're truly adorable
삐죽삐죽 눈을 씻고 찾아도 없지ppijukppijuk nuneul ssitgo chatado eopsjiSearch with fresh eyes — there's none
너 같은 미인 어디에도 없지neo gateun miin eodiedo eopsjiA beauty like you exists nowhere
나 같은 남자 만나 봤니na gateun namja manna bwassniHave you dated a man like me?
열 번 찍으면 안 넘어간다yeol beon jjikeumyeon an neomeogandaTen attempts wouldn't sway you
으쓱으쓱 으쓱으쓱 그녀는 마치eusseukeusseuk eusseukeusseuk geunyeoneun machiStrutting — she's like
삐죽삐죽 삐죽삐죽 소용없소ppijukppijuk ppijukppijuk soyongeopssoPrickly — it's useless
나는 어떡할까 어떡할까 그녀만 내 관심인데naneun eotteokhalkka eotteokhalkka geunyeoman nae gwansimindeWhat do I do? She's all I care about
너를 향해 잡힐 수도 없을만큼 뛰고 있는 심장neoreul hyanghae japhil sudo eopseulmankeum ttwigo issneun simjangMy heart racing uncontrollably toward you
다운 투 유 내가 숨 너와 같지 못한다면 멈출 거란다daun tu yu naega sum neowa gatji mothandamyeon meomchul georandaDown to you — if I'm not your match I'll stop
나 같은 남자 볼까 말까 나 같은 남자na gateun namja bolkka malkka na gateun namjaA man like me — take it or leave it?
Vocabulary (11)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 미인 | miin | beauty | beauty sleeps little |
| 귀엽다 | gwiyeopda | cute | a cute puppy |
| 세상 제일 | sesang jeil | the best in the world | mom is the best |
| 삐죽삐죽 | ppijukppijuk | prickly | hair sticking up |
| 소용없다 | soyongeopsda | useless | it's no use |
| 어떡할까 | eotteokhalkka | what shall I do | wondering what to do |
| 관심 | gwansim | interest | take interest |
| 뛰다 | ttwida | to race / jump | heart races |
| 같지 못하다 | gatji mothada | fall short | not what it was |
| 멈추다 | meomchuda | to stop | can't stop |
| 볼까 말까 | bolkka malkka | take it or leave it | hesitate to go |
Grammar notes (4)
없지 = there isn't, right?
너 같은 미인 어디에도 없지
어디에도 없지 = 'nowhere, right?'
Pattern: no [noun] like [noun] anywhere
Example: 너 같은 사람 또 없지 (no one else like you)
proverb
열 번 찍으면 안 넘어간다
proverb about stubbornness.
Pattern: strike [noun] ten times
Example: 그녀는 열 번 찍어도 안 넘어가는 여자야 (she won't budge even after ten tries)
-ㄹ 수도 없을만큼 = so much that... can't
너를 향해 잡힐 수도 없을만큼 뛰고 있는 심장
-ㄹ 수도 없을만큼 = to the point of no control.
Pattern: [stem] + 을 수도 없을만큼
Example: 끝낼 수도 없을만큼 깊어 (too deep to end)
-ㄹ까 말까 = whether or not
나 같은 남자 볼까 말까
-ㄹ까 말까 = wavering between options.
Pattern: [stem] + ㄹ까 말까
Example: 갈까 말까 망설여 (wavering between going and staying)
7-day study plan
Day 1 — Vocab Set A + hum along to the chorus
- Memorize 10 basic words
- Listen to the song 3 times
- Hum along to the chorus 미인아 미인아
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (없지 = there isn't, right?, proverb)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn 없지 = there isn't, right? and proverb
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-ㄹ 수도 없을만큼 = so much that... can't)
- Memorize Bonamana keywords
- Learn -ㄹ 수도 없을만큼 = so much that... can't
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-ㄹ까 말까 = whether or not) + Vocab Set C
- Learn -ㄹ까 말까 = whether or not
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with 미인 (美人)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn 없지 = there isn't, right? and proverb
- Sing the whole song with karaoke
- Flag the words you still miss
- Review grammar 1-3
Day 6 — Vocab review + quiz
- Score 80+ on the vocab quiz
- Write missed words 3 times
- Sing the chorus without looking
- Explain the meaning of 미인 to a friend
Day 7 — Final check: full sing-through + use the grammar
- Sing the entire song without subtitles
- Make one sentence per grammar point
- Record yourself singing and check pronunciation
- Use today's expressions in a short diary entry
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