SUPER JUNIOR “Devil” Korean Lyrics

SUPER JUNIOR · 2015 · Album: DEVIL · Intermediate

10th-anniversary single — the lover as an adorable devil, in retro-pop wrapping.

FAQ

What are the lyrics of “Devil” about?

10th-anniversary single — the lover as an adorable devil, in retro-pop wrapping.

How do I learn Korean with “Devil”?

Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 11 key vocabulary, 3 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 “Devil”?

The legendary mega-group (2005) — Sorry Sorry sparked the Hallyu wave. Catchy hooks and memorable choruses.

Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)

지금 내가 하려는 말이 좀 이상할지 몰라jigeum naega haryeoneun mali jom isanghalji molraWhat I'm about to say may sound strange

왜인지 난 좀 어려웠어 늘 쩔쩔 매니까waeinji nan jom eoryeowosseo neul jjeoljjeol maenikkaSomehow it was hard — I kept stumbling

원하게 되고 너를 향한 모든 감정이 커져wonhage doego neoreul hyanghan modeun gamjeongi keojyeoEvery emotion toward you grows

Baby 당신 앞에 모든 게 무뚝뚝해져Baby dangsin ape modeun ge muttukttukhaejyeoBaby, everything goes clumsy before you

난 너무 원해요 젠장 너무 원하게 해요nan neomu wonhaeyo jenjang neomu wonhage haeyoI want you so bad — damn, you make me want

참조차 안 돼 이건 마치 저주 같아chamjocha an dwae igeon machi jeoju gataI can't even resist — it's like a curse

그대는 나의 devilgeudaeneun naui devilYou're my devil

Vocabulary (11)

Korean	Romanization	English	Note
이상하다	isanghada	to be strange	something's off today
쩔쩔매다	jjeoljjeolmaeda	to fumble	fumbling about
원하다	wonhada	to want	don't want it
감정	gamjeong	emotion	feelings grow
무뚝뚝하다	muttukttukhada	to be blunt	a blunt personality
참다	chamda	to endure	don't hold back
저주	jeoju	curse	put a curse
젠장	jenjang	damn	curse word when frustrated
커지다	keojida	to grow	voice grows louder
향하다	hyanghada	to face / toward	feelings toward you
늘	neul	always	always grateful

Grammar notes (3)

-ㄹ지 몰라 = may or may not

지금 내가 하려는 말이 좀 이상할지 몰라

-ㄹ지 몰라 = 'may or may not' — hedging.

Pattern: [stem] + 을/ㄹ지 모르다

Example: 올지 안 올지 몰라 (don't know if coming)

-게 하다 = make someone do

난 너무 원해요 젠장 너무 원하게 해요

-게 하다 causative: 'you make me want it.'

Pattern: [stem] + 게 하다

Example: 울게 만들다 (make someone cry)

-조차 = even

참조차 안 돼 이건 마치 저주 같아

-조차 = even: can't even endure it.

Pattern: [noun] + 조차

Example: 이름조차 기억 안 나 (can't even remember the name)

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 그대는 나의 devil
Write today's new words once

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-ㄹ지 몰라 = may or may not, -게 하다 = make someone do)

Review vocab set A
Learn -ㄹ지 몰라 = may or may not and -게 하다 = make someone do
Notice these patterns while listening
Make two sentences with today's grammar

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-조차 = even)

Memorize Devil keywords
Learn -조차 = even
Sing the whole chorus
Sing the chorus along with the video

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-ㄹ지 몰라 = may or may not) + Vocab Set C

Learn -ㄹ지 몰라 = may or may not
Read the lyrics aloud twice
Make a sentence with 저주 (詛咒)
Shadow the verses once

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

Learn -게 하다 = make someone do and -조차 = even
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 저주 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