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SEVENTEEN “Don't Wanna Cry” Korean Lyrics

SEVENTEEN · 2017 · Album: Al1 · Intermediate

SEVENTEEN's transformation: want to cry but won't. The repeated '울고 싶지 않아' is heartbreaking yet danceable.

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FAQ

What are the lyrics of “Don't Wanna Cry” about?

SEVENTEEN's transformation: want to cry but won't. The repeated '울고 싶지 않아' is heartbreaking yet danceable.

How do I learn Korean with “Don't Wanna Cry”?

Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 6 key vocabulary, 1 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 “Don't Wanna Cry”?

The 13-member 'self-sufficient idols' (2015) in three units. Lyrics run from first-flutter hearts to youth anthems — a wide difficulty range.

Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)

울고 싶지 않아ulgo sipji anhaI don't wanna cry
사랑한다는 말이 부족해서saranghandaneun mali bujokhaeseoThe words 'I love you' aren't enough
어떤 말을 꺼내봐도eotteon maleul kkeonaebwadoNo matter what I say
너 하나만 아기도 날 두고서 어디 간 거니neo hanaman agido nal dugoseo eodi gan geoniYou baby — where did you go leaving me?
거니 내가 싫어 아 멀리 간 거니geoni naega silheo a meolri gan geoniDo you hate me? Or did you go far away?
잘 찾지 마 거기 있는 거 봐라 될 것 같아jal chatji ma geogi issneun geo bwara doel geot gataDon't look — I see you right there
그 자리 널 찾아가야 돼 찾아가야geu jari neol chatagaya dwae chatagayaI have to go to you — find you
돼 지금 찾으면 너인 걸 모르니까dwae jigeum chateumyeon neoin geol moreunikkaIf I go now, I'll know it's you
울고 싶지 않아ulgo sipji anhaI don't wanna cry
눈물은 많지만nunmuleun manhjimanI have plenty of tears
울고 싶지 않아ulgo sipji anhaI don't wanna cry
미지의 길이 나타나 아는 길인지 내게 또 묻지요mijiui gili natana aneun gilinji naege tto mutjiyoAn unknown path appears — asking me again if I know it
혹시나 그 사람 찾고 있진 않을까hoksina geu saram chatgo issjin anheulkkaAre you still looking for that person?
나는 지금 널 찾고 있어naneun jigeum neol chatgo isseoI'm looking for you right now

Vocabulary (6)

KoreanRomanizationEnglishNote
울고 싶지 않다ulgo sipji anhdadon't wanna cryI don't wanna cry
부족하다bujokhadato be insufficientwords aren't enough
꺼내다kkeonaedato bring up / take outbring up words
찾아가다chatagadato go find (someone)have to go find you
미지의mijiuiunknownan unknown path
눈물nunmultearstears welling up

Grammar notes (1)

-지만 = although

울고 싶지 않아 눈물은 많지만

-지만 juxtaposes having many tears with refusing to cry.

Pattern: [noun] + マン chiman

Example: 말은 많지만 행동이 없어 (talks but no action)

7-day study plan

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

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-지만 = although, -지만 = although)

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-지만 = although)

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-지만 = although) + 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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