MONSTA X “GAMBLER” Korean Lyrics
MONSTA X · 2021 · Album: One Of A Kind · Intermediate
Love as a casino: go all in and you win the game. Gambling vocabulary in full swing.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “GAMBLER” about?
Love as a casino: go all in and you win the game. Gambling vocabulary in full swing.
How do I learn Korean with “GAMBLER”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 9 key vocabulary, 2 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 “GAMBLER”?
Starship's powerhouse (2015) — hard-hitting hip-hop sound with signature English-Korean blend.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
오묘한 기류 끈적이는 눈빛 (huh)omyohan giryu kkeunjeokineun nunbit (huh)A strange energy, sticky looks (huh)
모든 걸 베팅해 내 맘을 빼앗은 너 (huh)modeun geol betinghae nae mameul ppaeateun neo (huh)Betting everything — you stole my heart (huh)
아침까지 flip thatachimkkaji flip thatFlip that until morning
낯간지러운 불장난natganjireoun buljangnanShamefully playing with fire
강한 끌림이 와ganghan kkeulrimi waA strong pull arrives
아직은 알 수 없어 너의 bluffingajikeun al su eopseo neoui bluffingI still can't tell if you're bluffing
So sweet 한 네 미소 속에 난 빠져들어So sweet han ne miso soke nan ppajyeodeuleoI fall into your sweet smile
너의 trick에 난 홀려neoui tricke nan holryeoBewitched by your tricks
흔들리는 이 맘 callin' me nowheundeulrineun i mam callin' me nowMy shaking heart is calling me now
All in 했다면 다 이기는 gameAll in haessdamyeon da igineun gameIf I go all in, I win this game
널 손에 잡은 채 난 poker faceneol sone japeun chae nan poker faceWith you in my hands, I'm a poker face
Vocabulary (9)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 오묘한 기류 | omyohan giryu | a strange energy | a strange energy flows |
| 끈적이는 | kkeunjeokineun | sticky | sticky looks |
| 베팅하다 | betinghada | to bet | bet everything |
| 낯간지러운 | natganjireoun | shamefully titillating | shameful playing with fire |
| 불장난 | buljangnan | playing with fire | play with fire |
| bluffing | bluffing | bluffing | your bluff |
| 홀리다 | holrida | to be bewitched | bewitched by your tricks |
| poker face | poker face | poker face | I'm a poker face |
| all in | all in | all in | if you go all in |
Grammar notes (2)
-을 빼앗은 너 = you who stole ~
모든 걸 베팅해 내 맘을 빼앗은 너
-ㄴ defines the lover by their theft: you ARE the one who stole.
Pattern: [noun] + ル パアスン ノ
Example: 맘을 훔친 범인 (the thief who stole my heart)
-다면 = if (hypothetical)
all in 했다면 다 이기는 game
-다면 makes love a gamble: the bet is your entire life.
Pattern: [stem] + ダミョン + [win]
Example: 포기 안 하면 이길 수 있어 (don't give up and you'll win)
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 Zero zero lucky bang
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-을 빼앗은 너 = you who stole ~, -다면 = if (hypothetical))
- Review vocab set A
- Learn -을 빼앗은 너 = you who stole ~ and -다면 = if (hypothetical)
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-을 빼앗은 너 = you who stole ~)
- Memorize GAMBLER keywords
- Learn -을 빼앗은 너 = you who stole ~
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-다면 = if (hypothetical)) + Vocab Set C
- Learn -다면 = if (hypothetical)
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with gambler (賭徒)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn -을 빼앗은 너 = you who stole ~ and -다면 = if (hypothetical)
- 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 gambler 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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