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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)

KoreanRomanizationEnglishNote
오묘한 기류omyohan giryua strange energya strange energy flows
끈적이는kkeunjeokineunstickysticky looks
베팅하다betinghadato betbet everything
낯간지러운natganjireounshamefully titillatingshameful playing with fire
불장난buljangnanplaying with fireplay with fire
bluffingbluffingbluffingyour bluff
홀리다holridato be bewitchedbewitched by your tricks
poker facepoker facepoker faceI'm a poker face
all inall inall inif 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

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-을 빼앗은 너 = you who stole ~, -다면 = if (hypothetical))

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-을 빼앗은 너 = you who stole ~)

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-다면 = if (hypothetical)) + 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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