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NewJeans “How Sweet” Korean Lyrics

NewJeans · 2024 · Album: How Sweet · Beginner

Come out, toxic lover: you little demon in my storyline — I'll taste how sweet it is myself.

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FAQ

What are the lyrics of “How Sweet” about?

Come out, toxic lover: you little demon in my storyline — I'll taste how sweet it is myself.

How do I learn Korean with “How Sweet”?

Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 7 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 “Beginner” — every line comes with pronunciation, romanization and translation, beginners can sing along.

Which group sings “How Sweet”?

Debuted under ADOR in 2022. The Gen-Z girl group — English-Korean mix, simple repetitive lyrics, perfect for beginners and trend lovers.

Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)

All I know is nowAll I know is nowAll I know is now
알게 됐어 나 (I know)alge dwaesseo na (I know)I've figured it out (I know)
그동안 맨날 always up and down (no more)geudongan maennal always up and down (no more)Always up and down (no more)
생각 또 생각 spinnin' round and roundsaenggak tto saenggak spinnin' round and roundThoughts spinning round and round
수상해서 그렇지 이런 헛소리 (no more)susanghaeseo geureotji ireon heotsori (no more)It's suspicious — this nonsense (no more)
How it's supposed to be 그만해 cus it's clear (it's simple)How it's supposed to be geumanhae cus it's clear (it's simple)How it's supposed to be — stop, it's clear (it's simple)
It's like biting an appleIt's like biting an appleIt's like biting an apple
Toxic loverToxic loverToxic lover
You're no better 거기 숨지 말고 얼른 나와You're no better geogi sumji malgo eolreun nawaYou're no better — stop hiding, come out now
You little demon in my storylineYou little demon in my storylineYou little demon in my storyline
Don't knock on my door I'll see you outDon't knock on my door I'll see you outDon't knock on my door — I'll see you out
And don't you know how sweet it tastesAnd don't you know how sweet it tastesDon't you know how sweet it tastes?

Vocabulary (7)

KoreanRomanizationEnglishNote
toxic lovertoxic lovertoxic lovera toxic lover
수상하다susanghadato be suspiciousbecause it's suspicious
헛소리heotsorinonsensestop the nonsense
bite an applebite an applebite an apple (poison reference)bite the poisoned apple
storylinestorylinestorylinemy storyline
demondemondemona little demon
see you outsee you outto see someone outshow you the door

Grammar notes (2)

biting an apple = poison apple reference (Snow White)

it's like biting an apple

Snow White's poisoned apple: sweet-looking but dangerous.

Pattern: [noun] + チョロム/カタ

Example: 독이 든 사과 (a poisoned apple)

in my storyline = within my narrative

you little demon in my storyline

The demon in my storyline: you played the villain in my narrative.

Pattern: [noun] + イン マイ ストーリーライン

Example: 내 인생의 최악 (the worst of my life)

7-day study plan

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

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (biting an apple = poison apple reference (Snow White), in my storyline = within my narrative)

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (biting an apple = poison apple reference (Snow White))

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (in my storyline = within my narrative) + 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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