BIGBANG “Let's Not Fall In Love” Korean Lyrics
BIGBANG · 2015 · Album: MADE Series : E · Intermediate
The most contradictory confession: 'let's not fall in love — because I like you too much.' Freeze the most beautiful moment.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “Let's Not Fall In Love” about?
The most contradictory confession: 'let's not fall in love — because I like you too much.' Freeze the most beautiful moment.
How do I learn Korean with “Let's Not Fall In Love”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 17 key vocabulary, 4 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 “Let's Not Fall In Love”?
The quintessential boy band (2006) that shaped the idol system — hip-hop to ballads with storytelling lyrics.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
우리 사랑하지 말아요 아직은 잘 모르잖아요uri saranghaji malayo ajikeun jal moreujanhayoLet's not fall in love — we don't know each other yet
사실 조금은 두려운 거야 그대 미안해요sasil jogeumeun duryeoun geoya geudae mianhaeyoHonestly, I'm a little scared — I'm sorry
우리 약속하지 말아요 내일은 또 모르잖아요uri yaksokhaji malayo naeileun tto moreujanhayoLet's not make promises — who knows about tomorrow
하지만 이 말만은 진심이야 그대 좋아해요hajiman i malmaneun jinsimiya geudae jotahaeyoBut this one thing is true — I like you
아무것도 묻지 말아요amugeotdo mutji malayoDon't ask me anything
대답할 수 없어요daedaphal su eopseoyoI can't give you an answer
지금 이렇게 둘이 행복한데 왜jigeum ireotge duli haengbokhande waeWe're so happy right now — why
날 가지려 하지 말아요nal gajiryeo haji malayoTry to possess me?
그저 이대로 조금만 있어요geujeo idaero jogeumman isseoyoLet's just stay like this a little longer
갈수록 더 마음 아파지게 왜galsurok deo maeum apajige waeWhy make it hurt more and more?
잦은 만남 뒤엔 이별jateun mannam dwien ibyeolFrequent meetings end in goodbyes
계속 반복되는 실연gyesok banbokdoeneun silyeonBroken hearts on repeat
더는 의미를 찾을 수 없어deoneun uimireul chateul su eopseoI can't find the meaning anymore
어리석은 미련eoriseokeun miryeonFoolish attachment
사랑의 탈을 쓴 mistakesarangui taleul sseun mistakeA mistake wearing love's mask
느끼는 감정은 다 비슷해neukkineun gamjeongeun da biseuthaeAll the feelings feel the same
하지만 이 순간만큼은 I want you to stayhajiman i sunganmankeumeun I want you to stayBut in this moment — I want you to stay
나를 보며 웃지 말아요nareul bomyeo utji malayoDon't smile at me
정들면 슬퍼져요jeongdeulmyeon seulpeojyeoyoIf I get attached, it'll hurt
예쁜 그 미소가 눈물이 될까 봐yeppeun geu misoga nunmuli doelkka bwaI'm afraid that pretty smile will turn to tears
사랑이란 두 글자 속에 우릴 가두려고 하지 말아요sarangiran du geulja soke uril gaduryeogo haji malayoDon't trap us inside the two letters of 'love'
Vocabulary (17)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 약속하지 말다 | yaksokhaji malda | don't promise | let's not promise |
| 두렵다 | duryeopda | to be afraid | honestly a little scared |
| 묻다 | mutda | to ask | don't ask anything |
| 대답하다 | daedaphada | to answer | I can't answer |
| 가지려 하다 | gajiryeo hada | to try to possess | don't try to own me |
| 이대로 | idaero | like this / as is | stay like this |
| 잦은 | jateun | frequent | frequent meetings |
| 실연 | silyeon | broken heart | repeated heartbreak |
| 미련 | miryeon | lingering attachment | foolish attachment |
| 탈을 쓰다 | taleul sseuda | to wear the mask of | a mistake in love's mask |
| 비슷하다 | biseuthada | to be similar | feelings feel alike |
| 말다 | malda | don't (soft imperative) | let's not fall in love |
| 정들다 | jeongdeulda | to grow attached | attachment brings sorrow |
| 눈물이 되다 | nunmuli doeda | to turn into tears | afraid the smile turns to tears |
| 가두다 | gaduda | to trap / confine | trap inside love |
| 진심 | jinsim | true heart | I mean it |
| 두 글자 | du geulja | two letters/words | the word 'love' |
Grammar notes (4)
말아요 = don't (soft)
우리 사랑하지 말아요 아직은 잘 모르잖아요
말아요 is a plea, not a command: the confession begins with 'don't.'
Pattern: [stem] + ジ マラヨ
Example: 울지 말아요 (don't cry)
-잖아요 = you know it's ~
내일은 또 모르잖아요
-잖아요 turns fear into shared common sense.
Pattern: [stem] + ジャナヨ
Example: 이른 거잖아요 (it's too early, you know)
탈을 쓴 = masked as
사랑의 탈을 쓴 mistake
The mask makes the mistake look like love — visually deceptive.
Pattern: [noun] + タルヲ カブン + [noun]
Example: 선의의 탈을 쓴 거짓말 (a lie in disguise of goodwill)
사랑이란 = the thing called love
사랑이란 두 글자 속에 우릴 가두려고 하지 말아요
Naming love becomes jailing it: definitions confine.
Pattern: [noun] + ラン + [noun] + ソゲ
Example: 기대라는 압박 (pressure named expectation)
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 그대 좋아해요
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (말아요 = don't (soft), -잖아요 = you know it's ~)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn 말아요 = don't (soft) and -잖아요 = you know it's ~
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (탈을 쓴 = masked as)
- Memorize Let's Not Fall In Love keywords
- Learn 탈을 쓴 = masked as
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (사랑이란 = the thing called love) + Vocab Set C
- Learn 사랑이란 = the thing called love
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with 약속 (承諾)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn 말아요 = don't (soft) and -잖아요 = you know it's ~
- 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 약속 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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