Apink “NoNoNo” Korean Lyrics
Apink · 2013 · Album: Secret Garden · Beginner
APINK's national healing song: dry your tears, my shoulder is yours. The simple 'no no no' chorus is a beginner's first pick.
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What are the lyrics of “NoNoNo” about?
APINK's national healing song: dry your tears, my shoulder is yours. The simple 'no no no' chorus is a beginner's first pick.
How do I learn Korean with “NoNoNo”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 19 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 “Beginner” — every line comes with pronunciation, romanization and translation, beginners can sing along.
Which group sings “NoNoNo”?
The enduring class of 2011 — Korea's innocence icon. Sincere, warm lyrics with soft, clear diction.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
내가 힘이 들 때 내게 다가온 그대naega himi deul ttae naege dagaon geudaeYou came to me when I was out of energy
살며시 내게로 와 입맞춰준 그때 마치salmyeosi naegero wa ipmatchwojun geuttae machiYou came softly and kissed me — like magic
마법처럼 나 감싸준 정말 이런 기분 처음이야mabeopcheoreom na gamssajun jeongmal ireon gibun cheoeumiyaThis warmth surrounding me — I've never felt it before
와 가끔 힘든 그도 힘들다고 말할 때wa gakkeum himdeun geudo himdeuldago malhal ttaeWhen even that gets hard, say it out loud
그렇게 혼자 슬퍼하면 어떡해geureotge honja seulpeohamyeon eotteokhaeHow could you cry alone like that?
어떡해 하나 둘씩 불이 꺼져가는 공간 속에eotteokhae hana dulssik buli kkeojyeoganeun gonggan sokeThe lights are going out one by one
내가 널 비춰줄게naega neol bichwojulgeI'll be your light
하지만 노노노 혼자가 아면 노노노hajiman nonono honjaga amyeon nononoBut no no no — you're not alone, no no no
언제나 내게 항상 힘이 돼준eonjena naege hangsang himi dwaejunYou've always been my strength
그때 내 손을 잡아요 이제 지금 다가와geuttae nae soneul japayo ije jigeum dagawaHold my hand like then — come to me now
기대 언제나 힘이 돼줄게gidae eonjena himi dwaejulgeLean on me — I'll always be your strength
꿈이 많던 그땐 너무 떨리던 그때kkumi manhdeon geuttaen neomu tteolrideon geuttaeBack when dreams were plenty and nerves were many
수많은 시련 속에 기적을 받고수록sumanheun siryeon soke gijeokeul batgosurokThe more miracles, the more trials came
불어오는 바람에 흔들리는 모습 처음이야buleooneun barame heundeulrineun moseup cheoeumiyaSwaying in the blowing wind — a first for me
오랫동안 많이도 참았나요oraetdongan manhido chamassnayoHave you held it in for so long?
아무 말 안 하고 고개만 떨구면amu mal an hago gogaeman tteolgumyeonNot saying a word, head hung down
어떡해 하늘이 무너지듯 곁을 떠나가는 세상 속에eotteokhae haneuli muneojideut gyeoteul tteonaganeun sesang sokeThe world is leaving your side like the sky is falling
내가 널 비춰줄게naega neol bichwojulgeI'll be your light
Vocabulary (19)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 다가오다 | dagaoda | to come close | come to me |
| 기대다 | gidaeda | to lean on | lean on my shoulder |
| 힘이 되다 | himi doeda | to be one's strength | always be your strength |
| 입맞추다 | ipmatchuda | to kiss | kiss the forehead |
| 감싸주다 | gamssajuda | to wrap / shield | wrap me warmly |
| 처음이다 | cheoeumida | it's the first time | first time feeling this |
| 불이 꺼지다 | buli kkeojida | the light goes out | lights go out one by one |
| 비춰주다 | bichwojuda | to shine on (for someone) | I'll be your light |
| 공간 | gonggan | space | an empty space |
| 언제나 | eonjena | always | always by my side |
| 잡아요 | japayo | hold (polite) | hold my hand |
| 지금 | jigeum | now | come now |
| 꿈이 많다 | kkumi manhda | to have many dreams | a dream-filled time |
| 떨리던 | tteolrideon | used to tremble | those trembling days |
| 시련 | siryeon | trials | countless trials |
| 기적 | gijeok | miracle | receive a miracle |
| 바람 | baram | wind | sway in the wind |
| 고개를 떨구다 | gogaereul tteolguda | to hang one's head | just hang your head |
| 비추다 | bichuda | to light up / shine on | candlelight shines |
Grammar notes (4)
노노노 = triple no
하지만 노노노 혼자가 아니면 노노노
The 'no's reject your sadness, not you: a negative turned into comfort.
Pattern: ノノノ + [positive]
Example: 노노노 울지 마 (no no no, don't cry)
-아/어 주다 = do for you
언제나 힘이 돼줄게
-주다 + 언제나 makes a lifetime promise of support.
Pattern: [stem] + ア/オ チュダ
Example: 곁에 있어줄게 (I'll stay by you)
-아/어 가는 = progressively ~ing
하나 둘씩 불이 꺼져가는 공간 속에 내가 널 비춰줄게
The progressive dying lights vs. the steady shine — darkness vs. one candle.
Pattern: [stem] + ア カヌン + [noun]
Example: 사라져 가는 길 (a fading road)
-요 = polite imperative
그때 내 손을 잡아요 이제 지금 다가와
The polite imperative keeps the plea gentle: comfort without force.
Pattern: [stem] + ア/オヨ
Example: 어서 와요 (come on in, please)
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 노노노 혼자가 아니야
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (노노노 = triple no, -아/어 주다 = do for you)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn 노노노 = triple no and -아/어 주다 = do for you
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-아/어 가는 = progressively ~ing)
- Memorize NoNoNo keywords
- Learn -아/어 가는 = progressively ~ing
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-요 = polite imperative) + Vocab Set C
- Learn -요 = polite imperative
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with 노노노 (不要不要)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn 노노노 = triple no and -아/어 주다 = do for you
- 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 노노노 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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