Red Velvet “Psycho” Korean Lyrics
Red Velvet · 2019 · Album: The ReVe Festival Finale · Intermediate
Crush each other then hug again: people don't understand but we're meant to be. Red Velvet's signature hit.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “Psycho” about?
Crush each other then hug again: people don't understand but we're meant to be. Red Velvet's signature hit.
How do I learn Korean with “Psycho”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 8 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 “Psycho”?
Debuted under SM in 2014. The originators of "Red" sweet vs "Velvet" dark dual concepts. Psycho is an all-time classic.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
널 어쩌면 좋을까neol eojjeomyeon joteulkkaWhat should I do about you?
이런 맘은 또 첨이라ireon mameun tto cheomiraI haven't felt this way before
하나 확실한 건 I don't play the gamehana hwaksilhan geon I don't play the gameOne thing is for sure: I don't play the game
우리 진짜 별나대uri jinjja byeolnadaePeople say we're so weird
그냥 내가 너무 좋아해geunyang naega neomu jotahaeI just like you so much
넌 그걸 너무 잘 알고 날 쥐락펴락해neon geugeol neomu jal algo nal jwirakpyeorakhaeYou know it so well and control me
나도 마찬가지인걸nado machangajiingeolSo do I
우린 참 별나고 이상한 사이야urin cham byeolnago isanghan saiyaWe're in a weird and strange relationship
서로를 부서지게 (부서지게)seororeul buseojige (buseojige)We crush each other (crush)
You got me feeling like a psycho psychoYou got me feeling like a psycho psychoYou got me feeling like a psycho psycho
우릴 보고 말해 자꾸 자꾸uril bogo malhae jakku jakkuPeople keep telling us
다시 안 볼 듯 싸우다가도 붙어 다니니 말야dasi an bol deut ssaudagado buteo danini malyaFighting like it's over but then stuck together
이해가 안 간대 웃기지도 않대ihaega an gandae utgijido anhdaeThey don't get it, it's not funny
Vocabulary (8)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 별나대다 | byeolnadaeda | to act strange | we're so weird |
| 쥐락펴락하다 | jwirakpyeorakhada | to control at will | control me at will |
| 부서지다 | buseojida | to be crushed / break | crush each other |
| 껴안다 | kkyeoanda | to embrace | hug again |
| 이해가 안 가다 | ihaega an gada | can't understand | they don't understand |
| 웃기지도 않다 | utgijido anhda | not even funny | they say it's not funny |
| 죽도록 사랑하다 | jukdorok saranghada | to love to death | fools in love to death |
| 어지럽다 | eojireopda | to feel dizzy | dizzy without you |
Grammar notes (2)
-게 (adverb) + -고 (link)
서로를 부서지게 그리곤 또 껴안아
Crush → embrace: the cycle of intense emotions, destruction and healing.
Pattern: [stem] + ゲ + [stem] + ゴ + [verb]
Example: 아프게 만들고 치유한다 (hurt then heal)
죽도록 = to the point of death
서로 좋아 죽는 바보 바보
죽도록 is the ultimate degree: loving to death, fools yet proud.
Pattern: [stem] + ドロク + [adjective] + [noun]
Example: 미칠 듯한 사랑 (a maddening love)
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 You got me feeling like a psycho psycho
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-게 (adverb) + -고 (link), 죽도록 = to the point of death)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn -게 (adverb) + -고 (link) and 죽도록 = to the point of death
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-게 (adverb) + -고 (link))
- Memorize Psycho keywords
- Learn -게 (adverb) + -고 (link)
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (죽도록 = to the point of death) + Vocab Set C
- Learn 죽도록 = to the point of death
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with psycho (psycho)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn -게 (adverb) + -고 (link) and 죽도록 = to the point of death
- 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 psycho 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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