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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)

KoreanRomanizationEnglishNote
별나대다byeolnadaedato act strangewe're so weird
쥐락펴락하다jwirakpyeorakhadato control at willcontrol me at will
부서지다buseojidato be crushed / breakcrush each other
껴안다kkyeoandato embracehug again
이해가 안 가다ihaega an gadacan't understandthey don't understand
웃기지도 않다utgijido anhdanot even funnythey say it's not funny
죽도록 사랑하다jukdorok saranghadato love to deathfools in love to death
어지럽다eojireopdato feel dizzydizzy 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

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-게 (adverb) + -고 (link), 죽도록 = to the point of death)

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-게 (adverb) + -고 (link))

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (죽도록 = to the point of death) + 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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