Red Velvet “Red Flavor” Korean Lyrics
Red Velvet · 2017 · Album: The Red Summer · Beginner
A summer fruit party: curious about the taste, hooked from the first bite — I'm into this red flavor.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “Red Flavor” about?
A summer fruit party: curious about the taste, hooked from the first bite — I'm into this red flavor.
How do I learn Korean with “Red Flavor”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 6 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 “Red Flavor”?
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)
궁금해 궁금해 궁금해gunggeumhae gunggeumhae gunggeumhaeCurious, curious, curious
깨물면 사과 같아 가제일 뜨거운 여름 그만 가란 너무kkaemulmyeon sagwa gata gajeil tteugeoun yeoreum geuman garan neomuBite it like an apple — don't go, hot summer
큰일 알래 줄고 싶고 뜨거운 여름keunil alrae julgo sipgo tteugeoun yeoreumIt's bad — I wanna slim down, hot summer
밤에 바람은 불고 너무 쉽게 사랑 빠져버릴 나인틴bame barameun bulgo neomu swipge sarang ppajyeobeoril naintinNight wind blows — nineteen, falling in love so easily
너무 좋아 전 눈에 보여neomu jota jeon nune boyeoI love it — I can see it all
보리 네가 자꾸만 생각나bori nega jakkuman saenggaknaI keep thinking of you
내 방식대로 갈 때 갈래nae bangsikdaero gal ttae galraeI'll go my own way
빨 궁금해 하네 물면 점점 가시는 찾아 베이ppal gunggeumhae hane mulmyeon jeomjeom gasineun chata beiCurious — biting more, finding thorns and cutting
내가 제일 좋아하는 그 색깔naega jeil jotahaneun geu saekkkalMy favorite color
일곱 가지 무지개빛을 열 세상은 짜릿해ilgop gaji mujigaebiteul yeol sesangeun jjarithaeSeven rainbow colors — the world is thrilling
Vocabulary (6)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 궁금해하다 | gunggeumhaehada | to be curious about | curious curious curious |
| 깨물다 | kkaemulda | to bite | bite like an apple |
| 줄고 싶다 | julgo sipda | want to slim down | want to slim down in hot summer |
| 내 방식대로 | nae bangsikdaero | my own way | I'll go my own way |
| 무지개 | mujigae | rainbow | seven rainbow colors |
| 짜릿하다 | jjarithada | to be thrilling / electric | the world is thrilling |
Grammar notes (2)
-면 -같다 = bite it and it's like ~
깨물면 사과 같아
Bite → discover: the surprise of a different flavor than expected.
Pattern: [stem] + ミョン + [noun] + ガッタ
Example: 열면 선물이야 (open it and there's a gift)
-대로 = in the manner of
내 방식대로 갈 때 갈래
-대로 asserts one's own style: no compromises for anyone.
Pattern: [noun] + ドロ + [verb]
Example: 생각한 대로 해 (do it as you thought)
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 내가 제일 좋아하는 그 색깔
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-면 -같다 = bite it and it's like ~, -대로 = in the manner of)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn -면 -같다 = bite it and it's like ~ and -대로 = in the manner of
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-면 -같다 = bite it and it's like ~)
- Memorize Red Flavor keywords
- Learn -면 -같다 = bite it and it's like ~
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-대로 = in the manner of) + Vocab Set C
- Learn -대로 = in the manner of
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with 빨간 맛 (紅色滋味)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn -면 -같다 = bite it and it's like ~ and -대로 = in the manner of
- 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 빨간 맛 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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