iKON “리듬 타” Korean Lyrics
iKON · 2015 · Album: Welcome Back · Beginner
IKON's debut: it's just a song, feel the rhythm — no reason needed. Party vocabulary packed inside every bounce.
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What are the lyrics of “리듬 타” about?
IKON's debut: it's just a song, feel the rhythm — no reason needed. Party vocabulary packed inside every bounce.
How do I learn Korean with “리듬 타”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 12 key vocabulary, 3 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 “리듬 타”?
YG's six (2015) — Love Scenario became a national hit. B.I's firsthand lyrics are vivid, colloquial storytelling.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
이건 그냥 노래니깐 리듬 타igeon geunyang noraenikkan rideum taIt's just a song — feel the rhythm
(Bounce) 리듬 타 (Bounce) 리듬 타(Bounce) rideum ta (Bounce) rideum ta(Bounce) feel the rhythm
뭐해 어서 고갤 끄덕이지 않고mwohae eoseo gogael kkeudeokiji anhgoWhat are you waiting for? Nod your head
가슴과 허리를 꿀렁이지 않고gaseumgwa heorireul kkulreongiji anhgoGet your chest and waist grooving
우린 가리는 거 없어 예를 들면 때와 장소urin garineun geo eopseo yereul deulmyeon ttaewa jangsoWe don't discriminate — time and place
멋있는 척 안해 나쁜 예는 요즘 아이돌meotissneun cheok anhae nappeun yeneun yojeum aidolNo acting cool — bad examples are today's idols
즐기는데 무슨 타당한 이유를 원해jeulgineunde museun tadanghan iyureul wonhaeJust enjoy — why need a valid reason?
이건 그냥 리듬 타기 좋은 흔한 노래igeon geunyang rideum tagi joteun heunhan noraeIt's just a common song good for grooving
굳이 제목을 정하자면 칭찬guti jemokeul jeonghajamyeon chingchanIf I had to name it: 'praise'
이 노래를 틀면 고래도 춤추게 하니까i noraereul teulmyeon goraedo chumchuge hanikkaPlay this and even a whale will dance
Yeah come and get it 모여 남녀노소Yeah come and get it moyeo namnyeonosoCome and get it — everyone gather
음악은 흐르지 방방곡곡eumakeun heureuji bangbanggokgokMusic flows to every corner
콧노래를 불러 ladi dadikotnoraereul bulreo ladi dadiHum a tune — ladi dadi
Vocabulary (12)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 리듬 타다 | rideum tada | to feel the rhythm | feel the rhythm |
| 끄덕이다 | kkeudeokida | to nod | nod your head |
| 꿀렁이다 | kkulreongida | to wiggle / groove | wiggle the body |
| 가리다 | garida | to be picky about | no restrictions |
| 예를 들면 | yereul deulmyeon | for example | for example, time and place |
| 멋있는 척하다 | meotissneun cheokhada | to act cool | don't act cool |
| 타당한 이유 | tadanghan iyu | a valid reason | need a valid reason |
| 흔한 노래 | heunhan norae | a common song | a common song |
| 굳이 | guti | deliberately / insistently | if you insist on choosing |
| 고래 | gorae | whale | even a whale dances |
| 방방곡곡 | bangbanggokgok | every corner | flow to every corner |
| 콧노래 | kotnorae | humming a tune | hum a tune |
Grammar notes (3)
-니깐 = because (casual)
이건 그냥 노래니깐 리듬 타
-니깐 is the casual form of -니까: shutting down overthinking.
Pattern: [stem] + ニッカン
Example: 피곤하니깐 쉬어 (you're tired, so rest)
가리는 거 없다 = no restrictions
우린 가리는 거 없어 예를 들면 때와 장소
-는 거 없어 = nothing restricted: total freedom.
Pattern: [stem] + ヌンゴ オプタ
Example: 먹는 거 가리지 않아 (not picky about food)
-게 하다 = make (someone) do
이 노래를 틀면 고래도 춤추게 하니까
-게 하다 personifies the song: the music itself makes even whales dance.
Pattern: [stem] + ゲ ハダ
Example: 웃게 만들어 (make me laugh)
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 We go dumb dumb dumb dumb
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-니깐 = because (casual), 가리는 거 없다 = no restrictions)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn -니깐 = because (casual) and 가리는 거 없다 = no restrictions
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-게 하다 = make (someone) do)
- Memorize 리듬 타 keywords
- Learn -게 하다 = make (someone) do
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-니깐 = because (casual)) + Vocab Set C
- Learn -니깐 = because (casual)
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with 리듬 (節奏)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn 가리는 거 없다 = no restrictions and -게 하다 = make (someone) do
- 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 리듬 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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