LE SSERAFIM “Smart” Korean Lyrics

LE SSERAFIM · 2024 · Album: EASY · Intermediate

A smart strategist: see one, know ten. Victory is my 'sugar' — even 'villain' is a stronger name than 'loser.'

FAQ

What are the lyrics of “Smart” about?

A smart strategist: see one, know ten. Victory is my 'sugar' — even 'villain' is a stronger name than 'loser.'

How do I learn Korean with “Smart”?

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 “Smart”?

Debuted under SOURCE MUSIC (HYBE) in 2022. Known for defiant, resilient lyrics and catchy hooks — a fresh English-Korean mix from the newest sensation girl group.

Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)

하날 보면 열까지 간파해서 돌파하지hanal bomyeon yeolkkaji ganpahaeseo dolpahajiSee one, know ten — penetrate and break through

계획대로 돼가지 난 나비가 될 애송이gyehoekdaero dwaegaji nan nabiga doel aesongiGoing as planned — I'll become a butterfly

원하는 건 승리란 놈 I call it sugarwonhaneun geon seungriran nom I call it sugarWhat I want is victory — I call it 'sugar'

Plan대로라면 놓칠 리가 없지Plandaeroramyeon notchil riga eopsjiIf it goes as planned, there's no way I'll miss it

누군 말해 내가 mean mean mean mean meannugun malhae naega mean mean mean mean meanSomeone says I'm mean mean mean mean mean

신경 안 써 쉿 쉿 쉿 쉿 쉿singyeong an sseo swit swit swit swit switI don't care — shh shh shh shh shh

내 패배 위에 필 아름다움 대신nae paebae wie pil areumdaum daesinInstead of the beauty that blooms on defeat

더 강한 이름 villain을 택했지deo ganghan ireum villaineul taekhaessjiI chose the stronger name: villain

So 그게 바로 me me me me meSo geuge baro me me me me meSo that's me — me me me me me

르세라핌 날 이끌어 to victoryreuserapim nal ikkeuleo to victoryLE SSERAFIM leads me to victory

Vocabulary (8)

Korean	Romanization	English	Note
간파하다	ganpahada	to see through / figure out	figure out and break through
돌파하다	dolpahada	to break through	break through the limit
애송이	aesongi	young one / novice	a caterpillar that will become a butterfly
승리	seungri	victory	the thing called victory
패배	paebae	defeat	beauty blooming on defeat
택하다	taekhada	to choose / select	choose a name
신경 안 쓰다	singyeong an sseuda	to not care	I don't care
이끌다	ikkeulda	to lead / guide	lead to victory

Grammar notes (2)

see one, know ten = keen insight

하날 보면 열까지 간파해서 돌파하지

A Korean proverb: from one glimpse you understand ten — keen insight.

Pattern: [noun] + ハナポミョンヨルカジ

Example: 하나를 보면 열을 안다 (one glimpse reveals ten)

-대신 = instead of

내 패배 위에 필 아름다움 대신 더 강한 이름 villain을 택했지

Instead of beautiful defeat, choosing 'villain': rejecting aesthetics for power.

Pattern: [noun] + デシン + [noun]

Example: 커피 대신 차를 마셔 (tea instead of coffee)

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 I'm a smarter baby smarter
Write today's new words once

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (see one, know ten = keen insight, -대신 = instead of)

Review vocab set A
Learn see one, know ten = keen insight and -대신 = instead of
Notice these patterns while listening
Make two sentences with today's grammar

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (see one, know ten = keen insight)

Memorize Smart keywords
Learn see one, know ten = keen insight
Sing the whole chorus
Sing the chorus along with the video

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-대신 = instead of) + Vocab Set C

Learn -대신 = instead of
Read the lyrics aloud twice
Make a sentence with smart (聰明)
Shadow the verses once

Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song

Learn see one, know ten = keen insight and -대신 = instead 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 smart 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