SUPER JUNIOR “Sorry, Sorry” Korean Lyrics
SUPER JUNIOR · 2009 · Album: Sorry, Sorry · Beginner
The Hallyu mega-hit — hypnotic repetition.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “Sorry, Sorry” about?
The Hallyu mega-hit — hypnotic repetition.
How do I learn Korean with “Sorry, Sorry”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 16 key vocabulary, 4 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 “Sorry, Sorry”?
The legendary mega-group (2005) — Sorry Sorry sparked the Hallyu wave. Catchy hooks and memorable choruses.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
Sorry Sorry Sorry SorrySorry Sorry Sorry SorrySorry Sorry Sorry Sorry
내가 내가 내가 먼저naega naega naega meonjeoMe me me first
네게 네게 네게 빠져nege nege nege ppajyeoInto you you you I fall
빠져 빠져 버려 babyppajyeo ppajyeo beoryeo babyFalling falling for you, baby
Shawty Shawty Shawty ShawtyShawty Shawty Shawty ShawtyShawty Shawty Shawty Shawty
눈이 부셔 부셔 부셔nuni busyeo busyeo busyeoDazzling dazzling dazzling
숨이 막혀 막혀 막혀sumi makhyeo makhyeo makhyeoCan't breathe can't breathe
내가 미쳐 미쳐 babynaega michyeo michyeo babyI'm going crazy crazy, baby
바라보는 눈빛 속에baraboneun nunbit sokeIn the gaze that watches me
눈빛 속에 나는 마치nunbit soke naneun machiIn that gaze I'm like
나는 마치 뭐에 홀린 놈naneun machi mwoe holrin nomA guy spellbound by something
이젠 벗어나지도 못해ijen beoteonajido mothaeNow I can't even escape
걸어오는 너의 모습geoleooneun neoui moseupYou walking toward me
내 심장을 밟고 왔나봐nae simjangeul balbgo wassnabwaYou must have stepped on my heart
어딜 가나 당당하게 웃는 너는 매력적eodil gana dangdanghage utneun neoneun maeryeokjeokConfident smile anywhere — charming
착한 여자 일색이란 생각들은 보편적chakhan yeoja ilsaekiran saenggakdeuleun bopyeonjeokThinking only nice girls are best is common
도도하게 거침없게 정말 너는 환상적dodohage geochimeopsge jeongmal neoneun hwansangjeokProud and fearless — you're fantastic
돌이킬 수 없을 만큼 네게 빠져 버렸어dolikil su eopseul mankeum nege ppajyeo beoryeosseoI've fallen beyond turning back
Vocabulary (16)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 먼저 | meonjeo | first | I'll go first |
| 빠지다 | ppajida | fall into | fall for charm |
| 눈이 부시다 | nuni busida | dazzling | dazzling smile |
| 숨이 막히다 | sumi makhida | can't breathe | out of breath |
| 미치다 | michida | go crazy | like crazy |
| 바라보다 | baraboda | gaze at | gaze lovingly |
| 홀리다 | holrida | spellbound | spellbound by love |
| 벗어나다 | beoteonada | escape | can't escape |
| 당당하다 | dangdanghada | confident | confident attitude |
| 매력적 | maeryeokjeok | charming | a charming person |
| 일색 | ilsaek | all of one kind | all beginners |
| 보편적 | bopyeonjeok | universal | common thought |
| 도도하다 | dodohada | aloof | an aloof smile |
| 거침없다 | geochimeopsda | unstoppable | push forward |
| 환상적 | hwansangjeok | fantastic | fantastic experience |
| 돌이킬 수 없다 | dolikil su eopsda | irreversible | irreversible mistake |
Grammar notes (4)
-나 봐 = seems / guess
내 심장을 밟고 왔나봐
-나 봐 = realization suffix.
Pattern: [stem] + 나 보다
Example: 온나 봐 (looks like it's coming)
-을 만큼 = to the extent
돌이킬 수 없을 만큼 네게 빠져 버렸어
-을 만큼 = to the degree of no return.
Pattern: [stem] + 을/ㄹ 만큼
Example: 참을 수 없을 만큼 커 (grown past bearing)
일색 = all of one kind
착한 여자 일색이란 생각들은 보편적
일색 = a crowd of one type.
Pattern: [noun] + 일색
Example: 지각 일색 (all latecomers)
-하게 = adverb form
도도하게 거침없게 정말 너는 환상적
-하게 turns adjectives into adverbs.
Pattern: [stem] + 게
Example: 당당하게 말해 (say it confidently)
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 Sorry Sorry Sorry Sorry
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-나 봐 = seems / guess, -을 만큼 = to the extent)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn -나 봐 = seems / guess and -을 만큼 = to the extent
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (일색 = all of one kind)
- Memorize Sorry, Sorry keywords
- Learn 일색 = all of one kind
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-하게 = adverb form) + Vocab Set C
- Learn -하게 = adverb form
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with 매력 (魅力)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn -나 봐 = seems / guess and -을 만큼 = to the extent
- 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 매력 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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