SUPER JUNIOR “U” Korean Lyrics
SUPER JUNIOR · 2006 · Album: U · Intermediate
First chart-topper — fated obsession.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “U” about?
First chart-topper — fated obsession.
How do I learn Korean with “U”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 15 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 “Intermediate” — every line comes with pronunciation, romanization and translation, great for learners with some basics.
Which group sings “U”?
The legendary mega-group (2005) — Sorry Sorry sparked the Hallyu wave. Catchy hooks and memorable choruses.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
너를 처음 보게 되었어neoreul cheoeum boge doeeosseoI first came to see you
널 원하지 않고 견딜 수가 있을까neol wonhaji anhgo gyeondil suga isseulkkaCan I endure without wanting you?
그렇게 쳐다보지 마geureotge chyeodaboji maDon't stare like that
너와의 game을 아직 시작 안 했어neowaui gameeul ajik sijak an haesseoThe game with you hasn't started yet
나에게서 타로점을 봐naegeseo tarojeomeul bwaRead my tarot cards
너의 이상형 찾아봐 줄 테니neoui isanghyeong chatabwa jul teniI'll find your ideal type
그 남자가 내가 되게 해줄 테니geu namjaga naega doege haejul teniI'll make that man become me
Cause I can't stop thinking about u girlCause I can't stop thinking about u girlCause I can't stop thinking about you, girl
널 내 거로 만들 거야neol nae georo mandeul geoyaI'll make you mine
No I can't stop thinking about u girlNo I can't stop thinking about u girlNo I can't stop thinking about you, girl
내 우리 안에 가두고 싶어nae uri ane gadugo sipeoI wanna keep you inside my fence
뽀얗던 우윳빛 피부ppoyatdeon uyutbit pibuThat milky-white skin
긴 머리 끝에 남아 있는 향기와gin meori kkeute nama issneun hyanggiwaThe scent lingering at long hair's ends
나지막한 목소리로 날 공격하니najimakhan moksoriro nal gonggyeokhaniAttacking me with that soft voice
날 이길 순 없어nal igil sun eopseoYou can't beat me
너에게 보여준 magicneoege boyeojun magicThe magic I showed you
빨간 장미 속에 숨겨둔 반지를 줄게ppalgan jangmi soke sumgyeodun banjireul julgeI'll give you the ring hidden in the red rose
그 주인이 네가 되게 해줄 테니geu juini nega doege haejul teniI'll make you its owner
Vocabulary (15)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 견디다 | gyeondida | endure | endure pain |
| 쳐다보다 | chyeodaboda | stare | stare at the sky |
| 시작하다 | sijakhada | start | game start |
| 타로점 | tarojeom | tarot reading | read tarot |
| 이상형 | isanghyeong | ideal type | ideal-type world cup |
| 가두다 | gaduda | confine | confine a bird |
| 우리 | uri | fence / we | inside the fence |
| 뽀얗다 | ppoyatda | milky white | milky skin |
| 우윳빛 | uyutbit | milky color | milk + color |
| 나지막하다 | najimakhada | low (voice) | a soft voice |
| 공격하다 | gonggyeokhada | attack | attack a weak point |
| 장미 | jangmi | rose | red rose |
| 숨겨둔 | sumgyeodun | hidden | hidden treasure |
| 반지 | banji | ring | wear a ring |
| 주인 | juin | owner | house owner |
Grammar notes (4)
-고 견디다 = endure -ing
널 원하지 않고 견딜 수가 있을까
견디다 = endure: can I hold out without wanting you?
Pattern: [stem] + 고 견디다
Example: 추위를 견디다 (endure the cold)
-아 줄 테니 = I'll do (so trust me)
너의 이상형 찾아봐 줄 테니
-줄 테니 = I'll do it for you, so...: promise plus expectation.
Pattern: [stem] + 아 줄 테니
Example: 기다려 줄 테니 놀라지 마 (I'll wait so don't be surprised)
-고 싶다 = want to
내 우리 안에 가두고 싶어
-고 싶다 = want to: 'I wanna keep you caged.'
Pattern: [stem] + 고 싶다
Example: 만나고 싶어 (I want to see you)
-게 해주다 = make/let become
그 주인이 네가 되게 해줄 테니
-게 해주다 = causative with favor: 'I'll make you the owner.'
Pattern: [stem] + 게 해주다
Example: 꿈을 이루게 해줄게 (I'll make your dream come true)
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 You're my destiny
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-고 견디다 = endure -ing, -아 줄 테니 = I'll do (so trust me))
- Review vocab set A
- Learn -고 견디다 = endure -ing and -아 줄 테니 = I'll do (so trust me)
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-고 싶다 = want to)
- Memorize U keywords
- Learn -고 싶다 = want to
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-게 해주다 = make/let become) + Vocab Set C
- Learn -게 해주다 = make/let become
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with magic (魔法)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn -고 견디다 = endure -ing and -아 줄 테니 = I'll do (so trust me)
- 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 magic 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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