THE BOYZ “WATCH IT” Korean Lyrics

THE BOYZ · 2024 · Album: ‖ · Intermediate

A hunting game counted down 3, 2, 1: the truth hides under the mask — deep in the dark you can't read is where I play best.

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FAQ

What are the lyrics of “WATCH IT” about?

A hunting game counted down 3, 2, 1: the truth hides under the mask — deep in the dark you can't read is where I play best.

How do I learn Korean with “WATCH IT”?

Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 20 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 “WATCH IT”?

Cre.ker's eleven (2017), Road to Kingdom champions — top-tier choreography and full-throttle energy lyrics.

Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)

차갑게 (yeah) 울린 경고chagapge (yeah) ulrin gyeonggoA cold (yeah) warning rings

소리 없이 get down 너에게로sori eopsi get down neoegeroSilently get down to you

I'll give you 1 2 3 숨을 고른 뒤I'll give you 1 2 3 sumeul goreun dwiI'll give you 1, 2, 3 — once I catch my breath

You better watch out oh ohYou better watch out oh ohYou better watch out, oh oh

진짜 맘은 감춘 채로jinjja mameun gamchun chaeroWith my true heart concealed

탐색하는 all night under shadowtamsaekhaneun all night under shadowScanning all night under shadow

조금씩 3 2 1 for the l.o.v.ejogeumssik 3 2 1 for the l.o.v.eBit by bit, 3, 2, 1 for the L.O.V.E

You'll be in danger oh ohYou'll be in danger oh ohYou'll be in danger, oh oh

터질 듯 가쁜 숨teojil deut gappeun sumBreath bursting, ragged

위태로운 mood (all night)witaeroun mood (all night)A precarious mood (all night)

(But you love it right)(But you love it right)(But you love it, right)

헤어날 수 없이 깊은 어둠 속 low low lowheeonal su eopsi gipeun eodum sok low low lowInescapably deep in the darkness — low low low

Baby I want you and hurt youBaby I want you and hurt youBaby, I want you and hurt you

I can't go without youI can't go without youI can't go without you

닿고 싶어 like that 미칠 것만 같아datgo sipeo like that michil geotman gataI wanna touch you like that — it's driving me crazy

I need you nowI need you nowI need you now

내게로 밀려오는 tensionnaegero milryeooneun tensionTension sweeping over me

벗어나려 할수록 더beoteonaryeo halsurok deoThe more you try to escape, the deeper

거침없이 too fast 휘몰아친 two-facedgeochimeopsi too fast hwimolachin two-facedRelentless, too fast — the two-faced storm

Slowly switch up move it fastSlowly switch up move it fastSlowly switch up, move it fast

Vocabulary (20)

Korean	Romanization	English	Note
경고	gyeonggo	warning	sound a warning
소리 없이	sori eopsi	silently	approach silently
숨을 고르다	sumeul goreuda	to catch one's breath	after catching breath
감추다	gamchuda	to conceal	conceal one's heart
탐색하다	tamsaekhada	to scan / probe	probe the dark
under shadow	under shadow	under the shadow	hide under shadow
터질 듯	teojil deut	about to burst	a bursting heart
가쁜 숨	gappeun sum	ragged breath	breathe hard
위태롭다	witaeropda	to be precarious	a precarious balance
헤어나다	heeonada	to break free	unable to break free
미칠 것 같다	michil geot gatda	to be going crazy	I'm going crazy
밀려오다	milryeooda	to surge in	waves surge in
tension	tension	tension	tension runs high
벗어나다	beoteonada	to get out of	escape the situation
휘몰아치다	hwimolachida	to sweep violently	a storm sweeps
two-faced	two-faced	two-faced	a two-faced strategy
frame	frame	frame	a perfect frame
resist	resist	to resist	resist the temptation
trap	trap	trap	fall into a trap
risky	risky	risky	a risky choice

Grammar notes (4)

-ㄴ 채로 = in the state of

진짜 맘은 감춘 채로 탐색하는 all night

-ㄴ 채로 keeps the heart hidden through every move — the masked-hunter setup.

Pattern: [stem] + (ヌン) チェロ

Example: 말없는 채로 나왔다 (came out without a word)

-(으)ㄹ수록 = the more ~

벗어나려 할수록 더

The resistance itself deepens the trap — a paradox of immersion.

Pattern: [stem] + ルスロクト

Example: 알수록 더 신기해 (the more I learn, the more fascinating)

-ㄹ 수 없이 = inescapably

헤어날 수 없이 깊은 어둠 속 low low low

-ㄹ 수 없이 = beyond ability to escape: not unwilling, unable.

Pattern: [stem] + ルスオプシ

Example: 참을 수 없이 웃겨 (uncontrollably funny)

the comparative, the comparative

the riskier the deeper you fall

English double-comparative borrowed intact: risk and fall scale together.

Pattern: ザ + [比較級], ザ + [比較級]

Example: the more, the better

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 better watch it
Write today's new words once

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-ㄴ 채로 = in the state of, -(으)ㄹ수록 = the more ~)

Review vocab set A
Learn -ㄴ 채로 = in the state of and -(으)ㄹ수록 = the more ~
Notice these patterns while listening
Make two sentences with today's grammar

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-ㄹ 수 없이 = inescapably)

Memorize WATCH IT keywords
Learn -ㄹ 수 없이 = inescapably
Sing the whole chorus
Sing the chorus along with the video

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (the comparative, the comparative) + Vocab Set C

Learn the comparative, the comparative
Read the lyrics aloud twice
Make a sentence with tension (張力)
Shadow the verses once

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

Learn -ㄴ 채로 = in the state of and -(으)ㄹ수록 = the more ~
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 tension 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