🎶 Top 10 Korean Words You Hear in K-pop

Learn Korean Through K-pop Lyrics

K-pop isn’t just catchy—it’s also an amazing tool for learning real, spoken Korean. If you’ve ever found yourself singing along to BTS, BLACKPINK, or IU, you’ve probably already picked up a few words. Let’s explore 10 commonly used Korean words in K-pop and what they mean!

🎤 Most Common Korean Words in K-pop

Korean	Romanization	Meaning	Example Song
사랑	sa-rang	Love	“사랑을 했다” by iKON
심장	shim-jang	Heart	“Heartbeat” by BTS
꿈	kkum	Dream	“꿈” by Rain
눈물	nun-mul	Tears	“눈, 코, 입” by Taeyang
영원	yeong-won	Forever	“영원히 너와 꿈꾸고 싶다” by EXO
운명	un-myeong	Fate	“운명” by BTS (Boy in Luv)
기억	gi-eok	Memory	“기억을 걷는 시간” by Nell
별	byeol	Star	“별” by EXID
행복	haeng-bok	Happiness	“행복” by H.O.T
보고 싶어	bo-go shi-peo	I miss you	“보고 싶다” by Kim Bum Soo

🎧 Tip: Listen & Repeat

Next time you’re listening to your favorite K-pop song, try picking out these words. Pause and repeat them to practice pronunciation. Singing along with lyrics is one of the most enjoyable ways to improve your Korean!

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