D.O. - Popcorn Lyrics (Hangul / Romanized / English Translation) & Vocabulary Notes
D.O. - Popcorn
π΅ Album: BLOSSOM - THE 3RD MINI ALBUM - EP | π Release: 2024-04-30
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BLOSSOM - THE 3RD MINI ALBUM • Released April 30, 2024
Accurate Hangul Lyrics, Romanization, English Translation & Korean Study Notes
[Verse 1]
μ²μ λ§λ κ·Έλ μ μ₯λ©΄
Cheo-eum man-nan geu-nal-ui jang-myeon
The scene of the day we first met
μ°Έ λλ΅μ§ μλ κ·Έ λ¨λ¦Ό
Cham na-dap-ji an-deon geu tteol-lim
That flutter in my heart that was so unlike me
무νμ ν μ μλ λ μμ λ―
Mu-pyo-jeong-hi seo it-deon nal i-jeun deut
As if forgetting the stoic me standing there emotionless
λ§ μ€λ κ² νλ μμ μμ
Mam seol-le-ge haet-deon ye-ppeun u-seum
Your lovely smile made my heart race
λ΄λ μ²λΌ ν¬κ·Όν λλΉ
Bom-nal-cheo-reom po-geun-han nun-bit
A gaze as warm and cozy as a spring day
μΈ λ΄ λ§μ λ
Ήμλκ° λ΄
Eon nae ma-meul no-gyeot-deon-ga bwa
It seems to have melted my frozen heart
λ λμ μμμ§ μ½©κΉμ§μ²λΌ
Du nu-ne ssui-wo-jin kong-kkak-ji-cheo-reom
Like rose-colored glasses placed over both my eyes
λμ λͺ¨λ μκ°μ΄ μλ» λ³΄μ¬
Neo-ui mo-deun sun-gan-i ye-ppeo bo-yeo
Every single moment of yours looks so pretty to me
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- * 콩κΉμ§ (Kong-kkak-ji): Bean pod / husks — Refers to the famous Korean idiom "λμ 콩κΉμ§κ° μλ€" (to have bean pods covering one's eyes), which equates to wearing "rose-tinted glasses" or being blindly in love where everything the person does seems adorable.
- * λλ΅μ§ μλ (Na-dap-ji an-deon): Unlike me — Derived from "λλ΅λ€" (to be like oneself) with negation, describing behavior or feelings unusual for one's regular calm nature.
- * 무νμ ν (Mu-pyo-jeong-hi): Expressionlessly / stoically — Highlights his cool, neutral demeanor before falling for her.
- * ν¬κ·Όν (Po-geun-han): Cozy, snug, or warm — Expressing deep emotional softness and gentle warmth.
[Pre-Chorus 1]
κ·Έλκ° λ΄κ² μ€ μ€λ μ΄μ£
Geu-dae-ga nae-ge jun seol-re-mi-jyo
It's the heart-fluttering excitement you gave to me
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- * μ€λ (Seol-lem): Flutter, thrill, or butterflies in one's stomach — The quintessential Korean word denoting sweet romantic anticipation.
- * κ·Έλ (Geu-dae): You — A poetic, respectful pronoun used commonly in Korean love songs.
[Chorus]
첨 κ·Έλ μ²λΌ
Cheom geu-nal-cheo-reom
Just like that very first day
κ·Έλ 보면 ν볡ν΄μ Έ
Geu-dael bo-myeon haeng-bok-hae-jyeo
When I look at you, I become so happy
λ¨λ¦Όμ μμλ λ§λ
Tteol-li-meul i-jeot-deon mam-do
Even my heart that had forgotten how to flutter
ν°μ§ λ― μ€λ λ§μΉ Popcorn
Teo-jil deut seol-le ma-chi Popcorn
Is ready to burst with excitement, just like Popcorn
λ¬μ½€ν΄μ§ λ§μ΄ 맀μΌ
Dal-kom-hae-jin ma-mi mae-il
My sweetened heart every single day
Popcornμ²λΌ νλ λλ
Popcorn-cheo-reom twi-neun neu-kkim
Feels like popping popcorn kernels
λ¬λλ¨ λΉμ μ λ§λ
Dal-di-dan dang-sin-ui mal-do
Even your sweet, honeyed words
ν°μ§ λ― μ€λ λ§μΉ Popcorn
Teo-jil deut seol-le ma-chi Popcorn
Make my heart race like it's bursting, just like Popcorn
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- * ν°μ§ λ― (Teo-jil deut): As if about to burst/explode — From "ν°μ§λ€" (to burst, pop), expressing an overpowering emotional crescendo.
- * νλ (Twi-neun): Popping, bouncing, or leaping — Evoking the energetic physical jumping of popcorn heating in a pan.
- * λ¬λλ¨ (Dal-di-dan): Extremely sweet / honeyed — An emphatic form of "λ¬λ€" (sweet), portraying words dripping with tenderness and affection.
[Verse 2]
맀μΌμ μλ‘μ΄ λ©΄λ
Mae-il-ui sae-ro-un myeon-do
The new sides of you revealed each day
μ΄λμ μ΅μν λ©΄λ
Eo-neu-sae ik-su-khan myeon-do
And the parts of you that have already grown familiar
μ¬λμ€λ½κ²λ§ 보μ΄λ λ§
Sa-rang-seu-reop-ge-man bo-i-neun mam
This heart of mine that sees only loveliness
λΉμ κ³Όλ λλκ³ μΆμ μ΄ λ§
Dang-sin-gwa-do na-nu-go si-peun i mam
This heart that I wish to share with you
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- * μ΄λμ (Eo-neu-sae): Before one knows it / already — Describing gradual closeness developing naturally over time.
- * μ΅μν (Ik-su-khan): Familiar / accustomed to — Indicating comfort and intimacy within the relationship.
- * μ¬λμ€λ½κ²λ§ (Sa-rang-seu-reop-ge-man): Only in an adorable, lovely manner — "μ¬λμ€λ½λ€" (lovely) combined with "-λ§" (only), emphasizing total infatuation.
[Pre-Chorus 2]
"ν" νκ³ ν°μ§ κ² κ°μ κΈ°λΆ
"Peong" ha-go teo-jil geot ga-teun gi-bun
A feeling like it's going to go "pop!" and burst
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- * "ν" (Peong): Pop! / Bang! — Korean onomatopoeia imitating the loud explosive sound of a bursting balloon or a popping kernel of corn.
- * κΈ°λΆ (Gi-bun): Mood or feeling — Highlighting his lighthearted emotional state.
[Chorus 2]
첨 κ·Έλ μ²λΌ
Cheom geu-nal-cheo-reom
Just like that very first day
κ·Έλ 보면 ν볡ν΄μ Έ
Geu-dael bo-myeon haeng-bok-hae-jyeo
When I look at you, I become so happy
λ¨λ¦Όμ μμλ λ§λ
Tteol-li-meul i-jeot-deon mam-do
Even my heart that had forgotten how to flutter
ν°μ§ λ― μ€λ λ§μΉ Popcorn
Teo-jil deut seol-le ma-chi Popcorn
Is ready to burst with excitement, just like Popcorn
λ¬μ½€ν΄μ§ λ§μ΄ 맀μΌ
Dal-kom-hae-jin ma-mi mae-il
My sweetened heart every single day
Popcornμ²λΌ νλ λλ
Popcorn-cheo-reom twi-neun neu-kkim
Feels like popping popcorn kernels
λ¬λλ¨ λΉμ μ λ§λ
Dal-di-dan dang-sin-ui mal-do
Even your sweet, honeyed words
ν°μ§ λ― μ€λ λ§μΉ Popcorn
Teo-jil deut seol-le ma-chi Popcorn
Make my heart race like it's bursting, just like Popcorn
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- * λ§μΉ (Ma-chi): As if / just like — An adverb often paired with "~μ²λΌ" or "~λ―" to build expressive figurative comparisons.
- * λ¬μ½€ν΄μ§ (Dal-kom-hae-jin): Having become sweet — Describing how love infuses sweetness into routine daily life.
[Post-Chorus]
ν°μ§ λ― μ€λ λ§μΉ Popcorn
Teo-jil deut seol-le ma-chi Popcorn
Bursting with excitement, just like Popcorn
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- * μ€λ (Seol-le): Flutter / be thrilled — Conjugation of "μ€λ λ€", evoking rapid heartbeat caused by love.
[Bridge & Outro]
λ―Ώμ μ μμ΄
Mi-deul su eop-seo
I simply can't believe it
맀μΌκ°μ΄ ν볡ν΄μ Έ
Mae-il-ga-chi haeng-bok-hae-jyeo
I grow happier and happier every single day
λλ§μ λͺ¨λ μκ°λ
Dul-man-ui mo-deun sun-gan-do
Every single moment shared between the two of us
ν°μ§ λ― μ€λ λ§μΉ Popcorn
Teo-jil deut seol-le ma-chi Popcorn
Is ready to burst with excitement, just like Popcorn
μ¬λμ΄λ λ΄κ½μμ΄
Sa-rang-i-ran bom-kkot-ni-pi
The spring flower petals called love
κ±Έμλ§λ€ νλ 리μ§
Geo-reum-ma-da hwi-nal-li-ji
Flutter and dance along with our every step
ν¨κ»ν λͺ¨λ μκ°λ
Ham-kke-hal mo-deun sun-gan-do
All the moments we will spend together
ν°μ§ λ― μ€λ λ§μΉ Popcorn
Teo-jil deut seol-le ma-chi Popcorn
Are ready to burst with excitement, just like Popcorn
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- * λ΄κ½μ (Bom-kkot-nip): Spring flower petals — "λ΄" (spring) + "κ½μ" (flower petals), pronounced [λ΄κΌ°λ] via nasalization. Ties into the album's central theme of blooming flowers (BLOSSOM).
- * κ±Έμλ§λ€ (Geo-reum-ma-da): With every step — "κ±Έμ" (step/walk) combined with the particle "-λ§λ€" (each / every).
- * νλ λ¦¬μ§ (Hwi-nal-li-ji): Fluttering / scattering in the wind — From "νλ 리λ€", portraying blossoming petals swirling in the breeze.
