KYUHYUN - Confession Is Not Flashy (From Hospital Playlist OST) Lyrics (Hangul / Romanized / English Translation) & Vocabulary Notes
KYUHYUN - Confession Is Not Flashy (From "Hospital Playlist" OST)
π΅ Album: HOSPITAL PLAYLIST, Pt. 4 (Original Television Soundtrack) - Single | π Release: 2020-04-03
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π£️ Romanization
π¬ English Translation
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Official Drama Soundtrack
Hospital Playlist OST Part 4
Originally sung by Lee Seung-hwan in 1993, this timeless ballad was revived by KYUHYUN's comforting vocals to depict pure, selfless love that withstands the passage of time—mirroring the heartfelt relationships in Hospital Playlist.
[Verse 1]
μΈμ κ° κ·Έλμκ² μ€
eonjenga geudaeege jun
The dazzling bouquet of flowers
λλΆμ κ½λ€λ°
nunbusin kkotdabal
I once gave to you
κ·Έ λΉλ ν₯κΈ°λ
geu bitdo hyanggido
Its light and scent
λ¨Έμ§μμ μ¬νκ² μλ€κ³
meojiana seulpeuge sideulgo
Will soon sadly wither away
κ½λ³΄λ€ μμ μ§κΈ κ·Έλλ
kkotboda yeppeun jigeum geudaedo
Even you, who are prettier than flowers right now
νμμ΄ μ§κ² μ§λ§
himeopsi jigetjiman
May gently fade without strength
κ·Έλμ κ½κ³Ό λ€λ₯Έ
geuttaeen kkotgwa dareun
Yet at that time, distinct from any flower
μ°λ¦¬λ§μ μ μ΄
urimanui jeongi
Our very own bond and deep affection
μ¨μ μ΄κ±°μΌ
sumeul swilgeoya
Will breathe with vibrant life
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- * κ½λ€λ° (Kkotdabal): Bouquet of flowers — Composed of 'κ½' (flower) and 'λ€λ°' (bundle).
- * μλ€κ³ (Sideulgo): Withering / fading away — Conjugated from the verb 'μλ€λ€' (to wilt, droop, or wither).
- * μ (Jeong): Affection / emotional attachment — A uniquely Korean cultural concept denoting a deep, enduring warmth and subconscious bond formed over time between people.
- * μ¨μ μ΄κ±°μΌ (Sumeul swilgeoya): Will breathe — Signifying that their affection is alive and will continually endure.
[Chorus]
μ¬λνλ λμ μ¬λμ
saranghaneun naui sarama
My beloved, my dearest person
λ§μμ΄ μ½μν κ²
maleopsi yaksokhalge
I promise you without a word
κ·Έλ λλ¬Όμ΄ λ§λ₯ΌλκΉμ§
geudae nunmuri mareulttaekkaji
Until all your tears run completely dry
λ΄κ° μ§μΌμ€λ€κ³
naega jikyeojundago
I will protect and stand by you
λ©κ³ λ¨Ό νλ μ§κΈμ νμνλ©°
meolgo meon hunnal jigeumeul hoesanghamyeo
In the distant future, looking back upon this moment
μμ μ
λ§μΆ€μ ν μ μλ€λ©΄
jageun immatchumeul hal su itdamyeon
If only we can share a gentle kiss
μ΄ λμ μΈμμμ
i neolbeun sesangwie
Upon this vast world
κ·Έ κΈΈκ³ κΈ΄ μκ°μμ
geu gilgo gin sigansoge
Across that long, endless span of time
κ·Έ μλ§μ μ¬λλ€μ€μ
geu sumaneun saramdeuljunge
Among so many countless souls
μ€μ§ κ·Έλλ§μ μ¬λν΄
ojik geudaemaneul saranghae
I love only you, and you alone
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- * λμ μ¬λμ (Naui sarama): My person / my love — Calling someone 'λμ μ¬λ' carries a deeply intimate, tender nuance of belonging and steadfast loyalty.
- * λ΄κ° (Nae-ga): I (subject pronoun + nominative particle 'κ°') — Emphasizes the speaker making a firm personal commitment. Distinct from 'λκ° (Ni-ga = you)'.
- * νμνλ©° (Hoesanghamyeo): While reminiscing / looking back — Derived from the Sino-Korean noun 'νμ' (reminiscence, recollection).
- * μ λ§μΆ€ (Immatchum): Kiss — A poetic and gentle Korean expression combining 'μ ' (mouth/lips) and 'λ§μΆ€' (meeting/matching).
[Chorus 2]
μ¬λνλ λμ μ¬λμ
saranghaneun naui sarama
My beloved, my dearest person
λ§μμ΄ μ½μν κ²
maleopsi yaksokhalge
I promise you without a word
κ·Έλ λλ¬Όμ΄ λ§λ₯ΌλκΉμ§
geudae nunmuri mareulttaekkaji
Until all your tears run dry
λ΄κ° μ§μΌ μ€λ€κ³
naega jikyeo jundago
That I will always protect you
λ©κ³ λ¨Ό νλ μ§κΈμ νμνλ©°
meolgo meon hunnal jigeumeul hoesanghamyeo
In the distant future, looking back upon this moment
μμ μ
λ§μΆ€μ ν μ μλ€λ©΄
jageun immatchumeul hal su itdamyeon
If only we can share a gentle kiss
μ΄ λμ μΈμμμ
i neolbeun sesangwie
Upon this vast world
κ·Έ κΈΈκ³ κΈ΄ μκ° μμ
geu gilgo gin sigan soge
Across that long, endless span of time
κ·Έ μλ§μ μ¬λλ€μ€μ
geu sumaneun saramdeuljunge
Among so many countless souls
μ€μ§ κ·Έλλ§μ μ¬λν΄
ojik geudaemaneul saranghae
I love only you, and you alone
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- * λ§μμ΄ (Maleopsi): Silently / without words — Formed from 'λ§' (words/speech) and 'μμ΄' (without), emphasizing unconditional actions over empty promises.
- * μ§μΌ μ€λ€κ³ (Jikyeo jundago): Saying that I will protect you — Combines 'μ§ν€λ€' (to guard, keep safe) with the auxiliary giving verb 'μ£Όλ€'.
- * μ€μ§ (Ojik): Solely / exclusively / only — An adverb expressing pure, singular devotion.
[Outro]
μ΄ λμ μΈμμμ
i neolbeun sesangwie
Upon this vast world
κ·Έ κΈΈκ³ κΈ΄ μκ° μμ
geu gilgogin sigan soge
Across that long, long time
κ·Έ μλ§μ μ¬λλ€μ€μ
geu sumaneun saramdeuljunge
Among so many countless souls
κ·Έλ λ§λκ±Έ κ°μ¬ν΄
geudael mannangeol gamsahae
I am so grateful to have met you
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- * κ·Έλ (Geudael): You (contracted object form) — Contraction of 'κ·Έλλ₯Ό' (geu-dae-reul), an affectionate and poetic way to address one's partner.
- * κ°μ¬ν΄ (Gamsahae): I am grateful / thank you — Present tense casual-polite/intimate form of 'κ°μ¬νλ€' (to thank / feel gratitude).
