I promise you: learning Korean doesn’t need to be boring! It may not be the easiest language to learn, but the possibilities for doing it while having fun are endless. Why? Because Korean culture is so rich, you can pick whatever you like the most and use it to your advantage to master the language. K-pop is one of those things that will make your study easier, and that’s why I want to share with you 5 K-pop songs that will help you learn Korean. Keep reading.
5 K-pop songs that will help you learn Korean
1. Blackpink – 뚜두뚜두 (Ddu-du ddu-du)
Balckpink is one of the most successful K-pop bands of all time, and because of that, they are very well known across the globe. They have released some of the greatest hits of K-pop music, including 뚜두뚜두 (Ddu-du ddu-du), which reached over 30 million views within the first 24 hours after its release.
In this song, Blackpink sings about a strong, confident girl who knows what she wants and doesn’t care about what others may think about her.
2. BTS – 작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy with luv)
BTS is not only one of the best K-pop bands but also one of the most famous in the world. While they have some English singles that have topped the charts, such as Savage Love with Jason Derulo, Dynamite and Life goes on, they also have some amazing songs in Korean that will undoubtedly help you improve your language skills.
The song I’ve chosen is Boy with luv, as it talks about happiness and love and how the smallest things in life can bring you joy.
3. Red Velvet – 빨간 맛 (Red flavor)
Named one of the most popular K-pop bands by Time and Billboard, Red Velvet has reached the top 10 list of most streamed K-pop artists in 2022. The quality of their music has brought this band numerous accolades, and its members have been acknowledged for helping break stereotypes among girl groups in Korea.
This song, Red flavor, is about summer and thrilling love, bringing tons of energy and good vibes to listeners. And, of course, it will help you improve your Korean!
4. EXO – Don’t fight the feeling
EXO is another K-pop band that has achieved great success, both in Korea and abroad. Several media outlets have labeled this band as the “kings of K-pop”. And yes, I know what you’re thinking. Isn’t the name of this song in English? Yes, it is, but don’t worry because the song is performed mainly in Korean.
Don’t fight the feeling is an anthem about following your passion and achieving freedom by living your own style.
5. IVE – Eleven
This girl band, IVE, has been on the air for less than 2 years, and yet the impact they have had on K-pop culture has been big. It has had great influence in Korean culture and abroad, ranking No. 1 in the Next Generation K-pop Idols survey conducted by Shibuya109. They are one of the biggest influences on Generation Z in Korea, and its music is rapidly spreading across the world.
This song, Eleven, has led IVE to win 13 music shows, and its music video has been played more than 100 million times.
K-pop songs will help you learn Korean – but you’ll need lessons too!
K-pop is a fun way of learning Korean, but it should be a complement to your Korean lessons, not a substitute. Why? Because the Korean language has a lot of particularities and singularities that are much easier to learn when someone explains them to you personally, providing you with thorough explanations and examples that work for you,
Here, at Korean Booster, I offer 3 types of lessons:
- Class for newbies
- Class for conversation
- Survival Korean
Check them out and choose the one that suits you better! I’m looking forward to hearing from you!