1️⃣ About the Song: What is "Hype Boy"?

NewJeans’ "Hype Boy" is a song about deep admiration and attraction. The lyrics express the excitement of falling for someone special and feeling that they are different from everyone else.

📌 In this lesson, you’ll learn:
✅ How to use "너도 말해줄래" (Will you tell me too?) to ask for confirmation
✅ The meaning of "남들과는 달라 넌" (You’re different from others)
✅ Cultural insights on romantic expressions in Korean


2️⃣ Key Korean Expressions from the Song

📝 "너도 말해줄래" (Neodo malhaejullae) 💬

🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:

  • "너도 말해줄래"  0:26

Meaning: "Will you tell me too?" / "Can you say it too?"
Pronunciation: Neo-do mal-hae-jul-lae

  • 너도 (neodo) = "you too"
  • 말하다 (malhada) = "to speak, to say"
  • -아/어줄래 (-ajullae/eojullae) = "can you do (something) for me?" (soft request)

📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "나 좋아한다고 너도 말해줄래?" – "Can you also say that you like me?"
✅ "오늘 재미있었어! 너도 말해줄래?" – "I had fun today! Can you say it too?"

🔥 This phrase is often used in romantic or emotional situations when asking for reassurance.


📝 "남들과는 달라 넌" (Namdeulgwaneun dalla neon) 💖

🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:

  • "남들과는 달라 넌"  0:26

Meaning: "You’re different from others."
Pronunciation: Nam-deul-gwa-neun dal-la neon

  • 남들 (namdeul) = "other people"
  • 과는 (-gwaneun) = "compared to" (emphasizing contrast)
  • 다르다 (dareuda) = "to be different"
  • 넌 (neon) = "you" (casual form)

📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "넌 남들과는 달라, 특별해!" – "You’re different from others, you’re special!"
✅ "그 사람 남들과는 달라. 뭔가 느낌이 좋아." – "That person is different from others. I have a good feeling."

💡 This phrase is great for expressing admiration and seeing someone as unique!


3️⃣ Cultural Insight: Expressing Love & Attraction in Korean

💙 "너도 말해줄래" → Expresses wanting reassurance from someone special
💙 "남들과는 달라 넌" → Shows deep admiration and uniqueness

📢 Did you know?
In Korean romance culture, seeking verbal confirmation of feelings is important. People often say phrases like "너도 나 좋아해?" (Do you like me too?) to make sure emotions are mutual. "남들과는 달라" is also commonly used to compliment someone, highlighting their uniqueness.

Other similar expressions:

  • "나만 바라봐!" → "Only look at me!"
  • "넌 뭔가 달라." → "You’re different in a good way."

4️⃣ Practice & Challenge!

📝 Try using these expressions in real life!
1️⃣ Say "너도 말해줄래?" when asking for reassurance from a friend or loved one.
2️⃣ Use "남들과는 달라 넌" when complimenting someone’s uniqueness.

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