1️⃣ About the Song: What is "손오공" (Super)?
SEVENTEEN’s "손오공" (Super) is an energetic and powerful song that represents unstoppable ambition and growth. Inspired by Sun Wukong (손오공, the Monkey King) from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, the song embodies determination, strength, and transformation.
📌 In this lesson, you’ll learn:
✅ How to use "끝까지 가보자" (Let’s go to the end) to express persistence
✅ The meaning of "마치 된 것 같아" (It feels like I made it)
✅ Cultural insights on perseverance and success in Korean culture
2️⃣ Key Korean Expressions from the Song
📝 "끝까지 가보자" (Kkeutkkaji gabojja) 💪
🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:
- "끝까지 가보자" → 1:07
➡ Meaning: "Let’s go to the end!" / "Let’s push through until the end!"
➡ Pronunciation: Kkeut-kka-ji ga-bo-ja
- 끝 (kkeut) = "end"
- 까지 (-kkaji) = "until"
- 가보다 (gaboda) = "to try going"
- 자 (-ja) = "let’s (do something)"
📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "우린 포기 안 해! 끝까지 가보자!" – "We won’t give up! Let’s go to the end!"
✅ "지금 힘들어도 끝까지 가보자!" – "Even if it’s tough now, let’s push through until the end!"
🔥 This phrase is commonly used in sports, work, and personal challenges to encourage perseverance.
📝 "마치 된 것 같아" (Machi doen geot gata) ✨
🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:
- "마치 된 것 같아" → 0:55
➡ Meaning: "It feels like I made it." / "It seems like it's done."
➡ Pronunciation: Ma-chi doen geot gat-a
- 마치 (machi) = "as if" / "just like"
- 되다 (doeda) = "to become, to be completed"
- 것 같아 (geot gata) = "feels like" / "seems like"
📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "마치 꿈이 된 것 같아!" – "It feels like a dream!"
✅ "마치 진짜 스타가 된 것 같아!" – "It feels like I’ve really become a star!"
💡 This phrase is perfect for expressing excitement or disbelief at achieving something big!
3️⃣ Cultural Insight: The Importance of Perseverance in Korean Culture
🐒 "끝까지 가보자" → Reflects the strong determination and work ethic seen in Korean society
🐒 "마치 된 것 같아" → Expresses the moment of achievement after hard work
📢 Did you know?
In Korean culture, never giving up until the very end is a widely respected value. This is known as 끈기 (kkeunki, perseverance). Many K-pop songs, like SEVENTEEN’s "손오공", emphasize pushing through obstacles to reach success.
✔ Other similar expressions:
- "포기하지 마!" → "Don’t give up!"
- "우린 해낼 거야!" → "We will make it!"
4️⃣ Practice & Challenge!
📝 Try using these expressions in real life!
1️⃣ Say "끝까지 가보자!" when motivating yourself or a friend.
2️⃣ Use "마치 된 것 같아!" when you achieve something great.
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