💥 Learn Korean Through IVE - "Baddie" 💥

1️⃣ About the Song: What is "Baddie"?

IVE’s "Baddie" is a bold and charismatic song that highlights confidence, living without fear, and embracing one's true self. The lyrics convey a carefree attitude, directness, and the power of self-expression.

📌 In this lesson, you’ll learn:
✅ How to use "솔직하게 말해줘" (Be honest with me) to encourage straightforwardness
✅ The meaning of "될 대로 되라지" (Let things happen as they will) to express a carefree attitude
✅ Cultural insights on expressing honesty and a rebellious spirit in Korean

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2️⃣ Key Korean Expressions from the Song

📝 "솔직하게 말해줘" (Soljikhage malhaejwo) 🗣️

🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:

• "솔직하게 말해줘" → 0:32

➡ Meaning: "Be honest with me." / "Tell me the truth."
➡ Pronunciation: Sol-jik-ha-ge mal-hae-jwo

• 솔직하다 (soljikhada) = "to be honest"
• 말하다 (malhada) = "to speak" / "to say"
• -줘 (-jwo) = polite request ending (like "please")

📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "나한테 솔직하게 말해줘, 넌 어떻게 생각해?" – "Be honest with me, what do you think?"
✅ "솔직하게 말해줘, 이 옷 어때?" – "Tell me the truth, how does this outfit look?"

🔥 This phrase is used when encouraging someone to be straightforward and truthful.

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📝 "될 대로 되라지" (Doel daero doeraji) 🤷‍♀️

🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:

• "될 대로 되라지" → 1:04

➡ Meaning: "Let things happen as they will." / "Whatever happens, happens."
➡ Pronunciation: Doel dae-ro doe-ra-ji

• 되다 (doeda) = "to become" / "to happen"
• -대로 (-daero) = "as" / "in the way of"
• 되라지 (doeraji) = informal imperative meaning "let it be"

📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "시험 결과? 될 대로 되라지!" – "The test results? Whatever happens, happens!"
✅ "이젠 걱정 안 해, 될 대로 되라지!" – "I won’t worry anymore. I’ll just let things happen!"

💡 This phrase is often used when embracing fate and letting go of control.

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3️⃣ Cultural Insight: Expressing Honesty & Rebellious Spirit in Korean

💥 "솔직하게 말해줘" → Encourages honesty and straightforward communication
💥 "될 대로 되라지" → Reflects a free-spirited, rebellious attitude

📢 Did you know?
Korean culture often values politeness and indirect speech, but modern trends, especially in K-pop, embrace boldness and direct self-expression. Phrases like "솔직하게 말해줘" highlight this shift, while "될 대로 되라지" reflects a growing sense of individuality and freedom.

✔ Other similar expressions:

• "솔직히 말하면..." → "To be honest..."
• "신경 쓰지 마!" → "Don’t worry about it!"

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4️⃣ Practice & Challenge!

📝 Try using these expressions in real life!
1️⃣ Say "솔직하게 말해줘" when asking for an honest opinion.
2️⃣ Use "될 대로 되라지" when letting go of worries.

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