1️⃣ About the Song: What is "TOMBOY"?
(G)I-DLE’s "TOMBOY" is a bold anthem about breaking stereotypes and embracing individuality. The lyrics convey defiance, confidence, and self-empowerment, rejecting societal expectations of how someone should act.
📌 In this lesson, you’ll learn:
✅ How to use "네가 싫다 해도 좋아" (Even if you hate it, I like it) to express confidence
✅ The meaning of "미친 척이라 말해" (Call me crazy) to show indifference to judgment
✅ Cultural insights on independence and self-expression in Korean society
2️⃣ Key Korean Expressions from the Song
📝 "네가 싫다 해도 좋아" (Nega silta haedo joa) 💪
🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:
- "네가 싫다 해도 좋아" → 0:27
➡ Meaning: "Even if you hate it, I like it." / "I don’t care if you dislike it."
➡ Pronunciation: Ne-ga sil-ta hae-do jo-a
- 네가 (nega) = "you" (casual)
- 싫다 (silta) = "to dislike"
- 해도 (haedo) = "even if"
- 좋아 (joa) = "I like it"
📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "네가 싫다 해도 좋아. 난 내 방식대로 할 거야!" – "Even if you don’t like it, I like it. I’ll do things my way!"
✅ "다른 사람들이 뭐라 해도 난 내 스타일이 좋아!" – "Even if others don’t like it, I love my style!"
🔥 This phrase expresses confidence and determination in personal choices.
📝 "미친 척이라 말해" (Michin cheokira malhae) 🤪
🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:
- "미친 척이라 말해" → 1:33
➡ Meaning: "Call me crazy." / "Say that I'm acting crazy."
➡ Pronunciation: Mi-chin cheo-gi-ra mal-hae
- 미친 (michin) = "crazy"
- 척 (cheok) = "pretend" / "act like"
- 이라 말해 (-ira malhae) = "say that it is"
📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "내가 미친 척이라 말해도 돼. 난 신경 안 써!" – "You can say I’m crazy. I don’t care!"
✅ "하고 싶은 거 할 거야. 미친 척이라 말해도 좋아!" – "I’ll do what I want. Even if you call me crazy, I don’t mind!"
💡 This phrase is used to show confidence in one’s decisions despite what others think.
3️⃣ Cultural Insight: Expressing Confidence & Breaking Stereotypes in Korean
🔥 "네가 싫다 해도 좋아" → Shows strong self-confidence and independence
🔥 "미친 척이라 말해" → Reflects not caring about judgment from others
📢 Did you know?
In Korean society, following social norms and expectations is often emphasized, but more young people are embracing self-expression, just like the message in "TOMBOY". This song reflects the growing shift towards breaking gender roles and living unapologetically.
✔ Other similar expressions:
- "난 내 길을 갈 거야!" → "I’ll go my own way!"
- "하고 싶은 대로 해!" → "Do whatever you want!"
4️⃣ Practice & Challenge!
📝 Try using these expressions in real life!
1️⃣ Say "네가 싫다 해도 좋아" when expressing confidence in your choices.
2️⃣ Use "미친 척이라 말해" when ignoring judgment from others.
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