Learn Korean Through STRAY KIDS - MANIAC

1️⃣ About the Song: What is "MANIAC"?

STRAY KIDS’s "MANIAC" is a bold and energetic song about breaking free from societal norms and embracing one’s unique personality. The lyrics encourage letting go, relaxing, and living without worrying about being "normal."

📌 In this lesson, you’ll learn:
✅ How to use "힘 좀 빼" (Loosen up a little) to tell someone to relax
✅ The meaning of "나사 빠진 것처럼" (Like a loose screw) to describe being carefree
✅ Cultural insights on Korean expressions related to attitude and personality

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2️⃣ Key Korean Expressions from the Song

📝 "힘 좀 빼" (Him jom ppae) 😌

🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:

• "힘 좀 빼" → 0:16

➡ Meaning: "Loosen up a little." / "Relax."
➡ Pronunciation: Him jom ppae

• 힘 (him) = "strength" / "power"
• 좀 (jom) = "a little" (casual tone)
• 빼다 (ppaeda) = "to remove" / "to let go"

📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "긴장하지 말고 힘 좀 빼!" – "Don’t be nervous, just relax a little!"
✅ "운동할 때 너무 힘주지 말고 힘 좀 빼." – "Don’t tense up too much when working out, loosen up!"

🔥 This phrase is often used to tell someone to relax and not take things too seriously.

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📝 "나사 빠진 것처럼" (Nasa ppajin geotcheoreom) 🤪

🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:

• "나사 빠진 것처럼" → 0:58

➡ Meaning: "Like a loose screw." / "Acting a little crazy."
➡ Pronunciation: Na-sa ppa-jin geot-cheo-reom

• 나사 (nasa) = "screw"
• 빠지다 (ppajida) = "to fall out" / "to be loose"
• -것처럼 (-geotcheoreom) = "like" (comparison)

📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "가끔은 나사 빠진 것처럼 즐겨 봐!" – "Sometimes, just have fun like you’ve got a screw loose!"
✅ "쟤 왜 저렇게 나사 빠진 것처럼 웃고 있어?" – "Why is he laughing like he’s lost a screw?"

💡 This phrase describes someone acting carefree, wild, or slightly crazy (in a fun way).

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3️⃣ Cultural Insight: Expressing Personality & Relaxation in Korean

🌀 "힘 좀 빼" → Encourages relaxation and letting go of tension
🌀 "나사 빠진 것처럼" → Describes being carefree, different, or quirky

📢 Did you know?
In Korean culture, there’s often pressure to be "proper" or fit in, but modern trends, especially in K-pop, emphasize individuality and breaking free from societal expectations. This song embodies that shift, encouraging people to embrace their uniqueness without fear.

✔ Other similar expressions:

• "긴장 풀어!" → "Loosen up!"
• "눈치 보지 말고 즐겨!" → "Don’t worry about others, just have fun!"

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4️⃣ Practice & Challenge!

📝 Try using these expressions in real life!
1️⃣ Say "힘 좀 빼" when telling someone to relax.
2️⃣ Use "나사 빠진 것처럼" when describing someone acting freely or wildly.

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