1️⃣ About the Song: What is "I CAN’T STOP ME"?

TWICE’s "I CAN’T STOP ME" is a song about fighting inner temptation and struggling between what is right and wrong. The lyrics express the internal battle between desire and self-control.

📌 In this lesson, you’ll learn:
✅ How to use "너 그러면 안 돼" (You shouldn't do that) to express disapproval
✅ The meaning of "모른 척해 줘" (Pretend you didn’t see) to ask someone to ignore something
✅ Cultural insights on expressing inner conflict in Korean

🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:

  • "너 그러면 안 돼"0:48
  • "모른 척해 줘"1:20

2️⃣ Key Korean Expressions from the Song

📝 "너 그러면 안 돼" (Neo geureomyeon an dwae) 🚫

Meaning: "You shouldn’t do that." / "You can’t do that."
Pronunciation: Neo geu-reo-myeon an dwae

  • 너 (neo) = "you"
  • 그러면 (geureomyeon) = "if you do that" / "if that happens"
  • 안 돼 (an dwae) = "you shouldn’t" / "it’s not okay"

📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "너 그러면 안 돼! 조심해야지!" – "You shouldn’t do that! Be careful!"
✅ "너 그러면 안 돼, 규칙을 지켜야지!" – "You can’t do that, you need to follow the rules!"

🔥 This phrase is often used when warning someone not to do something wrong or dangerous.


📝 "모른 척해 줘" (Moreun cheokhae jwo) 🤫

Meaning: "Pretend you didn’t see." / "Ignore it for me."
Pronunciation: Mo-reun cheok-hae jwo

  • 모르다 (moreuda) = "to not know"
  • -ㄴ 척하다 (-n cheokhada) = "to pretend"
  • 해 줘 (hae jwo) = "please do (for me)"

📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "내 실수야, 모른 척해 줘!" – "It was my mistake, just pretend you didn’t see!"
✅ "이거 비밀이야, 모른 척해 줘!" – "This is a secret, please act like you don’t know!"

💡 This phrase is commonly used when asking someone to overlook a mistake or keep a secret.


3️⃣ Cultural Insight: Expressing Inner Conflict in Korean

💛 "너 그러면 안 돼" → Expresses disapproval and warning
💛 "모른 척해 줘" → Asks someone to ignore a situation or keep a secret

📢 Did you know?
In Korean culture, inner conflict and self-control are common themes in songs, dramas, and daily life. Many people struggle between following what’s right and what they truly desire, just like in "I CAN’T STOP ME".

Other similar expressions:

  • "그러면 안 돼!" → "That’s not okay!"
  • "나 그냥 못 본 척할게." → "I’ll just pretend I didn’t see."

4️⃣ Practice & Challenge!

📝 Try using these expressions in real life!
1️⃣ Say "너 그러면 안 돼!" when warning a friend about something.
2️⃣ Use "모른 척해 줘" when asking someone to overlook a mistake.

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1️⃣ About the Song: What is "FANCY"?

TWICE’s "FANCY" is a song about expressing love confidently and directly. Unlike traditional shy confessions, this song emphasizes boldness and excitement in love.

📌 In this lesson, you’ll learn:
✅ How to use "거기 너" (Hey you!) to get someone’s attention
✅ The meaning of "누가 먼저 좋아하면 어때" (So what if someone likes first?)
✅ Cultural insights on expressing love in Korean


2️⃣ Key Korean Expressions from the Song

📝 "거기 너" (Geogi neo) 👋

🎧 Time Stamp: The phrase "거기 너" appears at 0:59.

 

Meaning: "Hey you!"
Pronunciation: Guh-gi neo

  • 거기 (geogi) = "there"
  • 너 (neo) = "you" (casual form)

📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "거기 너, 뭐 해?" – "Hey you, what are you doing?"
✅ "거기 너, 나 좀 도와줄래?" – "Hey you, can you help me?"

🔥 In Korean, "거기 너" is a playful and casual way to call someone’s attention!

 

 

📝 "누가 먼저 좋아하면 어때" (Nuga meonjeo joahamyun eottae) 💡

🎧 Time Stamp: The phrase "누가 먼저 좋아하면 어때" appears at 1:18.

 

Meaning: "So what if someone likes first?"
Pronunciation: Nu-ga meon-jeo jo-a-ha-myun eo-ttae?

  • 누가 (nuga) = "who"
  • 먼저 (meonjeo) = "first"
  • 좋아하다 (joahada) = "to like"
  • 어때? (eottae?) = "so what?" / "how is it?"

📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "누가 먼저 연락하면 어때?" – "So what if you text first?"
✅ "먼저 사과하면 어때?" – "So what if you apologize first?"

💡 This phrase shows confidence and challenges traditional dating norms in Korea!


3️⃣ Cultural Insight: Expressing Love in Korean

💖 "거기 너" → A casual way to get someone’s attention
💖 "누가 먼저 좋아하면 어때" → Encouraging confidence in love

📢 Did you know?
In Korean culture, making the first move in dating can sometimes feel awkward or hesitant. Many people believe that the person who confesses first is in a "weaker position." However, modern K-pop lyrics like in "FANCY" encourage breaking this norm and expressing feelings freely.

Other ways to express love in Korean:

  • "나 너 좋아해!" → "I like you!"
  • "고백해볼까?" → "Should I confess?"

4️⃣ Practice & Challenge!

📝 Try using these expressions in real life!
1️⃣ Say "거기 너" to call a friend’s attention playfully!
2️⃣ Use "누가 먼저 ~하면 어때?" to encourage confidence in your friends!

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