Lyrics & Translation
Discover the story behind BTS's global hit, 'Dynamite,' a song that transcends language barriers with its infectious energy and message of hope. Explore how this disco-pop track, born during a challenging time, brought joy to millions and made history. Learn about the song's creation, meaning, and the cultural impact of BTS's first all-English single .
Key Vocabulary
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밤 /bam/ A1 |
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별 /byeol/ A2 |
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불꽃 /bulkkot/ B1 |
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밝히 /balghi/ B1 |
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아침 /achim/ A1 |
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신발 /sinbal/ A1 |
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시작 /sijak/ A2 |
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노래 /norae/ A1 |
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높이 /nop'i/ A2 |
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점점 /jeomjeom/ A2 |
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뜨거워지 /tteugeowoji/ B1 |
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준비 /junbi/ A2 |
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인생 /insaeng/ B1 |
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달콤해 /dalkomhae/ A2 |
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빛나는 /binnaneun/ B1 |
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도시 /dosi/ A2 |
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춤 /chum/ A1 |
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흔들어 /heundeureo/ B1 |
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친구 /chingu/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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오늘밤 난 별들 속에 있으니
➔ 으니 (-(eu)ni): Reason/Cause Connector
➔ The grammar "으니" (-euni) indicates that the first clause is the reason or cause for the second clause. Here, "오늘밤 난 별들 속에 있으니" (Tonight I am among the stars) provides the reason for the following action.
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내 안의 불꽃들로 이밤을 찬란히 밝히는걸 지켜봐
➔ -(는)걸 (-neun geol): Shortened form of -(는) 것을 (-(neun) geot-eul) – Object marker with a verb acting as a noun
➔ Here, "밝히는걸" is a shortened form of "밝히는 것을", meaning "the act of illuminating". The grammar emphasizes the action as an object being observed.
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킹콩 드럼을 연주해, 구르는 돌처럼 거침 없이
➔ -(처럼) (-(cheoreom)): Like, as (comparison)
➔ The grammar "-(처럼)" (-(cheoreom)) is used to make a comparison. Here, it compares the manner of playing drums to a "rolling stone", implying a continuous and unstoppable action.
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친구도 불러 여기 모여봐
➔ -아/어/여 보다 (-a/eo/yeo boda): To try, to attempt; to do something and see what happens
➔ The grammar "-아/어/여 보다" (-a/eo/yeo boda) means to try or attempt something. In this context, "모여봐" (moyeobwa) means "try gathering here" or "gather here and see what happens".
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오고 싶은 사람 누구든지
➔ -(이)든지 (-(i)deunji): Anyone, anything, anywhere, etc. - Indicates that any choice is acceptable or doesn't matter.
➔ The grammar "-(이)든지" (-(i)deunji) means "anyone" or "any". It emphasizes that any person who wants to come is welcome. Because the noun ends with a vowel, “-든지” is used.
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좋아 말은 됐어, 이제 정신 없이 흔들어
➔ 됐어 (dwaesseo): It's okay, it's enough, it's done - Implies completion or acceptance.
➔ "됐어" (dwaesseo) indicates that the preceding statement (말은) is sufficient or completed. It signals a transition to the next action: shaking without thinking (정신 없이 흔들어).
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BTS
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SO WHAT
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So What
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