Lyrics & Translation
"I'M OK" by iKON offers a unique opportunity to delve into the nuances of Korean emotional expression through music. This hip-hop ballad's deeply relatable lyrics, which explore themes of self-reliance in the face of sadness, make it a powerful piece for understanding everyday conversational phrases and conveying complex feelings in Korean. Its evocative storytelling, combined with iKON's distinct vocal delivery, provides an authentic and special listening experience for language learners.
Key Vocabulary
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OK /oʊˈkeɪ/ A1 |
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alone /əˈloʊn/ A2 |
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cry /kraɪ/ B1 |
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sad /sæd/ A2 |
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smile /smaɪl/ A1 |
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feel /fiːl/ A1 |
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worry /ˈwɜːri/ B1 |
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emotion /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ B2 |
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comfort /ˈkʌmfərt/ B2 |
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situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ B1 |
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pain /peɪn/ A2 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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fear /fɪr/ B1 |
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future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ A2 |
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dark /dɑrk/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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곁에 있어 줄 필요 없어
➔ Expressing necessity with '게 needs to be omitted'.
➔ This structure shows that an action is *not necessary* or *not required*.
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내게 다가오지 마
➔ Using '지 마' to give a prohibition or negative command.
➔ This ending turns a verb into a negative command or prohibition.
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날 좀 내버려 둬
➔ Using '내버려 두다' to mean 'leave me alone'.
➔ Expresses the desire for someone to leave or stop bothering you.
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이별이 날카로워 조금 긁혔을 뿐
➔ Using '뿐' to mean 'only' or 'just' as a limited condition.
➔ Indicates that something is only or merely that, emphasizing limitation.
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죽지 않으니
➔ Using '니' as an ending to provide a reason or explanation.
➔ This particle provides the reason for something, similar to 'because' or 'since'.
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난 괜찮은데 왜 유난 떠는지 다들
➔ Using '는데' to contrast or provide background information.
➔ This conjunction introduces a contrast or background detail related to the main clause.
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세상 속 모두가 내게 등을 돌린 듯해
➔ Using '듯해' to express 'seems like' or 'appears that'.
➔ This suffix expresses a resemblance or an impression that something appears to be the case.
Same Singer
KILLING ME
iKON
LOVE SCENARIO
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사랑을 했다
iKON
KILLING ME
iKON
리듬 타
iKON
벌떼 (B-DAY)
iKON
이별길
iKON
I'M OK
iKON
덤앤더머
iKON
AIRPLANE
iKON
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