When the word "K-pop" is mentioned, everyone would mostly have the first impression of Korean pop music and that its songs' lyrics are mostly in its main language. However, the inclusion of other foreign languages is not an uncommon practice in songwriting.
This is due to how a K-pop song can also appeal to wider audiences across international areas, which highlights aspects such as diversity and the aim of a broader reach.
Here are 8 K-pop songs with lyrics containing multiple languages!
1. 'Fire in the Belly' by LE SSERAFIM
LE SSERAFIM's iconic B-side track "Fire in the Belly" contains Korean, English, and Spanish languages.
"Balkyeo neowa nae fire, fire, fire mamsoge gamchwowatdeon
Prende el fuego, prende el fuego
Til' we go landing up (¡Ven conmigo!)"
2. 'BONVOYAGE' by Dreamcatcher
As stated in its title, Dreamcatcher's "BONVOYAGE" contains French.
"Malhae jwo bon voyage
Haneul arae isseo bon voyage
Mal an haedo ara, no way
I know you, I know you"
3. 'My Ear's Candy' by Baek Jiyoung (feat. 2PM Taecyeon)
The legendary 2nd-gen K-pop song "My Ear's Candy" also contains Chinese and Spanish, apart from Korean and English.
"Saranghae (saranghae) I love you (I love you)
Eotteon mareul wonhaedo
Da ni gwitgae haejulkke"
"Wo ai ni (Wo ai ni)
Te quiero (Te quiero)
Neomu dalkomhaeseo mari malgatjiga anha"
4. 'Home' by BTS
BTS's "Home" makes way for Spanish language, which is mostly heard in its iconic chorus.
"Ama geugosi mi casa
With you I'mma feel rich
Baro geugosi mi casa
Miri kyeodwo neoui switch"
5. 'i'M THE TREND' by (G)I-DLE
Aside from Korean and English, (G)I-DLE's "i'M THE TREND" includes Thai language, which is member Minnie's first language.
"Sawadika I'm Kim Minnie
Nae maeryeogeun sel su eobji
Wensonjabi taegugin
But they think I'm hangugin."
6. 'Lo Siento' by Super Junior (feat. Leslie Grace)
Spanish language is also evident in Super Junior's song "Lo Siento."
"Lo siento, Lo siento, yo no tengo prisa vamos lento
Lo siento, Lo siento, let's take our time"
7. 'O Sole Mio' by SF9
SF9's track "O Sole Mio" has the most number of languages, containing six which are Korean, Spanish, Japanese, Latin, English, and Italian. Outside of this list, this song probably sets the record for the most number of languages among any K-pop track.
"O sole mio te quiero
Neon nae taeyang oh my lady
Ijeul suneun eopseo"
"I'm living in yours
Kowa ima sai yeongweonhi neon
O sole mio mio mio"
"Oh ego dormio
Ajik ne ongiga gadeukhae (ego dormio)."
8. 'Adios' by EVERGLOW
EVERGLOW's "Adios" contains Korean, English, Spanish, and French.
"Goodbye, au revoir, adiós (What?)
Goodbye, au revoir, adiós (Yeah)
Goodbye, au revoir, adiós (Shh)"
Do you know any other K-pop songs with lyrics comprised of multiple languages? Let us know in the comments below!
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