Freakedbydubulge 252 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Article: Why are there so many English lyrics in Korean songs? Source: Segye Ilbo via Naver Article talks about how there are too many random English words being thrown around in K-Pop lyrics, with some lyrics even being criticized by international fans for their awkwardness. Composers/lyricists argue that sometimes English words are easier to use when fitting them into beats and they just "sound cooler". Another music critic added that lyrics are less important today since K-Pop is all about performance style and putting 'fast food/instant' music out as fast as possible. 1. [+971, -8] If they're going to use English at all, they should use real English you'd hear in an actual song. Instead, it's always random words like 'man', 'girl', 'you', 'baby', 'come on'... Meaningless words that only lower the quality of the song. 2. [+946, -20] Worst has to be T-ara's "to the Jun Won Il Gi".. Not that I'm an English expert but what the hell kind of grammar is that? 3. [+723, -19] Everyone, don't forget that this is Korea... Ridiculous that singers with meaningless lyrics are ranking at the top. 4. [+666, -43] Using so much English is a problem but what's more problematic is when artists from YG, for example, use proper grammar but mess up their pronunciation... 5. [+546, -6] Anyone who didn't know anything about K-Pop would think English is our official language and Korean is just an extra 6. [+521, -5] Songs really piss me off when they spam words like come on, baby, etc. 7. [+461, -5] It's ironic how K-Pop stands for Korean Pop... but the majority of Koreans don't like K-Pop. 8. [+409, -3] The only English used in K-Pop songs are on the level of elementary school grammar ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹ 9. [+374, -3] Imagine how hard foreigners laugh when they listen to our songs ã…‹ã…‹ I don't care about the use of English, just make sure to double check grammar and not add it in so randomly 10. [+374, -3] The important thing to note is that the English lyrics never fit in the context of the song. They're just filler words. 11. [+369, -6] My school's English teacher burst out laughing when she heard a K-Pop song, asking what kind of lyrics are that 12. [+160, -1] What I hate the most are lyrics that are in Korean with one or two words switched out in English. What's the point of that? Just pick one or the other. - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinjiki 1,999 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 So basically they don't mind as long as the English is correct..seems fair enough and reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elly 591 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 [+546, -6] Anyone who didn't know anything about K-Pop would think English is our official language and Korean is just an extra Oh trust me, they really don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiramekii♥ 3,243 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 9. [+374, -3] Imagine how hard foreigners laugh when they listen to our songs ㅋㅋ I don't care about the use of English, just make sure to double check grammar and not add it in so randomly 10. [+374, -3] The important thing to note is that the English lyrics never fit in the context of the song. They're just filler words. True. Some are just so cringe-worthy yet hilarious at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soshi.mp3 1,621 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 4. [+666, -43] Using so much English is a problem but what's more problematic is when artists from YG, for example, use proper grammar but mess up their pronunciation... ughhh no they sound ok to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochichan 12,341 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 But engrish is funny~ Geura oof naega oof~ AHWOOO The loof. The loof is on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han한 1,293 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I disagree. I love the way English lyrics are used as the HOOKS. They help a non-Korean speaker remember and love the song MUCH easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voldemin 541 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I wonder how idols like Tiffany or Jessica feel singing meaningless english words in so many of their songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmn 2,622 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 4. [+666, -43] Using so much English is a problem but what's more problematic is when artists from YG, for example, use proper grammar but mess up their pronunciation... - LMFAO netizens love CL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internalizedhomophobia 1,973 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I find it awkward when I hear some idols sing/speak English in a song. 1. [+971, -8] If they're going to use English at all, they should use real English you'd hear in an actual song. Instead, it's always random words like 'man', 'girl', 'you', 'baby', 'come on'... Meaningless words that only lower the quality of the song. 6. [+521, -5] Songs really piss me off when they spam words like come on, baby, etc. ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXXXXXx 1,252 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 putting 'fast food/instant' music out as fast as possible. yeah and i wish they would stop. this quantity over quality crap is over saturating the market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzuran 353 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 4. [+666, -43] Using so much English is a problem but what's more problematic is when artists from YG, for example, use proper grammar but mess up their pronunciation... The mispronunciation doesn't really bother me at all, it can be charming. It's worse if the grammar is wrong, then it kinda sounds stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlit Night 375 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Hurrycane penisss ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netizenbuzz 86 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 As long as it's pronounced well and not grammatically incorrect, I would like even more English in K-Pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchoolNote 6,178 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Engrish makes the song memorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plush-cthulhu 4,472 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 2. [+946, -20] Worst has to be T-ara's "to the Jun Won Il Gi".. Not that I'm an English expert but what the hell kind of grammar is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abraa 1,118 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 But engrish is funny~ Geura oof naega oof~ AHWOOO The loof. The loof is on fire Engrish makes the song memorable. Engrish = life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mischo 7,462 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 IDK, at times I find it cute and funny.. but it can get annoying like if it's meaningless "If you wanna pretty, everyone wanna pretty" like wth? I wonder why they didn't ask Nicole about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey Im K 1,309 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 4. [+666, -43] Using so much English is a problem but what's more problematic is when artists from YG, for example, use proper grammar but mess up their pronunciation... Someone Likes YG's Pronunciation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delincious 5,654 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 4. [+666, -43] Using so much English is a problem but what's more problematic is when artists from YG, for example, use proper grammar but mess up their pronunciation... Pronunciation is more important than grammar?Ok then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimswamswum 1,063 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 lol But I love engrish. And english as hooks is awesome. I only hate it when they speak english as an intro, then it becomes obvious and awkward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimswamswum 1,063 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Pronunciation is more important than grammar?Ok then. It's more noticeable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silicon soul 19,457 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Theres too much Korean in Kpop songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeremij 124 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I most of the times don't even know there's English in a song until I look up the lyrics to see they're using English words ._. it's still funny though, makes you remember a song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delincious 5,654 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 It's more noticeable It's not when you're from that very same country with that very same accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.