Yknok 3,825 Posted July 4, 2016 Some people linked GFriend's new song to butterfly, because "Navi" (or Nabi - b and v are not distinguished in Korean) means butterfly. It was also linked to the Bernard Werber book "Butterfly to the stars". (He is a French author but for reasons unknown he is more famous in Korea.) But, since I know what Navillera means, I will explain what it is. That is a phrase in the poet Cho Ji-hoon(1920-1968)'s famous poem "The Monk's Dance" (Seungmoo). Despite of its title it usually danced by a woman. What happens is a dancer, wearing a Buddhist nun's garb, dances to her heart. In the old times when Cho was around, a real Buddhist nun would dance it; nowdays it is no longer that case, but at that time the nun would have shaved her hair, like all Korean Buddhist nuns do. At that time women had fewer opportunities, so those who had lost their husbands and had no place to go, or otherwise had no options, ended up shaving their heads to become Buddhist nuns so it is implied that their dances are supposed to express the turmoils of their lives, which are transformed into art. The first line of this poem, known to older Koreans since it used to be taught in the school but probably not familiar to younger people including GFriend members, goes like this: ì–‡ì€ ì‚¬(ç´—) 하ì´ì–€ ê³ ê¹”ì€ ê³ ì´ ì ‘ì–´ì„œ ë‚˜ë¹Œë ˆë¼ Yalbeun Sa Haiyan Gokkaleun Goi Juboso Navillera (Thin robes and lily-white tonsure, folded carefully, are Fluttering) [Tonsure is a cap worn by nuns, showing they no longer have anything to do with the real world. In Korea Buddhist nuns go around with their shaved heads, and tonsures are only worn when doing something formal,like dancing this kind of stuff.] This word navillera, invented in this poem by the poet, means something fluttering. The poet never explained what that word meant, but critics say that word shows the transformation of the hat, an inanimate object, into a butterfly, a live object. So it is like 'butterfly-like', but not butterfly itself. Because the word sounds good, it is sometimes used to describe small and cute things flying around. It is likely that some of the dance routines will resemble the Monk's dance in traditional Korean way. If someone is interested you can look up 'Korean Buddhist Dance' I won't post it since some of you may not like the traditional Korean Buddhist music used to do this dance. In short, Navillera means small things fluttering in traditional Korean monk's dance, although since Me Gustas Tu was not used correctly ('Me' should not have been omitted and 'Tu' could but it went the other way), I don't think Iggy-Yongbae really understood what "Navillera' really meant. I actually do not like the Korean Title, "You And I", more. It was used by an old Korean folk duo, Sorisae, in the 1980s, and was also used by the Klus and Ailee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dekku 1,277 Posted July 4, 2016 I was waiting for this thread! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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lllll 4,309 Posted July 4, 2016 Some people linked GFriend's new song to butterfly, because "Navi" (or Nabi - b and v are not distinguished in Korean) means butterfly. It was also linked to the Bernard Werber book "Butterfly to the stars". (He is a French author but for reasons unknown he is more famous in Korea.) But, since I know what Navillera means, I will explain what it is. That is a phrase in the poet Cho Ji-hoon(1920-1968)'s famous poem "The Monk's Dance" (Seungmoo). Despite of its title it usually danced by a woman. What happens is a dancer, wearing a Buddhist nun's garb, dances to her heart. In the old times when Cho was around, a real Buddhist nun would dance it; nowdays it is no longer that case, but at that time the nun would have shaved her hair, like all Korean Buddhist nuns do. At that time women had fewer opportunities, so those who had lost their husbands and had no place to go, or otherwise had no options, ended up shaving their heads to become Buddhist nuns so it is implied that their dances are supposed to express the turmoils of their lives, which are transformed into art. The first line of this poem, known to older Koreans since it used to be taught in the school but probably not familiar to younger people including GFriend members, goes like this: ì–‡ì€ ì‚¬(ç´—) 하ì´ì–€ ê³ ê¹”ì€ ê³ ì´ ì ‘ì–´ì„œ ë‚˜ë¹Œë ˆë¼ Yalbeun Sa Haiyan Gokkaleun Goi Juboso Navillera (Thin robes and lily-white tonsure, folded carefully, are Fluttering) [Tonsure is a cap worn by nuns, showing they no longer have anything to do with the real world. In Korea Buddhist nuns go around with their shaved heads, and tonsures are only worn when doing something formal,like dancing this kind of stuff.] This word navillera, invented in this poem by the poet, means something fluttering. The poet never explained what that word meant, but critics say that word shows the transformation of the hat, an inanimate object, into a butterfly, a live object. Because the word sounds good, it is sometimes used to describe small and cute things flying around. It is likely that some of the dance routines will resemble the Monk's dance in traditional Korean way. If someone is interested you can look up 'Korean Buddhist Dance' I won't post it since some of you may not like the traditional Korean Buddhist music used to do this dance. In short, Navillera means small things fluttering in traditional Korean monk's dance, although since Me Gustas Tu was not used correctly ('Me' should not have been omitted and 'Tu' could but it went the other way), I don't think Iggy-Yongbae really understood what "Navillera' really meant. I actually do not like the Korean Title, "You And I", more. It was used by an old Korean folk duo, Sorisae, in the 1980s, and was also used by the Klus and Ailee. disappointed that you didn't even place IU in your monolgue for once ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shugwi 12,290 Posted July 4, 2016 just like most people said I was waiting for it lol inb4 Yknok g-friend, iu and twice 2000 word essay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yknok 3,825 Posted July 4, 2016 just like most people said I was waiting for it lol Happy Oppa did say that but it is not possible to explain what that phrase really means without explaining where it came from, which necessitated a long essay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue. 6,408 Posted July 4, 2016 disappointed that you didn't even place IU in your monolgue for once ^^ he did last sentence: Klus = Korean Least Useful Singer = IU The sky isn't always blue but you can trust that yknok will always mention IU somehow. yes, yes, Yknok. Your love for literature is commendable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lllll 4,309 Posted July 4, 2016 he did last sentence: Klus = Korean Least Useful Singer = IU The sky isn't always blue but you can trust that yknok will always mention IU somehow. yes, yes, Yknok. Your love for literature is commendable. I dropped too fast, it reassures me^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandra 145 Posted July 4, 2016 I just remember IU , i hope that Gfriend have the same success Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ89 4,261 Posted July 4, 2016 this actually makes sense like actually LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatalite 6,078 Posted July 4, 2016 I was expecting another IU troll thread but this was actually informative and the mostly likely explanation. Thanks Yknok! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarShapedGummy 11,372 Posted July 4, 2016 I actually do not like the Korean Title, "You And I", more. It was used by an old Korean folk duo, Sorisae, in the 1980s, and was also used by the Klus and Ailee. so very close.... but great explanation otherwise ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
statics 3,108 Posted July 4, 2016 I was expecting another IU troll thread but this was actually informative and the mostly likely explanation. Thanks Yknok! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnonSone 30,138 Posted July 5, 2016 We can trust Yknok with his literature knowledge although he cannot miss to mention "klus=Korean lovable ultimate singer in his" paragraphs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Oppa 1,155 Posted July 5, 2016 Happy Oppa did say that but it is not possible to explain what that phrase really means without explaining where it came from, which necessitated a long essay. Woah I got mentioned here lol. But I like this essay, I don't even knoe what navillera is and this is quite educational. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candy 39,022 Posted July 5, 2016 As expected the IU obsession is still there LOL but either way this thread is informative/useful for Navillera/GFRIEND~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pop_Master 1,248 Posted July 5, 2016 Thank you very much for such explicitly beautiful explanation of the whole "Navillera" issue. It is very enlightening. Here's a round of applause by Professor McGonagall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HugeBoi Minos Wife 40,568 Posted July 6, 2016 You didnt forget to mention IU of course However this thread was really informative, I learned something new today, thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yenni 244 Posted July 6, 2016 Great explanation Ynok. I want you guys to read through my explanation as well. http://onehallyu.com/topic/356133-the-real-meaning-of-navillera-gfriends-1st-full-album-title/page-3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GalaxunnieSuperOppa 5,997 Posted July 10, 2016 Ahhh this is nice to know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites