Learn Korean with iKON 왜 왜 왜 (Why Why Why) Lyrics

Calling for IKONICs who have streamed iKON comeback song Why Why Why! You can listen to this digital single along with the lyrics through its official YouTube channel. One of iKON members, Bobby, also participates in composing and writing Why Why Why lyrics. Besides, this song is supported by notable composers like Sonny, LP, LIL G, and CHOICE37. Most importantly, iKON states that Why Why Why has emotional lyrics as it tells about post-breakup regret. Perhaps it is not surprising at all since iKON is the master of broken hearted songs. However, all iKON members really work hard to interpret this deep feeling and emotion as written in Why Why Why lyrics. We can obviously see in the music video showing their deep expression while singing. Surprisingly, this song becomes 3rd trending video on YouTube until March 4th, 2021 with more than 3, 3 million views!

iKON 왜 왜 왜 (Why Why Why) Lyrics, Romanization, and English Translation

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사람에서 사랑으로 (Sarameseo sarangeuro) = From just anybody to my love
인연에서 연인으로 (Inyeonswo yeonineuro) = From fate to lovers
이별 없이 영원할 줄 알았는데 (Ibyeol eobsi yeongwonhal jul araneunde) = I thought we’d be together forever without any breakup

사실 아직도 거짓말 같죠 (Sasil ajikdo geojimal gatjyo) = In fact it still seems like a lie
활짝 웃으며 올 것만 같죠 (Hwaljjak useumyeo ol geotman gatjyo) = Like you’d come back with a great big smile
아름다웠던 모습 그대로 (Areumdawotdeon museub geudaero) = Beautiful as you were

이제 와서야 후회만 해요 (Ije waseoya huhweman haeyo) = Only now I feel regret
웃는 게 이쁜 그댈 울리기만 했죠 (Utneun ge ippeun geudael ulligiman haetjyo) = All I did was to make your beautiful smiling face covered in tears
내가 바란 건 이게 아닌데 (Naega baran geon ige aninde) = This isn’t what I wanted

결국 이 지경 이 꼴이지 나란 놈 (Gyeolguk i jigyeong i kkoriji naran nom) = Eventually ending up in this position, coming to this, I’m the one who messed it up
지켜주지도 못했지 너란 꽃 (Jikyeojujido mothaetji neoran kkot) = Couldn’t even protect a flower like you
빨갛게 불타오르던 우리 모든 게 (Ppalgahke bultaoreudeon uri modeun ge) = All the flashing sparks in our relationship
하얗게 재만 남았죠 (Hayahke jaeman namatjyo) = Have turned into white ashes

사람에서 사랑으로 (Sarameseo sarangeuro) = From just anybody to my love
인연에서 연인으로 (Inyeoneseo yeonineuro) = From fate to lovers
아름다운 사랑 꽃을 피웠는데 (Areumdaun sarang kkocheul piwotneunde) = Blossomed a beautiful love flower
꽃을 피웠는데 (Kkocheul piwotneunde) = Blossomed a flower

웃음은 왜 울음이 돼 (Useumeun wae ureumi dwae) = Why has laughter turned into tears
님에서 남이 돼버린 그대 (Nimeseo nami dwaebeorin geudae) = Once mine now a stranger
이별 없이 영원할 줄 알았는데 (Ibyeol eobsi yeongwonhal jul aratneunde) = Thought we’d be together forever without any breakup
우린 왜 왜 왜 (Urin wae wae wae) = Us why why why

내 꿈속에서도 멀어지는 너 (Nae kkumsogeseodo meoreojineun neo) = You’re moving far away even in my dreams
아무것도 난 할 수가 없죠 (Amugeotdo nan hal suga eobjyo) = I can’t do anything
멈춰보려 소리쳐도 (Meomchwoboryeo sorichyeodo) = Shouting out to try and stop you
눈을 뜨면 사라지죠 (Nuneul tteumyeon sarajijyo) = But you disappear when I open my eyes
왜 네가 있을 때 잘해야 했던 걸 (Wae nega isseul ttaejarhaeya haetdeon geol) = I had to treat you well when you were here
그때 난 몰랐을까 (Geuttae nan mollasseulkka) = Didn’t I know that before
왜 모든 것들을 잃고 난 후에 (Wae modeun geotdeureul ilgo nan hue) = Why is it now that I’ve lost everything
소중함을 알게 될까 (Sojunghameul alge dwelkka) = I learn how precious you were

그때 마지막인 줄 알았다면 조금 더 (Geuttae majimagin jul aratdamyeon jogeum deo) = If I knew it was our last, I would have
네 모습을 담아뒀을 텐데 (Ne moseubeul damadwosseul tende) = Kept you in my eyes
단 한 번도 사랑하지 않은 적 없죠 (Dan han beondo saranghaji anheun jeok eobjyo) = I’ve never not loved you
처음부터 지금까지도 (Cheoeumbuteo jigeumkkajido) = From the beginning and even until now

Learning Korean Terms through iKON Why Why Why Lyrics

Do you feel the emotions too after read the lyrics translation above? Generally, iKON Why Why Why lyrics tells about sadness and regret after breaking up with someone. He has to accept this farewell although it is very hard to do. Sadly, he couldn’t still understand the reasons they break up. He keeps asking himself and his girlfriend why they should be apart like this. Well, such an emotional feeling, isn’t it? Beside the lyrics emotional message, there are actually some interesting Korean terms to learn. Let’s check them below.

지켜주지도

learn korean with ikon why why why lyrics — Source: iKON Official YouTube

This term derives from two phrases: 지키다 (jikida) and주다 (juda). 지키다 (jikida) means to protect, take care of, look after, guard, and defend. Meanwhile 주다 (juda) means to give something to somebody. In this context, this term means to protect. We find this term in line 지켜주지도 못했지 너란 꽃 (Jikyeojujido mothaetji neoran kkot). This line could be translated to “Couldn’t even protect a flower like you”. It implies that he is upset after break up with his girlfriend. He thinks that the reason they break up is that he couldn’t even protect or take care of his precious one. He is blaming himself as he is not able to keep their relationship.

2. 소중함을

ikon why why why lyrics and translation — Source: iKON Official YouTube

This is an adjective phrase of 소중하다 (sojunghada). 소중하다 (sojunghada) means precious or priceless. We find this term in line 소중함을 알게 될까 (Sojunghameul alge dwelkka). This line means “I learn how precious you were”. It implies his regret after breaking up with his girlfriend. He realizes how precious she is even if they are already apart. She is as precious as flower. Flower is a symbol her preciousness as explained in point 1 above. After they break up, he tries to evaluate their relationship and find out the reason they should break up.

3. 이별 – The Core of iKON Why Why Why Lyrics

이별 (Ibyeol) means farewell, break up, or parting. This term is found in line 이별 없이 영원할 줄 알았는데 (Ibyeol eobsi yeongwonhal jul araneunde). We could translate it to “I thought we’d be together forever without any breakup”. This line implies his denial toward their farewell. He thought that their love or relationship would last forever. He couldn’t expect this terrible thing happened to them. Actually, there is a synonym in Korean to describe “breaking up”. We commonly find this term in many Korean dramas because it is more popular or familiar. We can use 헤어지다 (heeojida) which has the same meaning with이별 (Ibyeol).