Korean Music
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What does 2NE1’s “I Am the Best” really mean in Korean? A Korean explains 잘 나가다, key slang in the lyrics, and why the song’s swagger worked.
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What does G-DRAGON’s “BLACK” mean? Explore its color imagery, Korean wordplay, and the love, resentment, and regret within a damaged relationship.
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Why did BTS choose ARIRANG for their comeback album? A Korean perspective on the meaning of Arirang, BTS’s Korean roots, han and heung, and why this old folk tradition is still changing today.
