Track Information & Sing-Along Guide
“Hong Kong” (Hong Kong) is performed by JANNABI, released on the album Monkey Hotel in 2016.
"Hong Kong" is a standout vintage pop-rock ballad from JANNABI's breakthrough debut full-length album Monkey Hotel (2016). Frontman Choi Jung-hoon crafts a dreamlike, cinematic soundscape soaked in 1970s British pop nostalgia, sweeping retro brass arrangements, and melancholic lyrical longing for distant memories and unrequited youth. Because JANNABI's signature songwriting relies heavily on literary Korean metaphors and evocative retro idioms, direct machine translations fail to convey its heartfelt intimacy. K-Lyrics provides complete original Korean Hangul lyrics, accurate Revised Romanization, and verified poetic English translations, fully paired with our interactive Sing-Along Coach to master vocal inflections, vintage phrasing, and lyrical rhythm at full or reduced practice speeds.
💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.
Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation
아쉬울게 오, 난 너무도 많은데
a-swi-ul-ge o, nan neo-mu-do man-eun-de
쉬운 일 하나 없는 내 인생길
swi-un il ha-na eop-neun nae in-saeng-gil
내 아버지는 주무시려나
nae a-beo-ji-neun ju-mu-si-ryeo-na
오, 뭐가 두려워
o, mwo-ga du-ryeo-wo
그리 도망을 치느냐?
geu-ri do-mang-eul chi-neu-nya?
뭔말인지 모르겠어요 난
mwon-mal-in-ji mo-reu-gess-eo-yo nan
뭔말인지 모르겠어요 난
mwon-mal-in-ji mo-reu-gess-eo-yo nan
집으로 갈래요
jip-eu-ro gal-rae-yo
돌아보니 뭔가 남은 건 있는데
dol-a-bo-ni mwon-ga nam-eun geon iss-neun-de
다 버리고 오, 난 멀리도 왔구나
da beo-ri-go o, nan meol-ri-do wass-gu-na
내 아버지는 주무시려나
nae a-beo-ji-neun ju-mu-si-ryeo-na
오, 뭐가 부족해
o, mwo-ga bu-jok-hae
그리 불평을 하느냐?
geu-ri bul-pyeong-eul ha-neu-nya?
뭔말인지 모르겠어요 난
mwon-mal-in-ji mo-reu-gess-eo-yo nan
뭔말인지 모르겠어요 난
mwon-mal-in-ji mo-reu-gess-eo-yo nan
집으로 갈래요 oh-yeah
jip-eu-ro gal-rae-yo oh-yeah
집으로 갈래요 oh, yeah 집으로 갈게요
jip-eu-ro gal-rae-yo oh, yeah jip-eu-ro gal-ge-yo
잔자자자잔, 자잔
jan-ja-ja-ja-jan, ja-jan
자자자자자자자자잔
ja-ja-ja-ja-ja-ja-ja-ja-jan
잔자자자잔, 자잔
jan-ja-ja-ja-jan, ja-jan
자자자자자자자자잔
ja-ja-ja-ja-ja-ja-ja-ja-jan
뭔말인지 모르겠어요 난
mwon-mal-in-ji mo-reu-gess-eo-yo nan
뭔말인지 모르겠어요 난
mwon-mal-in-ji mo-reu-gess-eo-yo nan
뭔말인지 모르겠어요 난
mwon-mal-in-ji mo-reu-gess-eo-yo nan
뭔말인지 모르겠어요 난 oh
mwon-mal-in-ji mo-reu-gess-eo-yo nan oh
뭔말인지 모르겠어요 난
mwon-mal-in-ji mo-reu-gess-eo-yo nan
뭔말인지 모르겠어요 난 yeah, oh
mwon-mal-in-ji mo-reu-gess-eo-yo nan yeah, oh
뭔말인지 모르겠어요 난
mwon-mal-in-ji mo-reu-gess-eo-yo nan
뭔말인지 모르겠어요 난
mwon-mal-in-ji mo-reu-gess-eo-yo nan
집으로 갈래요
jip-eu-ro gal-rae-yo
💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context
Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Hong Kong” by JANNABI.
1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core
"Hong Kong" from Monkey Hotel is a cinematic vintage pop-rock ballad steeped in 1970s British pop romance and melancholy. The city of Hong Kong represents a nostalgic dreamscape where unrequited memories, neon lights, and romantic youth linger forever.
3. Songwriting Context & Production
Rich with warm retro brass lines, Beatles-inspired chord progressions, and dramatic dynamic swells.
🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance
Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main message of “Hong Kong”?
"Hong Kong" from Monkey Hotel is a cinematic vintage pop-rock ballad steeped in 1970s British pop romance and melancholy. The city of Hong Kong represents a nostalgic dreamscape wh...
Q: How can I practice singing “Hong Kong” with proper Korean pronunciation?
Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.
🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits
Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Hong Kong”.
| Performer (아티스트) | JANNABI |
|---|---|
| Album (앨범) | Monkey Hotel |
| Release Year (발매연도) | 2016 |
| Lyricist (작사) | Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI) |
| Composer (작곡) | Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI), Kim Do-hyung |
| Arranger (편곡) | JANNABI |
| Producer (프로듀서) | Peponi Music |
| Record Label (기획사) | Peponi Music |
| Distributor (유통사) | Kakao Entertainment |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hong Kong, pronunciation practice, and production history.
What is the English translation and meaning of Hong Kong by JANNABI?
"Hong Kong" is a standout vintage pop-rock ballad from JANNABI's breakthrough debut full-length album Monkey Hotel (2016). Frontman Choi Jung-hoon crafts a dreamlike, cinematic soundscape soaked in 1970s British pop nostalgia, sweeping retro brass arrangements, and melancholic lyrical longing for distant memories and unrequited youth. Because JANNABI's signature songwriting relies heavily on literary Korean metaphors and evocative retro idioms, direct machine translations fail to convey its heartfelt intimacy. K-Lyrics provides complete original Korean Hangul lyrics, accurate Revised Romanization, and verified poetic English translations, fully paired with our interactive Sing-Along Coach to master vocal inflections, vintage phrasing, and lyrical rhythm at full or reduced practice speeds.
Where can I practice singing Hong Kong with Romanized lyrics?
You can practice Hong Kong with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=jannabi-hong-kong, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.
Who wrote and produced Hong Kong by JANNABI?
"Hong Kong" was produced by Peponi Music with lyrics by Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI), released under Peponi Music.