Happily Ever After album artwork

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Artist: Red Velvet•Album: Rookie - The 4th Mini Album - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English46% KR📅 2017K-PopRed Velvet

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Happily Ever After” (Happily Ever After) is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album Rookie - The 4th Mini Album - EP in 2017.

💡 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

Verse 1

옛날 옛날에 소녀가 살았죠

yes-nal yes-nal-e so-nyeo-ga sal-ass-jyo

알려진 것과 달리

al-ryeo-jin geos-gwa dal-ri

주근깨 가득 반항기 넘친 눈빛

ju-geun-kkae ga-deuk ban-hang-gi neom-chin nun-bit

내 친구들과 비교 말아줘

nae chin-gu-deul-gwa bi-gyo mal-a-jwo

유리 구두 아니 운동화에

yu-ri gu-du a-ni un-dong-hwa-e

Ah ah ah ah ah

물레 바늘 찔린 손에는 밴드

mul-re ba-neul jjil-rin son-e-neun baen-deu

Hey hey hey

Chorus

보석 같은 건 나랑 안 어울려

bo-seok gat-eun geon na-rang an eo-ul-ryeo

Oh yeah 이런 나도 구해줄

Oh yeah i-reon na-do gu-hae-jul

사랑할 분 없나요

sa-rang-hal bun eop-na-yo

그 순간 등장한 너는

geu sun-gan deung-jang-han neo-neun

멀리서도 확 튀는

meol-ri-seo-do hwak twi-neun

태가 다른 존재감

tae-ga da-reun jon-jae-gam

한 발짝 따라가 나는

han bal-jjak tta-ra-ga na-neun

이름이 뭐죠

i-reum-i mwo-jyo

Verse 3

Baby what what what

신기하지 우리 서로 계속 안 기분

sin-gi-ha-ji u-ri seo-ro gye-sok an gi-bun

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

나를 간지럽히는 예감은

na-reul gan-ji-reop-hi-neun ye-gam-eun

La la la la la la la la

두근두근

du-geun-du-geun

땡 하고 열두 시가 돼도

ttaeng ha-go yeol-du si-ga dwae-do

난 곁에 네 곁에

nan gyeot-e ne gyeot-e

Verse 4

Happily ever after

훔쳐볼게 네 입술

hum-chyeo-bol-ge ne ip-sul

너보다 빠르게 또 빙그레

neo-bo-da ppa-reu-ge tto bing-geu-re

Happily ever after

왕자가 아니라도 좋아

wang-ja-ga a-ni-ra-do jot-a

Just be mine La la la la la

내가 대신 완성해줄 거야 Okay

nae-ga dae-sin wan-seong-hae-jul geo-ya Okay

Happily ever happily ever

Verse 5

Hap hap hap hap hap hap

Tell me what you're saying

Hap hap hap hap

Happily ever after

어느새 매일 내 꿈엔

eo-neu-sae mae-il nae kkum-en

하얗게 깃털 드레스

ha-yat-ge gis-teol deu-re-seu

그리곤 너의 턱시도 자연스레

geu-ri-gon neo-ui teok-si-do ja-yeon-seu-re

Dan da dan dan

Verse 6

그 순간 꼭 깨어나

geu sun-gan kkok kkae-eo-na

호시탐탐 날 노린

ho-si-tam-tam nal no-rin

마녀 같은 알람이

ma-nyeo gat-eun al-ram-i

나 정말 어이없어

na jeong-mal eo-i-eop-eo

꿈이라니요

kkum-i-ra-ni-yo

Baby what what what

신기하지 매일 좋아지는 이 기분

sin-gi-ha-ji mae-il jot-a-ji-neun i gi-bun

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Verse 7

네가 들어온 뒤로 세상은

ne-ga deul-eo-on dwi-ro se-sang-eun

La la la la la la la la

두근두근

du-geun-du-geun

땡 하고 열두 시가 돼도

ttaeng ha-go yeol-du si-ga dwae-do

난 곁에 네 곁에

nan gyeot-e ne gyeot-e

Happily ever after

훔쳐볼게 네 입술

hum-chyeo-bol-ge ne ip-sul

너보다 빠르게 또 빙그레

neo-bo-da ppa-reu-ge tto bing-geu-re

Verse 8

Happily ever after

왕자가 아니라도 좋아

wang-ja-ga a-ni-ra-do jot-a

Just be mine La la la la la

내가 대신 완성해줄 거야 Okay

nae-ga dae-sin wan-seong-hae-jul geo-ya Okay

Happily ever happily ever

해피엔딩만 남긴 둘

hae-pi-en-ding-man nam-gin dul

네 품속이 나의 Honeymoon

ne pum-sok-i na-ui Honeymoon

숨이 막혀 어지러워져 아주 조금

sum-i mak-hyeo eo-ji-reo-wo-jyeo a-ju jo-geum

Verse 9

아주 조금 조금 조금 조금

a-ju jo-geum jo-geum jo-geum jo-geum

이러다가 터지는 거 아냐

i-reo-da-ga teo-ji-neun geo a-nya

La la la la la La la la la la 두근두근

La la la la la La la la la la du-geun-du-geun

펑 하고 모두 사라져도

peong ha-go mo-du sa-ra-jyeo-do

넌 곁에 내 곁에

neon gyeot-e nae gyeot-e

Happily ever after

내가 아는 어느 남자보다

nae-ga a-neun eo-neu nam-ja-bo-da

용감해 또 발그레

yong-gam-hae tto bal-geu-re

Verse 10

Happily ever after

내 맘을 너 아니면 누가 또 열까

nae mam-eul neo a-ni-myeon nu-ga tto yeol-kka

La la la la la

하나뿐인 열쇠는 네 거야 Okay

ha-na-ppun-in yeol-soe-neun ne geo-ya Okay

Happily ever happily ever

Hap hap hap hap hap hap

Tell me what you're saying

Hap hap hap hap

Verse 11

Happily ever after

옛날에 아주 옛날에

yes-nal-e a-ju yes-nal-e

소녀가 살았는데

so-nyeo-ga sal-ass-neun-de

Hap hap hap hap

Happily ever after

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Happily Ever After” by Red Velvet.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Happily Ever After" (Happily Ever After) by Red Velvet is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "Happily Ever After" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "Happily Ever After" highlights Red Velvet's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Happily Ever After”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Happily Ever After”.

Performer (아티스트)Red Velvet
Album (앨범)Rookie - The 4th Mini Album - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Red Velvet and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of Happily Ever After by Red Velvet?

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Who wrote and produced Happily Ever After by Red Velvet?

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