Zoo album artwork

Zoo

Zoo

Artist: Red Velvet•Album: The Red Summer - Summer Mini Album - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English48% KR📅 2017K-PopRed Velvet

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Zoo” (Zoo) is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album The Red Summer - Summer 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

Ooh ooh

Ooh ooh

눈을 떴는데 온통 이상해

nun-eul tteoss-neun-de on-tong i-sang-hae

대체 무슨 일이야

dae-che mu-seun il-i-ya

하늘을 날다 툭 떨어졌나

ha-neul-eul nal-da tuk tteol-eo-jyeoss-na

낯선 소리도 푸른 밀림도

nat-seon so-ri-do pu-reun mil-rim-do

대체 여긴 어디야?

dae-che yeo-gin eo-di-ya?

꿈인 듯한 정글에 두 발 딛고 서 있어

kkum-in deus-han jeong-geul-e du bal dit-go seo iss-eo

Chorus

상상했던 사랑에 빠진 그 순간

sang-sang-haess-deon sa-rang-e ppa-jin geu sun-gan

기적처럼 딴 세상에 날 데려와

gi-jeok-cheo-reom ttan se-sang-e nal de-ryeo-wa

신비하고도 아름다워 눈 뗄 수가 없어

sin-bi-ha-go-do a-reum-da-wo nun ttel su-ga eop-eo

이 모든 걸, 모든 걸

i mo-deun geol, mo-deun geol

Love is lookin' like a zoo

Yeah it's lookin' like a zoo

마치 환상적인 zoo

ma-chi hwan-sang-jeok-in zoo

Yeah it's lookin' like a zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo

Verse 3

Oh oh oh oh oh!

Uh come on, uh come on, let's do it!

신기해 uh, 모든 게 oh

sin-gi-hae uh, mo-deun ge oh

눈앞에 펼쳐질 땐

nun-ap-e pyeol-chyeo-jil ttaen

호기심에 신이 나서

ho-gi-sim-e sin-i na-seo

귀엽게 춤추곤 해

gwi-yeop-ge chum-chu-gon hae

화들짝 놀라 나무에 올라

hwa-deul-jjak nol-ra na-mu-e ol-ra

숨기도 하지 몰래 몰래

sum-gi-do ha-ji mol-rae mol-rae

Verse 4

어느새 흠뻑 이곳에 빠져

eo-neu-sae heum-ppeok i-gos-e ppa-jyeo

심장이 bum bum biddy bum bum

sim-jang-i bum bum biddy bum bum

손을 뻗으면 온 세상이 내 것 같아

son-eul ppeot-eu-myeon on se-sang-i nae geos gat-a

발을 담그면 물이 올라 차, 맘이 올라 차

bal-eul dam-geu-myeon mul-i ol-ra cha, mam-i ol-ra cha

숨을 내쉬면 풀 향기가 스며와

sum-eul nae-swi-myeon pul hyang-gi-ga seu-myeo-wa

그림 같은 정글에 아이처럼 행복해

geu-rim gat-eun jeong-geul-e a-i-cheo-reom haeng-bok-hae

상상했던 사랑에 빠진 그 순간

sang-sang-haess-deon sa-rang-e ppa-jin geu sun-gan

기적처럼 딴 세상에 날 데려와

gi-jeok-cheo-reom ttan se-sang-e nal de-ryeo-wa

Verse 5

신비하고도 아름다워 눈 뗄 수가 없어

sin-bi-ha-go-do a-reum-da-wo nun ttel su-ga eop-eo

이 모든 걸, 모든 걸

i mo-deun geol, mo-deun geol

Love is lookin' like a zoo

Yeah it's lookin' like a zoo

마치 환상적인 zoo

ma-chi hwan-sang-jeok-in zoo

Yeah it's lookin' like a zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo

처음 만난 낯선 세상에

cheo-eum man-nan nat-seon se-sang-e

시간 가는 줄도 모른 채

si-gan ga-neun jul-do mo-reun chae

Verse 6

난 점점 깊숙이 빠져들어

nan jeom-jeom gip-suk-i ppa-jyeo-deul-eo

Baby, baby, baby 더 궁금해져

Baby, baby, baby deo gung-geum-hae-jyeo

I want it, you know it 이게 다 뭔지

I want it, you know it i-ge da mwon-ji

I feel it, you got it 설레는 비밀

I feel it, you got it seol-re-neun bi-mil

A bam bada boom bam bada boom, hey

혹 꿈이라면 깨지 않길 바래

hok kkum-i-ra-myeon kkae-ji an-gil ba-rae

I want you baby, baby

Ooh la la, ooh la la la la la

Verse 7

어서 baby, baby

eo-seo baby, baby

Ooh la la, ooh la la la la la

네 모든 걸!

ne mo-deun geol!

타잔 같던 네 손을 잡은 그 순간 (그 순간)

ta-jan gat-deon ne son-eul jap-eun geu sun-gan (geu sun-gan)

영화처럼 날 안고 숲을 날아가

yeong-hwa-cheo-reom nal an-go sup-eul nal-a-ga

신비하고도 아름다워 눈 뗄 수가 없어

sin-bi-ha-go-do a-reum-da-wo nun ttel su-ga eop-eo

이 모든 걸, 모든 걸 (모든 걸)

i mo-deun geol, mo-deun geol (mo-deun geol)

Love is lookin' like a zoo

Verse 8

Yeah it's lookin' like a zoo (ah...)

마치 환상적인 zoo

ma-chi hwan-sang-jeok-in zoo

Yeah it's lookin' like a zoo, zoo, zoo, zoo (ooh!)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Zoo" (Zoo) 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 "Zoo" 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, "Zoo" 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 “Zoo”?

"Zoo" (Zoo) by Red Velvet is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, a...

Q: How can I practice singing “Zoo” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Zoo”.

Performer (아티스트)Red Velvet
Album (앨범)The Red Summer - Summer Mini Album - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Red Velvet and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Zoo by Red Velvet?

"Zoo" is performed by Red Velvet. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing Zoo with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice Zoo with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=zoo, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced Zoo by Red Velvet?

"Zoo" is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album "The Red Summer - Summer Mini Album - EP" in 2017. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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