Track Information & Sing-Along Guide
“Why So Serious?” (Why So Serious?) is performed by SHINee, released on the album SHINee The 3rd Album Chapter 2. 'Why So Serious? - The Misconceptions Of Me' in 2013.
💡 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
Yay oh hey, oh oh oh ah, oh oh
자정 막 지난 새벽
ja-jeong mak ji-nan sae-byeok
진흙 속 눈 뜬 무언가
jin-heul sok nun tteun mu-eon-ga
모두 나를 무서워했지 (oh yeah)
mo-du na-reul mu-seo-wo-haess-ji (oh yeah)
앞으로 뻗은 두 팔
ap-eu-ro ppeot-eun du pal
난 살아있는 워킹데드
nan sal-a-iss-neun wo-king-de-deu
그 숨은 차가웠지
geu sum-eun cha-ga-woss-ji
숨 쉬는 게 지겨워질 쯤
sum swi-neun ge ji-gyeo-wo-jil jjeum
그 때 그대 발견
geu ttae geu-dae bal-gyeon
So shocked
Why so serious
로미오와 줄리엣
ro-mi-o-wa jul-ri-es
슬픈 러브스토리가 아 아니야
seul-peun reo-beu-seu-to-ri-ga a a-ni-ya
다 잘 될 거야
da jal doel geo-ya
결국 해피 엔딩을 아는
gyeol-guk hae-pi en-ding-eul a-neun
넌 연애소설 매니악
neon yeon-ae-so-seol mae-ni-ak
먼지만 풀썩대던 심장
meon-ji-man pul-sseok-dae-deon sim-jang
엔진을 renew
en-jin-eul renew
핏기 없던 나의 입술이
pis-gi eop-deon na-ui ip-sul-i
다시 붉은 컬러 루즈
da-si bul-eun keol-reo ru-jeu
Baby 날 어떻게 생각해
Baby nal eo-tteot-ge saeng-gak-hae
Baby 어떻게 생각해
Baby eo-tteot-ge saeng-gak-hae
난 무섭지 않아요 so get in, get in
nan mu-seop-ji an-a-yo so get in, get in
이 긴 어둠이 언제부터였는지
i gin eo-dum-i eon-je-bu-teo-yeoss-neun-ji
기억도 안 나네 대충 백 년 전
gi-eok-do an na-ne dae-chung baek nyeon jeon
그냥 그댈 본 날부터 시작이다
geu-nyang geu-dael bon nal-bu-teo si-jak-i-da
이제부턴 그게 더 중요하니까
i-je-bu-teon geu-ge deo jung-yo-ha-ni-kka
이런 좀비 영화
i-reon jom-bi yeong-hwa
어디서 본 것 같은데
eo-di-seo bon geos gat-eun-de
Oh no 이건 특별해
Oh no i-geon teuk-byeol-hae
비틀대는 걸음으로 걷자
bi-teul-dae-neun geol-eum-eu-ro geot-ja
그게 우리 사랑 방식
geu-ge u-ri sa-rang bang-sik
Why so serious
로미오와 줄리엣
ro-mi-o-wa jul-ri-es
슬픈 러브스토리가 아 아니야
seul-peun reo-beu-seu-to-ri-ga a a-ni-ya
다 잘 될 거야
da jal doel geo-ya
결국 해피 엔딩을 아는
gyeol-guk hae-pi en-ding-eul a-neun
넌 연애소설 매니악
neon yeon-ae-so-seol mae-ni-ak
먼지만 풀썩대던 심장
meon-ji-man pul-sseok-dae-deon sim-jang
엔진을 renew
en-jin-eul renew
핏기 없던 나의 입술이
pis-gi eop-deon na-ui ip-sul-i
다시 붉은 컬러 루즈
da-si bul-eun keol-reo ru-jeu
Baby 날 어떻게 생각해
Baby nal eo-tteot-ge saeng-gak-hae
Baby 어떻게 생각해
Baby eo-tteot-ge saeng-gak-hae
우린 다르지 않아
u-rin da-reu-ji an-a
벌써 닮아가고 있는걸
beol-sseo dal-a-ga-go iss-neun-geol
해 지면 나와 거리를 허우적대며 헤매
hae ji-myeon na-wa geo-ri-reul heo-u-jeok-dae-myeo he-mae
뇌 따윈 없이 보이겠지만
noe tta-win eop-i bo-i-gess-ji-man
다들 고민 있겠지 huh
da-deul go-min iss-gess-ji huh
See 휴머니즘 그런 거 몰라
See hyu-meo-ni-jeum geu-reon geo mol-ra
그냥 널 사랑하게 돼
geu-nyang neol sa-rang-ha-ge dwae
내 피는 다시 뜨거워져
nae pi-neun da-si tteu-geo-wo-jyeo
그 모든 이유는 그대 come on
geu mo-deun i-yu-neun geu-dae come on
다음 씬의 클라이막스 막 시작 돼
da-eum ssin-ui keul-ra-i-mak-seu mak si-jak dwae
이 음악이 더욱 더 커지면
i eum-ak-i deo-uk deo keo-ji-myeon
우린 살아있어 tonight
u-rin sal-a-iss-eo tonight
Why so serious
로미오와 줄리엣
ro-mi-o-wa jul-ri-es
슬픈 러브스토리가 아 아니야
seul-peun reo-beu-seu-to-ri-ga a a-ni-ya
다 잘 될 거야
da jal doel geo-ya
결국 해피 엔딩을 아는
gyeol-guk hae-pi en-ding-eul a-neun
넌 연애소설 매니악
neon yeon-ae-so-seol mae-ni-ak
먼지만 풀썩대던 심장
meon-ji-man pul-sseok-dae-deon sim-jang
엔진을 renew (renew)
en-jin-eul renew (renew)
핏기 없던 나의 입술이
pis-gi eop-deon na-ui ip-sul-i
다시 붉은 컬러 루즈 (붉은 컬러 루즈)
da-si bul-eun keol-reo ru-jeu (bul-eun keol-reo ru-jeu)
Baby 날 어떻게 생각해
Baby nal eo-tteot-ge saeng-gak-hae
Baby 어떻게 생각해
Baby eo-tteot-ge saeng-gak-hae
우린 다르지 않아
u-rin da-reu-ji an-a
벌써 닮아가고 있는걸
beol-sseo dal-a-ga-go iss-neun-geol
💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context
Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Why So Serious?” by SHINee.
1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core
"Why So Serious?" (Why So Serious?) by SHINee 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.
3. Songwriting Context & Production
Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "Why So Serious?" highlights SHINee'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:
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main message of “Why So Serious?”?
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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits
Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Why So Serious?”.
| Performer (아티스트) | SHINee |
|---|---|
| Album (앨범) | SHINee The 3rd Album Chapter 2. 'Why So Serious? - The Misconceptions Of Me' |
| Release Year (발매연도) | 2013 |
| Songwriting & Production | Official creative contributors licensed under SHINee 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 Why So Serious? by SHINee?
"Why So Serious?" is performed by SHINee. 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 Why So Serious? with Romanized lyrics?
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Who wrote and produced Why So Serious? by SHINee?
"Why So Serious?" is performed by SHINee, released on the album "SHINee The 3rd Album Chapter 2. 'Why So Serious? - The Misconceptions Of Me'" in 2013. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.