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Irony

Irony

🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English79% KR📅 2007K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

Irony (Irony) is performed by Wonder Girls, released on the album The Wonder Years in 2007.

💡 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

JYP introducing the Wonder Girls

자꾸 첨이란 말을 너무 많이해

ja-kku cheom-i-ran mal-eul neo-mu man-i-hae

이런 감정은 첨이라며 말을 하는게 이상해

i-reon gam-jeong-eun cheom-i-ra-myeo mal-eul ha-neun-ge i-sang-hae

난 다른 여자들과 다르다는게 좀 수상해

nan da-reun yeo-ja-deul-gwa da-reu-da-neun-ge jom su-sang-hae

내가 아는 애만 해도 몇 명인데

nae-ga a-neun ae-man hae-do myeot myeong-in-de

그 여자들은 아무 의미도 없다는게 이상해

geu yeo-ja-deul-eun a-mu ui-mi-do eop-da-neun-ge i-sang-hae

그동안 사귀었던 여잔 뭐였는데

geu-dong-an sa-gwi-eoss-deon yeo-jan mwo-yeoss-neun-de

말이 도무지 안되잖아

mal-i do-mu-ji an-doe-jan-a

남잔 다 믿어서는 안된다고 하면서

nam-jan da mit-eo-seo-neun an-doen-da-go ha-myeon-seo

너만 (너만) 다르다고 말하는 건 뭐야

neo-man (neo-man) da-reu-da-go mal-ha-neun geon mwo-ya

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

말도 안 되는 말 정말

mal-do an doe-neun mal jeong-mal

여잔 다 가지고 놀기만 했었다면서

yeo-jan da ga-ji-go nol-gi-man haess-eoss-da-myeon-seo

나만 (나만) 다르게 생각한단 건 뭐야

na-man (na-man) da-reu-ge saeng-gak-han-dan geon mwo-ya

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

말도 안 되는 말 정말

mal-do an doe-neun mal jeong-mal

다른 남자 애들 안 좋은 얘기를

da-reun nam-ja ae-deul an jot-eun yae-gi-reul

자꾸 내게 자세히 말해 주는게 너무 이상해

ja-kku nae-ge ja-se-hi mal-hae ju-neun-ge neo-mu i-sang-hae

니 친구들 안 좋은 얘길 왜 내게 계속 말해

ni chin-gu-deul an jot-eun yae-gil wae nae-ge gye-sok mal-hae

너만 안 그렇단 말이 좀 이상해

neo-man an geu-reot-dan mal-i jom i-sang-hae

니 친구들 모두 너와 함께 다니잖아 말이 돼

ni chin-gu-deul mo-du neo-wa ham-kke da-ni-jan-a mal-i dwae

친구들 모두 다 그러고 있는데 너만 안그러고 있는게

chin-gu-deul mo-du da geu-reo-go iss-neun-de neo-man an-geu-reo-go iss-neun-ge

남잔 다 (남잔) 믿어서는 안된다고 하면서

nam-jan da (nam-jan) mit-eo-seo-neun an-doen-da-go ha-myeon-seo

너만 (너만) 다르다고 말하는 건 뭐야

neo-man (neo-man) da-reu-da-go mal-ha-neun geon mwo-ya

Irony uh 말도 안 돼

Irony uh mal-do an dwae

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

말도 안 되는 말 정말

mal-do an doe-neun mal jeong-mal

여잔 다 oh 가지고 놀기만 했었다면서

yeo-jan da oh ga-ji-go nol-gi-man haess-eoss-da-myeon-seo

나만 (나만) 다르게 생각한단 건 뭐야

na-man (na-man) da-reu-ge saeng-gak-han-dan geon mwo-ya

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

말도 안 되는 말 정말

mal-do an doe-neun mal jeong-mal

Uh, break it down, uh four, three, two, one

너무 진실한 것처럼 말이지

neo-mu jin-sil-han geos-cheo-reom mal-i-ji

너무 그러니까 이상한거지

neo-mu geu-reo-ni-kka i-sang-han-geo-ji

말을 곧이 곧대로 듣지 못하고

mal-eul got-i got-dae-ro deut-ji mos-ha-go

자꾸 의심하게 돼 믿지 못하고

ja-kku ui-sim-ha-ge dwae mit-ji mos-ha-go

잠시 생각해보면 니가 뭣하러

jam-si saeng-gak-hae-bo-myeon ni-ga mwos-ha-reo

그렇게까지 나에게 환심을 사려

geu-reot-ge-kka-ji na-e-ge hwan-sim-eul sa-ryeo

할까 싶어서 믿어보려고도 해봤어

hal-kka sip-eo-seo mit-eo-bo-ryeo-go-do hae-bwass-eo

하지만 수상해 아무래도 안되겠어

ha-ji-man su-sang-hae a-mu-rae-do an-doe-gess-eo

남잔 다 (남잔 다) 믿어서는 안된다고 하면서

nam-jan da (nam-jan da) mit-eo-seo-neun an-doen-da-go ha-myeon-seo

너만 (너 하나만) 다르다고 말하는 건 뭐야 (그게뭐니)

neo-man (neo ha-na-man) da-reu-da-go mal-ha-neun geon mwo-ya (geu-ge-mwo-ni)

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

그건 Irony 말도 안 돼

geu-geon Irony mal-do an dwae

그건 Irony 말도 안 돼

geu-geon Irony mal-do an dwae

말도 안 되는 말 정말

mal-do an doe-neun mal jeong-mal

여잔 다 가지고 놀기만 했었다면서

yeo-jan da ga-ji-go nol-gi-man haess-eoss-da-myeon-seo

나만 다르게 생각한단 건 뭐야

na-man da-reu-ge saeng-gak-han-dan geon mwo-ya

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

Irony 말도 안 돼

Irony mal-do an dwae

말도 안 되는 말 정말 yeah

mal-do an doe-neun mal jeong-mal yeah

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind Irony by Wonder Girls.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Irony" (Irony) by Wonder Girls 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 "Irony" 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, "Irony" highlights Wonder Girls'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 “Irony”?

"Irony" (Irony) by Wonder Girls is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabil...

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

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for Irony.

Performer (아티스트)Wonder Girls
Album (앨범)The Wonder Years
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Wonder Girls and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of Irony by Wonder Girls?

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

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Who wrote and produced Irony by Wonder Girls?

"Irony" is performed by Wonder Girls, released on the album "The Wonder Years" in 2007. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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