“Sarangul haetta…”
If you visit a Korean elementary school, chances are every kid knows this song. “Love Scenario” by iKON became a national syndrome in 2018.
Why? Because the melody is based on a simple 4/4 beat (similar to nursery rhymes), making it incredibly easy to sing along.
For Korean learners, this is arguably the #1 Best Song to practice pronunciation because the rappers enunciate every syllable clearly without mumbling.
Official Video: iKON – Love Scenario
Pronunciation Guide: The “Eul/Reul” Particle
You will hear sound “Eul” or “Reul” a lot. This is an object marking particle in Korean grammar.
- Pronunciation: It’s not “Rule”. It’s softer. Try to make an ‘L’ sound at the back of your throat.
Love Scenario: Phonetic Lyrics Breakdown
Chorus: The Addictive Hook
| Korean (Hangul) | Easy Phonetic Lyrics | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 사랑을 했다 | Sa-rang-eul het-da | We fell in love |
| 우리가 만나 | Oo-ree-gah man-na | We met |
| 지우지 못할 | Jee-oo-jee mot-hal | An unforgettable |
| 추억이 됐다 | Choo-ok-ee dwet-da | Memory was made |
| 볼만한 멜로드라마 | Bol-man-han mel-loh-deu-ra-ma | A decent melodrama |
| 괜찮은 결말 | Gwen-chan-eun gyol-mal | A decent ending |
| 그거면 됐다 | Geu-go-myon dwet-da | That is enough |
| 널 사랑했다 | Nol sa-rang-het-da | I loved you |
Verse 1: B.I (The Breakup)
| Korean (Hangul) | Easy Phonetic Lyrics | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 우리가 만든 | Oo-ree-gah man-deun | What we made |
| 러브 시나리오 | Lo-ve she-na-ree-oh | Love Scenario |
| 이젠 조명이 꺼지고 | Ee-jen jo-myong-ee ggo-jee-go | Now the lights are turning off |
| 마지막 페이지를 넘기면 | Ma-jee-mak peh-ee-jee-reul nom-gee-myon | Turning the last page |
| 조용히 막이 내리죠 | Jo-yong-hee ma-gee neh-ree-jyo | The curtain falls quietly |
Pre-Chorus: No Regrets
| Korean (Hangul) | Easy Phonetic Lyrics | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 아프지 않아요 | Ah-peu-jee an-ah-yoh | It doesn’t hurt |
| (Eh, eh) | (Eh, eh) | (Eh, eh) |
| 난 괜찮아요 | Nan gwen-chan-ah-yoh | I am okay |
| (Eh, eh) | (Eh, eh) | (Eh, eh) |
| 이별을 마주하는 | Ee-byol-eul ma-joo-ha-neun | Facing the breakup |
| 나의 자세 | Na-eh ja-seh | My attitude |
Vocabulary Corner: Past Tense Verbs
This song is great for learning the Past Tense in Korean grammar (usually ending in -ssda or -tta).
1. Sarang-haetta (사랑했다)
- Meaning: Loved.
- Grammar: Sarang (Love) + Hada (Do) -> Past tense becomes Haetta.
- Context: “I loved you” (meaning it’s over now).
2. Manna (만나)
- Meaning: Meet.
- Context: “Uri ga manna” (We met).
3. Chuo-k (추억)
- Meaning: Memory.
- Context: “Chuo-kgi dwaetda” (It became a memory). A very poetic word used often in songs about ex-lovers.
4. Gwenchana (괜찮아)
- Meaning: It’s okay / I’m fine.
- Context: “Nan gwenchanayo” (I am fine). You definitely know this one from K-Dramas!
Singing Tips: Staccato Rhythm
Unlike “Spring Day” where you connect the words smoothly, “Love Scenario” requires Staccato.
- What is Staccato? Singing notes short and detached.
- Try it: Instead of singing “Saaa-rang-eeeul”, sing it punchy: “Sa! Rang! Eul! Het! Da!”.
- Clap along: This song fits perfectly with a clap beat. Try clapping on every beat while singing. This helps with your Korean pronunciation timing.
Conclusion
“Love Scenario” proves that K-Pop doesn’t have to be fast or complicated to be great. Its simple structure allows you to focus 100% on getting your Korean sounds right.
Did you master this easy beat?
Maybe it’s time to try something with a bit more English mixed in, like Cupid by Fifty Fifty.
Or go back to the emotional vibes with Spring Day by BTS.