“Oh my oh my God…”
NewJeans has taken over the K-Pop world with their Y2K nostalgia and catchy beats. “OMG” is one of their biggest hits, known for its groovy hip-hop beat and relaxed vocal style.
However, the “NewJeans Style” of singing can be tricky. They often slur words or blend English and Korean together rapidly.
This guide will help you decode their pronunciation so you can sing along with that cool, laid-back vibe.
Official Video: NewJeans – OMG
Pronunciation Guide: The “R&B” Slide
NewJeans singers don’t hit notes sharply; they “slide” into them.
- The “O” Sound: In Korean, ‘O’ is usually short. But in this song, they stretch it out for style (e.g., No-o-o).
- Tip: Relax your jaw. Don’t try to articulate too perfectly. The goal is to sound chill.
OMG: Phonetic Lyrics Breakdown
Verse 1: Hanni (The Confusion)
| Korean (Hangul) | Easy Phonetic Lyrics | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 이 노래는 it’s about you baby | Ee no-reh-neun it’s about you baby | This song, it’s about you baby |
| Only you | Only you | Only you |
| 너를 알게 된 후에 another Friday | No-reul al-geh dwen hoo-eh another Friday | After getting to know you, another Friday |
| 확실히 다 내 맘이 | Hak-shil-hee da neh mam-ee | Certainly, my whole heart… |
| Move it away | Move it away | Move it away |
| 너는 알고 있잖아 baby | No-neun al-go eet-ja-nah baby | You know it, baby |
Chorus: The Addictive Hook
| Korean (Hangul) | Easy Phonetic Lyrics | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Oh my oh my God | Oh my oh my God | Oh my oh my God |
| 예상했어 나 | Yeh-sang-het-so na | I expected this |
| I was really hoping that he will come through | (Sing in English) | (English lyrics) |
| Oh my oh my God | Oh my oh my God | Oh my oh my God |
| 단 너뿐이야 | Dan no-poon-ee-ya | It’s only you |
| Asking all the time about what I should do | (Sing in English) | (English lyrics) |
Post-Chorus: The Groovy Part
| Korean (Hangul) | Easy Phonetic Lyrics | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| No I can never let him go | (Sing in English) | (English lyrics) |
| 너만 생각나 24 | No-man seng-gak-na twenty-four | I only think of you 24/7 |
| 난 행운아 정말로 I know, I know | Nan heng-oon-ah jong-mal-loh I know, I know | I am a lucky girl, really, I know |
| Before I knew it | Before I knew it | Before I knew it |
| It was always you | It was always you | It was always you |
Vocabulary Corner: Trendy Words
NewJeans lyrics are conversational. Here are words you can use in text messages:
1. Hak-shil-hee (확실히)
- Meaning: Certainly / For sure / Definitely.
- Context: “Hakshilhi da” (Certainly all…).
- Usage: Use this when you are 100% sure about something.
2. Ye-sang-hada (예상하다)
- Meaning: To expect / To predict.
- Context: “Yesang-haesso na” (I expected/predicted this).
- Note: Usually used when something happens just as you thought it would.
3. Heng-oon-ah (행운아)
- Meaning: Lucky person.
- Context: “Nan heng-oon-ah” (I am a lucky girl/boy).
- Breakdown: Heng-oon (Luck) + Ah (Suffix for person).
Singing Tips: The “Bounce”
Listen to the beat. It has a hip-hop bounce.
- Rhythm: Don’t sing flat. Bob your head.
- English vs Korean: Notice how they switch languages mid-sentence?
- “Yi no-reh-neun it’s about you baby”
- The transition is smooth. Treat the English words as if they are part of the Korean sentence structure. Don’t pause between them.
Conclusion
“OMG” is a perfect song to practice the modern “K-Pop/R&B” vocal style. It’s less about power vocals and more about rhythm and flow.
If you enjoy this groovy style, you might also like the viral hit Cupid by Fifty Fifty.
Or if you want to challenge your vocal power, try the high notes in Spring Day by BTS.
Keep vibing!