8 English idioms from K-pop songs to add a beat to your writing
While it’s true that most K-pop songs tend to be in Korean, many of the groups’ names and song titles have English words and phrases, and artists are releasing more English singles to cater to a global audience. Though some English lyrics in K-pop can sound silly, we can still learn some useful and exciting terms from these catchy songs. Here are eight expressions that will add a beat to your writing.
Ice on your wrist
Meaning: to wear an expensive watch or bracelet. “Ice” is slang for expensive jewellery, usually diamonds or gold. World-class boy band BTS used the phrase in their second English-language song, “Butter”, to showcase their charms, singing: “Ice on my wrist, I’m the nice guy/ Got the right body and the right mind.” Released in 2021, the upbeat track talks about self-confidence, self-love, and being smooth like butter.
Example: Maryam’s new boyfriend is super rich – you can tell by the ice on his wrist.
Jump off the deep end
Meaning: to fall deeply in love with someone. Singer-songwriter BIBI used the phrase in her English single “The Weekend” to talk about being stuck in a cycle of toxic love, singing: “You only call me on the weekend/ You only love me when we freaking/ You got me jumping off the deep end.”
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Meaning: to stop talking and be quiet. Vernon, a member of K-pop boy band Seventeen, used the phrase in his 2022 solo track “Black Eye”. The song is about people’s struggles and loneliness, while the phrase showcases how it can be challenging for people to reveal their thoughts as they are afraid of being judged.
Example: Put a muzzle on it, Josh! You are at the library, so keep quiet.
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