Learn Korean with IVE’s ‘Attitude’: Confidence, Self-Love & Fate

🎶 IVE - "Attitude"

"Attitude" is one of IVE’s double title tracks, highlighting themes of confidence and positivity. The song encourages embracing any situation with a self-assured and lighthearted mindset.

To respect copyright guidelines, I have selected and analyzed key words and phrases from the lyrics that are commonly used in daily conversations. This breakdown is designed to help Korean learners better understand and apply these expressions. Thank you for your understanding.

This analysis is intended for educational purposes and does not replace the official lyrics.

 

🎥 IVE - "Attitude" Music Video

[Source] YouTube, STARSHIP

 

🎯 Key Takeaways

1. 감정선 (Emotional Flow, Emotional Line)

This refers to the subtle emotional buildup or consistency in a story, acting, or relationship.

 

📌 Example Usage

"이 드라마는 감정선이 정말 섬세하게 표현됐다."

"The emotional flow in this drama was expressed very delicately."

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

감정 흐름 (Emotional Flow)

 

📌 Example Usage

"배우가 감정 흐름을 잘 살렸다."

"The actor portrayed the emotional flow well."

 

2. 남들과 다르다 (To Be Different from Others)

Used to emphasize uniqueness or individuality.

 

📌 Example Usage

"나는 남들과 다르게 생각해."

"I think differently from others."

 

“나는 남들과는 다른 곳에 신경 쓴다”

"I focus on a different place than others."

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

특별하다 (To Be Special, Unique)

 

📌 Example Usage

"너는 정말 특별한 사람이야."

"You are truly a special person."

 

3. 원하거나 말거나 (Whether You Want It or Not)

Used when someone’s preference doesn’t change the outcome.

 

📌 Example Usage

"네가 원하거나 말거나 난 갈 거야."

"Whether you want it or not, I’m going."

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

상관없어 (It Doesn’t Matter)

 

📌 Example Usage

"네가 오든 말든 상관없어."

"It doesn’t matter whether you come or not."

 

4. 싫어하다 / 좋아하다 (To Dislike / To Like)

Basic expressions for preference.

 

📌 Example Usage

"나는 매운 음식을 싫어해."

"I dislike spicy food."

 

"그 노래 정말 좋아해!"

"I really like that song!"

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

선호하다 (To Prefer – More Formal)

 

📌 Example Usage

"나는 조용한 곳을 선호해."

"I prefer quiet places."

 

5. 이리저리 부딪치다 (To Bump Into Things Here and There, To Struggle with Various Things)

Used for both physical and figurative struggles.

 

📌 Example Usage

"처음 일할 때는 이리저리 부딪쳤어."

"When I first started working, I struggled a lot."

 

“이리저리 부딪쳐도 다시 일어났다”

"Even after bumping into obstacles here and there, I got back up again."

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

고생하다 (To Go Through Hardships)

 

📌 Example Usage

"이 일 하면서 정말 많이 고생했어."

"I went through a lot of hardships while doing this job."

 

6. 행운은 내 편이다 (Luck Is on My Side)

Used to express confidence that things will go well.

 

📌 Example Usage

"오늘은 느낌이 좋아. 행운은 내 편이야!"

"I have a good feeling today. Luck is on my side!"

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

운이 좋다 (To Be Lucky)

 

📌 Example Usage

"오늘 운이 정말 좋았어!"

"I was really lucky today!"

7. 누가 뭐라 해도 (No Matter What Anyone Says)

Used when not caring about others’ opinions.

 

📌 Example Usage

"누가 뭐라 하든 내 길을 갈 거야."

"No matter what anyone says, I’ll follow my own path."

 

“누가 뭐라 해도 난 흔들리지 않아”

"No matter what anyone says, I won't waver."

 

🎨 Expressions

상관하지 않다 (To Not Care)

 

📌 Example Usage

"남들이 뭐라 해도 난 상관 안 해."

"I don’t care what others say."

 

8. 솔직히 (Honestly, Frankly)

Used to express sincerity.

 

📌 Example Usage

"솔직히 말해서 그 영화 별로였어."

"Honestly, that movie wasn’t great."

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

정직하게 (Truthfully)

 

📌 Example Usage

"정직하게 살아야 해."

"You should live truthfully."

 

9. 비바람이 치다 (A Storm Rages, Figuratively: Hardships Come)

Used both literally and metaphorically.

 

📌 Example Usage

"밤새 비바람이 쳤다."

"A storm raged all night."

 

“비바람이 쳐도 난 괜찮아”

"Even when the storm rages, I'm fine."

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

폭풍이 몰아치다 (A Storm Hits Hard)

 

📌 Example Usage

"삶에 폭풍이 몰아칠 때도 있어."

"Sometimes, storms hit in life too."

 

10. 머리가 헝클어지다 (To Have Messy Hair)

Used for literal messy hair or a disorganized situation.

 

📌 Example Usage

"바람이 불어서 머리가 헝클어졌어."

"My hair got messy because of the wind."

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

머리가 엉망이 되다 (My hair gets messy.)

 

📌 Example Usage

"아침마다 머리가 엉망이 되어있어"

"Every morning, my hair is a mess."

 

11. 짜증 (Annoyance, Frustration)

Used to express irritation.

 

📌 Example Usage

"아, 진짜 짜증 나!"

"Ugh, I’m so annoyed!"

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

화가 나다 (To Be Angry)

 

📌 Example Usage

"그 말에 화가 났어."

"I got angry at those words."

 

12. 머리부터 발끝까지 (From Head to Toe)

Used to emphasize completeness.

 

📌 Example Usage

"머리부터 발끝까지 멋지네!"

"You look amazing from head to toe!"

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

온몸 (The Whole Body)

 

📌 Example Usage

"온몸이 아파."

"My whole body hurts."

 

13. 동의 (Agreement, Consent)

Used for expressing agreement.

 

📌 Example Usage

"나도 동의해!"

"I agree too!"

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

찬성 (Approval, Agreement)

 

📌 Example Usage

"그 의견에 찬성합니다."

"I support that opinion."

 

14. 시련 (Hardship, Trial)

Describes difficult situations.

 

📌 Example Usage

"시련을 이겨내야 해."

"You have to overcome hardships."

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

고난 (Suffering, Difficulty)

 

📌 Example Usage

"고난 속에서도 희망을 가져야 해."

"Even in suffering, you should have hope."

 

15. 귀엽다 (To Be Cute)

Used to describe something adorable.

 

📌 Example Usage

"강아지가 너무 귀엽다!"

"The puppy is so cute!"

 

“그녀는 귀여울 뿐이야. 아름답지는 않아”

"She's just cute. She's not beautiful."

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

사랑스럽다 (Lovely, Endearing)

 

📌 Example Usage

"그 아이는 정말 사랑스러워."

"That child is truly lovely."

 

16. 운명 (Fate, Destiny)

This refers to something predetermined or inevitable in life.

 

📌 Example Usage

"우리는 운명처럼 만났다."

"We met as if it were destiny."

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

숙명 (Inevitable Fate, Destiny) – A stronger term implying something unavoidable.

 

📌 Example Usage

"이건 내 숙명이다."

"This is my fate."

 

17. 장난을 걸다 (To Tease Someone, To Playfully Bother Someone)

This phrase is used when playfully joking or teasing a friend.

 

📌 Example Usage

"그는 항상 나한테 장난을 걸어."

"He always teases me."

 

“그가 장난을 걸어오면, 같이 놀아주면 돼”

"If he plays a trick on you, just play along."

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

장난치다 (To Joke Around, To Play Tricks)

 

📌 Example Usage

"너무 심한 장난은 치지 마."

"Don’t play pranks that are too harsh."

 

18. 놀아 주다 (To Play With Someone, To Spend Time With Someone Who Wants Attention)

Used when giving attention to someone who wants company.

 

📌 Example Usage

"동생이 나랑 놀아 달라고 졸랐다."

"My younger sibling kept nagging me to play with them."

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

상대해 주다 (To Entertain Someone, To Interact with Someone Who Seeks Attention)

 

📌 Example Usage

"고양이가 나를 상대해 주지 않는다."

"The cat won’t even acknowledge me."

19. 움츠리다 (To Shrink, To Cower, To Curl Up)

Used to describe physically or emotionally withdrawing.

 

📌 Example Usage

"추워서 몸을 움츠렸다."

"I curled up because it was cold."

 

"실수한 후 부끄러워서 움츠렸다."

"After making a mistake, I cowered in embarrassment."

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

쪼그리다 (To Crouch, To Shrink in a Small Position)

 

📌 Example Usage

"바닥에 쪼그리고 앉았다."

"I crouched down on the floor."

 

20. 행운은 내 편이다 (Luck Is on My Side)

Used to express confidence that things will go well.

 

📌 Example Usage

"오늘은 기분이 좋아. 행운은 내 편이야!"

"I feel good today. Luck is on my side!"

 

🌀 Similar Expressions

나는 운이 좋다 (I am Lucky)

  

🎶 IVE - "Attitude" Lyrics Analysis & Meaning

This song highlights themes of confidence and self-assurance. Let's delve into the meaning behind some of its lyrics.

 

🎵 Confidence and Individuality

·     "내 감정선은 어딘가 좀 다르게 흘러": "My emotional flow moves differently from others."

→ Expressing the courage to think and act uniquely without hesitation.

·     "Dress up to impress but I'm impressing everyone": "I dress up to impress, but in the end, I impress everyone."

→ Emphasizing that true confidence naturally draws attention rather than dressing up solely for others.

 

🎵 Self-Determined Attitude

·       "내가 정할게 나의 무드": "I will decide my own mood."

→ Reinforcing the idea that one's emotions and atmosphere are under personal control.

·       "그 누가 아무리 뭐라 해도 솔직히 내가 난 맘에 들어": "No matter what anyone says, honestly, I like myself."

→ Encouraging self-love and confidence over external opinions.

 

🎵 Embracing Fate with a Playful Mindset

·       "비바람 쳐도 don't care 'bout it": "Even when the storm rages, I don’t care about it."

→ Conveying a resilient attitude that remains unfazed by hardships.

·       "운명이 장난을 걸어오면 놀아 줘야지 뭐 어쩌겠어": "If fate plays tricks on me, I might as well play along."

→ Encouraging a lighthearted approach to unexpected challenges in life.

🎵 A Positive Mindset that Believes in Luck

·       "움츠리면 뭐할 건데 행운은 늘 내 편인 걸": "What’s the point of shrinking back? Luck is always on my side."

→ Promoting the belief that confidence attracts good fortune.

 

🎶 Key Points for Enjoying "Attitude"

·       The song’s upbeat rhythm and addictive melody energize listeners.

·       IVE members' confident vocals and powerful performances perfectly convey the song’s empowering message.

·       The music video’s vibrant colors and unique styling visually reinforce the themes of confidence and positivity.

 

🎶 Additional Information

·       Release Date: February 26, 2025

·       Album: IVE EMPATHY

·       Genre: Pop

·       Lyrics by: Seo Ji-eum, Nietzsche, Jang Wonyoung (IVE)

·       Composed by: James Daniel Lewis, Ryan S. Jhun, Suzanne Vega, Rollo, Olga Sundin, Lotte Mørkved

  

🌍 If you’d like to read the full lyrics, please visit official music platforms such as Melon, Genie Music, Apple Music, or Spotify!

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❗"This analysis is intended for educational and language-learning purposes and does not replace the official lyrics."