Check out some of K-pop’s funniest and most confusing lyrical moments.
Okay, let’s pausewhat kind of cheese are we talking about here?
Is it sliced, shredded, or grated?
No matter how you picture it, this cheesy metaphor definitely leaves listeners puzzled (and maybe hungry).
They might not make sense, but they sure are unforgettable.
At least they’re easy to sing along to!
Red Velvet ZimzalabimZimzalabim, zim-zimzalabim, zim-zimzalabim, zim-zim.
Is this some magical incantation?
What spell exactly are they casting?
We don’t know, but it’s clearly powerful enough to stick in your head all day long!
ZE:A MazeltovDid ZE:A think we needed an English lesson mid-song?
Why else would they repeatedly sing through the days of the week?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday…
Thanks for the refresher, but what’s it supposed to mean again?
Psy GentlemanOnly Psy could cheekily slip in a line like Im a mother father gentleman and have us laughing.
Let’s be realwe all know exactly what he meant.
Clever censorship at its finest!
EXO Ko Ko BopShimmie shimmie Ko Ko Bop, I think I like it.
Upon first listen, fans definitely needed a second pass just to confirm their ears weren’t deceiving them.
Seriously, thoughwhat exactly is a “ko ko bop,” and why does it require a shimmy?
ATEEZ Say My NameIf you recognize me, will you call my name?
Well, yes, typically, that’s how names work!
It’s both amusing and adorably redundant, leaving listeners smiling at the charmingly obvious lyric.
KARA Pretty GirlIf you wanna pretty, everyone wanna pretty.
Grammar teachers everywhere cringed a bit at this line.
But hey, who needs proper grammar when you’ve got charisma, catchy tunes, and timeless charm?
