Release Date
March 12, 2009
Label
Composers / Lyricists
Participating Members
Leeteuk
Heechul
Han Geng
Yesung
Kangin
Shindong
Sungmin
Eunhyuk
Siwon
Donghae
Ryeowook
Kibum
Kyuhyun
About the Song
《Monster》 unleashes a darker, more intense side of SUPER JUNIOR‘s sound, exploring themes of obsessive desire and the dangerous allure of losing control to passion. Released in 2009 as part of their third full-length album Sorry, Sorry under SM Entertainment, the song shifts away from playful charm and lighthearted confession, instead embracing intensity, seduction, and the thrilling edge of surrendering to something wild and untamed. Rather than restraint or sweetness, 《Monster》 radiates raw power and magnetic danger, positioning SUPER JUNIOR as artists capable of channeling primal emotion and fierce energy with commanding presence, bold charisma, and unapologetic attitude.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
eol-ma-na jjit-gyeo-ya ha-nya-go go-min-eul ha-go won-mang-ha-go
ppeon-han gyeol-mal kkeut-i bo-yeo-do neol kkeu-neul su eop-seo,
sum-swi-neun han neo-reul gat-go si-peo
ppeon-han gyeol-mal kkeut-i bo-yeo-do neol kkeu-neul su eop-seo,
sum-swi-neun han neo-reul gat-go si-peo
How much more do I have to struggle, feeling hopeless and lost? Even when the end seems near, I can’t let you go. I want to breathe you in.
neul-ssin-han geu-rim-ja-reul tta-ra ga
go-eu-reul bo-neun cheok hum-chyeo bwa
i-reon kkol u-seu-wo-jyeo po-gi-hal-kka
i-reon go-min beol-sseo myeot beon-jjae-ya
go-eu-reul bo-neun cheok hum-chyeo bwa
i-reon kkol u-seu-wo-jyeo po-gi-hal-kka
i-reon go-min beol-sseo myeot beon-jjae-ya
I follow your shadow, pretending not to notice. Should I laugh at myself for being so foolish? How many times have I been through this dilemma?
just like that jap-hi-ji-ma nan wi-heom-hae
just like that gung-ju-rin ya-su bo-da deo
just like that o hal su-eop-si nan
mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo il-ppun
just like that gung-ju-rin ya-su bo-da deo
just like that o hal su-eop-si nan
mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo il-ppun
Just like that, don’t hold onto me, I’m dangerous. Just like that, more than a cunning beast. Just like that, I can’t do anything. I’m just a fool, dry-throated and yearning, with distant eyes.
eon-je beu-teon-ji-do mol-la just like that
nan sa-ro-jap-hyeo beo-ryeo-sseo just like that
o-hae ma neol bo-myeon mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo-il ppun-ya
nan sa-ro-jap-hyeo beo-ryeo-sseo just like that
o-hae ma neol bo-myeon mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo-il ppun-ya
I don’t know when it started, just like that. I got caught up and lost myself, just like that. Misunderstand me, when I see you, I’m just a fool, dry-throated and yearning, with distant eyes.
mom-bu-rim-chi-go u-reo-bwa-do oe-rop-go da-chin ma-eum-eun a-pa
nun-bich-i heun-deul-lin-geol bwa-sseo
na ttae-mun-i a-ni-ran geot jjeum-eun a-ra neul geu-rae-sseo
nun-bich-i heun-deul-lin-geol bwa-sseo
na ttae-mun-i a-ni-ran geot jjeum-eun a-ra neul geu-rae-sseo
Even if I tremble and cry, my lonely and wounded heart hurts. I saw your eyes waver. I know it’s not because of me, but it always seems that way.
sae-ppal-gan geu ip-sul-lo mal-hae-bwa
seong-ga-si-go gwi-chan-da-go mal-ya
i-reon kkol u-seu-wo-jyeo po-gi-hal-kka
i-reon go-min beol-sseo myeot beon-jjae-ya
seong-ga-si-go gwi-chan-da-go mal-ya
i-reon kkol u-seu-wo-jyeo po-gi-hal-kka
i-reon go-min beol-sseo myeot beon-jjae-ya
With those bright red lips, tell me. Say it’s annoying and tiresome. Should I laugh at myself for being so foolish? How many times have I been through this dilemma?
just like that jap-hi-ji-ma nan wi-heom-hae
just like that gung-ju-rin ya-su bo-da deo
just like that o hal su-eop-si nan
mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo il-ppun
just like that gung-ju-rin ya-su bo-da deo
just like that o hal su-eop-si nan
mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo il-ppun
Just like that, don’t hold onto me, I’m dangerous. Just like that, more than a cunning beast. Just like that, I can’t do anything. I’m just a fool, dry-throated and yearning, with distant eyes.
eon-je beu-teon-ji-do mol-la just like that
nan sa-ro-jap-hyeo beo-ryeo-sseo just like that
o-hae ma neol bo-myeon mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo-il ppun-ya
nan sa-ro-jap-hyeo beo-ryeo-sseo just like that
o-hae ma neol bo-myeon mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo-il ppun-ya
I don’t know when it started, just like that. I got caught up and lost myself, just like that. Misunderstand me, when I see you, I’m just a fool, dry-throated and yearning, with distant eyes.
o-neul bam-i ji-na-myeon neol i-jeul su i-sseul-kka
mo-reu-ge-sseo nan i-jen a-mu-geot-do,
ij-go-si-peo da eol-gul-ma-jeo-do
o-neul bam-i ji-na-myeon neol ji-ul su i-sseul-kka
mo-reu-ge-sseo nan i-jen a-mu-geot-do,
ij-go-si-peo da eol-gul-ma-jeo-do
o-neul bam-i ji-na-myeon neol ji-ul su i-sseul-kka
When tonight passes, will I be able to forget you? I don’t know, now I want to forget everything, even your face. When tonight passes, will I be able to erase you?
i-ge mwo-ji da? dwi-seok-in gam-jeong,
but just like that tta-ra-ga-go i-sseo
but just like that tta-ra-ga-go i-sseo
What is this? A lingering emotion. But just like that, I’m following along.
just like that jap-hi-ji-ma nan wi-heom-hae
just like that gung-ju-rin ya-su bo-da deo
just like that o hal su-eop-si nan
mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo il-ppun
just like that gung-ju-rin ya-su bo-da deo
just like that o hal su-eop-si nan
mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo il-ppun
Just like that, don’t hold onto me, I’m dangerous. Just like that, more than a cunning beast. Just like that, I can’t do anything. I’m just a fool, dry-throated and yearning, with distant eyes.
eon-je beu-teon-ji-do mol-la just like that
nan sa-ro-jap-hyeo beo-ryeo-sseo just like that
o-hae ma neol bo-myeon mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo-il ppun-ya
nan sa-ro-jap-hyeo beo-ryeo-sseo just like that
o-hae ma neol bo-myeon mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo-il ppun-ya
I don’t know when it started, just like that. I got caught up and lost myself, just like that. Misunderstand me, when I see you, I’m just a fool, dry-throated and yearning, with distant eyes.
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
찢겨야
(jjitgyeoya)
to be torn
💡 Note: expressing the agonizing pain of being emotionally destroyed
야수
(yasu)
beast
💡 Note: comparing one’s obsessive and wild desires to a hungry animal
사로잡혀
(sarojaphyeo)
captured
💡 Note: being completely captivated or seized by someone’s presence
목마른
(mokmareun)
thirsty
💡 Note: describing a deep, desperate longing or craving for someone
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song depicts a dangerous obsession and an uncontrollable desire for someone, comparing the protagonist to a hungry beast. Despite the blind pain and the realization that the relationship might lead to a predictable end, the heart remains captivated, unable to break free from the entangled emotions.
