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SORRY, SORRY – SUPER JUNIOR: Lyrics, Meaning, and Korean Words Explained

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Song Information

Title: 쏘리 쏘리 (Sorry, Sorry)
Artist:
Album: Sorry, Sorry
Lyrics by:
Composed by:
Released: 2009

About the Song

Released on March 12, 2009, Sorry, Sorry is ’s third studio album and one of the most defining moments in their career. Its title track became a cultural phenomenon—an instant classic that not only solidified ’s status as top K-pop stars, but also helped push the Hallyu Wave worldwide.

The album marked their first full-team comeback in over a year, with 12 members actively promoting throughout the cycle. Musically, the project moves into an urban minimal funky style, built on tight grooves and an addictive hook—perfectly captured in the repetitive refrain “Sorry, Sorry” and the iconic “Shawty” line.

Though the track’s early chart performance was modest, it quickly skyrocketed after broadcast stages and earned a triple crown on SBS Inkigayo, five consecutive Music Bank wins, and a Golden Disc Daesang. It sold over 151,000 copies, ranking No. 2 in yearly album sales.

“Sorry, Sorry” remains one of the rare K-pop songs universally recognized for both its melody and choreography. It famously held 121 weeks at No. 1 in Taiwan and continues to be covered globally to this day. The track also features several official remix versions showcased throughout the SUPER SHOW tours, and its MV is notable as the first video ever uploaded to SM Entertainment’s YouTube channel.

In short, Sorry, Sorry is not just a hit—it is a milestone that defined an era for and shaped modern K-pop culture.

[Full Lyrics – Romanization & English Only]

sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry
Nega nega nega meonjeo
i, i, i first
Nege nege nege ppajyeo ppajyeo ppajyeo beoryeo baby
fallen, fallen, fallen for you, for you, for you baby
shawty, shawty, shawty, shawty
Nuni busyeo busyeo busyeo
blinding, blinding, blinding
Sumi makhyeo makhyeo makhyeo naega michyeo michyeo baby
breathtaking, breathtaking, breathtaking, i’m going crazy, crazy baby
Baraboneun nunbitsoge nunbitsoge
in your staring eyes, in your eyes
Naneun machi naneun machi mwoe hollin nom
i’m like, i’m like a guy possessed
(Ijen beoseonajido motae)
(can’t escape now)
Georeooneun neoui moseup neoui moseup
your walking figure, your figure
Neoneun machi nae simjangeul balggo wannabwa
you must have stepped on my heart and came here
(Ijen beoseonajido motae)
(can’t escape now)
Eodil gana dangdanghage usneun neoneun maeryeokjeok
wherever you go, you smile confidently, you’re charming
Chakan yeoja ilsaegiran saenggakdeureun boppeonjeok
thinking all nice girls are the same is common
Dodohage geochimeopge jeongmal neoneun hwansangjeok
haughty, unstoppable, you are truly fantastic
Dorikil su eopseul mankeum nege ppajyeo beoryeosseo
i’ve fallen for you past the point of no return
sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry
Nega nega nega meonjeo
i, i, i first
Nege nege nege ppajyeo ppajyeo ppajyeo beoryeo baby
fallen, fallen, fallen for you, for you, for you baby
shawty, shawty, shawty, shawty
Nuni busyeo busyeo busyeo
blinding, blinding, blinding
Sumi makhyeo makhyeo makhyeo naega michyeo michyeo baby
breathtaking, breathtaking, breathtaking, i’m going crazy, crazy baby
Ddanddan ddanddadatta ttadaran ttan, ddanddan ddanddadatta
dan dan dandada da darandan, dan dan dandada da
(Nege banhaebeoryeosseo baby)
(fallen for you baby)
Ddanddan ddanddadatta ttadaran ttan,
dan dan dandada da darandan,
Ddanddan ddanddadatta ttadara ppapparra
dan dan dandada da darapapara
(hey, girl) gir, gir, gir, gir, gir, girl, i
Nunman tteumyeon ni saenggak
when i open my eyes, thoughts of you
(Hey, girl) janakkaena sasir neo hanappaege anboyeo
(hey, girl) asleep or awake, honestly i only see you
(Malhaebwa) ni mame naega (malhaebwa) jari jabatneunji
(tell me) if i (tell me) took a spot in your heart
(Malhaejwo) naege malhaejwo (naneun babo babo babo)
(tell me) tell me (i am a fool, fool, fool)
Jubyeon saramdeureun malhae naega neomu jeokgeukjeok
people around me say i’m too aggressive
I sesange geureon saram eodi handurinyago
asking if there aren’t plenty of people like that in the world
Geugeol moll a, geunyeol moll a, sigihamyeo haneun mal
they don’t know that, don’t know her, words spoken out of jealousy
Naega bureopdamyeon geugeon geudaedeuri jineun geo
if you envy me, that means you lose
Sorry, Sorry, Sorry, Sorry nega nega nega meonjeo
sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry i, i, i first
Nege nege nege ppajyeo ppajyeo ppajyeo beoryeo baby
fallen, fallen, fallen for you, for you, for you baby
shawty, shawty, shawty, shawty
Nuni busyeo busyeo busyeo
blinding, blinding, blinding
Sumi makhyeo makhyeo makhyeo naega michyeo michyeo baby
breathtaking, breathtaking, breathtaking, i’m going crazy, crazy baby
Ddanddan ddanddadatta ttadaran ttan, ddanddan ddanddadatta
dan dan dandada da darandan, dan dan dandada da
(Nege banhaebeoryeosseo baby)
(fallen for you baby)
Ddanddan ddanddadatta ttadararara,
dan dan dandada da dararara,
Ddanddan ddanddadatta ttadara ppapparra
dan dan dandada da darapapara
let’s dance dance dance dance
let’s dance dance dance dance
let’s dance dance dance dance dance dance
Hey ije geuman naege wajullae
hey, won’t you come to me now
Jeongmal michil geotman gata yeah
i really feel like i’m going crazy yeah
Nan neoman saranghago sipeo
i only want to love you
Jeoldae dasi hannun pal saenggak eopseo hey
i have absolutely no intention of looking elsewhere hey-
Aeiniragiboda chingugateun naega doego sipeo
i want to be more like a friend than a lover
Neoui modeun gomin, seulpeum, hamkke ganjikago pa
your every worry, sadness, i want to keep them together
Dasieopseul mankeum mankeum neoreul neomu saranghae
i love you so much, like never again
Naega baran saram niga baro geu that that that girl
the person i wished for, you are that that that girl
Sorry, Sorry, Sorry, Sorry nega nega nega meonjeo
sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry i, i, i first
Nege nege nege ppajyeo ppajyeo ppajyeo beoryeo baby
fallen, fallen, fallen for you, for you, for you baby
shawty, shawty, shawty, shawty
Nuni busyeo busyeo busyeo
blinding, blinding, blinding
Sumi makhyeo makhyeo makhyeo naega michyeo michyeo baby
breathtaking, breathtaking, breathtaking, i’m going crazy, crazy baby

Practice Korean Words

매력적 (maeryeokjeok), attractive/charming

Additional Notes: used to describe someone irresistibly appealing

당당하게 (dangdanghage), confidently

Additional Notes: expressing bold, self-assured behavior

▶ Show Song Meaning (click to expand)

He instantly falls for someone dazzling and irresistible, losing control the moment he sees her. Her confidence and charm overwhelm him, making him breathless and obsessed. He wants her to acknowledge his feelings and come to him, promising loyalty and devotion. The song repeats his desperate, excited confession of falling first.

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