Participating Members
Leeteuk
Heechul
Yesung
Shindong
Sungmin
Eunhyuk
Donghae
Siwon
Ryeowook
Kyuhyun
About the Song
《Opera》 takes SUPER JUNIOR‘s sound to dramatic heights, blending theatrical grandeur with modern pop in a way that feels both epic and personal. Released in 2011 as part of their fifth album Mr. Simple under SM Entertainment, the track isn’t afraid to go big—sweeping orchestration meets emotional intensity, creating something that feels like a love story on stage. It’s passionate, it’s cinematic, and it refuses to play it safe. 《Opera》 proves SUPER JUNIOR can handle complexity and spectacle without losing the heart of the song.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
ra-tin, ra-tin swip-ji a-neun eo-neo-deul-lo
tto ho-geun geuk-jeok, geuk-jeok seu-to-ri-e ppa-jyeo-deul-go
ga-jang bi-ssan o-seul o-seul ip-go u-a jom tteol-myeon-seo
geuk-jang-eui ga-jang jo-eun jwa-seok-e man-jok-han neo
yeo-gin da-reu-da
tto ho-geun geuk-jeok, geuk-jeok seu-to-ri-e ppa-jyeo-deul-go
ga-jang bi-ssan o-seul o-seul ip-go u-a jom tteol-myeon-seo
geuk-jang-eui ga-jang jo-eun jwa-seok-e man-jok-han neo
yeo-gin da-reu-da
In a language that’s not easy to grasp, or maybe in a dramatic story, you find yourself drawn in. Dressed in the finest clothes, feeling a bit nervous, you’re satisfied with the best seat in the theater. This place is different.
nae syo, nae syo, o-pe-ra no-rae-ha-neun o-pe-ra chum-chu-neun nae o-pe-ra
neo-mu jo-eu-ni-kka jeong-da-beun i-geo-ni-kka
nae syo, nae syo, o-pe-ra nae-ga man-deun o-pe-ra se-sang meot-jin o-pe-ra
i-ge jo-eu-ni-kka da gi-bun jo-eu-ni-kka
neo-mu jo-eu-ni-kka jeong-da-beun i-geo-ni-kka
nae syo, nae syo, o-pe-ra nae-ga man-deun o-pe-ra se-sang meot-jin o-pe-ra
i-ge jo-eu-ni-kka da gi-bun jo-eu-ni-kka
My show, my show, an opera where I sing, an opera where I dance. It’s so good, it’s the right answer. My show, my show, an opera I created, a magnificent opera of the world. It’s so good, it makes me feel great.
neo-mu jo-eu-ni-kka jeong-da-beun i-geo-ni-kka
i-ge jo-eu-ni-kka da gi-bun jo-eu-ni-kka
i-ge jo-eu-ni-kka da gi-bun jo-eu-ni-kka
It’s so good, it’s the right answer. It’s so good, it makes me feel great.
mu-dae wi geu chan-ran-han jo-myeong-ae-ro
eo-kkae wi sso-da-jyeo nae-ri-neun geu gal-chae so-ge-do
mo-du-ga han-beon-jjeum kkum kkun sa-rang, bae-sin-kka-ji-do
i jjal-beun sam-bun, sa-bun geu an-e da it-da-go
ba-ro yeo-gi-da
eo-kkae wi sso-da-jyeo nae-ri-neun geu gal-chae so-ge-do
mo-du-ga han-beon-jjeum kkum kkun sa-rang, bae-sin-kka-ji-do
i jjal-beun sam-bun, sa-bun geu an-e da it-da-go
ba-ro yeo-gi-da
Under the dazzling lights on stage, even in the chaos that falls from my shoulders, everyone dreams once of love, even betrayal. In these short three or four minutes, everything is contained. This is the place.
nae syo, nae syo, o-pe-ra no-rae-ha-neun o-pe-ra chum-chu-neun nae o-pe-ra
neo-mu yu-myeong-hae-seo da mi-chyeo-deul bo-ni-kka
nae syo, nae syo, o-pe-ra nae-ga man-deun o-pe-ra se-sang meot-jin o-pe-ra
neo-mu meo-si-sseo-seo da ul-go nan-ri-ni-kka
neo-mu yu-myeong-hae-seo da mi-chyeo-deul bo-ni-kka
nae syo, nae syo, o-pe-ra nae-ga man-deun o-pe-ra se-sang meot-jin o-pe-ra
neo-mu meo-si-sseo-seo da ul-go nan-ri-ni-kka
My show, my show, an opera where I sing, an opera where I dance. It’s so famous, everyone goes crazy. My show, my show, an opera I created, a magnificent opera of the world. It’s so stylish, everyone cries and laughs.
neo-mu yu-myeong-hae-seo da-deul mi-chyeo bo-ni-kka
neo-mu meo-si-sseo-seo da ul-go nan-ri-ni-kka
neo-mu meo-si-sseo-seo da ul-go nan-ri-ni-kka
It’s so famous, everyone goes crazy. It’s so stylish, everyone cries and laughs.
swip-ji-neun an-ji na su-mi cha mal-do mo-tal ttae-ga it-seo
ne ma-mi won-han geol jjo-cha mu-geo-un su-teu beo-seo beo-seo
mo-cha-reu-teu, hen-del, bi-je geu sok-e eum-cheong-nan yae-gi-ga
ha-na-do bu-reop-ji an-ke nae-ga da bo-yeo-jul-ge jal bwa
ne ma-mi won-han geol jjo-cha mu-geo-un su-teu beo-seo beo-seo
mo-cha-reu-teu, hen-del, bi-je geu sok-e eum-cheong-nan yae-gi-ga
ha-na-do bu-reop-ji an-ke nae-ga da bo-yeo-jul-ge jal bwa
It’s not easy, sometimes I can’t even breathe. Even if your heart desires it, the heavy stress is overwhelming. In the midst of the chaos, I’ll show you everything without envy. Watch closely.
nae syo, nae syo, o-pe-ra no-rae-ha-neun o-pe-ra chum-chu-neun nae o-pe-ra
neo-mu jo-eu-ni-kka jeong-da-beun i-geo-ni-kka
nae syo, nae syo, o-pe-ra nae-ga man-deun o-pe-ra se-sang meot-jin o-pe-ra
i-ge jo-eu-ni-kka da gi-bun jo-eu-ni-kka
neo-mu jo-eu-ni-kka jeong-da-beun i-geo-ni-kka
nae syo, nae syo, o-pe-ra nae-ga man-deun o-pe-ra se-sang meot-jin o-pe-ra
i-ge jo-eu-ni-kka da gi-bun jo-eu-ni-kka
My show, my show, an opera where I sing, an opera where I dance. It’s so good, it’s the right answer. My show, my show, an opera I created, a magnificent opera of the world. It’s so good, it makes me feel great.
neo-mu jo-eu-ni-kka jeong-da-beun i-geo-ni-kka
i-ge jo-eu-ni-kka da gi-bun jo-eu-ni-kka
i-ge jo-eu-ni-kka da gi-bun jo-eu-ni-kka
It’s so good, it’s the right answer. It’s so good, it makes me feel great.
neo-mu jo-eu-ni-kka jeong-da-beun i-geo-ni-kka
It’s so good, it’s the right answer.
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
찬란한
(challanhan)
Resplendent
💡 Note: The dazzling and brilliant quality of light radiating from the stage
갈채
(galchae)
Acclaim
💡 Note: The thunderous sound of applause and praise from an admiring audience
부럽지 않게
(bureopji ankge)
Unrivaled
💡 Note: Expressing a level of excellence that leaves no room for envy of others
쫓아
(jjota)
Pursuing
💡 Note: The determined act of chasing after one’s true desires and dreams
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song compares a high-energy K-pop performance to a grand Theatrical Opera, suggesting that a complete narrative of life, love, and betrayal can be told within a few minutes on stage. It highlights the group’s confidence in providing an Artistic Mastery that rivals classical masterpieces, captivating the audience through their Resplendent Presence.
