Top 5 K-pop songs you have mistaken for English; From Cupid to Gangnam Style, check the trendsetters
The K-pop industry, which has garnered global attention in recent times, appears to still face challenges with its rookie groups. It's noteworthy that major labels and renowned K-pop groups like BTS, Blackpink, TXT, EXO, Twice, and Stray Kids are dominating the spotlight. Consequently, those who are new to K-pop primarily recognize the industry through these prominent names, potentially impacting the prospects of rookie groups. However, we're not here to make comparisons.
At times, when songs by these rookie groups go viral, people mistakenly assume they are in English or another language, following the trend without acknowledging the group or giving proper credit. This situation adversely affects these groups in some way. Today, we aim to highlight some of the underrated yet highly popular songs that audiences misunderstood as English tracks.
Top 5 K-pop songs you have mistaken for English
Cupid by Fifty-Fifty
Let’s start with the most trending on social media and Instagram right now, the song ‘Cupid’. Struck a chord? If not, let us remind you of some lines.
“I'm feeling lonely (Lonely)
Stop glancing and tell me, hold me (Hold me)
Again crying in my room
I wanna hide it (Say what you say, but I want it more)
But still I want it more, more, more”
Well, this song which many of us mistook for English actually belongs to an all girl K-pop group Fifty-Fifty. Having their debut in November 2022, the global popularity of their song ‘Cupid’ was a breakthrough of their career, and yet the group never got their proper credit. The fact that led the group to sue their own label for some copyright infringement.
Colors by Stella Jung
Colors is yet another popular K-pop group by K-pop artist Stella Jung. The song also became one of the all time hit tik tok and reel trends. The song still is used frequently by the digital content creators.
“I could be red
Or I could be yellow
I could be blue
Or I could be purple
I could be green
Or pink or black or white
I could be every color you like”
The song again was mistaken as English and still is believed to belong to an English artist, the credit is due.
Wrap me in Plastic by Momoland
A highly addictive song ‘Wrap me in Plastic’ which even made big artists like Jasun Derulo and Ava Max groove to its lyrics on Tik Tok and reel belong to a K-pop group Momoland. CHROMANCE, a German producer of EDM (Electronic Dance Music) collaborated with the female K-pop group Momoland for the song which became a sensational hit. And the lyrics goes by
“So, wrap me in plastic and make me shine
We can make a dollhouse, follow your design
Let's build a dog out of sticks and twine
I can call you master, you can call me mine”
Way Back Home by Shaun
Even after the Korean version of Shaun's "Way Back Home" was released, it continued to be mistaken as an English song that had been adapted into Korean. This track served as the lead single for his debut solo extended play titled "Take," which was released on June 27, 2018. Interestingly, there are several edited versions of the song that may lead you to believe it is actually in English, although it is not.
“No matter where I go
I’ll never leave your side
You will never be alone
Even when we go through changes
Even when we were old
Remember that I told you
I’ll find my way back home”
Gangnam Style by PSY
It's surprising, but it's a harsh reality that people only discovered that PSY's "Gangnam Style," which became a global sensation, was actually a Korean song when K-pop gained prominence in recent years. The extent of this revelation highlights how the popularity of K-pop played a significant role in raising awareness about the song's Korean origin. We don’t think you even need lyrics to identify this song. Do you?
