Jang Na Ra (장나라, b. 18 March 1981) is a South Korean singer and actress. As… Read Full Bio ↴Jang Na Ra (장나라, b. 18 March 1981) is a South Korean singer and actress. As a child, Jang spent most of her childhood in her birthplace, Seoul, but appeared with her father in a play, Les Misérables, in her primary school days, thus sparking her interest to become an actress.

Jang also went on to become an advertisement model for some CF advertisements in her highschool days before entering into the Department of Theater, the Faculty of the Art in Chungang University around March 2000. Jang also moved into singing by releasing her first album with the title song, "Burying My Face In Tears", and selling 300,000 copies in the process. According to fans, the song was applauded as harmonized native melody line and her native vocal. Her pop ballad style song, Confession and the April Story, was ranked at the top in various music charts. Thus, this resulted in Jang holding a 'Live' music TV programme in the MBC music camp.

Jang also has a successful acting career, in which she appears in a TV Sitcom, "New Nonstop", with famous Korean young stars such as Park Kyung-lim and Yang Dong Gun. Together with Jang Hyuk, she also played the leading role in a record-breaking TV drama, "Successful Story of a Bright Girl", which recorded very high audience rating. Jang also does some charity work, such as sending free powdered milk to the hungry North Korean children. She also works with the FHI Charity organization.

Other Statistics:
Height: 5.3"
Weight: 100 lbs
Blood Type: A
Family: Grandma, Dad, Mom, Brother
School: Chungang University
Hobbies: Cross Stitch, Watching Movies
Religion: Christian
Talent: Ocarina, Dance, Flute, Bothering Dad
NickName: Jang Nan Han Ya?(It means "Are You playing around?"), Tweety
Favorite Music: HipHop, Ballad, R&B
Favorite Musician: Park Jin Young, Park Mi Kyung, 1TYM, Faith Evans
Favorite Color: White, Pink, Sky Blue
Jinx: Before she performs or goes on a show she has to joke around back stage and her performance will go well.
Motto: Without embarassment let's live with our best
Complex: Small Mouth
Accessories: Likes only simple accessories.
Management Company: Pure Entertainment

기도
장나라 Lyrics

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제발 이러지 말아요
나도 데리고 가요
그대 언제 나를
혼자 남겨둔 적 있나요
다신 울지 않을게
곁에 있어만 줘요
난 아직 그대
놓아줄 수가 없어요

떠나면 안되요
내가 그댈 지켜줄게요
이렇게 아파도 내곁에
그대여야 해요
이러지 말아요
제발 내게
기회를 줘요
더 이상
버틸 수 없다 해도
난 그대여야 해요

참 나쁜 사람이죠
항상 투정만 부리네요
이젠 갈 수 있게
편히 쉴 수 있게
보내주지 못하는 나
떠나면 안되요
내가 그댈
지켜줄게요
더 이상
버틸 수 없다해도
난 그대여야 해요
이러지 말아요
제발 내게
기회를 줘요
그대의 미안하단
쉬운 말로

난 보내줄 수 없어요
난 그대여야 해요

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 장나라's song "기도" convey the singer's desperate plea for their loved one to stay with them. The singer addresses their lover, asking them not to leave and reminding them that they have never left the singer alone. The singer promises to stay by their lover's side and never cry again if they stay, but also admits that they cannot let their lover go. The chorus repeats the message that the singer cannot handle their lover leaving and asks for a chance to make things right.

The second verse adds a new layer to the song by revealing the singer's own insecurities and flaws. The singer admits that they are a "bad person" who always causes trouble, but still begs their lover not to leave. They express regret for not being able to send their lover away and promise to protect them if they stay. The chorus repeats the same message of needing the lover to stay and begging for a chance to make things right.

Line by Line Meaning

제발 이러지 말아요
Please don't do this

나도 데리고 가요
Take me with you

그대 언제 나를 혼자 남겨둔 적 있나요
Have you ever left me alone?

다신 울지 않을게
I won't cry anymore

곁에 있어만 줘요
Just stay by my side

난 아직 그대 놓아줄 수가 없어요
I still can't let you go

떠나면 안되요
You can't leave

내가 그댈 지켜줄게요
I'll protect you

이렇게 아파도 내곁에 그대여야 해요
Even if it hurts, you need to be by my side

이러지 말아요
Don't do this

제발 내게 기회를 줘요
Please give me a chance