The name Dong Bang Shin Ki mean… Read Full Bio ↴Seoul, South Korea (2003 – present)
The name Dong Bang Shin Ki means “The Rising Gods of the East” and for five males (Jaejoong, Yoochun, Yunho, Changmin, and Junsu), this wasn’t just any old name it was a title, a goal to be the top artists in Asia. Debuting in Korea on December 26, 2003, they quickly became a popular teenage chorus group in their homeland. By the date of their Japanese debut in 2005, Dong Bang Shin Ki had not only made themselves known in Korea as a dance only boyband, but a quintet that had the ability to harmonize, vocalize, and dance to perfection; earning them many praises by many other Korean artists that they would refer to as sunbae’s.
Whatever They Say
Dong Bang Shin Ki Lyrics
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I don't care what everybody says
[Hero]
Baby girl guden naui hengunijyo
Gu manhun saram jung nall gajang galmun gunyorul
[Xiah]
Oh ige juojin hyonshiriramyon unmyong tawin midji marayo
[All]
Whatever they say don't listen girl
Uril jiltuhal punijyo
Nega marhan modun jinshildul gudeman midojugil baral punijyo
Whatever they say I don't care nol saranghanungoryo
[Hero]
Guderul irhul su obso himdulge haneyo
[you-Know]
Baby musun marul heya halji mollayo
Daman gudel wihan mamun byonhami obneyo
[Micky]
Irohge saramdurun sesanggwa tahyobhagil barajyo
[Hero]
Guge guderul ilhnun giriramyon
Nan sesanggwa madsogessoyo
[All]
Whatever they say don't listen girl
Uril jiltuhal punijyo
Soro darun mosubigie ihe hal su obnun antakaumpunijyo
Whatever they say I don't care nol saranghanungoryo
[Xiah]
Guderul irhul su obso himdulge haneyo
[Max]
Gudel wihe myot bonina nohajugo shiphojiman
Gudega boyojun saranggwa midumi nege yonggirujwoyo
[All]
Whatever they say don't listen girl
Uril jiltuhal punijyo
Nega marhan modun jinshildul gudeman midojugil baral punijyo
Whatever they say I don't care nol saranghanungoryo
[Xiah]
Guderul irhul su obso oh no don't leave
[All]
Whatever they say don't listen girl
Uril jiltuhal punijyo
Soro darun mosubigie ihe hal su obnun antakaumpunijyo
Whatever they say I don't care nol saranghanungoryo
[Xiah]
Guderul irhul su obso
[Micky]
Baby girl guden naui hengunijyo
The lyrics to Dong Bang Shin Ki's song "Whatever they say" speak to a message of not caring what others think or say about the relationship between the two speakers. The chorus repeats the message of not listening to those who would try to tear them apart and instead focusing on their love for each other.
The first verse is sung by Hero and describes how he knows his girlfriend is his destiny and he doesn't care what others may say about their relationship. Xiah adds that despite the criticism they may face, they should continue to hold on to their love and not doubt it. You-Know's verse speaks to the uncertainty and worrying that can come with relationships, but he doesn't change his feelings towards his partner. Micky's verse mentions how the rest of the world may view their love as unusual, but to him, it's all he needs. Max's verse speaks to the struggle of wanting to be with his partner constantly but knowing they need space.
Overall, the song is an uplifting message of staying true to yourself and your love for someone, despite what others may think. It encourages listeners to trust in their own feelings and not let the outside world dictate the course of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care what everybody says
Despite what others may think or say, I am not affected and do not care.
Baby girl guden naui hengunijyo, Gu manhun saram jung nall gajang galmun gunyorul
I, as an individual, am important to you among the many people you know.
Hajiman saramdurun uri kuthnagimanul barajyo, Oh ige juojin hyonshiriramyon unmyong tawin midji marayo
Although others may doubt our abilities, we should have faith in ourselves, as we control our own fate.
Whatever they say don't listen girl, Uril jiltuhal punijyo, Nega marhan modun jinshildul gudeman midojugil baral punijyo, Whatever they say I don't care nol saranghanungoryo
No matter what negative opinions others may have of us, we should believe in ourselves and our love, without allowing others to affect us.
Guderul irhul su obso himdulge haneyo
It is difficult for me to leave you behind.
Baby musun marul heya halji mollayo, Daman gudel wihan mamun byonhami obneyo
I do not know what words to use to express my feelings for you, but my love for you remains constant.
Irohge saramdurun sesanggwa tahyobhagil barajyo
We should strive to live our lives without being overly affected by the opinions of others.
Guge guderul ilhnun giriramyon, Nan sesanggwa madsogessoyo
Although I am important to you, I am just one person in this vast world.
Soro darun mosubigie ihe hal su obnun antakaumpunijyo
There are infinite possibilities for what may happen, so we should not limit ourselves based on others' opinions.
Gudel wihe myot bonina nohajugo shiphojiman, Gudega boyojun saranggwa midumi nege yonggirujwoyo
Although it may be hard for me to let you go, I will cherish the love and memories you have given me.
Guderul irhul su obso oh no don't leave
It is hard for me to leave you behind and I do not want to lose you.
Guderul irhul su obso
It is difficult for me to leave you behind.
Baby girl guden naui hengunijyo
I, as an individual, am important to you.
Contributed by Bella W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.