Kim Ryeo-wook (Hangul: 김려욱; Hanja: 金厲旭; born June 21, 1987), more commonly … Read Full Bio ↴Kim Ryeo-wook (Hangul: 김려욱; Hanja: 金厲旭; born June 21, 1987), more commonly credited as simply Ryeowook (Hangul: 려욱; Hanja: 厲旭), is the third youngest member of Super Junior. Although he is not the youngest member of Super Junior, he is recognized by his fellow members as the "eternal magnae". Even before Kyuhyun's addition to the group, Ryeowook commonly called himself the youngest despite being a few months older than Kibum. Kim is currently studying in Inha University under the Department of Drama and Cinema.

Smile Again
Ryeowook Lyrics

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Dokhan sarange gaseumeul doryeonaen
Neoui nunmuldeuli nae simjangeul taewonae
Biteul georimyeo nal jabeun dusone
Ganyeorin geu ddeolrimeul itji mothae

Smile again
Eodum sokeseodo seonmyeonghan
Munsincheoreom namgyeojin neoui seulpeun geurimja

Naega jiwojulge
Heuteojin neoui nunmuli
Geuchiji aneun bicheoreom
Seumyeo deuleowa nae gaseumeul ddeo jjilreo
Sarange bein gaseumi
Miso jitdorok jikilge
Nal wihan dan han saram
Neoreul

Smile again
Eodum sokeseodo seonmyeonghan
Munsincheoreom namgyeojin neoui seulpeun geurimja

Naega jiwojulge
Heuteojin neoui nunmuli
Geuchiji aneun bicheoreom
Seumyeo deuleowa nae gaseumeul ddeo jjilreo
Sarange bein gaseumi
Miso jitdorok jikilge
Nal wihan dan han saram

Meongi doen apeun gieoki
Ddo neoreul dasi bureumyeon
Nae soneul jaba nan geugeolro chungbunhae
Geureoda gipeun sangcheoga
Amun geuddaen barabwajwo

Neol wihan dan han saram
Nareul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ryeowook's "Smile Again" speak of a heartbroken person who is struggling to move on from a past love. The first verse describes how the memories of their love and the pain of their departure have taken hold of the singer's heart, as evidenced by their tears. They long for the comforting touch of their ex-lover's hand, but are haunted by the memory of their parting. The chorus then reassures the singer that they will find happiness again and encourages them to finally move on, even if it means smiling through the pain.

The second verse builds on this theme, emphasizing the power of love to heal and the singer's determination to hold onto that love despite the pain it brings. They liken the warm glow of love to a guiding light in the darkness, and pledge to cherish that light even when it hurts. The bridge expresses the lingering pain and longing for their ex-lover, but also the realization that they need to let go and move forward. By acknowledging their memories but also choosing to focus on the future, the singer finds a sense of closure and acceptance.

Line by Line Meaning

Dokhan sarange gaseumeul doryeonaen
Love that pierced my heart permeates my being

Neoui nunmuldeuli nae simjangeul taewonae
Your tears soak into my heart

Biteul georimyeo nal jabeun dusone
In the embrace that held onto me tightly

Ganyeorin geu ddeolrimeul itji mothae
I can't erase those painful memories

Smile again
Let yourself smile once more

Eodum sokeseodo seonmyeonghan
Even in the darkness, it's clear

Munsincheoreom namgyeojin neoui seulpeun geurimja
Your sad memories are engraved in my heart like a tattoo without my consent

Naega jiwojulge
I'll erase the pain

Heuteojin neoui nunmuli
Your loosed tears

Geuchiji aneun bicheoreom
Like an un-extinguished light

Seumyeo deuleowa nae gaseumeul ddeo jjilreo
Penetrate and pierce my heart