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K-Pop isn’t just music—it’s a global phenomenon that helps fans connect with Korean culture and language! Today, we’re breaking down the phrase “지금부터 난 널 만나 Interview” (From now on, I will meet you for an interview) from SEVENTEEN’s hit song “_WORLD”.

This phrase is a mix of Korean and English, making it easy to remember and a great example of how modern K-Pop lyrics blend languages naturally. Whether you’re a K-Pop fan or preparing for a K-Pop audition, learning how to use, pronounce, and apply this phrase will help you sound more like a native speaker!

🎵 Meaning of “지금부터 난 널 만나 Interview”

📌 “지금부터 난 널 만나 Interview”
🔹 “From now on, I will meet you for an interview.”

💡 Breaking it down:

• 지금부터 (jigeumbuteo) → From now on
• 난 (nan) → I (casual, spoken form of 나는)
• 널 (neol) → You (casual, spoken form of 너를)
• 만나 (manna) → Meet
• Interview (인터뷰) → Interview (borrowed from English)

This phrase sets the stage for an exciting and engaging meeting, as if inviting the listener into a new world! 🌎✨

🔹 Casual & Playful Tone:
Using “난” instead of “나는” and “널” instead of “너를” makes the sentence sound more natural and conversational—common in K-Pop lyrics and everyday speech!

📖 Grammar & Expression Breakdown

📖 “지금부터” (Starting now)

• “~부터” → Used to indicate starting from a specific time
• 💡 Example: “내일부터 운동을 시작할 거야!” (I’ll start exercising from tomorrow!)

📖 “난 널 만나” (I meet you)

• “난” → Shortened from “나는”, a common way to sound more casual and friendly
• “널” → Shortened from “너를”, making the phrase sound smooth and natural

📖 “Interview” (인터뷰)

• Borrowed from English, showing how K-Pop mixes languages naturally
• Commonly used in Korean as “인터뷰하다” (to have an interview)

🔹 Other Ways to Say It:
✅ “지금부터 너와 만날 거야!” (From now on, I will meet with you!)
✅ “지금부터 이야기해 볼래?” (Shall we start talking now?)

💡 Useful Tip:
Using “~볼래?” at the end of a question softens the tone and makes it more inviting.

🎤 Pronunciation Tips for K-Pop Auditions

If you’re a K-Pop trainee preparing for auditions, clear pronunciation is crucial! 🎤

📌 How to Pronounce It Naturally:
🔹 “지금부터 난 널 만나 Interview” (Jigeumbuteo nan neol manna interview)

✅ Common Mistakes & Fixes:
❌ “Ji-geum-bu-teo” → Should sound smooth and connected, not too separated.
❌ “Nan” → Make sure it’s short and soft, NOT overemphasized.
❌ “Interview” → Pronounce it in a slightly Koreanized way like “인터뷰” (in-teo-byoo).

🔹 Practice Saying It Like This:

• Slow: “Jigeumbuteo… nan neol… manna… interview.”
• Fast & Natural: “Jigeumbuteo nan neol manna interview!”

💡 TIP: Listen to SEVENTEEN’s pronunciation and mimic their intonation and flow!

📚 How to Use This Expression in Real Life

✅ Starting an Important Conversation:
💬 “지금부터 중요한 얘기를 할 거야.”
(From now on, I’ll talk about something important.)

✅ Meeting Someone for the First Time:
💬 “지금부터 네 이야기를 들어 보고 싶어.”
(From now on, I want to hear your story.)

✅ K-Pop Trainee Interview Practice:
💬 “지금부터 자기소개를 해 보세요.”
(Please introduce yourself from now on.)

💡 This phrase is great for interviews and first meetings!

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