Seven-member girl group AtHeart made their official debut yesterday with their first EP Plot Twist and the title track of the same name. With intriguing vocal harmonies framing the song and a laid-back dance groove, it’s a refreshing addition to the summer lineup. The MV even gives a slight Peek-a-Boo vibe—subtle, stylish, and a little mysterious.
Let’s focus on these lines:
수많은 사람 중 두 눈은 하필
네 앞에 멈춰 서고
Plot twist
“Out of countless people, my eyes, of all places, stop in front of you—plot twist.”
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💜 Key Phrases to Learn
1️⃣ 수많은 사람 중 – Out of countless people
- 수많은: countless, numerous (수 “number” + 많다 “to be many” → attributive form 많은)
- 사람: person/people
- 중: among, out of (noun meaning “middle/among”)
→ Structure: [Noun + 중] = “among (noun)”
2️⃣ 두 눈은 하필 – My two eyes, of all things
- 두: two (native Korean numeral form before counters)
- 눈: eye(s) (counter not needed here)
- 은: topic particle (emphasizing “my two eyes” as topic)
- 하필: “of all things/places/times” (adds nuance of unexpectedness)
→ Syntax: Topic + 하필 gives a sense of irony or surprise in the situation.
3️⃣ 네 앞에 – in front of you
- 네: you (informal, can also be read as 니)
- 앞: front, ahead
- -에: location particle (“at/in/on”)
→ [Noun + -에] marks location for static position verbs (like “be,” “stop”).
4️⃣ 멈춰 서고 – stop and stand (there)
- 멈추다: to stop, halt
- 서다: to stand
- 멈춰 서다: compound verb meaning “to come to a stop and stand still”
- -고: connective ending, here linking to the next idea or result (here the result is the “plot twist”).
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💡 Language & Emotion Tip
The particle 은 after “두 눈” draws the listener’s attention—it’s not just anyone’s eyes, but these eyes that, ironically (하필), stop right at your front. Combined with 멈춰 서고, it visually frames the moment like a camera freeze—perfect for a “plot twist” in both lyrics and MV.
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Do you think this “plot twist” moment feels more like fate or just a happy accident? 🎥
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