Today SM introduces something new to the K-pop scene: XNGHAN & XOUL. Not quite a soloist, not quite an idol group, this debut pairs XNGHAN (Hong Seunghan) on vocals with dancers Kyohong and Yul—who for now don’t sing but bring the visuals and movement to life.

Their first single “Waste No Time” lives up to its name. With a driving rhythm and relentless energy, it’s a song about seizing every moment before it slips away.

Let’s check out this lyric that perfectly captures the vibe:

“이 초침 시곗바늘 위

우린 잠시 숨을 고르지

자 준비해”

“On the ticking second hand,

we take just a moment to catch our breath,

now get ready.”

—

⏳ Key Phrases to Learn:

1️⃣ 이 초침 – This second hand

• 이: this
• 초침: second hand (on a clock)

→ Sets the pace: every second counts.

2️⃣ 시곗바늘 위 – On the clock hand

• 시곗바늘: clock hand
• 위: on, above

→ Visualizes time not as a concept but as something you’re literally standing on.

3️⃣ 숨을 고르지 – Catch (our) breath

• 숨: breath
• 고르다: to steady, to regulate
• -지: casual ending

→ Even in constant motion, there’s a brief pause to gather strength.

4️⃣ 자 준비해 – Now, get ready

• 자: “come on / now” (used to prompt action)
• 준비하다: to prepare
• 준비해: imperative form

→ A signal to move forward with urgency and intention.

—

💡 Language & Emotion Tip:

“숨을 고르다” isn’t just “breathe.” It’s steadying yourself—physically or emotionally—before the next big push. Combined with the imagery of the second hand, the lyric captures that fleeting heartbeat between rest and action.

—

💬 Why It Matters:

With “Waste No Time”, XNGHAN & XOUL are carving out a new kind of performance group. The song’s message mirrors their setup: don’t overthink, don’t wait—just go.

🚀 Do you like this hybrid artist/dancer group concept? Drop a ⏱️ if you’re ready to see more of XNGHAN & XOUL pushing boundaries!

#xnghan #xoul #wastenotime #learnkoreanwithkpop #kpoplyricsanalysis #dailykpopphrase #carpediemvibes #smentertainment #drivingrhythm #newconcept #fyp