Hey, K-pop students! 👋
I’m Student1, just another student who loves K-pop and wants to learn and enjoy it together with you!
Today, we’re taking a look at “This & That” by Stray Kids — exploring the meaning of the song, its overall vibe, and some useful Korean pronunciation for international K-pop fans. 🎧
Stray Kids are known for constantly experimenting with their sound, and “This & That” gives us another side of their musical style.
🎵 What Does “This & That” Mean?
The English expression “this and that” usually refers to various things without naming each one individually.
There’s a very similar expression in Korean:
이것저것 (igeotjeogeot)
Meaning: this and that / various things
That makes the title especially interesting for Korean learners.
In the context of the song, “This & That” gives off a feeling of freedom — trying different things, moving forward, and refusing to be limited to one style.
It almost feels like Stray Kids are saying:
We can try this. We can try that. We can do things our own way.
And that confidence fits Stray Kids perfectly.
🎧 A Different Kind of Stray Kids Energy
Many listeners associate Stray Kids with explosive beats, dramatic changes and high-energy performances.
“This & That” feels a little different.
The track has a groovy hip-hop foundation with a more relaxed and playful rhythm. Instead of constantly pushing the energy to the maximum, the song lets the groove carry the performance.
That relaxed feeling doesn’t make the song less confident.
If anything, it makes the confidence feel more natural.
The performance gives off the impression of artists who already know what they can do and don’t need to prove it every second.
💬 Confidence, Freedom & Doing Things Their Own Way
One of the themes I notice in “This & That” is the idea of doing what you want without being controlled by other people’s expectations.
There’s a playful independence running through the song.
Rather than worrying about fitting into one musical category, Stray Kids seem comfortable moving between different sounds and ideas.
That attitude is also reflected in the performance.
The choreography feels smoother and more relaxed than some of their harder-hitting performances, while still keeping the group’s personality.
Personally, that effortless confidence is one of my favorite things about the song. ✨
🇰🇷 Korean Pronunciation & Meaning
Instead of trying to memorize an entire song, I think it’s easier for Korean learners to start with a few useful expressions.
Here are four Korean expressions connected to the song that are worth learning.
1. 이것저것 — Igeotjeogeot
Meaning: this and that / various things
이것 means this thing, while 저것 means that thing.
Put them together and you get 이것저것, an everyday Korean expression used when talking about several different things.
💡 Student1 Tip:
This is probably the most useful Korean expression to remember from the title concept!
2. 뭐든 — Mwodeun
Meaning: anything / whatever
뭐든 is a casual and useful expression that appears frequently in everyday Korean.
For example:
뭐든 괜찮아.
Mwodeun gwaenchana.
Meaning: Anything is okay / Whatever is fine.
3. 괜찮아 — Gwaenchana
Meaning: It’s okay / I’m fine / No problem
If you’re learning Korean through K-pop or K-dramas, you’ve probably heard 괜찮아 many times already.
The exact English translation changes depending on the situation, which is why it’s such a useful expression to recognize.
4. 나왔어 — Nawasseo
나왔어 comes from 나오다 (naoda), meaning to come out / appear / come outside.
Depending on the situation, it can have meanings such as:
“It came out.”
“I’m out.”
“Someone appeared/came out.”
Context is important when translating Korean expressions like this.
💡 Learn Korean Through K-pop
One reason I enjoy learning Korean through K-pop is that you don’t have to understand every single word.
Start small.
Listen for one expression you recognize.
Then learn its pronunciation and meaning.
The next time you hear the song, suddenly that little part makes sense.
And after doing this with many songs, you’ll start recognizing the same Korean expressions again and again. 🎧
That’s when learning through K-pop becomes really fun.
💭 Student1’s Take
For me, one of the most interesting things about “This & That” is how relaxed the confidence feels.
Stray Kids don’t need every second of the song to sound aggressive to show their identity.
Instead, the groove, attitude and performance give me the feeling:
“We know what we can do, and we’re going to do it our way.”
It feels confident without trying too hard.
And that makes “This & That” not only a fun track to listen to, but also another fun way to pick up a little Korean along the way. 🎧
🎬 Watch the Official Music Video
Want to hear the Korean pronunciation for yourself?
Watch Stray Kids – “This & That” on the official YouTube channel:
Listen carefully, see which Korean expressions you can recognize, and try saying them along with the members. 🎤
💗 See You in the Next Class!
That’s it for today’s K-pop class!
I’m not here as a teacher — I’m Student1, learning and enjoying K-pop right alongside you.
So let’s listen, learn, sing and discover more K-pop together. 🎶
Learn K-pop. Love K-pop. Together.
See you in the next class! 👋
— Student1