Twist King – Turbo
🎶 Introduction
In the summer of 1996, Turbo (터보) dominated Korea’s music scene with “Twist King”. Known for their lightning-fast dance moves and energetic performances, Turbo brought infectious joy to the stage, making this track one of the most iconic dance anthems of 90s K-pop.
🌟 Artist & Song Background
Turbo debuted in 1995 with members Kim Jong-kook and Kim Jung-nam (later replaced by Mikey in 1997).
With Twist King, Turbo fully embraced their signature high-speed choreography, upbeat tempo, and fun lyrics. The song mixes disco-inspired beats with 90s dance-pop, creating an explosive summer vibe that captured the nation.
📖 M/V & Lyrics
| (On and on! yes, I got it! Get set? yes, I got it! On and on!) Let’s twist Come on yo people on your feet Come on yo people in the air You know you got to be your aware You got to move You got to groove Uno Dos Tres Cuatro 바바바 everybody dance 춤을 춰 봐 모든 걸 잊고 세상 속에 답답했던 일 벗어 버려 소리 높여 봐 고함을 질러 버려 Everybody Dance 세상살이 걱정하지 마 음악 속에 몸을 맡긴 채 Twist King 예! 가슴이 답답하면 우리처럼 춤을 춰봐 신나게 추는 거야 비벼대고 흔들어 대고 마룻바닥 비닐장판 운동화든 맨발이든 상관 말고 추는 거야 리듬 속에 몸을 실어 시원하게 바람을 맞았다면 나와 함께 춤을 춰 되는 일이 없다고 투덜투덜 대지 말고 춤을 춰 매일 지친 하루의 두려움 나를 힘겹게 할 때면 사랑하는 연인들의 입맞춤보다 더 짜릿한 춤을 춰 봐 바바바 everybody dance 춤을 춰봐 모든 걸 잊고 세상 속에 답답했던 일 벗어 버려 소리 높여 봐 고함을 질러 버려 Everybody Dance 세상살이 걱정하지 마 음악 속에 몸을 맡긴 채 Twist King 예! Come on yo people on your feet Come on yo people in the air You know you got to be your aware You got to move You got to groove Got to shake your body to the move 세상이 이리저리 꼬였다고 열 받지 마 사랑이 떠났다고 슬퍼하고 노여워마 나처럼 히프 허리 머리 모두 흔들어대고 다 같이 좌로 우로 리듬 속에 몸을 실어 길을 걷다 음악이 들려오면 무조건 춤을 춰 상관치마 난 이제 누가 뭐라 해도 춤을 출 거야 매일 지친 하루의 두려움 나를 힘겹게 할 때면 사랑하는 연인들의 입맞춤보다 더 짜릿한 춤을 춰봐 바바바 everybody dance 춤을 춰봐 모든걸 잊고 세상속에 답답했던 일 벗어버려 소리 높여봐 고함을 질러버려 Everybody Dance 세상살이 걱정하지 마 음악 속에 몸을 맡긴 채 Twist King 지금은 음악이 너무 작은 것 같아 볼륨을 찢어지게 높여줘 더덕더덕 붙어있는 세상의 찌꺼기를 털어내고파 아름다운 세상사랑 하고 싶어 나처럼 손뼉 치며 춤을 춰봐 또 다른 환상이 보여 가슴까지 시원한 춤추는 거야 춤추는 우린 모두 다 오 Twist King 예! | (On and on! Yes, I got it! Get set? Yes, I got it! On and on!) Let’s twist! Come on yo people on your feet Come on yo people in the air You know you got to be aware You got to move you got to groove Uno, Dos, Tres, Cuatro! Ba-ba-ba everybody dance Dance — forget about everything Throw off all those frustrating things from the world Raise your voice, shout it all out loud! Everybody dance Don’t worry about life Just give your body to the music Twist King, yeah! If your chest feels tight, dance like us. Dance with joy— rub, shake, move your body. Wooden floors, vinyl mats, sneakers or bare feet— it doesn’t matter, just dance! Let your body ride the rhythm. If you’ve felt the cool breeze, come dance with me. Don’t grumble that nothing works out— just dance! When the fear of each exhausting day weighs me down, I dance a dance more thrilling than a lover’s kiss. Ba-ba-ba everybody dance Dance — forget about everything Throw off all those frustrating things from the world Raise your voice, shout it all out loud! Everybody dance Don’t worry about life Just give your body to the music Twist King, yeah! Come on yo people on your feet Come on yo people in the air You know you got to be aware You got to move, you got to groove Got to shake your body to the move Don’t get mad that the world gets tangled this way and that. Don’t be sad or angry that love has left you. Shake your hips, your waist, your head, like I do. Everybody, left to right, let your body ride the rhythm. If you hear music while walking, just dance—no matter what. I don’t care anymore what anyone says, I’ll dance! When the fear of each exhausting day weighs me down, I dance a dance more thrilling than a lover’s kiss. Ba-ba-ba everybody dance Dance — forget about everything Throw off all those frustrating things from the world Raise your voice, shout it all out loud! Everybody dance Don’t worry about life Just give your body to the music Twist King! The music feels too quiet right now, turn the volume up until it rips the air. I want to shake off all the sticky dust of the world. I want to love this beautiful world— so clap your hands and dance like me. See another new fantasy, dance until your chest feels clear and free! All of us who are dancing now— we’re all Twist King, yeah! |
The lyrics are simple, cheerful, and all about having fun—perfect for parties and festivals.
🌍 Why It Matters
- Twist King became one of Turbo’s biggest hits, topping charts and winning numerous music show awards.
- Its fast-paced choreography inspired later idol groups to push the limits of dance performance.
- Even decades later, the song is frequently played at events and variety shows, symbolizing the fun side of 90s K-pop.
🎤 Fun Facts
- Turbo was nicknamed “dance machines” for their incredible stamina and complex routines.
- Kim Jong-kook’s unique high-pitched voice became a signature sound for the group.
- Twist King is still covered by younger idols as a tribute to 90s K-pop.
With Twist King, Turbo proved that K-pop could be thrilling, energetic, and irresistibly fun. This song continues to bring people to their feet—just like it did in 1996.
👉 Have you ever tried dancing to Twist King?
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