폼생폼사 – 젝스키스(Sechs Kies)
🌟 Introduction
In 1997, Sechs Kies debuted with their album “School Byeolgok”, quickly rising to stardom alongside H.O.T. Among their hits, “Pom Saeng Pom Sa” perfectly captured the group’s identity and youthful energy.
👥 Artist & Song Background
- Sechs Kies: A six-member boy group under DSP Media, they debuted in 1997 and became one of the most influential first-generation idols.
- Pom Saeng Pom Sa is a hip-hop-inspired dance track with the message of living youth with confidence and flair.
- The title comes from a Korean slang phrase meaning “live cool, die cool,” which resonated strongly with teenagers at the time.
📖 M/V & Lyrics
| 나 폼에 살고 죽고 폼 때문에 살고 폼 때문에 죽고 나 폼 하나에 죽고 살고 사나이가 가는 오 그 길에 길에 눈물 따윈 없어 못 써 폼생폼사야 사나이 가는 길에 기죽진 마라 없어도 자존심만 지키면 눈물 따윈 내게 없을 거야 가슴을 활짝 펴 봐 잘난 그녀 나를 떠난단 말에 하늘이 무너질 것 같아도 남자답게 그녈 보내 줬지 기가 막혀 홧김에 군대 갈까 했지만 머리 깎기 싫어서 다시 생각 고쳤지 날 떠나든 말든 뭘 해도 상관은 없지만 머리 빡빡 깎는 건 난 견딜 수 없어 그저 안녕이라 말하고 쓰린 눈물을 삼키며 예 그녈 두고 돌아섰던 마지막 뒷모습 내가 봐도 멋있었어 폼에 살고 폼에 죽는 나인데 이제와 구차하게 붙잡을 순 없잖아 맨몸으로 부딪혔던 내 삶에 그까짓 이별쯤은 괜찮아 이대로 무너지면 절대로 안 돼 뜨거운 가슴으로 다시 시작해 나 가는 길을 누구도 막을 순 없어 많은 날이 가고 우연히 다시 그녀를 만나면 예 변해 버린 나를 보며 지나간 후회로 땅을 치게 만들 거야 기가 막힌 로맨스도 슬픔도 사나이 큰 가슴에 묻어 두고 살 거야 그까짓것 이별 땜에 지켜온 스타일 구길 수는 없잖아 사랑했던 너이긴 하지만 나 쩨쩨하게 울진 않을게 두 눈 불끈 힘주고 나 끝까지 참아 내고 있어 흑 두고 봐 나를 두고 봐 내가 얼마나 잘 살지 두고 봐 줘 또 돌아 내게내게 오지 말고 깨끗이 내 모습을 잊어 줘 그저 안녕이라 말하고 쓰린 눈물을 삼키며 예 그녈 두고 돌아섰던 마지막 뒷모습 내가 봐도 멋있었어 폼에 살고 폼에 죽는 나인데 이제 와 구차하게 붙잡을 순 없잖아 맨몸으로 부딪혔던 내 삶에 그까짓 이별쯤은 괜찮아 쓸데없는 미련 따윈 버리고 사나이 큰 가슴을 활짝 펴고 살 거야 폼 하나로 버텨왔던 나인데 그까짓 이별쯤은 괜찮아 The freaky boys are coming Yes They’re really coming I want a trouble for me Ya voice is on the place so check it The freaky boys are coming Yes they’re really coming I watch about for me The boy is on the way 나 폼에 살고 죽고 폼 때문에 살고 폼 때문에 죽고 나 폼 하나에 죽고 살고 사나이가 가는 오 그 길에 길에 눈물 따윈 없어 못 써 폼생폼사야 | I live for style, I die for style, I live because of style, I die because of style. For style alone, I’ll live and die. On the road a man must take, There’s no room for tears— This is life for style, Poom Saeng Poom Sa! On the path a man walks, never lose your pride. Even with nothing else, as long as you keep your dignity, There will be no tears for me. Stand tall, chest out! When that proud girl said she’d leave me, Even though it felt like the sky was collapsing, I let her go like a man. For a moment, in my rage, I thought I’d join the army, But since I didn’t want to shave my head, I changed my mind. Whether she leaves me or not, I don’t care, But shaving my head? That I can’t stand. I just said goodbye, swallowed my bitter tears, And as I turned away from her, Even to me, my final silhouette looked cool. I’m someone who lives and dies for style, So I can’t cling pathetically now. In a life I’ve faced head-on with nothing but myself, This little breakup is nothing. I can’t afford to crumble here. With a burning heart, I’ll start again. No one can block the path I take. When time passes and someday, I meet her again by chance, Seeing the man I’ve become, She’ll regret it, beating the ground in sorrow. Even breathtaking romance and sorrow, I’ll bury deep in a man’s big chest. For some mere breakup, I can’t ruin the style I’ve protected. Though you were the one I loved, I won’t pathetically cry. With my eyes blazing, I’ll endure it till the end. Just watch me, keep your eyes on me. Watch how well I live without you. Don’t ever try to come back to me— Just cleanly erase my image. I just said goodbye, swallowed my bitter tears, And as I turned away from her, Even to me, my final silhouette looked cool. I’m someone who lives and dies for style, So I can’t cling pathetically now. In a life I’ve faced head-on with nothing but myself, This little breakup is nothing. I’ll throw away useless regrets, Live with a man’s wide chest open. I’ve endured with style alone, So this little breakup is nothing. The freaky boys are coming Yes, they’re really coming I want trouble for me Your voice is on the place so check it The freaky boys are coming Yes, they’re really coming I watch about for me The boy is on the way I live for style, I die for style, I live because of style, I die because of style. For style alone, I’ll live and die. On the road a man must take, There’s no room for tears— This is life for style, Poom Saeng Poom Sa! |
🌍 Why It Matters
- Pom Saeng Pom Sa solidified Sechs Kies as a national idol group in Korea.
- Its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics made it a cultural phenomenon among teens.
- Even today, the song remains a symbol of 90s youth culture and is celebrated in the current retro revival.
🎤 Fun Facts
- The phrase “Pom Saeng Pom Sa” became a popular catchphrase among Korean teenagers thanks to this song.
- The group’s bold stage costumes and choreography are remembered as iconic parts of 90s K-pop history.
- The song is often mentioned when recalling legendary stages of first-generation idols.
“Pom Saeng Pom Sa” is more than a dance track — it is a statement of youth and pride from the 90s.
Sechs Kies’ music and performances still resonate with fans today, transcending generations.
