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A lower-volume clip of Korben Dallas saying hello from The Fifth Element, used as a calm greeting or deadpan reaction in edits and meme videos.

The clip captures Bruce Willis as Korben Dallas delivering a simple hello at a noticeably softer volume than the usual movie line, so it lands as understated rather than loud or dramatic. His voice stays flat, slightly weary and familiar, with the brief pause and relaxed delivery that make the Fifth Element cab driver feel instantly recognisable even without any picture. Because the greeting is so low-key, it works as a quiet punchline, turning an ordinary hello into something funny, awkward or oddly sincere depending on the scene it follows.

Korben Dallas is the former special forces soldier turned flying cab driver played by Bruce Willis in Luc Besson's 1997 science-fiction film The Fifth Element. His dry, world-weary delivery became one of the film's most quotable traits, and short greeting clips from the character have long circulated on soundboards and in fan edits. This lower-volume version offers the same familiar hello without overpowering a scene, which is why editors keep it for quieter intros, reactions and meme cuts where a softer line fits better.

Pro Tip for Usage

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Place it after a cut to a new scene and let the quiet greeting sit alone for a beat before the reaction lands. Do not layer it over loud music or boost the volume, since that removes the deadpan softness that makes this version work.

Use Cases

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  • Opening a video with a calm, understated character greeting.
  • Reacting deadpan to an unexpected message or arrival.
  • Introducing a new scene without a loud sound cue.
  • Poking fun at an awkward first meeting online.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who says hello in this sound?
Korben Dallas says it. He is the flying cab driver played by Bruce Willis in The Fifth Element, and this clip isolates his simple greeting at a lower volume than the film's original delivery.
Why is this version lower volume?
It is a softer edit of the greeting, designed so creators can use it under dialogue or in quiet scenes without it sounding sudden or overpowering in an edit.
How can creators use this sound?
Use it as a calm intro, a deadpan reaction to a message, or a quiet greeting after a scene change, keeping the volume low so the understated delivery stays the joke.

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