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Have fun learning useful phrases you can put into practice when you come to Korea through movies, dramas and songs.
Host: Peter Bint Guest: Kim Min Ji
Korean expression in the drama [My Lovely Liar], which depicts the story of a woman who hears a lie and a composer who has a secret.
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(I prepared) because you might not be feeling well to have a meal. They say it’s even good for reducing (facial) puffiness. (밥 먹기 불편할 것 같아서. 부기에도 좋대요.)
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He said he does. He seemed sincere. (믿는다던데요? 진심이던데.)
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But if we kiss, does that automatically mean we're dating? (근데 뽀뽀하면 당연히 사귀는 건가?)
Korean expression in the movie [On Your Wedding Day], which chronicles the first love of two people whose timing is not right.- I assumed you forgot about me since you haven't contacted me for a while. (하도 연락이 없길래 그냥 잊었나 보다 그랬지.)- How can I forget you? Whenever I take the bus, it keeps saying 'transfer', 'transfer'. (어떻게 잊냐? 버스만 타면 환승입니다. 환승입니다. 그러는데.)
- I assumed that maybe you were sleeping in a toilet while drunk, and then your facial muscles got paralyzed. (your mouth turned) (어디 뒷간에서 자다가 입 돌아 가는 건 아닌가.)
Korean expression in a historical drama [My Dearest] set in the 1636 Qing invasion of Joseon.
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I'm here to ask since I couldn’t yesterday. (어제 못한 말이 있어서 따지러 왔소.)
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What a big dream you have. (꿈도 야무지십니다.)
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Oh, you shouldn’t take back something that you gave. (어허~ 줬다가 뺏으면 아니되지.)
Korean expression in the movie [Dream] based on the true story of the 2010 Homeless World Cup, which Korea first participated in.
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Life is hardscrabble, so even if I arrive on time, it feels like I'm late. (사는 게 팍팍하니까 정시에 도착하면 지각한 느낌이 드네요.)
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She's reached an age where the passion has faded, but she works passionately for a small wage. (이미 열정이 지난 나인데, 열정페이 받고 일해.)
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My passion is increasing, but my salary isn't rising. (열정은 오르는데, 월급이 안 올라서요.)
Korean expression in the drama [King the Land], which depicts the story of Hotel VVIP Lounge King the Land.
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I was worried that something was wrong or that you might be sick. (무슨 일 있나, 혹시 아픈 건 아닌가 걱정돼서.)
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Why did she hug you when she's not even your girlfriend? (아니 여자친구도 아닌데 왜 품에 안기냐고요.)
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Your eyes are blazing with jealousy. (아주 그냥 눈에서 질투가 활활 타오르는데?)
Korean expression in a reincarnated romance drama [See You in My 19th Life] about a woman who remembers her past life.
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I want to go without anyone knowing. (아무도 모르게 가고 싶어서요.)
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Considering you're asking me to go along, it seems like you really don't have any friends, huh? (저한테 같이 가지고 할 정도면 정말 친구가 없으신가봐요?)
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I'll be your bamboo forest. That's the story of the king's ear being a donkey's ear. (제가 대나무숲 해드릴게요. 임금님귀는 당나귀귀 그거요.)
Korean expression in the movie [Rebound] based on the true story of the basketball team of Busan Jungang High School.
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You're telling me to play basketball with someone who's fed up with it? (농구라면 치가 떨리는 사람한테 농구를 하자고?)
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I only do it to earn money. (순전히 돈 벌라고 하는 겁니다.)
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Do you think I'll be fooled by such childish words? (그런 유치한 말에 내가 넘어갈 것 같습니까?)
Korean expression in the drama [The Good Bad Mother], which depicts the story of a mother who became a bad mother for her son and a son who became a child.
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Saying that “I'll go to a good place alone”, she ran away. (혼자서 좋은 데로 간다고 하고 도망갔어.)
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If someone did that, there must have been a reasonable reason for sure. (혹시라도 그랬다면 분명 그럴 만한 이유가 있었을 거야.)
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I also really want to know that reason, but now I can't hear it anymore. (나도 그 이유를 너무 알고 싶은데, 이제는 들을 수가 없네.)
Korean expression in the jukebox musical film [Life Is Beautiful], which depicts the story of a journey to find his terminally ill wife's first love.
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They say good shoes take you to good places. (좋은 신발은 좋은 데로 데려간대.)
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I will spend everything (every penny) without any waste and die. (아주 빈틈없이 다 쓰고 죽을 거야.)
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My life is so pitiful that I feel like going crazy and jumping around. (내 인생이 너무 불쌍해서 미치고 팔짝 뛰겠다고.)
Korean expression in the drama [Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938], which depicts the story of the nine-tailed fox who time slipped to 1938.
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Are you full eating like that? (그렇게 먹고 배가 부르니?)
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The more I see, the more interesting it becomes. (볼수록 흥미로워서.)
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Sometimes, without even realizing it, I do such things. (가끔 나도 모르게 그런 짓을 해버리고.)
Korean expression in the drama [Family: The Unbreakable Bond], which depicts the story of NIS Black agent's husband and former killer wife.
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What does it mean that the youngest one ran away? (막내 도망 갔다는데 무슨 소리야?)
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But can you take care of me? (근데 나 책임질 수 있어?)
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I won't make you starve. (밥은 안 굶길게.)
Korean expression in the movie [Kill Boksoon], which depicts the confrontation between a legendary killer and a contractor murder company.
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She gets in her room with the door close and doesn’t even show up. (She stays in her room) (방문 닫고 들어가서 코빼기도 안 비쳐.)
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(Literal meaning= He/she is a powerful enemy.) = He/she’s a tough one. (아이고 강적이다)
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Why aren't you telling me what you want for the contract renewal? (근데 왜 재계약 조건을 말 안 해줄까?)
Korean expression in the drama [Doctor Cha], which depicts the story of a woman who became a resident in her first year from a housewife
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I will never forget it for the rest of my life. (평생 잊지 않을게요.)
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Now I finally (muster up the courage to) say it. (이제서야 꺼내보내요.)
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I think I’m a little bit tired. (좀 지친 거 같아요.)
Korean expression in the drama [True to Love], which depicts the romance between a love coach and a publishing planner.
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(I was about to say that) It seems like our phones were switched.
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If you're nearby, I'll go.
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(Literally) How’s the air over there? How's the weather over there?
Korean expression in the fusion historical drama [The Secret Romantic Guesthouse], which depicts mysterious and romantic story between four young men and women.
- I didn't expect it either. (나도 예상 못 했다.)- I was actually starting to feel relieved. (오히려 마음이 놓이던데요?)
Actually, something reassured me.
- It’s the first time in my life. (난생 처음이다.)
Korean expression in the drama [The Heavenly Idol], which depicts the story of a High Priest in another world who became an unknown idol in Korea.- Do you want to go inside? (안에 들어가고 싶어요?)
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It’s too crowded, so let’s go outside. (일단 사람이 너무 많으니까 밖으로 나가요.)
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Please help me. (날 좀 도와다오.)
Korean expression in the drama [Divorce Attorney Shin], which depicts the story of of divorce lawyers and clients.
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As for this case, I don't think I could help you. (이번 일은 도움을 드릴 수 없을 것 같습니다.)
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(Literally) I’m sure there is nobody who doesn’t know. = I’m sure everyone knows. (모르는 사람 없겠죠.)
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I assume the situation is not that ideal. (상황이 좀 좋지 않은 것 같아요.)
Korean expression in the movie [Men of Plastic], which tells the story of the opening of a plastic surgery business in Gangnam during the plastic surgery business boom.- Gloss over. / Just move on. (대충 넘어가.)
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If you're dumb, stop trying to use those words! (모르면 그런 말 좀 쓰지 마.)
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It's not like what you think. (생각하는 그런 거 아니에요.)
Korean expressions in the drama [Our Blooming Youth], which tells the story of a genius girl who was pointed out as the culprit of family murder case and a cursed crown prince.
- Are you locked up in your house? (집에 갇히신 겁니까?)
- Are you here because you were worried about me? (걱정되어 예까지 찾아온 것이냐?)- Of course. (여부가 있겠습니까?)
Korean expressions from the revenge drama [The Glory Part 2] about a woman who was bullied at school.- I haven't had dinner yet. I'll wake you up when I'm done. (난 저녁 전이라 다 되면 깨울게요.)
- I'm a bad cook, but a good assistant. (요리는 못하지만 심부름은 잘 하거든요.)
(Lit.) I can't cook, but I'm good at running errands.
- I fell asleep without washing my face. (I fell asleep without washing my face.)
Korean expressions from the movie [Unlocked] about a woman exposed to crime because of her lost smartphone.
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If I sell my house, I might be able to get a small apartment in Seoul. (집 팔면 서울에 빌라 정도는 얻을 수 있지 않을까?)
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How can I not worry you when some weirdo is following you? (이상한 놈이 꼬이는데 어떻게 걱정을 안 해?)
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Why are you being so clingy today? (진짜 오늘 왜 이렇게 질척대지?)
Korean expressions from drama [Crash Course in Romance] about a romance between a math instructor and the owner of a side dish store.
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We've definitely met before, right? (우리 완전 구면이죠?)
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It's been weighing on my mind. (저도 내내 마음에 걸렸습니다.)
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If someone makes a mistake, an apology comes first! (사람이 실수를 했으면 사과가 먼저지!)
Korean expressions from drama [Understanding of Love] about the love relationship between four men and women who met as bank employees.
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I'll go with whatever you choose. (골라주는 걸로 마실게.)
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Why wouldn't you date? (Why wouldn't you be in a relationship?) (연애는 왜 안하고 살아?)
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Because I don't like dating and breaking up on a whim. (쉽게 만나고 쉽게 헤어지는 거 싫어서.)
Korean expressions from drama [Big Bet] about a man who started a casino gambling business in the Philippines.
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I’ll try my hardest to pay you. (Lit. By any means, I'll earn money and pay it back.) (어떻게 해서든 벌어서 갚겠습니다.)
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Please reduce it by 90 percent. (90프로(%) 깎아주세요.)
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I'll get on my knees. (제가 무릎이라도 꿇겠습니다.)
Korean expressions from drama [Summer Strike] about visiting an unfamiliar place in order to do absolutely nothing.
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Just sell it to me. (그냥 저한테 파세요.)
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Consider yourself lucky that I’m letting you off like this. (이렇게 끝내는 거 운 좋은 줄 알아.)
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Watch your conduct! (행실 똑바로 하고 다녀!)
Korean expressions from the movie [Decision to Leave] that depicts the detective's suspicion and interest (romantic) in the suspect in a suspicious death case.
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Have you ever earned a grudge against anyone? (누구한테 원한 산 일 없습니까?)
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I was going to make up my mind to break up. (헤어질 결심을 하려고 했습니다.)
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What kind of connection brought you here? (무슨 연고가 있어서 오셨나요?)
Korean expressions from the drama [The First Responders] that depicts the cooperation between the police and firefighters.
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Why are you handwashing it? It must be hard. (왜 손빨래 하고 있어, 힘들게.)
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Maybe I still have the habit I got from working at a hospital. (병원에서 일하던 버릇이 남았나 봐요.)
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Don't you regret quitting the nurse and working at a fire department? (간호사 관두고 소방 온 거 후회 안 해?)
Korean expressions from the revenge drama [The Glory] about a woman who was bullied at school.
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Why did you follow me? (왜 제 뒤를 밟으셨어요?)
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My favorite restaurant is in Mangwon Market. (단골식당이 망원시장 안에 있어요.)
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I'll only accept your sentiment rather than the kimchi itself. (김치는 마음만 받겠습니다.)
Korean expressions from the drama [Reborn Rich] about a man who was reborn as the youngest son of a chaebol family and lives his second life.
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If I don't get this old, it's just not my path. (이 나이 먹도록 안되면 내 길이 아닌 거지.)
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Afraid of not being taken care of? (뒷바라지 못해줄 까봐 그래?)
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You did a more than great job. (충분히 넘치게 잘했어.)
Korean expressions from the drama [Behind Every Star] about managers who work for an actor management company.
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It's been three weeks since I came to Seoul. (서울 온 지 3주 됐어요.)
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Why do you come here to suffer? (왜 여기 와서 사서 고생하냐는 거지.)
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I'm not fooling around / It's not false hope. (저 헛바람 아니에요.)
Korean expressions from the drama [Under the Queen's Umbrella], which depicts the story of the queen and queen dowager's royal education battle over the princes.
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Please stop worrying. (노파심은 그만 거두어 주시지요.)
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I almost got suspicious. (의심이 들 뻔 했습니다.)
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I'm going to leave now. (저도 이만 물러가 보겠사옵니다.)
Korean expressions from the drama [Glitch] about a woman trying to find her missing boyfriend.
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Should we go say hello? (인사라도 하러 갈까?)
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Is what you're saying in keeping with the context ? (너 이 얘기가 지금 맥락에 맞냐?)
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I'm really sorry, but please leave me alone for today. (진짜 미안한데 나 오늘만 좀 놔둬 줘라.)
Helping her friend realize her first love, Korean expressions in the movie [20th century girl]
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I thought Jungjae was gonna be your last love! (정재오빠가 네 마지막 사랑이라며!)
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Hey, pack! (어여 짐 싸!)
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You'll know every move he makes. (그 애의 일거수일투족을 모두 알게 될 거야.)
Korean expressions in the originally a webtoon drama [The Golden Spoon] that depicts a golden spoon story that changes fate
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I hung up because I knew they would nag. (잔소리 할 게 뻔해서 끊었어.)
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A golden spoon of golden spoons (more priveleged even among the priveleged) (금수저 중의 금수저지.)
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I'm going to make a lot of money and become rich. (돈 많이 벌어서 부자 될 거야.)
Korean expressions from the drama [One Dollar Lawyer] that tells the story of a lawyer who solves the case for a fee of 1,000 won
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Did you mess with me? (절 가지고 논 겁니까?)
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How about the loser buys a drink? (진 쪽이 술 한 잔 사기로 할까요?)
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I've never lost before. (여태까지 져본 적이 없네.)
Korean expressions from the crime action movie [The Roundup] set in Vietnam.
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You're smarter than you look. (보기보다 머리가 좋아.)
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Why do you keep following me? Sticking to me like a leech. (왜 자꾸 쫓아다녀. 징그럽게.)
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Shall we split it 50-50? (5 대 5로 나눌까?)
Learn lyrics from 10CM & BIG Naughty's [Just 10 centimeters] (10CM & BIG Naughty (서동현)의 [딱 10CM만] 노래 배우기)
Korean expressions from the drama [Little Women], which tells the story of three sisters facing off against the richest family in Korea
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Are you her maid? (네가 걔 하녀야?)
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Are you going to send me off bleeding yourself dry (lit : by removing your spine)? (등골 빼서 보낼 거야?)
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Nothing is free in this world. (세상에 공짜는 없어.)
Korean expressions from the movie [In our prime], which tells the story of a genius mathematician who defected from North Korea and a student who gave up math.
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You're going to take the fall. (네가 뒤집어 쓰게 되어 있어.)
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There's no hope here with your grades. (네 성적으로 여기서 희망 없어.)
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I really didn't steal it. (저 정말 훔치지 않았어요.)
A Korean expression from the drama [Narco-Saints], which deals with the arrest of a Korean drug king who runs a drug organization in Suriname.
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There's no need to even think about it. (생각하고 자시고 할 것도 없어.)
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Suriname doesn't even think about eating skate. (수리남에서는 홍어를 입에도 안 댄대.)
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If we get it started, we'll make ten billion won easily. (이거 시작만 하면 10억 우습게 번다.)
A former profiler turned fake shaman stars in the mystery comic investigation drama [Cafe Minamdang]
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I'm tired. This darn popularity. (피곤하다. 이놈의 인기.)
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Embarrassing!!! (이불킥 각 제대로다.)
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I flexed big time with my severance pay. (퇴직금으로 시원하게 플렉스 했지.)
Korean expressions from the movie [Seoul Vibe] set during the 1988 Seoul Olympics
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It's already out of my hands. (이미 내 손에서 벗어난 일이야.)
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Laughable evidence is not enough. (어쭙잖은 증거로는 안 돼.)
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Even if I am beaten to death, I'll do it. (때려 죽여도 저는 합니다.)
Korean expressions from the drama [Big Mouth], which depicts the survival of a lawyer who went to prison under false pretenses
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You can deceive a ghost, but not me. (귀신을 속여.)
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Are you proud of being scammed? (사기 당한 게 자랑이냐?)
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Don't even think about coming into my house! (내 집에 들어올 생각 하지도 마!)
The Korean expressions in the drama [Alchemy of Souls], which is about body swapping.
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Make yourself at home while you're here. (여기 계시는 동안 편히 지내세요.)
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My face gets puffy when I eat salty food. (나 짠 거 먹으면 얼굴 부어.)
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I'm so worried that I can't think about food. (걱정돼서 밥 생각이 사라졌어.)
Korean expressions from the drama [Extraordinary Attorney Woo] which tells the story of a genius new lawyer on the autism spectrum.
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I should tell you when gimbap is being served. (김밥 나오는 날은 말해줘야겠네.)
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Are you on a nickname basis now? (서로 별명 부르는 사이 됐냐?)
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You are a bright, warm, kind, and friendly person. (너는 밝고 따뜻하고 착하고 다정한 사람이야.)
Korean expressions from the drama [Link: Eat, Love, Kill] about a man who came to feel the emotions of an unfamiliar woman
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I didn't do hand about in front of you! (그쪽 앞에 알짱댄 거 아닙니다!)
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I'm glad to hear that. (듣던 중 다행이네요.)
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How upset you must be... (얼마나 속상하실까...)
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Please generously just pretend it didn't happen. (통 크게 없던 일로 해주세요.)
Korean expressions from the webtoon-turned-drama [Yumi's Cells Season 2]
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You might end up on the gravy train. (돈방석에 앉게 될지도 모릅니다.)
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Can I name-drop you? (이름 좀 팔아도 돼요?)
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Do you know how much money he rakes in? (돈을 얼마나 긁어 모으는지 알아요?)
Korean expressions from the drama [Never Give Up] that depicts a generational bromance
- Even if I say thank you, you make a fuss! (고맙다고 해도 난리야!)
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I'm eating well and living well these days. (나 요새 잘 먹고 잘 살고 있어.)
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You got stabbed in the back by her, didn't you? (너 걔한테 뒤통수 맞았지?)
The Korean Expressions from the Romance Political Historical Drama [Bloody Heart]
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How reckless! (어찌 이리 무모하오!)
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You're hurt like this, but you don't look angry? (이리 다쳤는데 화 안 나게 생겼어요?)
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Please marry me. (저와 혼인해주세요.)
Korean Expressions from the drama [Work later, drink now] about the daily lives of three women who drink together.
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You don't know if kimbap is going in through your nose or mouth! (김밥이 코로 들어가는지 입으로 들어가는지도 모르는데!)
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Even so, it's only a 500 won difference. (그래 봤자 500원 차이입니다.)
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In that case, it's better to just forgo the after work drinks. (그럴 바에 회식을 안 하는 게 낫죠.)
Korean expressions from the drama [Our Blues], about the joys and sorrows of various generations all to the backdrop of Jeju Island
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I'm sorry, but I keep getting sensitive. (미안한데 나 자꾸 예민해져.)
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Everyone knows everyone. (한 치 걸러 두 치면 다 아는 사이야.)
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How many times have I told you? (내가 아까부터 몇 번이나 말해!)
Korean expressions from the drama [My Liberation Notes] that depicts the hard lives of three siblings
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Why do I have to give up that joy for you? (제가 왜 그 낙을 선배 위해서 포기해야 돼요?)
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I think I'm going to want to eat Pyongyang naengmyeon tomorrow. (저 내일 평양냉면이 먹고 싶을 거 같은데요.)
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Is it something to get so serious about? (이렇게 정색할 말이야?)
Korean Expressions in the drama [Tomorrow], originally a webtoon, about Grim Reapers Who Stop Suicides
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Since I was born, I've only eaten your tteokbokki. (태어났을 때부터 줄곧 사장님 떡볶이만 먹었거든요.)
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I guess you made a wasted trip to the store. (가게 왔다가 허탕 쳤나 보다.)
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Next time you come, I'll give you some dishes on the house. (나중에 오면 서비스 많이 줄게요.)
The Korean expressions from the comic detective drama [The Killer's Shopping List] in which the killer is determined using a supermarket receipt
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Why do you care if we catch the criminal or not? (범인을 잡든 말든 오빠가 왜 신경 써?)
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Who cares about what others do (or think)?! (남들이 뭔 상관이야!)
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Can you be on hand to help me for the rest of your life? (평생 내조할 수 있어?)
Korean expressions from the fantasy music drama [The Sound of Magic] based on a webtoon
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Why are you so on edge? (너 왜 이렇게 날이 서 있어?)
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The time spent arguing with you is such a waste! (너하고 말씨름 하는 시간조차 아까워 죽겠어!)
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Is everything pointless except studying? (공부 외엔 다 쓸데없는 짓인가요?)
Korean expressions from the drama [Military Prosecutor Doberman], a drama about military prosecutors investigating corruption in the military.
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Why did you come to my room all of a sudden? (갑자기 내 방에 무슨 용무로 온 거지?)
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Are you smiling? Or are you crying? (웃고 계십니까? 아니면 울고 계십니까?)
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Because I'll make you pay for your sins. (당신의 죗값을 치르게 만들 거니까요.)
Korean expressions in the romance music drama [Soundtrack #1] centered around two 2 decade-long best friends
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That's how you make a fortune. (그래야 네가 떼돈을 벌지.)
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You like "Taeyoon" the most among all singers. (너 가수 중에 ‘태윤’ 제일 좋아하잖아.)
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It's not just good, it's totally awesome. (좋은 정도가 아니라 완전 대박이지.)
Korean expressions from the work romance drama [Forecasting Love and Weather] about the work and love lives of people working at the Korea Meteorological Administration.
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You're definitely not losing out either. (너도 절대 손해 보는 거 아냐.)
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Know there is not a chance. (어림도 없을 줄 알아.)
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I don't want to raise my voice. (언성 높이기 싫어.)
Korean expressions from the drama [Thirty Nine], which depicts the friendship and lives of three women who turned 39 years old.
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It's a perfect day for camping. (캠핑하기 딱 좋은 날씨다.)
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Your face is full of worries. (얼굴에 걱정이 잔뜩이구만.)
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Why would you count those kind of things? (그런 걸 뭘 또 세고 그래.)
Korean expressions in the funny romance drama [Business Proposal] based on the webtoon.
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You should have pretended you didn't know. (모른 척 잡아뗐어야지.)
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Then would you have followed me without a fuss?! (그럼 네가 순순히 따라왔겠냐!)
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Then what's the big deal then? (그럼 별일이야 있겠어?)
Learning Korean expressions from the drama [Rookie Cops], which depicts the love and challenges faced by the young students attending police university.
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I almost fell for it. (하마터먼 속을 뻔?)
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You're the only one who's confused and making a big deal out of it. (너 혼자 북 치고 장구 치고 착각한 거지)
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I was just speechless for a moment because I was flustered. (당황해서 잠시 말문이 막혔을 뿐이야)
Based on a Japanese romance comic, we learn popular Korean expressions from the K-drama [Boys Over Flowers]
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Looking at your expression I can tell something's up. (표정 보니까 또 한바탕 깨진 모양이네.)
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How many hundreds of years will it take to become a doctor? (어느 천 년에 의사되죠?)
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The future is looking bleak. (눈 앞이 깜깜하네요.)