Kingka Podcast - K-Drama and Language Learning: Recent Episodes
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Reviewing your favorite K-drama and K-movies while catching up with the trends in the Korean language and culture. Let's talk more on Twitter @RomeJuanatas or @kingkapodcast | Kingka Podcast is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at thebunkph.com and connect with us through social media @thebunkph | Support this podcast through ko-fi.com/romejuanataspods and ko-fi.com/thebunkph | For inquiries, e-mail us at kingkapodcast@thebunkph.com
I used to have a hard time explaining why and how I started learning Korean, but I'm over that phase now. I can now simply tell you this story and I hope you won't see me any differently. If you do, I hope it's not for the worst.
New episode next Tuesday :)
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In this episode, I shared three reasons not to learn Korean through romanizations and an experience with singing in a KTV with romanized lyrics.
It was tough.
New episode next Tuesday :)
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I was lucky to have seen this movie prior to its release date in my country, but I'd definitely give it a second watch.
Only next time I should have a date with me.
In this episode, I shared my initial thoughts about the film and the concepts introduced.
New episode next Tuesday :)
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I didn't plan to talk about The Glory, but here's one book shown in the show that made me do some research.
I am yet to get myself a copy of the book so I can finally read it.
New episode next Tuesday :)
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킹카와 퀸카 여러분 안녕하세요!!! It's August 1st and Kingka is scheduled for a reset.
In this episode, I share a few tips on how you can start learning Korean (or any other foreign language) from scratch.
I am so excited to share more things with you in the future so make sure that you're following the channel.
New episode next Tuesday :)
If you need resources for setting smart goals, check this out.
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Still can't believe two years has already passed! Here's to more kdramas and more learnings to each of us!
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I have not completely forgotten my duties to you as a podcaster and I'm not leaving. It's just that this award-winning Korean movie is called "Decision to Leave". It's a romantic mystery film and it's dark and sometimes terrifying. Listen to this episode and watch the film or watch the film and listen to this episode. Do whatever works for you. In the meantime, I'll prepare for the next episode wink
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Have you been to Jeju Island? I haven't but this "smalltown" K-drama made me feel as if I were amongst its people. Listen to this episode to know more about my raw thoughts about this Kdrama and tune in until the end for my final debriefing regarding this year's TOPIK exam intake.
This episode is brought to you by Lingopie.
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I am not ghosting you. I'm here now. So let me just dabble a bit about Ghost Doctor and this year's TOPIK exam as a warm up to more episodes for the remaining months of the year.
My guesting with Annyeong Tita: Money Heist Episode
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I thought I wouldn't make it to two episodes this month because life has been quite busy, but here's my take on 39 and how I envy their friendship. Also, who's excited for the Korean Money Heist? ;)
My K-drama OST video: https://youtu.be/hOybTOPwpHM
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A week late, but what matters is that I'm here now. Have you seen My Liberation Notes? Did I tell you it might change how you view love and relationships? Well, I might tell you that in this episode. Also, I'm sharing some big and small news about me in this episode. Life is crazy, but so are we. So let's just hang in there and do what we gotta do.
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SPOILER ALERT! They're not going to end up together. Is it still worth watching if that were the case? That and more of my thoughts about this Kdrama and other things. Also, I still had lingering thoughts for Once Again which I haven't shared in the previous episode so I had to talk about it in this episode. This episode is AKA love and relationship advice from a person with zero experience.
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Don't worry, the podcast is not ending soon and I'm not thinking of dragging it to failure. I know "the beginning of the end" might have a bad connotation, but it means something else to me right now. Anyway, this episode is just me telling you that the podcast will be back soon and that I am alive, still watching Kdramas and doing the things that I used to do. Listen to know more :)
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As scheduled, I'm releasing the season finale today. It's raw. No edits. Just my free flowing thoughts about the audience, the podcast, what I'm thinking and curious about, and what I plan to do moving forward. I also say a lot of thank yous! Really, I thank YOU!
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While Dream High 2 doesn't follow the story of the characters from Dream High 1, it brings new stories following the same formula from the first run. In this episode, I talk about a) what Dream High 2 is to me, b) how Kdramas might be influencing my goals and dreams, and c) how copyright music might be an issue for old Kdramas in streaming platforms like Netflix.
Disclaimer: I said 김서현 when I actually meant 김수현
Here's the YouTube video I mentioned. Check it out: Hello to Myself - Yenny (박예은) | HA:TFELT / 커버 롬 (Song Cover by Rome) - YouTube
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Here's a post-valentine's day episode about a Korean movie released during the peak of valentine's. It's a short one and is in a different format from previous episodes, and I hope that as short as it is, it doesn't lack as much in awakening/provoking new ideas/thoughts. Happy listening!
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Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
It's Valentine's day and maybe we're all happily single. Or not. In today's episode, I talk about a Kdrama from the year 2011 and what I think of older Kdramas. I'll also share my thoughts about idols in Kdramas and some grammar pointers which you can use right away.
Happy listening!
Here's the YouTube video I mentioned toward the end of the episode. Check it out: Speaking Korean on Cam for the First Time - YouTube
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Is January still too cold for you? Well, worry not because Our Beloved Summer is meant to give you warmth this season. Also, if you've already seen Our Beloved Summer and you're worried you can't move on, worry not because I've got a few ideas for you.
In addition to that, I'll continue sharing with you some grammar pointers which you can use right away.
Happy listening!
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Were you already watching Kdramas when the Endless Love series were launched? Probably not, and that's okay. Because of the Kdramas "You are my Spring" and "Our Beloved Summer", I thought: is this endless love all over again? Not really, but listen to the episode to know more about the following:
- Endless Love Series
- My thoughts about You are my Spring and my Kingka ratings for this kdrama
- Some vocabulary words related to season
- One of the many grammar points when expressing reason or cause
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Are you warming up to the year 2022 just yet? I'm also still warming up to everything I'm doing, but here's a review of IU's best Kdrama performance so far. I also mention a bit about my thoughts regarding May-December affairs and my plans of incorporating more Korean language learning content in the podcast. Listen to the end to know more. Also, congrats for overcoming the first two weeks of 2022! Happy listening and more power to us all ^^
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Happy new year! And as it's the beginning of the year, I decided to share a bit about my own resolutions with regards to watching Kdrama and learning/studying the Korean language before going back to our regular programming of discussing your favorite Kdramas this 2022. Listen and maybe also share your own resolutions for this year ^^
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I'm sending this early year-end greeting because I'll be 정신 없다 in the next two weeks. Happy holidays and let's get back to talking Kdrama and Korean language when 2022 begins ^^
These days I am not doing monologues for intros, but if you're interested to listen to some of my favorite monologues from previous podcast episodes, check this out: https://youtu.be/a7gh0184KKg
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It's almost Christmas time and maybe you're looking for a feel good Kdrama? Well, worry no more because Dear My Friends is such a light-hearted drama that will just lift up your spirits every time you watch it. It's a story of friendship and love and this transcends age and time, right?
I also shared my thoughts about the best time to watch Kdrama, which Korean family terms to learn, and a cultural interest of mine which is about losing your name in a Korean society. Happy listening!
These days I am not doing monologues for intros, but if you're interested to listen to some of my favorite monologues from previous podcast episodes, check this out: https://youtu.be/a7gh0184KKg
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Welcome to the fourth season of Kingka Podcast! This season, we'll discover both old and new Kdramas while also covering special topics such as the episode called "Kdrama subs and dubs" in the previous season. For today's episode, let me introduce you to the world of Korean cults/fringe religion with the help of some insights from Hellbound.
What is Hellbound all about? What will its second season look like? Are we involved in fringe religions? How to avoid getting recruited into one? That and more will be discussed in this episode ^^
If you're interested to listen to some of my favorite monologues from previous podcast episodes, check this out: https://youtu.be/a7gh0184KKg
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It's the first anniversary of the podcast. I recorded this short message to express my thanks to all of you and to share some updates ;)
Here's the 4th 이제훈 film that I'm featuring on this podcast. It's a story of an old lady who meets a public service officer who then starts pestering him to teach her English once she found out he could speak good English. The story is more than just that, but you'd have to listen to the episode to know more. Also, this is the final episode of Kingka's 3rd season. I'll be taking a few weeks of rest and you'll hear from me again soon. To keep updated with the latest news about this podcast, please don't forget to follow me and/or this podcast on my socials :))
If you're interested to listen to some of my favorite monologues from previous podcast episodes, check this out: https://youtu.be/a7gh0184KKg
Unlike the previous season's show notes, I'm not giving you time stamps this season.
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Here's the 3rd 이제훈 film that I'm featuring on this podcast. It's a story of a thug-turned-classical singer. It has everything you need: drama, action, romcom, comedy, what else are you looking for? For this episode, I shared a bit about Korean idioms (from Hometown Cha Cha Cha) and my thoughts and opinions about different variations of the Korean language and foreign accents. P.S. I forgot to mention this in the episode, but this is based on a real life story.
If you're interested to listen to some of my favorite monologues from previous podcast episodes, check this out: https://youtu.be/a7gh0184KKg
Unlike the previous season's show notes, I'm not giving you time stamps this season.
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This is the 2nd 이제훈 film that I'm featuring on this podcast. It is a boy love short film initially released in 2009. This appears to be the first lead role 이제훈 has ever had. He did good in this film and he keeps improving. Also, are you surprised Korea had a boy love film as early as 2009? There are no right or wrong answers. Just know that love is love is love.
If you're interested to listen to some of my favorite monologues from previous podcast episodes, check this out: https://youtu.be/a7gh0184KKg
Unlike the previous season's show notes, I'm not giving you time stamps this season.
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Are Kdrama subtitles botched? Are Kdramas failing in introducing us to Korean culture? Is Squid Game really a different show if you don't speak and understand Korean? Why do you think so? And how do you know that? This episode is a deviation from our regular programming, but I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I enjoyed fleshing out my thoughts regarding this topic. Have a wonderful week ahead, 킹카 and 퀸카 여러분!!!
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During the first half of the season, I featured films that had 김혜수 in it. In the next four movie features, 이제훈 is our guy. I'll be featuring his four of his films. Today, we'll have 사냥의 시간. If there's any specific movie or film that you'd like me to feature in the weeks to come, let me know so I can consider them. Happy k-movie-ing! :)
If you're interested to listen to some of my favorite monologues from previous podcast episodes, check this out: https://youtu.be/a7gh0184KKg
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It's only been a week since Squid Game was released on Netflix and everyone's talking about it everywhere already. So I decided to share my own questionable takes about this dystopian/survival drama. Yep, I also question my own takes. Listen to my raw and edited thoughts about it in today's episode. If you agree or disagree, let's have a discourse on Twitter. You know where to find me. :)
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This is the first drama series I'm reviewing for the season. It has been all about movies in the past four episodes, and this time hear me out as I share my relatively fresh thoughts about Racket Boys.
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Hi! I'm not releasing an episode today, but I just wanted to greet you all and share some updates.
This is our final 김혜수 movie for the season. 내가 죽던 날 or The Day I Died is a calm thriller about self-discovery and finding reasons for living. Although the setting may look grim and dark, the film ends in a hopeful tone. I hope you all enjoy this episode and enjoy the film as well.
Unlike the previous season's show notes, I'm not giving you time stamps this season.
아직도 어두운 밤인가봐 - This is my song recommendation for the week. You can listen to it using the following links:
전영록 - 아직도 어두운 밤인가봐2 발라드버전 It's still a dark night Ballad ver (1984) - YouTube
[ArtTrack] 전영록 - 아직도 어두운 밤인가봐 - YouTube
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This is the 3rd of 4 episodes featuring the movies starring 김혜수. 도둑들 is a film released in 2012 and follows a group of thieves on their most ambitious heist ever. I have some great news to share with you so make sure to listen to this episode.
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This is the 2nd of 4 episodes featuring the movies starring 김혜수. 타짜 may be from 15 years ago, but the visuals and themes aren't really far very far from what we have these days. Well, the cinematography is definitely quite old, but it's still worth watching. Consider this one of 김혜수's masterpiece performances.
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I'm opening the 3rd season of Kingka Podcast with a really old movie. Life and Death of the Hollywood Kid is a film released in 1994 and the only reason I had this on my watchlist was that I thought 김혜수 had a significant role in the movie. I was wrong. She only did a cameo. Still, the movie is actually worth watching.
Unlike the previous season's show notes, I'm not giving you time stamps today. We also don't have vocabulary words of the week, song recommendation or K-drama words of wisdom. Will we have them in the next episode? We'll see.
If you're interested to see the movie, it's currently available on YouTube:
헐리우드 키드의 생애 Part 1
헐리우드 키드의 생애 Part 2
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For the season ender, here are two Kdramas that are definitely fantastic and binge-worthy!
There are NO MAJOR SPOILERS in this episode. But still, listen at your own risk ^^
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
03:40 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
10:00 discussion starts here; thoughts about Signal and Law School
the usual things
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: Signal (Korean Drama) - AsianWiki, Law School (Korean Drama) - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 명예훼손 名譽毁損
injury to a person’s honor, defamation, slander, libel
sample sentence:
경찰은 명예훼손과 업무방해혐의로 김씨에 대하여 구속영장을 법원에 청구할 예정이에요
Police will ask the court for an arrest warrant to detain Kim on charges of defamation and obstruction of business.
2. 정당방위 正當防衛self-defense
sample sentence:판사는 강단의 행위가 정당방위였다고 판결했어요
The judge ruled that 강단's actions were in self-defense.
3. 표절 剽竊
plagiarism
sample sentence:강솔은 그의 연구가 표절이 아니라고 주장해요
강솔 insists that her research was not plagiarism.
4. 대공황 大恐慌
the Great Depression
*The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States.
sample sentence:
'두 친구'는 1937년 처음 출판되었고 대공황시대 동안의 캘리포니아를 배경으로 해요.
Of Mice and Men' was first published in 1937, and is set in a California during the Great Depression.
5. IMF / 국제통화기금
International Monetary Fund
1997 Asian Financial Crisis
sample sentence:
많은 한국인들에게, 1997년 하면 가장 먼저 떠오르는 것은 IMF이에요
For many Koreans, the first word that pops into their heads when they think of the year 1997 is IMF.
*Study Tip*
Take assessment exams from time to time.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
Lee Seung Yoon (이승윤) - 'We Are' Law School OST
!!! Check out the following playlists I made for you:
Spotify – For the Kingkas and Queenkas
YouTube Music - For the Kingkas and Queenkas
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
법을 두려워하지 않은 사람은 틀림없이 법 때문에 멸망한다
The law destroys those who do not fear it
- George Gordon Byron
공정한 저울질로 억울한 사람을 만들지 마라
Judge fairly and make sure no one suffers unjustly
- 서병주, Law School
*Further Readings*1997 Asian financial crisis - Wikipedia
Great Depression - Wikipedia
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Here's a K-drama which for sure made a lot of people cry in the past few weeks. Move to Heaven is a real K-drama masterpiece and I can't help but recommend it to everyone.
There are NO MAJOR SPOILERS in this episode. But still, listen at your own risk ^^
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
03:00 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
09:00 discussion starts here; synopsis and initial impression
12:55 stories in a box, untold stories of the deceased, what makes us really cry
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: Move To Heaven - AsianWiki
Check out our first impression about Move to Heaven with VP and Chad of Whoa or No:
https://youtu.be/NtHOnzFBJtw
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 오싹하다
to have a chill; to be creeped out
sample sentence:
그 생각만으로도 까무러칠 만큼 오싹해요
The very idea of it frightens me to death.
2. 학대 虐待abuse, mistreatment, maltreatment, ill-treatment
sample sentence:예술이 수년간 신체적 학대를 당했어요
예술 suffered years of physical abuse.
3. 시체 屍體
(dead) body, corpse; (연구용의) cadaver; (동물의) carcass
sample sentence:형사들은 그 시체에서 아무런 흔적도 찾지 못했어요
Detectives found no marks on the body.
4. 유품 遺品
article left by the deceased
sample sentence:
준휘는 아버지의 유품인 그 시계를 신주 모시듯 했어요
준휘 held dear the watch his deceased father had left to him.
5. 화장 火葬
cremation
* This is different from 화장 as in make-up or cosmetics, which is also different from 화장실 which means rest room, comfort room, or in some other cultures powder room or water closet.
sample sentence:
고인의 뜻에 따라 시신은 화장되었어요
The body was cremated in accordance with the wishes of the deceased.
*Study Tip*
Start using Korean-Korean dictionary like how we use English-English dictionary in our day-to-day.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
정차식-나는 너를 가사/Lyrics (Signal OST)
!!! Check out the following playlists I made for you:
Spotify – For the Kingkas and Queenkas
YouTube Music - For the Kingkas and Queenkas
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
The people you love never die. They remain in your memories, in your eyes, and in your heart.
rephrased by yours truly
*Further Readings*Why Do We Cry? 6 Practical Explanations (healthline.com)
이형기의 <낙화(落花)> : 네이버 블로그 (naver.com)
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Everyone is talking about Law School right now, but it's not over yet, so let me talk to you about another awesome legal kdrama called Hyena. Legal dramas are already usually cool on their own, but this is also a romantic comedy, so ain't that something?
There are NO MAJOR SPOILERS in this episode. But still, listen at your own risk ^^
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
02:30 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
08:30 non-stop discussion starts here
the usual stuff are available below :D
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: Hyena (2020) - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 전생 前生
previous/former/past life
sample sentence:
전생에 저는 무엇이었을 것이라고 생각하나요?
What do you believe I was in a previous life?
2. 골칫덩어리a (major) headache, a nuisance, a pain in the neck[butt]
sample sentence:너 정말 왕 골칫덩어리구나.
You really are a royal pain in the butt
3. 꼬질꼬질
dirtily, filthily
sample sentence:제가 오늘 꼬질꼬질 해서 죄송하고요.
I'm sorry I look so messy today
4. 공소 시효 公訴時效
statute of limitations
sample sentence:
살인 사건에는 공소 시효가 없다
There is no statute of limitations on murder cases.
5. 상속세 相續稅
inheritance tax
sample sentence:
상속세는 더이상 부자들만의 세금이 아니다.
Inheritance tax is no longer a tax only on the rich.
*Study Tip*
Take a break. Step away from what you're studying.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
Baekhyun (EXO) - 'On the Road'
!!! Check out the following playlists I made for you:
Spotify – For the Kingkas and Queenkas
YouTube Music - For the Kingkas and Queenkas
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
It is much harder to admit one's mistake than to make one.
Courageous are those who admit and make up for their mistakes.
rephrased by yours truly
*Further Readings*No recommended readings for this week.
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Why are people not talking about this k-drama? The performance is stellar despite a potentially confusing plot and some obvious CGI. Sisyphus is yet another sci-fi kdrama that borrows a foreign mythology and marries it with love, philosophy, and world destruction. Isn't that enough reason to watch this? Listen to the episode and let me convince you a bit more.
There are SOME SPOILERS in this episode. Listen at your own risk ^^
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
03:00 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
09:05 discussion starts here, synopsis, initial thoughts and my Twitter thread on Sisyphus, who wanted 태술 dead, time travel machine
21:55 where was 서해 from, a game of going back and forth, what is Sigma's motivation and end goal, nonary games
29:35 agreeing on an ending that we all want, why Sisyphus, what is this kdrama really about, song recommendation
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: Sisyphus: The Myth - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 암실 暗室
dark room
sample sentence:
태술이 암실에서 사진 인화 작업을 했어요
Taesul worked in the darkroom to develop photos.
2. 항복하다 降伏/降服하다
to surrender, yield, submit
sample sentence:태산이 항복할 수 밖에 없었어요.
태산 had no choice but to surrender.
3. 조작하다 造作하다
to forge, manipulate, make a counterfeit version of
sample sentence:아그니스가 말하는 모든 것을 조작하고 있어요.
Agnes is fabricating everything she's saying.
4. 비혼주의자
a non-maritalist, misogamist
*비혼주의자란'결혼은 필수가 아니라, 선택이라고 생각하는 이'를 일컫는 말이다. 미혼은 혼인상태가 아님을 뜻하지만비혼은 혼인할 '의지'가 없음을 뜻하는 용어다.비혼주의자는 결혼 제도를 거부하는 사람을 의미한다.
sample sentence:
저보다 나이가 많은 분들인데 비혼 주의자예요
They're a lot older than me and they chose to be single.
5. 해독제 解毒劑
antidote, detoxicant
sample sentence:
이 알약은 실연당한 사람의 해독제를 나타내죠.
This pill represents an antidote for heartbroken people.
*Study Tip*
Listen to podcasts in your target language and do 반복듣기.
Also, check out my Korean ASMR podcast haha
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
AILEE (에일리) - My Last Love (In Paradisum)
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*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
The future is just the mirror of the past and it cannot be changed.
*Further Readings*No recommended readings for this week.
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I'm late to the party for two reasons! One, I'm talking about this K-drama over a year from the time it became popular. Two, I'm publishing this episode later than my usual schedule. Still, I'd love to share my thoughts and hear your ideas as well. Here's my take although it might be quite late.
There might be SOME SPOILERS in this episode. Listen at your own risk ^^
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
02:30 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
08:30 discussion starts here, synopsis and initial thoughts, about the poem I read
19:20 multiverses, parallel worlds, time travel, time freeze
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: The King: Eternal Monarch - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 부적 符籍
talisman, (팔찌 등에 다는) charm, (보석류의) amulet
sample sentence:
태을은 악령으로부터 보호받기 위해 그 부적을 몸에 지녔어요.
태을 wore the charm as a protection against evil spirits.
2. 평행 세계
Parallel world
sample sentence:
서진은 평행 세계에 가두어져 있어요.
But she's locked away in a parallel world.
3. 부검 剖檢
autopsy, postmortem (examination), necropsy, [동사] conduct an autopsy (on), autopsy (a dead body)
sample sentence:
부검은 마침내 원주의 사인을 약물중독으로 돌렸다.
An autopsy finally ascribed 원주's death to poisoning.
4. 고독 孤獨
[명사] loneliness, solitude, [형용사] lonely, solitary, lonesome
sample sentence:
덕출은 자신의 고독한 삶을 즐긴다.
덕출 enjoys his solitary life.
5. 피리 pipe, flute
sample sentence:
이곤은 소란 속에서도 유연히 피리를 불고 있었다
He was quietly playing on his flute amidst the commotion.
*Study Tip*
Change the primary language used in your phone or laptop to Korean or whatever language you are learning.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
YONGZOO 'Maze' Lyrics (The King: Eternal Monarch OST Part 4)
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*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
오늘만 살자
Let's only live today
*Further Readings*진달래꽃 (시집)/초혼 - 위키문헌, 우리 모두의 도서관 (wikisource.org)
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Navillera 나빌레라 is a story of people chasing and fulfilling their dreams and the things that make them happy. It's only 12 episodes long and it's such a wonderful kdrama that you can either watch alone or watch with your loved ones.
There might be SOME SPOILERS in this episode. Listen at your own risk ^^
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
02:00 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
08:00 discussion starts here, fresh take, daum webtoon, synopsis, what story is navillera telling us, 12 eps is perfect
14:25 wasn't going to watch this originally, what made me watch, prejudice against ballet and boys
18:45 chasing one's dreams after retirement, pursuing art, dignified image for old people, should you wait for the conditions to change before you start chasing your dreams
28:00 what is this kdrama trying to tell us, it's never too late, alzheimer's, losing memories and losing people a little at a time,
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: Navillera (TV series) - Wikipedia
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 자포자기 自暴自棄
desperation, self-abandonment
sample sentence:
은호가 순전히 자포자기하는 심정으로 동의를 했을 뿐이었어요.
Eunho only agreed out of sheer desperation.
2. 정면 돌파하다
to take the bull by the horns, to confront head on
sample sentence:
채록이가 어떤 문제든지 계속 정면 돌파하면 된다고 했어요.
Chaerok said that you can just keep taking the bull by the horns.
3. 방치 放置
negligence
sample sentence:
법률에서는 아동 방치 행위에 대해 벌금을 부과해요
The law imposes penalties for the neglect of children.
4. 오만하다 傲慢하다
to be arrogant, haughty
sample sentence:
성산은 정말 아량있는 사람이긴 하지만, 오만해요.
Although Seongsan is a very generous man, he is arrogant.
5. 철없다 to be immature, childish, infantile
sample sentence:
덕출이는 70대에 발레를 하는게 철없는 행동이 아니라고 했어요.
Deokchul doesn't consider doing ballet in his 70s as immature.
*Study Tip*
Have a regular revision/review/study schedule.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
나빌레라 OST / Navillera OST
바다 끝 (feat. HEN) - 최백호 (최백호의 낭만이즈백) <<< I especially love this song
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*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
"Happiness can be found in the little details. You don't always have to achieve something grand"
- 심은호, 나빌레라
*Further Readings*No further readings for this week
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Uncanny Counter 경이로운 소문 is another promising Kdrama adaptation of a web comic of the same title. The first episode caught my and my family member's interest and this interest was maintained until the very last episode.
There might be SOME SPOILERS in this episode. Listen at your own risk ^^
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
03:25 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
9:30 discussion starts here, thank you messages, title explanation, synopsis, initial impression
19:00 web comics, the lore of uncanny counter, during life (haha) and after life, death has no meaning, spirit guides/partners
26:05 eternal prison and consciousness, getting spoiled because of OSTs, pet cam
33:05 my fave actress in this kdrama, root of all evil, opinion on having season 2s for kdramas
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: The Uncanny Counter - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 박탈하다 剝奪하다
to strip off of, to disqualify, to deprive of
sample sentence:
소문이 고집스러워서 카운터 자격을 박탈했어요.
소문 was hardheaded so he was disqualified to be a counter.
2. 악령 惡靈
evil spirit, demon
sample sentence:
사람들은 주연이 악령에 씌었다고 믿었어요.
People believe Juyeon is possessed by evil spirits.
3. 깡패
thug, hoodlum, hooligan, bully
sample sentence:
정영이 깡패에게 돈을 털렸어요
Jeongyeong got mugged by a thug.
4. 뿌리 뽑다
to root out, stamp out, eradicate (sth from sth)
sample sentence:
성차별을 뿌리뽑는 것은 쉬운 일이 아니에요.
It is not an easy task to eradicate sexism.
5. 경이롭다 驚異롭다wonderful, marvelous, extraordinary, amazing, miraculous, phenomenal
sample sentence:
사람이 하지 않으면 안 될 때[어떤 일을 해야만 할 때] 해낼 수 있는 일을 보면 경이롭다. // 경이로워요.
It’s wonderful what you can do when you have to.
*Study Tip*
Get a language exchange partner. It's free and you can make certain arrangements yourselves.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
Hong Isaac (홍이삭) - Close Your Eyes (경이로운 소문 The Uncanny Counter Ost Part.1) Lyrics [Han/Rom/Eng]
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*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
"Hope is a cruel beast; Still, it's what keeps us going"
- Ms. Chu, Uncanny Counter
*Further Readings*No further readings for this week
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Seobok 서복 is a recently released Korean movie featuring 공유 and 박보검. It's the story of what is supposedly humanity's first clone. In today's episode, rather than talking about the plot and other aspects of the movie, let's philosophize things.
There are NO MAJOR SPOILERS in this episode. Listen worry-free ^^
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
03:10 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
9:15 discussion starts here, some random thoughts, synopsis, initial thoughts
16:35 immortality as discussed in Seobok and my opinion; curing ageing; altered carbon; living for too long
25:45 what is your idea of forever and eternity, half-life, an end to everything
29:40 sleep and death, what if you sleep and not wake up, join us on discord
and more!!!
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 실험체
subject of an experiment; specimen
sample sentence:
이것은 동물 실험이 실제 사람을 실험체로 쓰는 것 외에는 동물 실험이 가장 효과적인 방법이라는 것을 증명한다.
This further proves animal testing is the most effective method, other than using actual human subjects.
2. 방주 方舟
an ark
sample sentence:
Ark was the large boat Noah made in the biblical times.
방주는 성경시대에 노아가 만든 큰 배였다.
3. 불멸하다 不滅하다
(be) immortal, undying, indestructible, imperishable
sample sentence:
그는 쇼비지니스계에서 거의 불멸의 존재가 되어 가고 있다
He is well on his way to showbusiness immortality
4. 역설 逆說
paradox
sample sentence:
역설적이게도 그녀는 적게 먹을수록 더 살이 쪘다.
Paradoxically, she gains more weight the less she eats.
5. 절멸하다 絶滅하다stamp[root] out, wipe out, annihilate, exterminate, eradicate, become extinct, die out, cease to exist
sample sentence:
많은 종족들이 서양의 질병과 접촉하게 되면서 절멸하게 되었다.
Many tribes became extinct when they came into contact with Western illnesses.
*Study Tip*
Use the method of shadowing.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
No particular song recommendation this week.
Listen to the jams below on repeat ;)
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*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
"Like the sun comes up in the morning and goes down at night, forever is like that."
- 서복's adaptive mom's answer to the meaning of forever
*Further Readings*No further readings for this week
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Designated Survivor: 60 Days is a Korean adaptation of an American TV Series called Designated Survivor. While I haven't seen the original, this K-drama stands on its own and delivers a message unique to its own. For me, the call is let's get political (or at least not be apolitical).
There might be SOME SPOILERS in this episode. Listen at your own risk ^^
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
02:30 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
8:35 discussion starts here, initial impressions, comparison with origin, family watching habits, synopsis
14:40 suits, let's get political, scientists in the govt, cinderella
25:25 ideal president, honesty, my favorite character and why, public service
32:25 alliances and true advocates of peace
34:55 song recommendation, Kdrama words of wisdom
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: Designated Survivor: 60 Days - Wikipedia
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 명령 命令
order, command, instructions
sample sentence:
법원이 그의 재산 몰수를 명령했다.
The court ordered the seizure of his assets.
2. 감당하다 堪當하다
can bear; be able to fulfill the duties; be fit for [adequate to]; be capable of carrying out
sample sentence:
진짜 감당할 수 있겠어?
Are you sure you can handle this?
3. 성실 誠實
faithfulness, sincerity, earnestness
sample sentence:
우리는 믿을 수 있고 성실한 사람을 찾고 있어요.
We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.
4. 대행하다 代行하다
do something for someone, do something by proxy
sample sentence:
1999년12월31일 옐친 대통령은 자리에서 물러나며 푸틴을 대통령 권한대행으로 임명하였다.
On New Year's Eve, 1999, Yeltsin stepped down as President of Russia, naming Putin as acting President.
5. 시행착오 試行錯誤 trial and error
sample sentence:
아이들은 시행착오를 통해 컴퓨터 프로그램 사용을 배운다.
Children learn to use computer programs by trial and error.
*Study Tip*
Install the Naver Dictionary app on your phone and explore its different functions and capabilities.
It's a reliable study tool.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
최고은 (Choi Go Eun) - 내일 (Tomorrow)
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*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
Honesty is my political stance.
- 박무진 대행
*Further Readings*No further readings for this week
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This Kdrama is not for the fainthearted. It's a psychological thriller based on a webtoon and is translated on screen with supreme creativity. If blood, flesh, and psychological thrillers are not your cup of tea, avoid this show at all cost ;)
There are SOME SPOILERS in this episode. Listen at your own risk ^^
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
02:35 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
8:35 discussion starts here, synopsis, initial impressions, living in a 고시원, my own experience renting in Korea
18:45 living with strangers, some characters remained as strangers to us
23:55 the writer, the dentist, and the bracelet
31:52 what I got from watching this Kdrama, what makes something good or evil, human meat
38:30 song recommendation, Kdrama words of wisdom
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: Strangers from Hell | Drama Wiki | Fandom
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 고시원 考試院
accommodations for students studying for exams
sample sentence:
저는 고시원을 나와 새로 마련한 원룸으로 들어갔어요.
I moved out of the 고시원 and moved into a more spacious studio apartment.
2. 원룸
(Am) studio (apartment), (Brit) studio (flat)
sample sentence:
I'm looking for a studio apartment near Gangnam station.
강남역 근처에 원룸을 구하고 있어요.
3. 끔직하다
horrendous, terrible, ghastly
sample sentence:
내가 여기 나오기 전에 신문에 있는 내 사진을 보았는데 끔직했다.
Before I came out here I looked at a photo of myself in the paper and was horrified.
4. 건방지다
arrogant, impudent, (informal) fresh, (informal) cocky, (Am) assy, (Brit) cheeky
sample sentence:
네가 그러한 이야기를 하다니 좀 건방지다.
It is rather forward of you to say such things.
5. 동병상련 同病相憐Misery loves company*
people who are unhappy like to share their troubles with others:
sample sentence:
나는 니가 왜 그들을 좋아하는지 알아, 동병상련이지!
I know why you like them, misery loves company.
*Study Tip*
Use the language to express yourself. Write. Speak. Sing. Whatever.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
TAEYANG - 눈,코,입 (EYES, NOSE, LIPS) M/V
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*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
뭐가 착한 거고 나쁜 거라고 생각하세요?
What do you think makes something good or evil?
- 정우
Humans are the scariest creatures.
- 정우's mom
*Further Readings*No further readings for this week
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What I thought to be a flowery romcom kdrama turned out to be a kdrama masterpiece having a perfect balance of drama, romance, comedy, and suspense. Yes! That is what I think about When the Camellia Blooms. It's worth the 20 hours that I invested watching it. Have you seen it yet?
There are SOME SPOILERS in this episode. Listen at your own risk ^^
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
02:55 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
10:50 discussion starts here, synopsis, initial impressions, the leads
17:45 a note about spoilers, meta stuff, awards, kdrama watching habits
22:47 kdrama masterpiece, another note about spoilers LOL, murder and joker, mystery, *Ongsan is not a real place
32:15 Gyeonggi dialect, Hyangmi's story, mothers and their love for their children, pain transfer(?)
36:10 song recommendation, Kdrama words of wisdom
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: When the Camellia Blooms - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 치매 癡呆
dementia, Alzheimer's disease
sample sentence:
연구진은 국내 치매 환자의 56%가 경증 치매 진단을 받았기에 이 돌봄 로봇을 개발하기 시작했다고 전했다.
The researchers said they started to develop the nurse robot as 56 percent of dementia patients are diagnosed with "mild" dementia.
2. 하마 河馬
hippopotamus
sample sentence:
하마의 몸집 때문에 사람들은 하마가 느린 동물이라고 생각한다.
Because of their size, people think hippos are slow creatures.
3. 절교하다 絕交하다
to end one's friendship, be estranged
sample sentence:
우리 절교하는거야?
Are we not going to be friends anymore?
4. 까불다
(informal) to act up, behave badly[frivolously]
sample sentence:
지금 나에게 까불지 마라.
Don't get wise with me now.
5. 우월감 優越感
sense[feeling] of superiority, superiority complex
sample sentence:
그녀의 미소는 연민과 우월감이 뒤섞인 것이었다.
Her smile was a mixture of pity and condescension.
*Study Tip*
Read aloud. Record yourself. Listen. Give yourself feedback. Rinse.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
정동원 vs 장민호 ‘파트너’♫ [내일은 미스터트롯]
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*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
그냥 아껴 먹으면 맛대가리만 없지
당장 배고플 때 홀랑 먹어야지 그게 와따지
그러니까 나중에 말고
당장 야금야금 부지런히 행복해야 돼
If you save your food to eat it later, it'll only taste aweful
It tastes the best if you eat it all while you're hungry
So you have to be diligent and happy when you can
instead of saving it up for later.
- Dongbaek's Mom
행복은 좇는 게 아니라 음미야, 음미야
You don't chase after happiness. You savor it.
- Dongbaek
*Further Readings*If you still haven't read this last week, check it out now:
Dictation as a Language Learning Tool - ScienceDirect
Minari is an award winning Korean-American film that tells the story of 1980 migrants to the states. It tells us of the struggles of fulfilling the American dream and finding a balance between success and togetherness. I enjoyed this movie and I believe you will, too! ;)
There are SOME SPOILERS in this episode. Listen at your own risk ^^
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
03:15 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
09:35 discussion starts here, synopsis, how to watch it
16:10 korean or american movie, period dramas, family dynamics, paper planes, grandparents and grandchildren
24:05 1980 Korea, US migration, solidarity towards victims of hate crimes
27:50 farming industry, sexing chicks, some vegan sentiment, farming is difficult
33:30 should you watch this, culture of "우리", song recommendation, Kdrama words of wisdom
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: 18 Again (Korean Drama) - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 부화장 孵化場
a hatchery
sample sentence:
군대가 가져가기 이전에 이곳은 물고기 부화장이었어요.
It was a fish hatchery before the army took it over.
2. 코를 골다
to snore
sample sentence:
가끔 술에 취하면 코를 골아요.
Sometimes I snore when I'm drunk.
3. 폐기하다 廢棄하다
to scrap, discard, denounce, abrogate
sample sentence:
이 모든걸 일이 끝난 후엔 다 폐기하라구요?
We'll discard this whole thing after all that work?
4. 천당 天堂
heaven
sample sentence:
교회는 천당으로 들어가는 문이 아니다.
The church is not a gateway to heaven.
5. 중풍 中風
stroke
sample sentence:
그 노인은 중풍으로 10년간 누워 있다
The old man has been laid up with palsy for ten years.
*Study Tip*
Use dictation (받아쓰기 in Korean) as a language learning tool. (Refer to further readings)
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
존박 (John Park) - 이상한 사람 (Foolish Love)
!!! Check out the following playlists I made for you:
Spotify – For the Kingkas and Queenkas
YouTube Music - For the Kingkas and Queenkas
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
Things that hide are more scary and dangerous. - 순자, 미나리
*Further Readings*
Dictation as a Language Learning Tool - ScienceDirect
18 Again is a Kdrama adaptation of the 2009 film 17 again. I had no idea about that until after watching the entire show. This K-drama is a must watch if you want to laugh and cry and ponder about the dreams you had when you were young and how you don't need to really regret the choices you've made until now.
There are NO SPOILERS in this episode. Feel free to listen as you wish ^^
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
03:45 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
10:00 discussion starts here, 18 Again is based on Zac Efron's 17 Again, synopsis
12:25 becoming young again VS going back in time
17:00 parents and children becoming friends, relationship ideas
22:15 sports and media industries, contractual employment, bullying, song recommendation, Kdrama words of wisdom
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: 18 Again (Korean Drama) - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 징그럽다
gross, nasty
sample sentence:
나는 여전히 거머리들을 보면 약간 징그럽다.
I still get a little squeamish around leeches.
2. 징글징글하다
to feel horrible about, to feel sick about []
sample sentence:
가난이라면 이제 정말 징글징글하다
It makes me sick to think about living in poverty again.
3. 울렁울렁하다
to palpitate, throb, thump
to feel nausea, feel sick
to waver, fluctuate
sample sentence:
몸의 상태가 좋지 않을 때 자동차를 타면 멀미가 나서 속이 울렁울렁하다.
If I ride a car while my body isn't in a good condition, I feel sick from motion sickness.
4. 사박사박하다
to be light and crisp
sound of chewing on an apple, pear, radish
sound when walking on sand
sample sentence:
이 배는 사박사박하다
This pear is light and crisp.
5. 반짝반짝하다
adj. glittery, brilliant, clever
verb. to twinkle, to glitter, to shine
sample sentence:
모래가 햇빛에 반짝반짝하다.
The sand glistens in the sun
*Study Tip*
Improve your listening skills by letting your ears open up to the language.
Listen to Korean content even when you can't fully understand what it means.
Listen to my Korean ASMR Podcast wink
Subscribe | 별자리 // Constellations - Korean ASMR for Language Learners (transistor.fm)
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
Reason - Autumn in My Heart
!!! Check out the following playlists I made for you:
Spotify – For the Kingkas and Queenkas
YouTube Music - For the Kingkas and Queenkas
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
살아보지 못한 삶은 꿈을 꿨었어 그런데 이제 알았어 내가 원하는 삶이 뭔지
I fantasized about the life I never had. But I finally realized what life I want.
*Further Readings*
None for this week
Here's my final take on this high school romcom called True Beauty. I have yet to watch its "happy ending" but I've already recorded this episode anyway because I'm running late on my schedule. LOL. Have you seen this Kdrama? Share your thoughts on my socials if you wish to.
There are SOME SPOILERS in this episode. It'd be best to watch the drama before you listen to this episode, if that's your thing.
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
03:55 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
10:46 discussion starts here, setting a standard for beauty, beauty and talent, pretty actress portraying a not-pretty character
19:30 everyone seems to want to become make-up artists, acceptance took so long for 임주경
24:25 friendship, trio guys, trio girls, love VS friendship, friendship built on a lie, 강수진
32:05 breaking up through a phone call, song recommendation of the week, Kdrama words of wisdom
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: True Beauty - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 상큼하다
to be fresh, refreshing
sample sentence:
네 미소는 언제 봐도 상큼해.
Your smile is always refreshing.
2. 병동 病棟
ward, general ward
sample sentence:
정신 병동에서 나온 것 같아.
I think he/she escaped from a mental hospital.
3. 소원권 所願券
a wish coupon
sample sentence:
오늘 소원권 쓸게.
Today, I'll use my wish card.
4. 수능 修能
national college entrance exam
sample sentence:
수능시험 잘 봤어?
Did you do well on your CSAT (College Scholastic Ability Test)?
alt. How was the test?
5. 열 받다
to burn with anger or lose one's temper
sample sentence:
열받게 하지 마.
Stop pissing me off.
*Study Tip*
Start using a Korean keyboard on your phone. Then after getting used to it, start using a Korean keyboard on your laptop.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
Jeong Dongwon's version of Pig Rabbit 정동원 사랑의콜센타 [돼지토끼]
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
그래서 앞으로는 날 좋아해주는 사람들 말만 들을려고 날 잘 모르는 사람들이 쉽게 내뺏는말 신경 안 쓸거야.
So from now on, I'm only going to listen to people who like me. I won't care whatever other people say about me.
*Further Readings*
None for this week
Kkondae Intern is an office comedy drama for all generations. It has a good touch of drama and comedy as well as a few tips on how to succeed as an employee or as a manager. It's not equivalent to a business book for employees and managers, but it is definitely worth your 12+ hours of laughter and tears. I watched this with my family!
There are SOME SPOILERS in this episode. It'd be best to watch the drama before you listen to this episode, if that's your thing.
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
04:00 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
10:05 discussion starts here, my current K-drama watching habits
11:50 plot synopsis, the concept of kkondae, comments about the synopsis, why I like "office-based" drama, business k-drama
22:30 family businesses, conglomerates, having a family member as a co-worker, impressions about Lee Mansik, the idea of tough love
25:45 work/office culture is changing, people change all the time, some lessons from the drama, scenes that made me laugh a lot, Park Hyejin playing bromance roles, Korean trot music, song recommendation of the week, Kdrama words of wisdom
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: Kkondae Intern - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
1. 꼰대
usually an old person who is very authoritative and thinks his/her ideas are always right
old school, oldie, boomer
sample sentence:
나 지금 좀 꼰대같아보인다.
I am getting a bit preachy here.
2. 라떼
short for 나 때는 말이야, in my time
sample sentence:
꼰대 라떼 한잔 드세요.
Drink one cup of kkondae latte.
3. 뻔뻔하다
to be shameless, brazen
sample sentence:
부끄러움을 전혀 모르고 뻔뻔하네.
He knows no shame and has a lot of nerve.
4. 부질없다
to be vain, useless, futile
sample sentence:
부질없는 인생이라도 늘 웃으며 살아야죠.
Even for a futile life, you must live always with a smile.
5. 아웅다웅하다
to quarrel or squabble
sample sentence:
저 두 사람은 항상 별것 아닌 일로 아웅다웅한다.
Those two are always quarreling over little things.
*Study Tip*
For reviewing vocabulary, always use active recall. Reading is not the same as learning.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
Hey Friend 친구야 - Jeong Dong Won 정동원
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
흙수저라 탓하지 마라 결승점은 다 똑같단다
Don't blame it on being a dirt spoon. The finish line is the same.
- from the song 친구야
*Further Readings*
Trot (music) - Wikipedia
Kkondae - BBC Worklife
Hi everyone! The first teaser I've made is quite long so I decided to make a new one, which is hopefully punchy enough to get you onboard! See you around ^^
By far, Mr. Queen is my favorite historical drama and at the same time my favorite comedy K-drama. Also, the longest K-drama monologue I have done so far is in this episode. It's the monologue that resonated with me the most. I think I'd keep the things I've learned from this drama for quite a long time.
There are SOME SPOILERS in this episode. It'd be best to watch the drama before you listen to this episode, if that's your thing.
00:00 long monologue (haha) , introduction, greetings
05:45 weekly vocabs and study tips!!! (details below)
14:20 discussion starts here, general thoughts about the show and soul sharing
18:58 did Bonghwan really change anything, butterfly effect, time keepers, fixed flow of history, changing the past
22:45 too entertaining I couldn't write as much notes, all my feelings about the show, (sorry for forgetting your name Hongyeon), power dynamics and struggle
27:45 the message of the drama based on the characters: Grand Queen Dowager, Kim Byeongin, Lady Choi, Bonghwan/Soyoung, King Cheoljeong, the power should go back to where it really belongs to --- the people!
31:10 song recommendation of the week, Kdrama words of wisdom
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: Mr. Queen - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
- 거세 去勢
castration
sample sentence:수의사들은 숫말을 거세한다.
Animal doctors castrate male horses.
2. 간신히 艱辛히
barely, narrowly
sample sentence:우리는 간신히 그의 차에 다 탔다
We all managed to cram into his car.
3. 승천하다 昇天하다to ascend to heaven, to pass away
sample sentence:전하가 승천하셨습니다.
His Highness / The King passed away
4. 연모하다 戀慕하다to love or to have an affection for
sample sentence:이 고백은 연모한다는 말입니다.
This is my confession of love.
5. 성동격서 聲東擊西
a confusion tactic, to lure the enemy on one side and then attack the other
sample sentence:성동격소로 이겼어요.
We won by using a confusion tactic
*Study Tip*Fall in love with the language and know that the language keeps evolving and so can you.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
Here I Am by Jo Hyun Ah (Urban Zakapa)
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
Incompetence is a sin in itself. - Jang Bonghwan (장봉환)
*Further Readings*
No further readings for this week ;)
Here's to my first BL K-drama review! This seems like a really new genre in the K-drama world and we'll see if it gets developed from here on. More than the story being a BL, Color Rush has a very interesting lore and there's so much more left unanswered. If you were to ask me, this show deserves a second season just so we could explore its world more.
There might be SOME SPOILERS in this episode. It'd be best to watch the drama before you listen to this episode.
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings
03:10 weekly vocabs: details below
08:10 discussion starts here + synopsis from Viki
11:30 initials thoughts, first half and second half, the lore of the world of Color Rush, different societal standards
18:20 monos and probes as metaphors for finding one's soulmate, obsession; story might still be incomplete, theories about monos and probes
23:55 face blindness (prosopagnosia), what happened to Yeonwoo's mom, recommendations, calling guys as "pretty"
31:10 song recommendation of the week, study tips, Kdrama words of wisdom
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out the following page: Color Rush | Rakuten Viki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
- 집착 執着
obsession
sample sentence:이걸로 집착해도 돼요?
Can I obsess over this?
2. 예고편 豫告篇
preview, trailer, teaser
sample sentence:이제 예고편 그만, 더 보고 싶으면 돈 내야죠
Now the preview's over. If you want to see more, you have to pay for it.
3. 욕망 慾望 desire (for / to do), appetite (for), craving (for);
sample sentence:권력에 대한 욕망은 모든 열정 가운데 가장 강하다라는 말이 있죠.
You know what they say, "Lust of power is the strongest of all passions."
4. 호기심 好奇心curiosity
sample sentence:호기심에서 이 드라마를 봤어요
I watched this drama out of curiosity
5. 회색 灰色
gray, grey, ash color
sample sentence:회색은 딱 하나 회색만 아니고요.
Grey is not just a single color.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
'Color Rush' OST - 류수정(러블리즈)
*Study Tip*Study the subjects you're most interested in.
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
색은 한순간 똑같이 않잖아
No colors stay the same
*Further Readings*
Read more on face blindness starting from here Prosopagnosia - Wikipedia
In so many years, this is the only movie that I've seen twice within a month. Partly because I have to feature it on the podcast and I also wanted to watch it with my family members. 승리호 is a really good space movie and I actually wish we'd see more of what their 2092 earth looks like in more detail. We've only seen the Space Sweepers, but we haven't seen much about those who were left on earth. It'd be a good movie, too. Just saying this here because I forgot to mention it in the episode.
There are NO MAJOR SPOILERS in this episode. Still, it'd be nice if you've seen the movie before listening to this episode.
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings, and shout outs
02:20 weekly vocabs: details below
06:30 discussion starts here, but first a disclaimer about background noise
09:40 synopsis, about the tile, comparison to other space movies, languages and the future of translation
15:30 comments about colors, is space our next garbage can, future of space travel
22:20 the evil savior of mankind, thanks for the fan service but not very happy with being typecast, robots and sexuality, nanobots
34:30 song recommendation of the week, study tips, Kdrama words of wisdom
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out its Asian Wiki page: Space Sweepers - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
- 인공 중력 人工重力
artificial gravity
sample sentence:인공 중력이라면 사람이 만든 중력이죠?
Artificial gravity is man-made gravity, right?
2. 미아 迷兒
a missing child
sample sentence:모두 미아 수색에 참여했어요.
Everybody joined in the search for the lost child.
3. 공룡 dinosaurs
sample sentence:공룡을 직접 보고 싶은데 한번 시간 여행을 할까요?
I want to see dinosaurs in person. Should I time travel?
4. 시궁창hellhole, gutter, sewer, ditch
sample sentence:시궁창에 또 빠지면 안 된다
Don't fall into another hellhole.
5. 흡수하다
to absorb, soak, consume
sample sentence:너만의 천국을 만들면서 지구의 자원을 흡수만 하네요.
You're only draining the earth's resources while creating your own paradise.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
Nothing this week. Listen to whatever LOL
*Study Tip*Talk to yourself a lot using the Korean language.
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
다 자기 자리에서 다 소중하다
Everything is precious in its own place
- Dorothy's Dad
*Further Readings*
No further readings for this week
We just keep on running and running onward. This episode still features the kdrama Run On and it's our Take 2. This week, let's try to delve deeper into the different kinds of relationships that we've seen in the show and also the relationships that we have in our own lives ;)
There are SPOILERS in this episode. It would be best to listen after having watched the show if you don't like spoilers.
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings, and shout outs
04:25 weekly vocabs: details below
08:25 discussion starts here. three layers of relationships
10:25 five different families in the show and their different complexities
21:00 friendships and sexuality, male friendships, and all other forms of beautiful friendships
29:45 all the love stories: which love story struck me most, understanding our own relationships with other people
42:30 song recommendation of the week, study tips, Kdrama words of wisdom
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out its Asian Wiki page: Run On - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
- 자만추
자연스러운 만남 추구, PMN
to meet a person naturally
sample sentence:이런 게 자만추예요
That's PMN. That's what it's like to meet a person naturally
2. 꽃말
language flowers
sample sentence:장미의 꽃말은 사랑이에요.
Roses mean love
3. 비겁하다 卑怯하다비열하고 겁이 많다
cowardly and mean
sample sentence:이제 와서 그런 소릴 하다니 비겁하네
It's so cowardly of you to say now
4. 이중 잣대double standards
sample sentence:이중 잣대라면 늘 불공평하지
Double standards are always unfair
5. 약탈당하다
to be plundered, pillaged, looted, ransacked
sample sentence:내 세계에서 나는 약자거든. 언제 가진 거 약탈당할지 몰라서 성벽 쌓는 게 일인데
In my world, I'm the underdog. I constantly build walls, not knowing when I'll be ransacked
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
Starlight by 정효빈
*Study Tip*Encounter new vocabulary words naturally. 자만추 하자고요 ^^
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
'맞지 않는 신발에 발을 억지로 구겨 넣을 필요 없다'
Do not try try to force yourself into a pair of shoes that don't fit
from 나를 사랑하는 연습 by 정영욱
*Further Readings*
Check the book 나를 사랑하는 연습 if you want :)
It's the beginning of the SECOND SEASON!!! YAAAY!!! In this episode and in next week's episode I'll be featuring the kdrama Run On. It's a romantic drama and I still use Record of Youth as a reference for comparison. Now that I've talked about it in the episode, I feel like they're more different than I thought.
There are some SPOILERS in this episode. It would be best to listen after having watched the show if you don't like spoilers.
00:00 monologue, introduction, and some updates about the podcast
05:25 weekly vocabs: details below
11:15 Run On plot synopsis from Asian Wiki and initial discussion points, some comparison to Record of Youth
16:45 initial thoughts about the two lead characters, why I added Run On to my watchlist, industries presented in the drama, athletics and translation
21:45 controversial topics presented in the drama: violence in sports, religion intermingling with politics
25:30 sexuality and gender roles, asexuality, being a lesbian, empowering women in kdrama
30:00 my favorite characters so far, bromance, parallel relationships, my initial theories about how it's going to end
36:30 song recommendation of the week, study tips, Kdrama words of wisdom
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out its Asian Wiki page: Run On - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
- 관종 關種
관심 종자
an attention seeker
sample sentence:나도 관종인가요?
Am I also an attention seeker?
2. 핑크빛
a metaphorical description of an optimistic and hopeful state
a word that figuratively describes the atmosphere of love between men and women.
sample sentence:두 사람 사이에 핑크 빛 소문이 돌고 있어
There's a rumor that the two are romantically involved.
3. 알쓰알코올 쓰레기
a lightweight drinker
sample sentence:내가 알쓰인지 아닌지 너가 어떻게 알아? 내가 술 마시는 것도 못 봤잖아
How can you know if I'm a lightweight drinker or not? You haven't even seen me drink alcohol
4. 얼평 얼굴 평가
facial appraisal or assessment / judgement by physical appearance
sample sentence: (from VLive Fansubs)얼굴로 평가하지 말라고? 얼평 하지 말라고?
Don't judge a book by its cover? Don't be superficial?
5. 무성애자 無性愛者
asexual
sample sentence:홈즈는 여자나 남자에게 성적 흥미가 없는 무성애자예요
Holmes is essentially asexual, with no erotic interest in women or men.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
Run to You by LUCY (Run On OST)
*Study Tip*Write something in Korean daily.
If you can, try writing your diary in Korean ;)
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
왜 실패를 과정 안에 안 끼워 주지? 실패하는 것도 완성을 향해 달려가는 과정에 포함을 시켜 줘야죠
Why not include your failures as part of the process? It's also a part of your journey to success
*Further Readings*
No further readings this week ;)
What does it truly take to live like proper human beings? How are we different from the monsters that we so despise or fear? These are just a few of the philosophical questions that came to mind while watching the Netflix Original Kdrama thriller "Sweet Home". Listen to this episode and join the discussion wherever you are. Before I forget, this is the Season 1 Finale of Kingka Podcast.
There are several SPOILERS in this episode. It would be best to listen after having watched the show if you don't like spoilers.
DISCLAIMER: Again, there are people talking in the background from time to time. Please let it slide for this episode and just imagine that you and I are in a coffee shop talking about K-drama. ;)
00:00 monologue, introduction, and some updates
03:20 weekly vocabs: details below
08:15 Sweet Home plot synopsis from Asian Wiki and initial discussion points, is the show bingeworthy
13:45 why is the show called "Sweet Home", bloody and gory images, human extinction and the next step for human evolution
20:00 what does it really mean to be human, what makes us any different from monsters, what about the children in the show
24:28 first impression about the characters and how they grow on you, developing empathy for difficult characters
31:07 cultural spotlight: 돌잡이 - some sort of birthday ceremony
study tips, Kdrama words of wisdom and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out its Asian Wiki page: Sweet Home (Netflix) - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
- 요란하다 擾亂하다
to be noisy, loud, uproarious
sample sentence:속담 빈 수레가 요란하다
Empty vessels make the most sound.
2. 국가 비상사태 國家非常事態
a state of national emergency
sample sentence:대통령이 국가 비상사태를 선포했다.
The president proclaimed a state of emergency.
3. 진작 (adverb) before, beforehand
sample sentence:네가 진작 내게 그렇게 말했어야 해.
You should have told me about it earlier/beforehand.
4. 동요하다 動搖하다to be shaken, restless, agitated, disturbed
sample sentence:단지 약간 동요하고 있어.
I'm just a little agitated
5. 공존하다 共存하다
to co-exist
sample sentence:괴물이랑 공존할 수 있을까요?
Do you think we can coexist with monsters?
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
Warriors by Imagine Dragons
StudyTip - Delve deeper into the vocabulary words that fascinate you
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
그럴 수 없는 상황에서 너무 확실하게 약속한다는 건 진짜가 아닐 확률이 높지
When someone is sure about keeping a promise when it's hardly possible, there's a good chance it's a lie
*Further Readings*
No further readings this week ;)
Do you ever watch K-dramas that doesn't really consider you as its main audience. I'm a twenty something dude and I'm sure the target audience of True Beauty are high schoolers or teenage girls, but I'm watching this anyway. You're also doing just fine if you don't fit that category and you're watching it. We all watch K-dramas for various reasons and for this podcast the reason is to further discuss themes presented in these K-dramas while also talking about language and culture.
If you still haven't seen True Beauty, don't worry. There are no spoilers in this episode.
DISCLAIMER: There are people talking in the background from time to time. Please let it slide for this episode and just imagine that you and I are in a coffee shop talking about K-drama. ;)
00:00 monologue, introduction, and some shout outs
03:00 a simple request to the podcast listeners
04:00 monologue discussion, meaning of 여신강림, plot synopsis
08:00 My ID is Gangnam Beauty VS True Beauty, plastic surgery VS make up, natural beauty VS artificial beauty, Korean beauty standards
15:00 some interesting observations from the show, plagiarism in the music industry, comic book rentals, seeking life's answers through forums, non-verbals
21:20 vocabulary word of the week, language learning #cooltip, watching K-drama for language learning, song recommendation, K-drama word of wisdom
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out its Asian Wiki page: True Beauty - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
- 쌩얼 生얼
화장이나 치장을 하지 않은 맨얼굴
bare face or face without make up
sample sentence:사진 찍지 마, 나 쌩얼인데
Don't take pictures. I'm not wearing make up
2. 주름
피부가 쇠하여 생긴 잔줄
피부의 wrinkle, crease, 이마의 furrow, 눈가의 crow's feet
sample sentence:눈가에는 잔주름이 져 있어요.I have fine wrinkles around my eyes.
3. 성형수술 成形手術plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery
sample sentence:성형수술은 하셨나요? 저도 이제 하고 싶어요.
Did you get a plastic surgery? I also want to get one.
4. 눈썹 vs 속눈썹eyebrow, brow vs eyelashes
sample sentence:속눈썹이 긴 편인가요?
Are my/your/his/her eyelashes pretty long?
5. 수상하다 殊常하다
脅迫하다
to look suspicious, strange, shady, fishy
sample sentence:네가 제일 수상해/수상하다/수상하네
You're the one who looks suspicious
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*
빵 by 노라조
StudyTip - Set a clear intention when watching K-dramas
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
희경씨랑 난 남이 아니고 우리잖아. 앞으로 힘든 일 생기면 우리 같이 아파해요
You and I aren't strangers. We're a we now. When things are tough, we should hurt together.
*Further Readings*
No further readings this week ;)
We're all still transitioning to 2021 and I do believe that all of us are hoping for a better year. Let's all hope for the best while focusing on the things we can control. As for me, right now, the only thing within my control is what content I put out on this podcast and so here we go with a new K-drama that is still airing as of date. Hopefully you've seen it already, but if not, don't worry. There are no spoilers in this episode.
The K-drama is none other than Mr. Queen ;)
00:00 monologue, introduction, and we're still not over with new year greetings
02:40 proper discussion begins here, general info about Mr. Queen, some other historical dramas I've seen in the past
08:35 Korea adapting TV show concepts or ideas from other countries, also who's excited for Korean Money Heist
10:40 general plot discussion (NO spoilers ^^), some personal theories about where this is going, what is Bonghwan's struggle, cast
21:10 language, culture, song, and whatever discussion - please see below for more details
and more!!!
For more information about the drama you can check out its Asian Wiki page: Mr. Queen - AsianWiki
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
- 마마 綾綾
Your[His, Her] Majesty[Highness]
a word used to acknowledge the concubine of a government official
a term formerly used after the title of king and his family in the sense of honor
2. 대왕대비 大王大妃
grand queen dowager
king's grandmother
sample sentence:대왕대비마마, 용서하여 주시옵소서
Our grand queen dowager, please grant me forgiveness.
3. 선비classical scholar
sample sentence:좀 선비님 같네요.
You do look like a classical scholar
4. 야생마 野生馬wild horse, mustang, baroomby
sample sentence:It is almost impossible to train a baroomby.
야생마를 길들이는 것은 거의 불가능하다.
5. 협박하다
脅迫하다
to threaten, intimidate, blackmail
sample sentence:단지 그를 협박해라, 그를 때리지는 마라.Just threaten him, don't beat him.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*Still the same song recommendation this week LOL
봉환아 by 노라조
Check out Pansori music too!
StudyTip - Use Korean Karaoke to help you with speed reading ;)
*K-drama Words of Wisdom*
기회라는 건 갑짜기 내리는 소나기처럼 찾아와서 준비된 사람만이 곧 잡을 수 있다
Opportunities come without a warning and you must be prepared to take advantage of it.
*Further Readings*
Here's the link to the article mentioned in the show if you're interested to read about it further: "Mr. Queen" Under Fire For "Mocking Korean History" - Koreaboo
Also, I mentioned in the show that I wasn't sure if there really was a king named Cheoljeong in the Jeoseon period and apparently this is. Here's a Wiki link if you'd like to read further: Cheoljong of Joseon - Wikipedia
What is a baroomby? - Brumby - Wikipedia
Happy new year! Happy 2021! To start this year, I present to you a really good Korean movie from 2007. The movie is called 아들 or My Son. It's our first time discussing a movie in this podcast so I'd really appreciate any feedback or suggestion from all of you 킹카 and 퀸카 friends ^^. For more detail about the show, please check below.
Spoiler alert not needed this time ;)
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings, and initial impression
05:30 proper discussion begins here; plot discussion; first impressions
11:30 what did I like most about the movie? how did the actors do?
12:45 how did I relate to the characters? stories of prisoners, finding meaning, familial love
18:30 my biggest take away from the show
21:45 language discussion - please see below for more details
and more!!!
For more information about the movie, you can check out its Asian Wiki page: https://asianwiki.com/My_Son_(Korean_Movie)
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
- 살인 殺人
murder, killing, homicide
sample sentence:
He was charged with being an accessory to murder.
그는 살인 방조 혐의로 기소되었다.
2. 방화 放火 / 방화 2 防火
방화 放火 / 방화 2 防火
sample sentence:This looks like the handiwork of an arsonist.
이것은 방화범의 소행으로 보인다.
3. 성폭행 性暴行 rape, sexual assault [abuse], sexual violence
sample sentence:Four women have been sexually assaulted in the area recently.
최근 그 지역에서 네 명의 여성이 성폭행을 당했다.
4. 납치 拉致 kidnapping, abduction, hijacking
sample sentence:The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of $1 million.
납치범들이 100만 달러의 몸값을 요구하고 있다.
5. 강도 强盜
robbery, mugging - there are other meanings for different hanja
sample sentence:He did six years for armed robbery.
그는 무장 강도 혐의로 6년을 복역했다.
*Song/Music Recommendation of the week*봉환아 by 노라조
Check out Pansori music too!
*Favorite quote of the week*
Like a dayfly, you give meaning to what you've been given
This is Take 2, our final take on Start-Up. It was a really wonderful show and as much as we want to have a really long discussion about the show, we'll leave the longer discussion to you and your in-person friends. But if you currently don't have in-person friends around, I'm here. Listen to the full episode to hear my thoughts and discuss with me while you do your laundry or whatever.
Spoiler alert: The ending of the show is mentioned. Other than that, you're safe ;)
00:00 monologue, introduction, greetings, and initial impression
06:16 proper discussion begins here; am I satisfied with the ending
08:40 do I agree with Dalmi's choice
12:20 which character/(s) do I relate to the most; comments about the old and young Jipyeong
17:40 my biggest take away from the show
21:35 language discussion - please see below for more details
and more!!!
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
- 아아 / 뜨아 / 아바라
Iced Americano / Hot Americano / Iced Vanilla Latte
2. 청심환
淸心丸
anxiety pills
sample sentence:제 스스로 진정시키기 위해 청심환을 먹었죠
I took an anxiety pill to calm myself down
3. 실명하다失明하다
to go blind, lose one's sight
sample sentence:그 아이는 사고로 실명했습니다.
The child went blind in the accident.
4. 출출하다to be slightly hungry, a little hungry, (Brit, inf) peckish
sample sentence:출출하지 않으세요?
Aren't you hungry?
5. 적선하다
積善하다
to give to charity, to give alms, to give to the poor
sample sentence:그는 마땅히 적선을 받아야 할 사람이다.
He is fit to receive from the charity.
*Sentence pattern of the week*We don't have a sentence pattern of the week. Instead, we have a song recommendation ;)
*Favorite quote of the week*
아주 가끔 헤매 보는 것도 괜찮겠다
아주 가끔 지도 없는 항해를 떠나 보는 것도 근사하겠다
It's actually nice to wander aimlessly every once in a while
From time to time , it'd be wonderful to sail off without a map
I really love this show and so I finished watching everything in just ten days! Still, a single episode is not enough to express everything I want to say so I'm doing two takes for Start-Up and this might be the format for all K-dramas we are going to watch in the future. So this is the first take and I won't say anything about the leads just yet. I wanted to put focus on the characters that don't really get talked about a lot. Check out the full show notes below for more details.
00:00 monologue, introduction, initial impression about the show
05:35 commentary begins here
07:20 commentary on supporting characters: Cheonho (Dosan's cousin)
10:50 Saha, the lawyer turned designer
14:00 the two sans of the three sans LOL - Cheolsan and Yongsan
17:10 my favorite K-drama grandma so far
20:57 Injae - is she your favorite older sister? hm
25:05 language discussion - please see below for more details
and more!!!
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
- 정변
크면서 예뻐짐이 정변
2. 역변 逆變
크면서 못생겨짐이 역변이고
an adverse change
역변하다 vary inversely, change adversely
sample sentence: 나는 정변이나, 역변이냐? 정변이지?
3. 워라밸
work and life balance
sample sentence:워라밸 때 어디 갔어? 옷 샀나?
Where did you go for "Work and Life Balance"? Did you buy clothes?
4. 장담하다壯談하다
확신을 가지고 아주 자신 있게 말하다
to guarantee, assure
sample sentence:걱정 마. 내가 장담하다.
Don't worry. I'm sure about it.
5. 진부하다
陳腐 하다
stale, banal, trite, worn-out, hackneyed
sample sentence:The stories in that book are pablum.
그 책에 실린 이야기들은 진부하다.
Pablum is a noun referring to ideas, speech, writing, or other media that are bland or simplistic or that lack any real intellectual substance or value. The term pablum comes directly from the brand name Pablum*, which manufactured a children’s cereal known for being bland and easily digestible.
*Sentence pattern of the week*(ㅇㅇㅇ) 되고 싶다
I want to become (blank)
sample:네가 원하는 사람이 되고 싶은데
I wanted to become the person that you want
*Favorite quote of the week*
넌 코스모스야
아직 봄이잖아
찬찬히 기다리면
가을에 가장 예쁘게 필 거야
그러니까 너무 초조해하지 마
You're a cosmos
It's still spring
If you wait patiently,
you'll bloom the prettiest in the autumn
so try to be a little more patient
Wrapping up our take on #청춘기록 (Record of Youth), here's an episode where we sum up all our thoughts especially about the relationships that we came to love or hate in the show. Please look below for details of the discussion.
00:00 monologue and introduction
03:20 Record of Youth impressions, rewatch value
07:40 commentary on (character) relationships - love ships, friendship, family ship, whatever ship LOL
16:40 is it really the biggest let down of the year? who is the real antagonist? we all need our own 민재누나
24:30 language discussion (vocabulary words of the week, sentence pattern of the week, favorite phrase of the week)
and more!!!
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
- 다큐로 받으면
literal meaning - if you take it as a documentary
implied meaning - if you take it too seriously
sample sentence:
야, 너 이걸 다큐로 받으면 어떡해?
Hey don't take it so seriously
인생은 원래 다큐야 드라마가 아니라고
Life is serious. It's no joking matter
2. 신용하다 信用
credit, credibility; (신뢰) confidence (in), trust, believe (in), rely on
sample sentence:아무의 진술을 신용하다Give credit [or credence] to a person's statement
3. 친밀감 (親密感)
sense of closeness, intimacy
sample sentence:결혼을 이루는 것은 결혼식이나 정부에서 발행한 종잇장이 아니라 바로 친밀감이다. (캐슬린 노리스, 남녀명언)
Intimacy is what makes a marriage, not a ceremony, not a piece of paper from the state. (Kathleen Norris)
4. 근사하다 nice , wonderful , marvelous , (informal) great , (informal) fabulous , (formal) splendid
sample sentence:이 둘의 연기 또한 아주 근사하다.They're also very good actors.
5. 단도직입 單刀直入
straightforwardness
sample sentence:단도직입적으로 말해 주지 않을래?Won't you speak frankly?
*Sentence pattern of the week*(ㅇㅇㅇ) 필요 없다
[I/We/They] don't need (blank)
[He/She/It] doesn't need (blank)
sample:
기죽을 필요 없다
We don't need to feel small
*Favorite quote of the week*너한테 아름답게 기억되고 싶어
기억해 줘
우리가 함께한 모든 시간
I want to be remembered as a beautiful memory
Promise me that you'll remember
the time we spent together
Third time's a charm, people usually say. So on the 3rd podcast episode of Record of Youth, I think I'm kinda liking the show better. And I wish you're liking the podcast better as well. Please see below for details of the discussion.
00:00 monologue, introduction, and what to expect from this episode
03:50 monologue explanation
05:10 plot commentary - Jeongha's family, make up studio, stoicism
07:30 Doha's background story, Hyejun and Haehyo's friendship, media scavenging stories on dead people, truth will come out
12:30 Haehyo and Jeongha ship, modeling as a grandpa
15:10 ad placements in Record of Youth lol
16:30 some comments about the newly released Netflix movie: The Call
19:45 language - 5 vocabulary words of the week, sentence pattern of the week, favorite phrase of the week
and more!!!
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*Vocabulary Words of the Week*
- 신세 身世
남에게 도움을 받는 일
debt of gratitude, indebtedness
sample sentence:
자식이 부모한테 받는 걸 왜 신세라고 생각해?
You have the right to receive help from your parents. Why would I be burdened?
2. 근성 根性
끈질긴 성질
will power, guts, fighting spirit, grit, tenacity, doggedness
sample sentence:환경이 좋아서 그런가 근성이 없는 거 같아
Maybe it's because we're well off, you have no backbone.
3. 잔소리nitpicking (n)
to nag (at), to nitpick
sample sentence:
잔소리(불평) 그만하고 공부나 시작해!
Stop complaining and start studying!
4. 딴소리an irrelevant remark, a lie
sample sentence:왜 또 딴 소리야
Why is she talking about something else.
5. 월급쟁이 月給쟁이
salaried employee[worker], salaried people, nine to fiver, brown bagger
sample sentence:아직도 월급쟁이야
I'm still living paycheck to paycheck
*Sentence pattern of the week* 난 (ㅇㅇㅇ) 믿어
I believe in (blank)
sample:
난 세상의 선한 힘을 믿어
I believe in the good of this world
*Favorite phrase of the week*네가 사랑하는 사람들은 너의 아픔을 함께 공유하고 싶어 해
The people you love want to share your burden with you
Now we're still discussing Record of Youth and we've got a bunch of words and expressions from the show that I really wanted to share with all of you. The format/structure of the show might be a little different as compared to the previous week. I am still experimenting and the following week's episode might be something else.
00:00 monologue and introduction
03:26 story/plot review; different family dynamics, HJ's confession to JH (I kept saying Sodam in the podcast)
06:15 actor-fan relationship, HH liking JH, confrontation between MJ and TS, empathy for the bad guy :)
10:12 father-son relationship, how relationships work, why do people kiss, first kiss, HJ's career going well, HH no :(
16:00 JH giving a fight, blue tooth earphones, watch for the blind, exercise parks
23:20 korean names and how the show is playing with it
27:21 language/culture discussion (cola-theque, korean age, and more...)
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Expressions/Phrases discussed
아, '믿어 줄게'는 믿는 게 아니잖아 It's the same as saying that you don't
사기꾼들이 진짜 말 잘한다 Con artists are extremely persuasive
콜라텍 갔었어? - Did you go clubbing?
돌 지나서래 Just after my first birthday
타인의 감정 공감하는 삶을 살고 싶어 I want to live a life that teaches me how others feel
비주얼 죽이지 않습니까? [웃음] How delightful, right? 죽인다 Yes, delightful.
잘생긴 게 갑이야 Nothing can beat a handsome face
안물안궁이다, I never asked and I don't give a shit
Still in the midst of testing the waters in terms of reviewing a K-Drama show while also pointing out "interesting" feats in language and culture, here's what we have for the first four episodes of the show #청춘기록 Record of Youth.
00:00 intro and formalities
05:30 monologue explanation
08:30 learn languages with Netflix
09:45 this is our journey together ;)
10:28 쿨팁 cool tip #1 study and learn 한글 (the Korean script), #2 write your diary in 한글
13:15 my 2 cents about the show (ep 2 to 4)
19:30 favorite lines/expressions from ep 2, culture and language discussion (age and friendship, polite and casual speech, military service, Naver dictionary, Korean sentences with implicit subjects, concept of 'see you later')
34:30 ep 3 and 4 story commentary
38:10 favorite lines/expression from ep 3, culture and language discussion (using English words in Korean, patronizing, variety in translation, using learned expressions in real life, HelloTalk, language exchange)
56:30 favorite lines/expressions from ep 4 (사자성어 - four-syllable proverb, competition, karma, Minjae's perception of the world, some words of wisdom, class theory - gold spoon and dirt spoon)
... and more!!!
Send me a tweet @RomeJuanatas or @kingkapodcast
Details about 청춘기록 (in Korean) - 청춘기록 - 나무위키 (namu.wiki)
Learn how to read and write the Korean script in 90 minutes with Go Billy - https://youtu.be/s5aobqyEaMQ
My favorite Korean expressions and phrases from Record of Youth episode 1 on YouTube - https://youtu.be/QF4R1OyvaMU
Expressions/Phrases discussed
어쩐지 친근하더라, 우리 친구네? - No wonder I felt like we could be friends. We're the same age.
말 놓을까? - Should we speak casually then?
혜준이 입영 통지서 나왔어 - Hyejun got the draft notice
지금 군대 가면 너무 어중간하잖아 - If he goes now, his career would be halted
그럼 나중에 보자
(정하) 나중에 어떻게 봐?
그런 의례적인 인사 좋지 않아
설명할 수 없지만 안에서부터 뭔가가 치민다 - I can't really explain it, but something's flaring deep inside
나 지금 혼자 있어? 리액션 좀 해 - Am I here alone? Say something.
너 은근 잘 가르친다? - You're pretty good at lecturing others
사람이 생각을 하고 살아야지 - Thinking is what makes us human
강한 부정은 강한 긍정인데? A strong denial is a strong affirmation
우리 언행일치하자고요 - Let's stay true to our words
싸움은 남하고 하는 거야 - You're supposed to compete against other people.
그럼 오늘부터 십구금 할까? - Then, should we start today?
인과응보 같은 건 없어 There's no such thing as karma
우리 세대에는 수저 계급론이 있다 There's a class theory that's popular in my generation
부모가 자식을 뒷받침해 줄 수 있는 돈을 기준으로 Depending on how much financial support you can get from your parents,
금수저, 흙수저로 나눈다 you're categorized as gold or dirt spoon
Welcome to the show! To build rapport and hopefully a long-term relationship with you all, here's a long introduction about me and my general experiences relating to the Korean language and Korean drama culture.
00:00 introduction and stuff
01:38 how I started studying Korean, various experiences, listening to language podcasts, TTMIK, Daegu, Daejeon cram school, books and other learning resources
10:18 taking TOPIK, self-study and other study-related things, a book I'm currently reading
14:28 k-dramas and k-movies I've watched over the past years (list is not complete haha), what I'm currently watching
20:00 language learning with k-drama, other dramas on my watch list, podcast structure/format
... and more!!!
Send me a tweet @RomeJuanatas or @kingkapodcast
Movies and TV shows mentioned:
Gangster High
Mother
When I Turned 9
11th Mom
Train to Busan
Miracle in Cell No. 7
Taxi Driver
Parasite
살아있다 #Alive
미생 An Incomplete Life
Beauty Inside (TV Series)
Itaewon Class
Stranger
Circle
Duel
Kingdom
God of Study
Remember
청춘기록 Record of Youth
Chicago Typewrite
Start-Up
This is a podcast for my fellow Korean language learners and/or fans of K-Drama shows. Language, culture, ideologies, food, etc, whatever they have in the K-Drama/(s), let's talk about that and let's keep learning together!!!