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Korean Culture → Korean Pop Culture → Korean Dramas

Korean dramas, also known as K-dramas, have gained immense popularity worldwide due to their unique storylines, relatable characters, and exceptional production quality. In this lesson, we will explore the world of Korean dramas and learn some key expressions and vocabulary commonly used in them.

Introduction to Korean Dramas

Korean dramas are a unique form of entertainment that originated in South Korea. They are typically one-season dramas that consist of 16-20 episodes, with each episode being 60-90 minutes long. Korean dramas cover a wide range of genres, including romance, comedy, drama, action, and historical.

Korean dramas are known for their focus on character development and immersive storytelling. They often deal with universal themes such as love, family, friendship, and self-discovery, making them relatable to audiences all around the world.

Common Expressions and Vocabulary

Watching Korean dramas can be an excellent way to improve your Korean language skills. Here are some common expressions and vocabulary words that you might encounter while watching Korean dramas:

Greetings and Polite Expressions

Korean dramas often feature characters using formal language to show respect towards others. Here are some common greetings and polite expressions used in Korean dramas:

Korean	Pronunciation	English
안녕하세요	annyeonghaseyo	Hello (formal)
안녕히 계세요	annyeonghi gyeseyo	Goodbye (formal)
감사합니다	gamsahamnida	Thank you (formal)

Terms of Endearment

Korean dramas often feature characters calling each other by nicknames or terms of endearment. Here are some common ones:

자기야 (jagiya) - sweetheart
연인 (yeonin) - lover
여보 (yeobo) - darling
오빠 (oppa) - older brother (used by younger women to address older men)
언니 (eonni) - older sister (used by younger women to address older women)

Romantic Expressions

Korean dramas often have romantic storylines, so it's helpful to know some romantic expressions. Here are a few:

Korean	Pronunciation	English
사랑해	saranghae	I love you
보고 싶어	bogo sipeo	I miss you
키스해 줄래?	kiseuhae jullae?	Will you kiss me?

Slang Words

Korean dramas often feature slang words that are unique to Korean youth culture. Here are a few:

대박 (daebak) - awesome, amazing
꿀잼 (kkuljaem) - fun, enjoyable
멘붕 (menbung) - mental breakdown
놀면 뭐하니 (nolmyeon mwohani) - what are you doing if you're not having fun? (often used jokingly)
아싸 (assa) - hooray, I did it!

Famous Korean Dramas

Korean dramas have gained international popularity over the years, with several shows becoming global sensations. Here are a few famous Korean dramas that you might want to check out:

Boys Over Flowers (꽃보다 남자)
Descendants of the Sun (태양의 후예)
Crash Landing on You (사랑의 불시착)
Itaewon Class (이태원 클라쓰)
Reply 1988 (응답하라 1988)

Conclusion

Korean dramas are an excellent way to immerse yourself in Korean culture and improve your language skills at the same time. By learning some common expressions and vocabulary, you can better follow your favorite dramas and understand the characters' motivations and emotions. So why not give a Korean drama a try today?

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Table of Contents - Korean Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Korean Alphabets

Greetings and Introductions

Korean Culture and Customs

Sentence Building

Daily Routine

Korean Pop Culture

Describing People and Things

Food and Drinks

Korean Traditions

Verb Tenses

Travel and Sightseeing

Korean Arts and Crafts

Conjunctions and Connectors

Health and Body

Korean Nature

Videos

Top 20 Korean Drama Series of All Time - YouTube

Arirang Special _ Why are Korean dramas so popular globally ...

Korean Language & Culture Series(Ep.7: Korean Attire) - YouTube

Korean Culture through K-Drama: 또 오해영 (Another Oh Hae Young ...

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