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5 Best Korean Grammar Books for English Speakers (Updated & Compared)
Learning Korean while working full-time is a marathon, not a sprint. In my previous article, I shared how busy adults can carve out study time amidst a hectic schedule. How to Learn Korean While Working a Full-Time Job (Even If You’re B... -
How to Learn Korean While Working a Full-Time Job (Even If You’re Busy)
Why Learning Korean Feels So Hard with a Full-Time Job Let’s be honest.After a full day of work, studying Korean feels impossible. You might be thinking: “I’m already exhausted from my job.”“I want to understand my bias, but I end up scr... -
What Is Mukbang (먹방)? Meaning, Origins, and Why K-Pop Fans Love It
Have you ever come across the word “mukbang” while watching K-Pop content or Korean YouTube videos? At first glance, it may look like someone simply eating in front of a camera.But mukbang is more than just a food video — it’s a cultural... -
Korean for Beginners: Using “Noun + 이/가 아닙니다” to Say “Not” Politely
Hi, it’s Ayakim 👋Today, we’re learning how to say “is not / are not” in Korean. Previously, we learned the affirmative forms: Noun + 입니다 (“~ is” / formal) Noun + 이에요/예요 (“~ is” / polite spoken) If you haven’t reviewed those yet ... -
【K-POP Term Guide】What Does “Selca (셀카)” Mean? Popular Idol Poses & Hashtags
“Selca (셀카)” Means Selfie in K-POP Culture “Selca” is short for Self Camera. In Korean, 셀프 카메라 (self camera) is shortened to 셀카.The meaning is simply “selfie.” It’s not only used by idols—everyone in Korea uses the word selca in... -
K-POP Slang & Fandom Dictionary for Beginners: Bias, Ult, Photocard and More
Hi, it’s Ayaka here 👋 Today, I put together a helpful list of essential K-POP stan vocabulary— the words every fan eventually learns while falling deeper into the fandom. This guide includes:✔︎ English slang commonly used in internation... -
What Does “All-Fan (올팬)” Mean? Definition, Usage, and How It Differs from OT7 in K-POP
Have you ever wondered if there’s a Korean version of “OT7” or “OT8”? Actually, expressions like OT7 / OT8 / OT9 are mainly used by international K-POP fans.Korean fans usually use the word “올팬 (olpaen)”, pronounced like “all-fan.” Tod... -
Mastering “Noun + 입니다”: Meaning, Usage, and Examples of the Basic Korean “To Be” Verb
Starting last week, our full Korean grammar series has officially begun! Previously, we looked at the three basic verb styles in Korean: 합니다 (hamnida) style 해요 (haeyo) style 한다 (handa) style We covered them in this article: Korean... -
Korean Grammar Basics: Understanding the Three Korean Speech Styles — 합니다, 해요, 한다
Hi, it’s Ayakim here.Starting today, let’s begin learning Korean grammar step by step. You might be thinking:“Ugh, grammar is boring!”“Isn’t it faster to just memorize phrases?” I get it — but trust me, knowing grammar helps you read and... -
What Does “OT7 / OT8 / OT9” Mean?｜K-POP Fan Term Explained
K-POP fans often use expressions like OT7, OT8, or OT9 on social media.If you’re new to the fandom, you might think, “What are these numbers?!”Don’t worry — here’s a simple guide to what OT means and how fans use it. What Does OT7 / OT8 ...
