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Title: Learning Korean with K-Pop

Episode: Expressing Interest and Observation in Korean

Scene: A conversation between friends about someone they find interesting

Korean Phrase:
“너의 관심사, 걸음걸이, 말투와 사소한 작은 습관들까지”

English Translation:
“Your interests, the way you walk, the way you talk, and even your small habits”

[Introduction of today’s lesson]

안녕하세요! Welcome back to “Learn Korean with K-Pop.” Today, we’re exploring a line from a popular K-pop song that talks about someone’s fascination with another person’s characteristics. It’s a beautiful way to learn how to express interest and observation in Korean. Let’s break it down!

[Scene: Two friends talking about someone they admire]

Friend 1 (in English): Have you noticed how unique Jay’s style is?

Friend 2 (in Korean): 네, 정말! Jay의 관심사, 걸음걸이, 말투가 특별해요.

Explaining in English: Friend 2 said, “Yes, really! Jay’s interests, the way he walks, and the way he talks are special.” Notice how the Korean structure is slightly different from English. Let’s focus on the key components.

[Korean Language Lesson]

너의 (Neoui) – This means “your.” In Korean, the possessive form is created by adding 의 (ui) after a noun or pronoun.
관심사 (gwansimsa) – This translates to “interests.” It’s a noun that refers to things someone is interested in.
걸음걸이 (georeumgeori) – This is a combination of “걸음 (georeum)” meaning “step” or “walk,” and “걸이 (geori)” a suffix used to describe the manner or style of something. So, 걸음걸이 means “the way you walk.”
말투 (maltu) – This refers to “the way of speaking” or “speech style.” 말 (mal) means “speech,” and 투 (tu) is a suffix indicating style or manner.
사소한 작은 습관들까지 (sasohan jageun seupgwan-deulkkaji) – This phrase means “even the small habits.” 사소한 (sasohan) means “trivial” or “small,” 작은 (jageun) also means “small,” and 습관들 (seupgwan-deul) is the plural form of “habits.” 까지 (kkaji) means “even” or “up to.”

[Practice Exercise]

Let’s create a sentence using what we’ve learned. How would you describe your best friend’s unique traits in Korean?

(Allow time for viewers to think and respond)

[Conclusion]

And that’s how you express admiration for someone’s characteristics in Korean! Remember, K-pop is not just about enjoying music; it’s also a fun way to learn a new language. Keep practicing, and see you next time on “Learn Korean with K-Pop.”