10 Minutes Korean
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Korean Proverbs UNLEASHED: The Tale of the Tiger
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Ever felt like you're "meeting a tiger while running from a fox"? Or noticed someone "acting like a king rabbit in a valley wi...
5 Korean Proverbs You Must Know!
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Discover five popular Korean proverbs that reveal how Koreans think and speak in everyday life.From “getting slapped when you want to cry” to...
Learning Korean through Korea’s Hottest Museum Trend: MU:DS
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Learn Korean with Real News!This week, we dive into the story of MU:DS, the record-breaking museum brand loved by BTS’s RM and global fans.Disc...
Learn Korean naturally through real conversation: Talk about Korean nuances and emotions
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will talk about two topics that we learned in previous episodes. 1. How to express “emotions” in Korean, 2. the subtle yet pow...
What Does “만 (Man)” Mean in Korean Age? Learn from Real News!
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why Koreans say “man 18 years old”? 🤔In this episode, we explore the meaning of “만” (international age) from a real Korean ...
Introducing Chuseok, Korea's Biggest Holiday!
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
✨ Today’s Episode. We will talk about Koreas biggest holiday “Chuseok” Let’s discover together what Korean people do and eat during “Chus...
K-Pop Fandom Culture and the Language of Communication
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
✨ Dive into the colorful world of K-pop fandom culture!From fan meetings to light sticks, discover how fans connect with their idols and each other....
Korean Food and Eating Culture - 2
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why Koreans share so many side dishes at the table? In this episode, we dive into unique Korean food culture 📝 Free script & glo...
Korean Eating Culture & Expressions - 1
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how Koreans use food to express gratitude and connection.From “잘 먹겠습니다” to “군침 돌아요,” discover the key phrases arou...
Dive into two unique Korean expressions: 아쉽다 and 그립다
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the heart of Korean through its nuances and emotions — where every word tells a story.In this episode, we dive into the subtle yet powerful...
How to express emotions in Korean
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn how to express emotions in Korean, and subtle differences between “고맙다” and “감사하다”, “미안하다”...
Dive into the real Korean expression Gen Z uses today — you won’t find in textbooks!
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore real Korean expressions used by Gen Z.You’ll learn fun slang like “쩐다” (that’s insane), “헐” (OMG), and “...
Learn Korean naturally through real conversation: K-Pop Demon Hunters: A Global Sensation
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we revisit what we’ve learned in the previous two episodes about K-Pop Demon Hunters: A Global Sensation —but this time, through ...
K-pop, Demons, and an Oscar? Let’s Talk About Demon Hunters!
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a fictional K-pop girl group goes viral, breaks into the Billboard Hot 100, and even aims for an Oscar? In this episode, we explore...
K-pop Demons & Billboard Dreams: Learn Korean with Netflix’s Hot Animation!
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a fictional K-pop group takes over the Billboard charts? In this episode, we dive into the global success of K-pop Demon Hunters, Ne...
Solo Life in Korea: What’s ‘Honbap’ and Why Everyone’s Doing It?
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore Korea’s growing “solo culture” — from hon-bap (eating alone) to hon-sool (drinking alone) and even hon-kono (karao...
Learn Essential Fashion & Beauty Words to survive summer in Korea
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to sound like a local this summer in Korea? ☀️In this episode, we dive into everyday expressions used when talking about summer fashion and s...
RM Is Back! Learn Real Korean from His Military Discharge Interview
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RM of BTS is finally back after completing his military service!In this episode, we dive into his official discharge interview and learn real-life Kor...
BTS Is Back! Learn Korean with RM, Jimin, V & Jungkook’s Return!
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a BTS fan and learning Korean? 💜In this episode, we dive into the exciting news of BTS members RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook completing their ...
Learn Korean naturally through real conversation: Korean Summer Expressions
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we revisit what we’ve learned in the previous two episodes about Korean summer expressions—but this time, through real conversat...
What Is '체감온도’: Learn Korean with Real Weather Reports!
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last time, we explored how Koreans describe the intense summer heat — with dramatic phrases like "It’s so hot I could die!" if you haven...
Korean Summer Vibes: Must-Know Words & How Koreans Prepare for Hot Weather
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is coming to Korea! ☀️In this episode of 10-Minute Korean, we’ll explore fun and useful expressions Koreans use when the weather gets hot...
Korean Idioms from K-Drama Reviews - From “Yongdu Sami” to “Yongdu Yongmi”
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deeper into viewer reactions to the K-drama When Life Gives You Tangerines (폭싹 속았수다). Last time, we explored medi...
Learn Korean naturally — through real conversation, real drama, and real emotion.
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a little different — for the first time, two hosts sit down to talk about the emotional rollercoaster that is “When Life Gives You...
Learn Korean with “When Life Gives You Tangerines” – A Heartfelt Journey Through Language and Culture
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the touching Netflix K-drama “When Life Gives You Tangerines” (Korean title: 폭싹 속았수다), a moving story se...
Bong Joon-ho’s New Movie Mickey 17, Exciting or Disappointing?
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the real story behind Bong Joon-ho’s latest movie, Mickey 17?The Oscar-winning director is back after 6 years! 🎬But... this time, the re...
Korea's Education Fever Hits Record High – Breaking Down Private Spending on Kids' Classes
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"South Korea is famous for its education obsession—but did you know private tutoring costs just hit an all-time high?" In this episode, we’ll unpa...
World’s First K-Pop Orchestra Performance… Seoul Philharmonic x SM Entertainment Collaborate
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 10-Minute Korean, we’ll dive into a news article titled: ‘World’s First K-Pop Orchestra Performance… Seoul Philharmonic x ...
Sales of Buldak Bokkeum Myeon Discontinued at Convenience Stores
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will learn new vocabulary through the news about "the discontinuation of Buldak Bokkeum Myeon at convenience stores." We...
Where are the best places in Seoul to enjoy 정월 대보름 festivities?
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll explore an article about Korea’s traditional holiday, Jeongwol Daeboreum (정월 대보름), and learn about Korean tradit...
'Squid Game 2' Wins the Critics Choice Award for Best Foreign Language Series
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The news for today is that Squid Game Season 2 has won the Critics Choice Award for Best Foreign Language Series. Follow us to keep learning Korean ...
Which "hot place" in Seoul appears most frequently in K-drama?
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First episode begins with an article titled, 'Which hot spot in Seoul appeared most frequently in dramas or movies last year?'Have you ever wa...