K-Drama Words K-드라마
Words you hear again and again in Korean dramas.

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1 / 19 Korean dramas are one of the best ways to practice listening, and the same words come up again and again. This set covers common words and expressions heard in dramas: chaebol heirs, first love, one-sided love, confessions, twists, plot-heavy makjang stories and the way characters call each other oppa or sunbae. These are ordinary Korean words, so you can use them in real life too, but watch the context: 오빠, for example, is used by women to older male friends or brothers, and 막장 is a casual word for a story with extreme, unrealistic turns. Narae and the other teachers act out the scenes. No real drama titles or actors are shown.
Watch one short drama scene with Korean subtitles and write down every word from this list that you hear.
Word list
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- 재벌jaebeol chaebol / rich business family
- 첫사랑cheotsarang first love
- 짝사랑jjaksarang one-sided love
- 고백gobaek confession of love
- 오빠oppa oppa (older brother / older male friend)
- 선배seonbae senior (at school or work)
- 반전banjeon plot twist
- 막장makjang over-the-top drama
- 주인공juingong main character
- 대본daebon script
- 촬영chwaryeong filming
- 악역agyeok villain role
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- 삼각관계samgakgwangye love triangle
- 복수boksu revenge
- 비밀bimil secret
- 운명unmyeong fate / destiny
- 이별ibyeol farewell / breakup
- 눈물nunmul tears
- 정주행jeongjuhaeng binge-watching
Ready-to-use sentence
- 이 드라마 재미있어요?Is this drama fun?
- 다음 회가 궁금해요.I am curious about the next episode.
- 반전이 너무 놀라웠어요.The twist was so surprising.
- 주인공이 누구예요?Who is the main character?
- 자막 없이 보고 싶어요.I want to watch without subtitles.
Frequently asked questions
Is 오빠 used only for brothers?
No. Women also use it for older male friends or boyfriends, but it is not used between strangers in formal situations.
Does 막장 have a negative meaning?
Yes, it is a casual criticism for very unrealistic plots, though viewers often say it with affection.
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