K-pop based Korean learning EP 7: SEVENTEEN - Don’t Wanna Cry
K-pop Korean Episode 7: SEVENTEEN - Don’t Wanna Cry
"Hello, Carats and K-pop fans! Today, we’re featuring SEVENTEEN’s emotional song Don’t Wanna Cry.
This song is perfect for learning how to express sadness and vulnerability in Korean.
[1. Key sentences practice]
- 오늘 너무 힘들어서 울고 싶지 않아. (Today is so hard, but I don’t wanna cry.)
- 이 소식을 들으니 마음이 무거워. (Hearing this news makes my heart feel heavy.)
- 혼자 있어서 외로워. (I feel lonely because I’m alone.)"
[2. Dialogue Practice]
"Let’s practice these phrases in conversations:
Scenario 1: Talking About Feeling Sad
A: 요즘 많이 힘들지? (Are you having a hard time these days?)
B: 응, 마음이 무거워. 일이 너무 많아. (Yeah, my heart feels heavy. There’s too much work.)
A: 나도 그래. 힘내자! (Me too. Let’s stay strong!)
Scenario 2: Expressing Loneliness
A: 혼자 있으면 외롭지 않아? (Don’t you feel lonely when you’re alone?)
B: 응, 가끔 외로워. 하지만 괜찮아. (Yeah, I feel lonely sometimes, but it’s okay.)
Practice Instructions:
- Listen and repeat each dialogue.
- Take turns playing A or B. Switch roles to practice more!"
[3. Cultural Insights]
"Sadness is a common theme in Korean music, and there are cultural nuances to how emotions like vulnerability are expressed:
Subtle Expression: Koreans may describe their emotions indirectly, using phrases like '마음이 무겁다' instead of outright saying they’re sad.
Seeking Comfort: Talking about sadness often leads to others offering words of encouragement like '힘내세요' (Stay strong).
Art as Expression: Songs, poetry, and even food culture (like comforting bowls of 떡국 or 라면) often serve as emotional outlets for sadness in Korea."
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