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Korean Words That Sound Like Japanese: 약속 & More

약속 sounds almost like Japanese yakusoku for a reason: Korean and Japanese share a deep layer of Chinese-rooted words. Here's why, with a cognate list.

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2026-07-23 Read article →

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Korean Skin Type Words Meaning: Decode Any Label

The four Korean skin type words — 지성 (oily), 건성 (dry), 복합성 (combination), 민감성 (sensitive) — decoded so you can read any K-beauty label at a glance.

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2026-07-22 Read article →

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Kpop Fandom Korean Words Meaning: Ipdeok & Deokjil

What ipdeok, choeae, and deokjil really mean — a plain-English guide to the K-pop fandom Korean words fans use every day, with example sentences.

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2026-07-17 Read article →

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How to Read K-pop Idol Names in Hangul

Learn to read Hangul in an afternoon by decoding the real stage names behind BTS, BLACKPINK, and IVE members you already recognize.

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2026-07-15 Read article →

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Korean Slang 'Leeds Days' Meaning: The Real Origin

Korean slang 'Leeds days' (리즈시절) means someone's forgotten glory days, borrowed from English club Leeds United's dramatic early-2000s collapse.

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2026-07-10 Read article →

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Korean Grammar Phrases for a Week Trip (Not a Full Course)

The six Korean grammar patterns that get you through ordering, asking prices, and directions on a week-long trip — no conjugation charts, no full course.