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11/11/2026

Sound more fluent in Korean with 은근히 🤫

은근히 = “low-key,” “subtly,” or “more than you’d expect”

이거 은근히 어려워요.
→ This is surprisingly hard.

그 사람 은근히 웃겨요.
→ That person is low-key funny.

It comes from 은근하다, which describes something quiet and not showy, but definitely there. That’s why it works so well for feelings you don’t show:
은근히 서운했어요. → I was kind of hurt.
은근히 기대돼요. → I’m low-key excited.

💬 In casual speech, people often just say 은근. 은근 맛있어! (It’s surprisingly good!)

Your turn: make a sentence with 은근히 in the comments 👇

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09/11/2026

In We Bare Bears, Ice Bear says goodnight to Chloe’s parents in the most formal Korean possible, then does a full 절[jeol]. 🙇 Grammatically perfect, but nobody does this to their friend’s parents!

부디 편안한 밤 되시길 바랍니다. = I sincerely wish you a most peaceful night.

• 부디 = sincerely, please (used in formal wishes)
• 편안한 (편안하다) = peaceful, comfortable
• 밤 = night
• 되시길 (되다) = that it may be (honorific form)
• 바랍니다 (바라다) = to wish, to hope

• 절 = a deep traditional bow, done on special occasions like 설날 (Lunar New Year), 추석 (Harvest Festival), weddings, and ancestral rites
• 절하다 = to do a deep traditional bow

In real life, a simple 안녕히 계세요 with a light bow is all you need 😊

Full video on YouTube (Talk To Me In Korean)

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07/11/2026

Start next year with more to say in Korean. 💙
Join our Lower-Intermediate Bootcamp for 6 weeks of daily lessons, writing and speaking practice, and live learning with Hyunwoo!
👉 https://ttmik.me/4enm03T

📅 Nov 9–Dec 20�
⏰ Enrollment closes Nov 8 (UTC). Don’t wait!

06/11/2026

Know the basics but feel stuck? Let’s take the next step together. 👉https://ttmik.me/3V3PoWt

Join our Lower-Intermediate Bootcamp for 6 weeks of lessons, speaking and writing practice, and support to keep you going!

📅 Nov 9–Dec 20
⏰ Enrollment closes Nov 8 (UTC). Don’t wait!

06/11/2026

What is the most memorable Korean mistake you ever made? Share it in the comments! We’ve all been there😆

Grizzly tried so hard to be polite in Korean… but said 안녕하세요 when leaving 😅

안녕하세요 is for hello. When you’re the one leaving, so here’s what he should’ve said instead.

안녕히 계세요 = Goodbye (when you’re the one leaving)
안녕히 가세요 = Goodbye (when the other person is leaving)

Full video on our YouTube channel (Talk To Me In Korean)

05/11/2026

You know basic Korean. What’s next?

If you can make simple sentences and you‘re ready to connect them, our 6-week Lower-Intermediate Bootcamp is for you.

From 영화를 봤어요 to 영화를 봤는데 정말 재미있었어요.

Starts Nov 9. Registration closes this Sunday!

Comment ”bootcamp“ to get all the info, and join me live on YouTube tomorrow.

05/11/2026

The Korean dub of We Bare Bears needed Korean subtitles… for Korean 😳

Instead of standard Korean, Chloe’s family speaks Jeju dialect, and most Koreans can’t understand it either!

Full video on our YouTube channel (Talk To Me In Korean)

04/11/2026

안녕하세요! We're looking for a freelance PD (video editor) to work with the TTMIK team 🎬

We recently launched “Talk To Me About Korea”, a new talk show series on the TTMIK YouTube channel where guests chat about all things Korea. Watch our first episode here: https://youtu.be/erhQ3JaY2Dc?si=vPWjkTDeXnER2X58

[Project overview]
• 3 months, 5 talk show episodes
• Each episode: one 40–60 minute YouTube video + up to 5 short-form clips
• Edit remotely on your own schedule
• If you live in Korea, join filming at our office about twice a month

[What you'll do]
• Edit episodes of "Talk To Me About Korea", our new English talk show
• Create short-form clips (Shorts and Reels) from each episode for YouTube and Instagram

[What we're looking for]
• Confident with Premiere Pro
• Your own computer and editing software
• Comfortable editing English-language videos and subtitles
• If you live in Korea, a visa that allows freelance work (e.g., F-2, F-4, F-5, F-6)

[Nice to have]
• Living in Korea, and able to join filming at our office
• Korean language skills (the more fluent, the better)
• Good understanding of English-speaking content, trends and culture
• Skills in After Effects, Photoshop, etc.
• Hands-on experience in video (planning, filming, editing)
• Experience with cameras, audio and lighting equipment

This is a paid, project-based freelance role, with the possibility of continuing after the 3 months. You'll find the rate and full details on the application form below.

[How to apply]
Fill out this form with a link to your portfolio by Friday, November 13, 11:59 PM (KST):
https://tally.so/r/dbbErA

If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact us at [email protected]! 😁

04/11/2026

Want to sound more natural in Korean? Learn 나름대로 ✨🇰🇷

나름대로 means “in one’s own way” or “in its own way.” 나름 means “depending on” or “one’s own way,” and 대로 means “according to.” So literally, it’s “according to one’s own way.”

* 저도 나름대로 열심히 했어요. = I worked hard too, in my own way.
* 이 영화도 나름대로 재미있었어요. = This movie was fun too, in its own way.
* 그 사람도 나름대로 이유가 있겠죠. = That person must have their own reasons too.
* 나름 괜찮았어. = It was actually not bad.

The nuance: “It might not be perfect or meet someone else’s standards, but by its own standards, it’s good.” That’s why it sounds humble when you talk about yourself, and fair or generous when you talk about others 🙂

Your turn! Can you make a sentence with 나름대로? Leave it in the comments 👇

02/11/2026

Our Lower-Intermediate Bootcamp is now open.
👉 https://ttmik.me/4BBLIM0

Wondering if your level is right for our Bootcamp or what you’ll learn?
Come chat with Hyunwoo on YouTube and find out!

🗓️ Nov 3 · 9 PM KST
🗓️ Nov 6 · 8 AM KST

Bring your questions. Let’s find your next step in Korean together!
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