Vocabulary TOPIK 5 · Lesson 10

Yo-jeum in-gi it-neun dae-jung-ga-yo-ga mwo-ye-yo?

What is a popular pop song these days?

Pan-so-ri-neun han-gug-ui jeon-tong ye-sur-im-ni-da.

Pansori is a traditional Korean art.

Pyu-jeon mun-hwa-neun da-yang-han mun-hwa-ga seok-kin geos-im-ni-da.

Fusion culture is a mixture of various cultures.

Ju-mar-e ga-su kon-seo-teu-e da-nyeo-wat-seum-ni-da.

I went to a singer's concert over the weekend.

An-dong-e-seo-neun tal-chum chuk-je-ga yeol-lim-ni-da.

A mask dance festival is held in Andong.

Myu-ji-keol bae-u-ga doe-neun geos-i je kkum-im-ni-da.

My dream is to become a musical actor.

Sa-mul-lor-i-neun ne ga-ji ak-gi-ro yeon-ju-ham-ni-da.

Samulnori is performed with four instruments.

Pan-so-ri-ui dae-jung-hwa-reul wi-hae no-ryeok-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.

Efforts are being made to popularize Pansori.

I jak-pum-eun ye-sul-seong-i ttwi-eo-nam-ni-da.

This work has outstanding artistic value.

Gong-jang-e-seo je-pum-eul dae-ryang-saeng-san-ham-ni-da.

The factory mass-produces products.

Pyeong-non-ga-deur-i geu yeong-hwa-reul bi-pyeong-haet-seum-ni-da.

Critics reviewed the movie.

Geu dae-gi-eob-i si-jang-eul dok-jeom-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.

That conglomerate is monopolizing the market.

Yo-jeum dae-jung-mun-hwa-neun sang-eop-ju-ui-ga neo-mu sim-ham-ni-da.

Popular culture these days is too commercialistic.

Geu gwang-go-neun seon-jeong-seong ttae-mun-e nol-lan-i doe-eot-seum-ni-da.

The ad was controversial because of its sensational nature.

Dae-ryang-saeng-san-doen je-pum-eun mol-gae-seong-jeog-in gyeong-u-ga man-seum-ni-da.

Mass-produced products are often impersonal.

I-beon chuk-je-e-neun da-chae-ro-un haeng-sa-ga ma-ryeon-doe-eo it-seum-ni-da.

This festival features a variety of events.

Geu yeong-hwa-neun hyeon-sir-eul pung-ja-ha-neun nae-yong-im-ni-da.

The movie is a satire on reality.

Ye-sur-i neo-mu sang-eop-hwa-doe-neun geos-eul gyeong-gye-hae-ya ham-ni-da.

We must be wary of art becoming too commercialized.

Dae-jung-mun-hwa-ui hoeg-ir-hwa-ga sim-gak-han mun-je-im-ni-da.

The uniformity of popular culture is a serious problem.

A-i-dor-ui mo-deun geos-eul sang-pum-hwa-ha-neun geos-eun mun-je-im-ni-da.

Commercializing everything about idols is a problem.

Geu deu-ra-ma-neun jul-geo-ri-ga neo-mu jin-bu-ham-ni-da.

The plot of that drama is too cliché.

Pan-so-ri-neun seul-peun nae-yong-i-ji-man hae-hak-jeog-eu-ro pyo-hyeon-ham-ni-da.

Pansori is a sad story, but it is expressed humorously.

Hal-lyu yeol-pung-i jeon se-gye-ro peo-ji-go it-seum-ni-da.

The Korean Wave is spreading around the world.

Da-reun mun-hwa-reul bi-pan eop-si su-yong-ha-neun geos-eun jo-chi an-seum-ni-da.

Accepting other cultures without criticism is not a good idea.

Geu ga-su-neun se-gye si-jang-e-seo ip-ji-reul gu-chyeot-seum-ni-da.

The singer has established himself in the global market.

I-min cho-gi-e-neun mun-hwa chung-dor-eul gyeok-geul su it-seum-ni-da.

You may experience cultural clashes during the early stages of immigration.

Ke-i-pab-i se-gye-jeog-in mun-hwa-ro geup-bu-sang-haet-seum-ni-da.

K-pop has rapidly emerged as a global culture.

Geu deu-ra-ma-ga a-si-a-e-seo hal-lyu yeol-pung-eul i-reu-kyeot-seum-ni-da.

That drama started the Korean Wave in Asia.

Mun-hwa-sang-ho-ju-ui-neun da-yang-han mun-hwa-reul jon-jung-ha-neun tae-do-im-ni-da.

Cultural reciprocity is an attitude of respect for diverse cultures.

Hal-lyu-ga han-gug-e dae-han in-ji-do-reul nop-yeot-seum-ni-da.

The Korean Wave has increased awareness of Korea.

Hal-lyu-neun han-guk mun-hwa-ui u-su-seong-eul se-gye-e al-li-go it-seum-ni-da.

The Korean Wave is promoting the excellence of Korean culture to the world.

Pan-so-ri-neun han-gug-ui jung-yo-han jeong-sin-mun-hwa-im-ni-da.

Pansori is an important spiritual culture of Korea.

Tal-chum-eun seo-min-mun-hwa-reul jal bo-yeo jum-ni-da.

Talchum shows the culture of the common people well.

Hyeon-dae sa-hoe-neun mul-jil-mun-hwa-ga keu-ge bal-dal-haet-seum-ni-da.

Modern society has greatly developed material culture.

Go-gung-eul tong-hae jo-seon si-dae yang-ban-mun-hwa-reul yeot-bol su it-seum-ni-da.

Through old palaces, you can get a glimpse of the noble culture of the Joseon Dynasty.

Keul-lae-sik eum-ag-eun el-li-teu-mun-hwa-ro yeo-gyeo-ji-gi-do haet-seum-ni-da.

Classical music was also considered an elite culture.

Ke-i-pab-eun hal-lyu-ui seon-du-ju-ja-im-ni-da.

K-pop is the leader of the Korean Wave.

U-ri-neun jeon-tong-mun-hwa-reul gye-seung-ha-go bal-jeon-si-kyeo-ya ham-ni-da.

We must inherit and develop traditional culture.

It-hyeo ga-deon jeon-tong-mun-hwa-reul jae-jo-myeong-hal pil-yo-ga it-seum-ni-da.

There is a need to reexamine traditional culture that has been forgotten.

Geu deu-ra-ma-ga deu-di-eo jeon-pa-reul ta-ge doe-eot-seum-ni-da.

The drama has finally been broadcast.

Pan-so-ri-neun ib-e-seo ib-eu-ro jeon-seung-doe-eo wat-seum-ni-da.

Pansori has been passed down by word of mouth.

I-ya-gi-ga heung-mi-jin-jin-ha-ge jeon-gae-doe-eot-seum-ni-da.

The story unfolded in an interesting way.

Ke-i-pab-eun se-gye-jeog-in mun-hwa-ro ja-ri-mae-gim-haet-seum-ni-da.

K-pop has established itself as a global culture.

Jin-sir-eun gam-chwo-jil su eop-seum-ni-da.

The truth cannot be hidden.

Pan-so-ri-neun no-rae-e i-ya-gi-reul gyeot-deur-yeo gong-yeon-ham-ni-da.

Pansori is performed with songs and stories.

Jeolm-eun cheung-i jeon-tong-mun-hwa-e go-gae-reul dol-li-go it-seum-ni-da.

Young people are turning away from traditional culture.

Pan-so-ri-reul ha-ryeo-myeon bug-eul chi-neun go-su-ga pil-yo-ham-ni-da.

To perform pansori, you need a drummer to beat the drum.

Yen-nar-e gwang-dae-deur-i tal-chum-eul chu-eot-seum-ni-da.

In the old days, clowns performed mask dances.

Hal-lyu-neun deo i-sang a-si-a-e-man guk-han-doe-ji an-seum-ni-da.

The Korean Wave is no longer limited to Asia.

Seon-jeong-jeog-in bang-song-e dae-han gyu-je-chaeg-i pil-yo-ham-ni-da.

We need regulation measures against sensational broadcasts.

In-teo-nes-e jal-mot-doen jeong-bo-ga nan-mu-ha-go it-seum-ni-da.

There is a lot of misinformation on the internet.

Dae-jung-e-ge chin-geun-ha-ge da-ga-seo-neun no-ryeog-i pil-yo-ham-ni-da.

Efforts are needed to approach the public in a friendly way.

Dae-jung-mae-che-ga mun-hwa-e keun yeong-hyang-eul mi-chim-ni-da.

Mass media has a huge influence on culture.

Deu-ra-ma sok in-mul-gwa sil-je bae-u-reul dong-il-si-hae-seo-neun an doem-ni-da.

The characters in the drama should not be identified with the actual actors.

Mae-seu-mi-di-eo-ui yeong-hyang-nyeog-eun mae-u keum-ni-da.

The influence of mass media is very great.

Hal-lyu deok-bun-e gwal-lyeon sang-pum mae-chur-aeg-i jeung-ga-haet-seum-ni-da.

Thanks to the Korean Wave, sales of related products have increased.

Geu yeon-ye-in-ui bar-eon-i mur-ui-reul i-reu-kyeot-seum-ni-da.

The celebrity's remarks caused a stir.

Deu-ra-ma-e min-mang-han jang-myeon-i na-wa-seo chae-neor-eul dol-lyeot-seum-ni-da.

There was an embarrassing scene in a drama, so I changed the channel.

Dae-jung-mun-hwa-neun sa-ram-deur-ui salm-gwa mil-chak-doe-eo it-seum-ni-da.

Popular culture is closely related to people's lives.

Sa-mul-lor-i gong-yeon-eun mae-u bak-jin-gam-i neom-chim-ni-da.

Samulnori performances are very exciting.

Dae-jung-ga-yo-neun geu si-dae-ui mun-hwa-reul ban-yeong-ham-ni-da.

Popular songs reflect the culture of the time.

Rok eum-ag-e-neun ban-hang-jeong-sin-i dam-gyeo it-seum-ni-da.

Rock music contains a spirit of rebellion.

Jeon-tong-mun-hwa-reul hyeon-dae-jeog-eu-ro byeon-hyeong-han gong-yeon-i in-gi-ga man-seum-ni-da.

Performances that transform traditional culture into a modern way are popular.

In-teo-nes-i bo-geup-doe-myeon-seo mun-hwa gyo-ryu-ga hwal-bal-hae-jyeot-seum-ni-da.

With the spread of the Internet, cultural exchange has become more active.

I gye-hoeg-eun bo-wan-i pil-yo-ham-ni-da.

This plan needs improvement.

Sang-eop-ju-ui-ga gwa-do-han so-bi-reul bu-chu-gim-ni-da.

Commercialism encourages excessive consumption.

Deu-ra-ma-e bul-lyun haeng-gag-i ja-ju deung-jang-ham-ni-da.

Adultery often appears in dramas.

Eol-lon-e dae-han bul-sin-i keo-ji-go it-seum-ni-da.

Distrust of the media is growing.

Han-guk bi-bo-i-deur-i se-gye dae-hoe-e-seo u-seung-haet-seum-ni-da.

Korean B-boys won the world competition.

Yeol-sim-hi no-ryeok-hae-seo jo-eun gyeol-gwa-reul eod-eot-sseul ttae seong-chwi-gam-eul mat-bol su it-seum-ni-da.

You can feel a sense of accomplishment when you work hard and get good results.

I jak-pum-eun se-gye-jeog-in su-jun-gwa bi-gyo-hae-do son-saeg-i eop-seum-ni-da.

This work is in no way inferior to world-class standards.

Seu-keu-rin kwo-teo-je-neun ja-guk yeong-hwa-reul bo-ho-ha-gi wi-han je-do-im-ni-da.

The screen quota system is a system to protect domestic films.

Geu hoe-sa-ui si-jang-jeom-yu-yur-i mae-u nop-seum-ni-da.

The company's market share is very high.

Sa-mul-lor-i-neun mae-u sin-myeong-na-neun eum-ag-im-ni-da.

Samulnori is very exciting music.

Mun-hwa kon-ten-cheu san-eob-ui yeong-nyang-eul gang-hwa-si-kyeo-ya ham-ni-da.

The capabilities of the cultural content industry must be strengthened.

Dae-jung-mae-che-ui yeong-hyang-nyeog-eun sang-dang-ham-ni-da.

The influence of mass media is significant.

In-teo-nes-i beom-joe-ui on-sang-i doe-eo-seo-neun an doem-ni-da.

The Internet should not be a hotbed of crime.

Jin-sim-e-seo u-reo-na-o-neun sa-gwa-ga pil-yo-ham-ni-da.

A heartfelt apology is needed.

Jeolm-eun-i-deur-eun yeon-ye-in-eul u-sang-eu-ro sam-neun gyeong-u-ga man-seum-ni-da.

Young people often idolize celebrities.