King Sejong Institute offers new Korean learning program using K-pop, K-dramas
May 5, 2021
A state-run Korean language education center said Tuesday it has launched a new Korean learning program using popular K-pop and K-drama content.
The new series, titled “K-wave Korean,” carries 52 five-minute video clips in English and provides subtitles in four other languages — Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Russian — according to the King Sejong Institute Foundation.
Twenty-seven videos help viewers learn daily Korean expressions, grammar and culture with scenes from popular Korean dramas, such as “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” (2016) and “The Heirs” (2013).
The other 25 used K-pop group’s songs, such as Oh My Girl’s “Remember Me” and Lovelyz’s “Ah-Choo,” for Korean lessons.