Episodes

  • 'Borahae' and more essential K-Pop slang
    Mar 29 2022

    Navigating Stan Twitter and online fan communities can feel overwhelming. So we rounded up some of the most used K-Pop terms online to help you! Teacher Jin-eun Kim from "Korean Class with Joshua Cho" and SHINee fan Bunny Javier share which words to use and which ones to avoid.

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    23 mins
  • 'Jinjja' and other common expressions you hear in K-dramas
    Jul 9 2021

    You know those words Koreans keep repeating every other scene? Now you'll understand what they mean and how to use them in your daily life. Korean language instructor Jung Jong-su and Airens PH admin Grace Yumang help us out in this episode.

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    21 mins
  • ‘Usan Isseoyo’ - How to have your own K-drama moment under the rain
    Jun 24 2021

    Have you ever wished an oppa would share his umbrella with you? Well, you can create that moment by impressing him with some Korean phrases. Let's learn how to talk about the weather, buy an umbrella, and ask someone to share their umbrella with you!

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    18 mins
  • Get ready for Let's Talk Oppa Season 2!
    May 31 2021

    Increase your Korean vocabulary so you can understand your idols and your favorite drama scenes—and maybe even snag an oppa under the rain! Exciting surprises are coming your way in Season 2 of Let's Talk Oppa, an Inquirer podcast powered by PumaPodcast!

    Let's Talk Oppa is hosted by Inquirer Super K editor Ruth Navarra-Mayo.

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  • Episode 5: 'Jugeullae?' Here are some Korean curses we hope you never use
    Sep 17 2020

    Prepare the soap you'll wash your mouth with! Today we'll learn the swearwords we hear in Korean dramas. But remember, we're only discussing these words so you'll understand them when you hear them. We do not condone abusive behavior. Be kind to your oppa or jagiya, okay?


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    21 mins
  • Episode 4: 'Juseyo' - How to ask for something during a dinner date... and afterwards ;-)
    Sep 3 2020

    Today we'll learn how to use "Juseyo" so you can buy food from outdoor stalls during a trip to Korea, ask for water in a restaurant during a date, and even get a motel room for you and your oppa! ;-)

    "Let's Talk Oppa" is hosted by Inquirer Super K section editor Ruth Navarra-Mayo. An Inquirer Podcasts production, powered by PumaPodcast.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 3: Saranghaeyo, saranghamnida, saranghaeng... how do you say 'I love you' in Korean?
    Aug 20 2020

    Like Filipinos, Koreans are very respectful. And it shows in the words they use. So you don't just say "Saranghae" and "Saranghaeng" to anyone! Which version is appropriate? We'll find out.

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    20 mins
  • Episode 2: Who are the boys we can call 'oppa'?
    Aug 6 2020

    When do you use the word "oppa"? Who do you refer to when you use it? And what does it mean, anyway?

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    17 mins