Annyeong Ari

Annyeong Ari

Hi, I'm Ari Lee, your friendly source of the latest Korean news/trends/culture and language! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly newsletter, Annyeong Ari, formerly known as The Legit Korean. Listen to me on every Friday, 안녕!

Episodes

March 22, 2024 11 mins

In this episode, I talk about why South Korea is having a medical crisis that we didn't have even during the pandemic. Also, you'll learn Korean vocabulary about counting days.

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In this episode, I talk about the most important Korean table manner and how to make friends easily. Also, you'll learn how to curse idiots in Korean.

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Annyeong, my dear listeners! I finally came back after a long break. I didn't know it took a whole year. Time really flies. I hope you missed me :D

In this episode, I talk about the difference between Korean exorcism and Western exorcism and a mystery thriller movie that is outperforming Dune: Part 2. Also, you'll learn some grave-related vocabulary!

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March 17, 2023 13 mins

In this episode, I talk about the 69-hour workweek that Koreans voted for and how a broadcaster edited Michelle Yeoh's Oscar speech. And you'll learn a Korean sentence to say while watching "The Glory: Part 2."

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March 10, 2023 17 mins

In this episode, I talk about religious reasons why Korean don't say hi to strangers and a healthy popcorn alternative. And you'll learn a simple way to speak or text cute Korean.

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In this episode, I talk about K-comedy trends, a sweet drink young Koreans fell in love with, and a letter to the first lady. And you'll learn how to customize a drink order in Korean.

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In this episode, I talk about why young Koreans are saying no to marriage. On today's lesson, you'll hear a Korean news report about a new K-Pop girl group on the Billboard Hot 100. At the end of the lesson, you'll be able to say "I had the worst day," and "I can’t believe it’s already Monday" in Korean.

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In this episode, I talk about skyrocketing cost of living in Seoul. And from today, I start a new Korean lesson where you listen to a Korean news report and learn 3 expressions in it. Today's news report is about Seollal, the biggest holiday. At the end of the lesson, you'll be able to say "The BTS concert is just around the corner," and "Mark is one of my K-Pop idol biases" in Korean.

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November 11, 2022 13 mins

In this episode, you'll learn about how Pepero Day is a national popularity test in Korea and why baseball fans buy the chocolate snack, Galaxy phones, or even a fork crane?? to support their favorite teams.

This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment.

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October 21, 2022 12 mins

In this episode, you'll learn about the recent Kakao outage crisis in SK and an old Korean idiom that makes Korean ARMYs buying rubber shoes.

This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment.

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In this episode, you'll learn about an unique house renting system in South Korea and you'll learn how to say "My first Korean word I learned is Annyeonghaseyo" in Korean!

This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. Submit your Korean lesson assignment via voicem...

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October 7, 2022 13 mins

In this episode, you'll learn about Korean reality dating shows including EXchange and you'll learn how to say "I don't like reality dating shows" in Korean in two different ways.

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September 30, 2022 15 mins

In this episode, you'll learn about a recent ajeossi craze that is sweeping my country and you'll learn how to ask your friend to watch a Netflix together in Korean.

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September 23, 2022 13 mins

In this episode, you'll learn about Korean weekend dramas, quickly-rising cost of eating, and how to say someone is "more ... in person" in Korean.

This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. Submit your Korean lesson assignment via voicemail or comments in the n...

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In this episode, you'll learn about what Korean students are writing and what it means for the country and learn how to say someone died in different settings.

This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. Submit your Korean lesson assignment via voicemail or comme...

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In this episode, you'll learn about shocking drinking culture with Soju and learn Korean with a viral & dirty two-choice question.

This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. Submit your Korean lesson assignment via voicemail or comments in the newsletter by ...

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August 26, 2022 15 mins

In this episode, you'll learn about Korean movie/series super fan culture, a cure song for social media jealousy, and my new night ritual.

This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. If you send me your voice message by 4 pm, Wednesday, August 31st, your voice wi...

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August 19, 2022 19 mins

In this episode, you'll learn about two biggest music festivals in South Korea, why COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in the country, and a romantic line from Goblin: The Lonely And the Great God. 

This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a Korean food cooking video, learn more about what I covered in this episode, and leave a comment. If you send me you...

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August 12, 2022 18 mins

In this episode, you'll learn about a 2000-year-old K-Pop culture, the latest-yet-Y2K selfie sign, and a cool Korean song that Instagram users will relate to.

This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter, send me your voice message (by 4pm, Wednesday, August 17th ET), leave a comment, and watch this week's Korean food cooking video in the latest newsletter.

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In this episode, you'll learn about a Korean girl’s impossible weight loss plan and social background info about Extraordinary Attorney Woo. You'll also practice how to order in Korean in super-advanced level.

This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter, send me your voice message (by Sunday 6pm, August 7th ET), leave a comment, and watch this week's Korean food cookin...

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