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Minji and Sejun are looking at photos of idols on their phones at a cafe.
How to Learn 
Korean in 2025, Step by Step Guide (For All Levels: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced)
Quick answer
Learn to read Hangul first. Then spend most of your time reading and listening to Korean you can almost understand, and look up what you cannot. Pick your level below to see the steps for where you are now.
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Talking About K-Pop Idols
민지
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Sejun, which idol's photos are you looking at right now? I'm just curious, that's why I'm asking.
세준
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I've become a fan of this group lately. The members are practicing their dance right now, so they look really cool.
민지
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Wow, they really do look cool. Actually, I became a fan last year, too. I'm listening to this group's song right now as well.
세준
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Then should we listen to this song together? Is it okay if I introduce this group to other friends? It would be really great to become fans together with my friends.
민지
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Time flies so fast when we talk about idols.
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The two of them continued to have a fun conversation about idols for quite a while.
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Published Jun 28, 2025