OMG, I feel you! Learning Korean is like unlocking a whole new level of K-pop enjoyment

And honestly, the fastest way is to make it fun and part of your daily life—like turning your obsession into skill points

Here’s what helped me:
1. Start with the basics – Learn Hangul ASAP
Seriously, don’t skip this! The Korean alphabet (한글) only has 24 letters and it’s
so logical once you get the hang of it. Watch a few YouTube videos (Shawee & Moseun are my faves), practice writing names and song lyrics—you’ll be reading in no time.
2. Use apps like they’re your bias’ comeback teaser
- Duolingo – cute and casual
- Beolingus / LingoDeer – more structured for grammar nerds like me
- Memrise – great for real-life speaking patterns
3. K-pop + subs = perfect combo
Listen to your favorite songs on loop, but watch with Korean subtitles (on YouTube or VLive). Try to pick out words you recognize or repeat after the lines—it’s like vocal training, but for language

Pro tip: Use “Slow” mode if you can’t catch the words!
4. Watch variety shows & dramas with Korean captions
Shows like
Running Man ,
I Live Alone , or
Knowing Bros are gold because people speak clearly and repeat phrases. Turn on Korean subtitles so you can connect the sounds with the words.
5. Talk to yourself (in Korean, of course)
Describe your day, your outfit, your food… out loud or in your head. Like:
“오늘 날씨가 더워… 내 머리카락이 망쳤어…”
It’s weird at first, but it
actually helps your brain switch gears.
6. Join Korean-learning communities
Discord servers, Reddit (r/Korean), and even TikTok accounts that teach slang or mini lessons—they’re full of people who geek out over the same stuff as you
7. Make it personal
Write little fanfics in Korean about your bias, caption your selfies in Korean, or send voice notes to friends learning too. It makes it less like homework and more like living your best oppa/noona life
