K-Drama & Film Dialogues

우산 같이 쓸래? 비가 더 많이 오네.

[Min-jun (민준)]: Do you want to share an umbrella? The rain is getting heavier. (Casual warm question (반말 - Banmal))

u-san ga-chi sseul-lae? bi-ga deo man-i o-ne.

usan gati sseulrae? biga deo mani one.

고마워. 근데 너 옷 다 젖었잖아.

[Ji-won (지원)]: Thank you. But your clothes are getting all wet. (Showing care and noticing his sacrifice)

go-ma-wo. geun-de neo ot da jeoj-eot-jan-a.

gomawo. geunde neo ot da jeoteotjana.

난 괜찮아. 네가 감기 걸리면 안 되니까.

[Min-jun (민준)]: I'm fine. I can't have you catching a cold. (Classic K-Drama romantic caring line)

nan gwaen-chan-a. ne-ga gam-gi geol-li-myeon an doe-ni-kka.

nan gwaenchana. nega gamgi geolrimyeon an doenikka.

왜 자꾸 나한테 그렇게 잘해줘?

[Ji-won (지원)]: Why are you always treating me so well? (Direct, probing question with emotional curiosity)

wae ja-kku na-han-te geu-reoh-ge jal-hae-jwo?

wae jakku nahante geureotge jalhaejwo?

아직도 몰라? 내가 너 좋아하잖아.

[Min-jun (민준)]: You still don't know? It's because I like you. (Heartfelt, direct romantic confession)

a-jik-do mol-la? nae-ga neo jo-a-ha-jan-a.

ajikdo molra? naega neo jotahajana.

진짜? 장난치는 거 아니지?

[Ji-won (지원)]: Really? You're not joking with me, right? (Flustered and seeking confirmation)

jin-jja? jang-nan-chi-neun geo a-ni-ji?

jinjja? jangnanchineun geo aniji?

장난 아니야. 진심이야.

[Min-jun (민준)]: It's not a joke. I mean it with all my heart. (Firm, authentic, steady declaration)

jang-nan a-ni-ya. jin-sim-i-ya.

jangnan aniya. jinsimiya.

이모, 여기 소주 한 병이랑 어묵탕 하나 주세요!

[Su-jin (수진)]: Auntie, one bottle of soju and one fish cake soup here, please! (Polite yet energetic street restaurant order)

i-mo, yeo-gi so-ju han byeong-i-rang eo-muk-tang ha-na ju-se-yo!

imo, yeogi soju han byeongirang eomuktang hana juseyo!

오늘 회사에서 무슨 일 있었어? 표정이 안 좋아.

[Hyun-woo (현우)]: Did something happen at work today? Your expression doesn't look good. (Concerned friend noticing mood immediately)

o-neul hoe-sa-e-seo mu-seun il iss-eoss-eo? pyo-jeong-i an jo-a.

oneul hoesaeseo museun il iteoteo? pyojeongi an jota.

팀장이 또 내 보고서 트집 잡았어. 진짜 때려치우고 싶다.

[Su-jin (수진)]: The team lead nitpicked my report again. I seriously want to quit. (Venting frustration over workplace stress)

tim-jang-i tto nae bo-go-seo teu-jip jab-ass-eo. jin-jja ttae-ryeo-chi-u-go sip-da.

timjangi tto nae bogoseo teujip japateo. jinjja ttaeryeochiugo sipda.

일단 한잔 마시고 털어버려. 짠!

[Hyun-woo (현우)]: Let's drink a shot first and shake it off. Cheers! (Classic Korean comfort phrase and toast)

il-dan han-jan ma-si-go teol-eo-beo-ryeo. jjan!

ildan hanjan masigo teoleobeoryeo. jjan!

캬, 역시 소주는 쓰다. 그래도 네가 있어서 다행이야.

[Su-jin (수진)]: Ah, soju is bitter as always. Still, I'm so glad you're here. (Gratitude and emotional release)

kya, yeok-si so-ju-neun sseu-da. geu-rae-do ne-ga iss-eo-seo da-haeng-i-ya.

kya, yeoksi sojuneun sseuda. geuraedo nega iteoseo dahaengiya.

안주 많이 먹어. 오늘 내가 쏠게!

[Hyun-woo (현우)]: Eat lots of food. Today it's on me! (Generous Korean hospitality (내가 쏠게 = I will treat/pay))

an-ju man-i meog-eo. o-neul nae-ga ssol-ge!

anju mani meokeo. oneul naega ssolge!

어젯밤 11시에 어디 있었어? 솔직히 말해.

[Detective Kang (강 형사)]: Where were you at 11 PM last night? Speak honestly. (Firm, authoritative interrogation tone)

eo-jet-bam yeol-han-si-e eo-di iss-eoss-eo? sol-jik-hi mal-hae.

eojetbam 11sie eodi iteoteo? soljikhi malhae.

집에서 혼자 TV 보고 있었습니다. 맹세합니다.

[Suspect Park (박 용의자)]: I was at home watching TV alone. I swear it. (Formal, defensive denial (하십시오체 - Hasipsio-che))

jib-e-seo hon-ja ti-bi bo-go iss-eoss-seum-ni-da. maeng-se-ham-ni-da.

jipeseo honja TV bogo iteotseupnida. maengsehapnida.

거짓말하지 마. 현장 CCTV에 네 차가 찍혔어.

[Detective Kang (강 형사)]: Don't lie. Your car was caught on the scene's CCTV camera. (Confronting with physical evidence)

geo-jit-mal-ha-ji ma. hyeon-jang ssi-ssi-ti-bi-e ne cha-ga jjik-hyeoss-eo.

geojitmalhaji ma. hyeonjang CCTVe ne chaga jjikhyeoteo.

그건 제 차가 아닙니다! 번호판을 확인해 보셨습니까?

[Suspect Park (박 용의자)]: That isn't my car! Did you actually check the license plate? (Agitated and desperate pushback)

geu-geon je cha-ga a-nim-ni-da! beon-ho-pan-eul hwag-in-hae bo-syeoss-seum-ni-kka?

geugeon je chaga anipnida! beonhopaneul hwakinhae bosyeotseupnikka?

증거는 다 확보했어. 지금 자백하는 게 유리할 텐데?

[Detective Kang (강 형사)]: We've already secured all the evidence. Wouldn't it be wiser to confess right now? (Tactical pressure and warning)

jeung-geo-neun da hwak-bo-haess-eo. ji-geum ja-baek-ha-neun ge yu-ri-hal ten-de?

jeunggeoneun da hwakbohaeteo. jigeum jabaekhaneun ge yurihal tende?

변호사 부를 때까지 한마디도 안 하겠습니다.

[Suspect Park (박 용의자)]: I won't say a single word until my lawyer arrives. (Invoking legal silence)

byeon-ho-sa bu-reul ttae-kka-ji han-ma-di-do an ha-gess-seum-ni-da.

byeonhosa bureul ttaekkaji hanmadido an hagetseupnida.

이 대리, 오늘 기획안 제출해야 퇴근할 수 있을 것 같아요.

[Manager Kim (김 과장)]: Assistant Manager Lee, it looks like we can only clock out after submitting today’s proposal. (Polite yet inevitable overtime notice)

i dae-ri, o-neul gi-hoek-an je-chul-hae-ya toe-geun-hal su iss-eul geot gat-a-yo.

i daeri, oneul gihoekan jechulhaeya toegeunhal su iteul geot gatayo.

네, 과장님. 거의 다 끝났습니다. 30분만 더 주십시오.

[Assistant Manager Lee (이 대리)]: Yes, Manager. It's almost finished. Please give me just 30 more minutes. (Professional, respectful response)

ne, gwa-jang-nim. geo-ui da kkeun-nass-seum-ni-da. sam-sip-bun-man deo ju-sip-si-o.

ne, gwajangnim. geoui da kkeutnatseupnida. 30bunman deo jusipsio.

힘들 텐데 1층 가서 아이스 아메리카노 한잔 사 올게요.

[Manager Kim (김 과장)]: You must be exhausted. I'll head down to the 1st floor and buy us iced Americanos. (Thoughtful Korean boss gesture (아아 = Iced Americano))

him-deul ten-de il-cheung ga-seo a-i-seu a-me-ri-ka-no han-jan sa ol-ge-yo.

himdeul tende 1cheung gaseo aiseu amerikano hanjan sa olgeyo.

감사합니다! 저는 샷 추가로 부탁드립니다.

[Assistant Manager Lee (이 대리)]: Thank you so much! May I please ask for an extra espresso shot in mine? (Polite request for extra caffeine)

gam-sa-ham-ni-da! jeo-neun syat chu-ga-ro bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.

gamsahapnida! jeoneun syat chugaro butakdeuripnida.

끝나고 시원하게 맥주 한잔하러 갈까요?

[Manager Kim (김 과장)]: When we finish, shall we go grab a cold beer? (Inviting to unwind after hard work)

kkeut-na-go si-won-ha-ge maek-ju han-jan-ha-reo gal-kka-yo?

kkeutnago siwonhage maekju hanjanhareo galkkayo?

완전 좋습니다! 바로 마무리하겠습니다.

[Assistant Manager Lee (이 대리)]: Sounds amazing! I will wrap this up immediately. (Enthusiastic agreement)

wan-jeon jo-seum-ni-da! ba-ro ma-mu-ri-ha-gess-seum-ni-da.

wanjeon jotseupnida! baro mamurihagetseupnida.

여기 디저트가 진짜 맛있대요. 딸기 케이크 시킬까요?

[Do-hyun (도현)]: They say the desserts here are really delicious. Shall we order the strawberry cake? (Polite suggestion to break the ice)

yeo-gi di-jeo-teu-ga jin-jja mas-iss-dae-yo. ttal-gi ke-i-keu si-kil-kka-yo?

yeogi dijeoteuga jinjja matitdaeyo. ttalgi keikeu sikilkkayo?

좋아요! 저 단 거 완전 좋아해요.

[Eun-ji (은지)]: Sounds great! I absolutely love sweet things. (Warm, enthusiastic agreement)

jo-a-yo! jeo dan geo wan-jeon jo-a-hae-yo.

jotayo! jeo dan geo wanjeon jotahaeyo.

실물로 뵈니까 사진보다 훨씬 예쁘시네요.

[Do-hyun (도현)]: Seeing you in person, you are much prettier than your photos. (Bold and sweet compliment)

sil-mul-lo boe-ni-kka sa-jin-bo-da hwol-ssin ye-ppeu-si-ne-yo.

silmulro boenikka sajinboda hwolssin yeppeusineyo.

아, 부끄럽게 왜 그러세요... 도현 씨도 키가 엄청 크시네요.

[Eun-ji (은지)]: Ah, why are you making me blush... Dohyun, you are really tall too. (Playfully bashful compliment back)

a, bu-kkeu-reop-ge wae geu-reo-se-yo... do-hyeon ssi-do ki-ga eom-cheong keu-si-ne-yo.

a, bukkeureopge wae geureoseyo... dohyeon ssido kiga eomcheong keusineyo.

주말에 보통 뭐 하면서 시간 보내세요?

[Do-hyun (도현)]: How do you usually spend your time on weekends? (Classic dating question to find common hobbies)

ju-mal-e bo-tong mwo ha-myeon-seo si-gan bo-nae-se-yo?

jumale botong mwo hamyeonseo sigan bonaeseyo?

저는 영화 보거나 맛집 탐방하는 거 좋아해요.

[Eun-ji (은지)]: I like watching movies or exploring delicious food spots. (Open-ended answer opening door for next date)

jeo-neun yeong-hwa bo-geo-na mat-jip tam-bang-ha-neun geo jo-a-hae-yo.

jeoneun yeonghwa bogeona matjip tambanghaneun geo jotahaeyo.

너 얼굴이 왜 이렇게 반쪽이 됐어? 밥은 챙겨 먹고 다녀?

[Mom (엄마)]: Why has your face gotten so thin? Are you eating properly every day? (Iconic Korean mother concern (얼굴이 반쪽 = face shrunk in half))

neo eol-gul-i wae i-reoh-ge ban-jjog-i dwaess-eo? bab-eun chaeng-gyeo meog-go da-nyeo?

neo eolguli wae ireotge banjjoki dwaeteo? bapeun chaenggyeo meokgo danyeo?

엄마, 요새 일이 좀 바빠서 그래. 걱정 마.

[Adult Child (자녀)]: Mom, work has just been a bit busy lately. Don't worry. (Reassuring tone)

eom-ma, yo-sae il-i jom ba-ppa-seo geu-rae. geok-jeong ma.

eomma, yosae ili jom bappaseo geurae. geokjeong ma.

갈비찜 해놨으니까 많이 먹어. 국도 더 줄까?

[Mom (엄마)]: I made braised short ribs so eat plenty. Want more soup? (Endless maternal hospitality and food love)

gal-bi-jjim hae-nwass-eu-ni-kka man-i meog-eo. guk-do deo jul-kka?

galbijjim haenwateunikka mani meokeo. gukdo deo julkka?

와, 역시 엄마 밥이 최고야! 진짜 맛있다.

[Adult Child (자녀)]: Wow, Mom's home cooking is the absolute best! It's so delicious. (Pure joy and filial appreciation)

wa, yeok-si eom-ma bab-i choe-go-ya! jin-jja mas-iss-da.

wa, yeoksi eomma bapi choegoya! jinjja matitda.

반찬 많이 싸줄 테니까 냉장고에 넣어두고 꼭 먹어.

[Mom (엄마)]: I'll pack plenty of side dishes for you, make sure to keep them in your fridge and eat them. (Korean mom love language: packing banchan side dishes)

ban-chan man-i ssa-jul te-ni-kka naeng-jang-go-e neo-eo-du-go kkok meog-eo.

banchan mani ssajul tenikka naengjanggoe neoteodugo kkok meokeo.

알겠어. 엄마 고마워, 잘 먹을게!

[Adult Child (자녀)]: I will. Thank you Mom, I will enjoy every bite! (Heartwarming gratitude)

al-gess-eo. eom-ma go-ma-wo, jal meog-eul-ge!

algeteo. eomma gomawo, jal meokeulge!

기차 곧 출발하겠다. 조심히 잘 내려가.

[Jun-seo (준서)]: The train is departing soon. Have a safe journey down. (Gentle, tender goodbye)

gi-cha got chul-bal-ha-gess-da. jo-sim-hi jal nae-ryeo-ga.

gicha got chulbalhagetda. josimhi jal naeryeoga.

응. 도착하면 바로 전화할게.

[Yu-na (유나)]: Yes. I will call you as soon as I arrive. (Immediate reassurance)

eung. do-chak-ha-myeon ba-ro jeon-hwa-hal-ge.

eung. dochakhamyeon baro jeonhwahalge.

밥 잘 챙겨 먹고, 아프지 마. 알겠지?

[Jun-seo (준서)]: Make sure to eat well, and don't get sick. Promise? (Loving protective care)

bab jal chaeng-gyeo meog-go, a-peu-ji ma. al-gess-ji?

bap jal chaenggyeo meokgo, apeuji ma. algetji?

너도 야근 너무 많이 하지 말고. 보고 싶을 거야.

[Yu-na (유나)]: You too, don't do too much overtime. I will miss you. (Affectionate longing)

neo-do ya-geun neo-mu man-i ha-ji mal-go. bo-go sip-eul geo-ya.

neodo yageun neomu mani haji malgo. bogo sipeul geoya.

다음 주말에 내가 바로 부산으로 내려갈게.

[Jun-seo (준서)]: Next weekend I will come straight down to Busan to see you. (Firm, romantic promise)

da-eum ju-mal-e nae-ga ba-ro bu-san-eu-ro nae-ryeo-gal-ge.

daeum jumale naega baro busaneuro naeryeogalge.

약속했다? 꼭 와야 해!

[Yu-na (유나)]: You promised, right? You must come! (Joyful parting confirmation)

yak-sok-haet-da? kkok wa-ya hae!

yaksokhaetda? kkok waya hae!

혹시 나무젓가락 하나만 빌려주실 수 있나요?

[Tae-oh (태오)]: Excuse me, could you possibly spare a pair of wooden chopsticks? (Polite stranger request)

hok-si na-mu-jeot-ga-rak ha-na-man bil-lyeo-ju-sil su iss-na-yo?

hoksi namujeotgarak hanaman bilryeojusil su itnayo?

아, 네! 여기 있어요. 라면 드시게요?

[Seo-yeon (서연)]: Ah, yes! Here you go. Are you having ramen? (Friendly and accommodating response)

a, ne! yeo-gi iss-eo-yo. ra-myeon deu-si-ge-yo?

a, ne! yeogi iteoyo. ramyeon deusigeyo?

네, 기계로 끓였는데 젓가락을 깜빡했네요. 감사합니다.

[Tae-oh (태오)]: Yes, I cooked it on the machine but forgot chopsticks. Thank you so much. (Relieved and polite)

ne, gi-gye-ro kkeul-yeoss-neun-de jeot-ga-rak-eul kkam-ppak-haess-ne-yo. gam-sa-ham-ni-da.

ne, gigyero kkeulyeotneunde jeotgarakeul kkamppakhaetneyo. gamsahapnida.

새벽에 먹는 편의점 라면이 세상에서 제일 맛있죠.

[Seo-yeon (서연)]: Convenience store ramen eaten at dawn is the most delicious thing in the world. (Universal Korean late-night bonding sentiment)

sae-byeog-e meog-neun pyeon-ui-jeom ra-myeon-i se-sang-e-seo je-il mas-iss-jyo.

saebyeoke meokneun pyeonuijeom ramyeoni sesangeseo jeil matitjyo.

맞아요. 삼각김밥이랑 같이 먹으면 완벽하죠!

[Tae-oh (태오)]: That's right. Eaten together with a triangle kimbap, it is absolute perfection! (Classic Korean food pairing synergy)

maj-a-yo. sam-gak-gim-bab-i-rang ga-chi meog-eu-myeon wan-byeok-ha-jyo!

matayo. samgakgimbapirang gati meokeumyeon wanbyeokhajyo!

맛있게 드세요! 좋은 밤 보내시고요.

[Seo-yeon (서연)]: Enjoy your meal! Have a wonderful night. (Warm, parting neighborly wish)

mas-iss-ge deu-se-yo! jo-eun bam bo-nae-si-go-yo.

matitge deuseyo! joteun bam bonaesigoyo.