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  • From Plant Enthusiast to Humble Beginner: Jiho's Journey

    From Plant Enthusiast to Humble Beginner: Jiho's Journey
    Feb 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Korean: From Plant Enthusiast to Humble Beginner: Jiho's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-08-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지호는 설렘을 가득 안고 자리를 떠났다.En: Jiho left his seat filled with excitement.Ko: 겨울의 한가운데, 그는 설 연휴를 맞아 정원에 있는 식물 대회에 초대되었다고 생각했다.En: In the midst of winter, he thought he had been invited to a plant competition in the garden during the Seol holiday.Ko: 식물 애호가들 사이에 자신을 알릴 절호의 기회라고 여겼다.En: He saw it as a perfect opportunity to make himself known among plant enthusiasts.Ko: 정원은 한겨울에도 활기찬 열대 식물들로 가득하고, 꽃들은 겨울 추위를 잊게 해주었다.En: The garden was filled with vibrant tropical plants even in midwinter, and the flowers made him forget the winter's chill.Ko: 친구 수리는 지호를 따라왔다.En: His friend Suri came along with Jiho.Ko: 수리는 지호가 이번 일을 너무 크게 생각하지 않기를 바랐다.En: Suri hoped that Jiho wouldn't overthink this event.Ko: "지호야, 이건 초급자 클래스로 알고 있어," 수리는 소근소근 말했다.En: "Hey Jiho, I think this is for beginners," Suri whispered.Ko: 그러나 지호는 수리의 말을 대수롭지 않게 들었다.En: However, Jiho didn't take Suri's words seriously.Ko: "걱정 마, 나는 준비됐어," 지호는 자신만만하게 대답했다.En: "Don't worry, I'm ready," Jiho replied confidently.Ko: 정원에 도착하자, 사람들은 밝은 미소로 그들을 맞아주었다.En: Upon arriving at the garden, people greeted them with bright smiles.Ko: 지호는 그곳에서 지도하는 민석 선생님을 만났다.En: Jiho met Minseok who guided the class.Ko: 민석은 따뜻한 마음씨의 소유자였고, 언제나 초보자들을 환영했다.En: Minseok was warm-hearted and always welcomed beginners.Ko: "어서 오세요," 민석이 반갑게 인사했다.En: "Welcome," Minseok greeted them cheerfully.Ko: "오늘은 실내 식물 기초 수업입니다.En: "Today is a basic indoor plant class."Ko: "지호는 당황했다.En: Jiho was flustered.Ko: 대회라고 생각했던 것이 초보자 강좌였다는 사실에 약간 혼란스러웠다.En: He was a bit confused to find out that what he thought was a competition turned out to be a beginner's lesson.Ko: 그러나 그는 곧 웃어넘기고 참여하기로 마음먹었다.En: However, he soon laughed it off and decided to participate.Ko: "좋아요, 새로운 걸 배우는 것도 즐거울 것 같아요," 지호는 이렇게 말하며 씩씩하게 마음을 다잡았다.En: "Alright, learning something new could be fun," said Jiho as he gathered his spirits cheerfully.Ko: 수업은 재미있었다.En: The class was fun.Ko: 지호는 다양한 식물들의 돌봄 방법과 기초 지식을 배웠다.En: Jiho learned about the care methods and basic knowledge for various plants.Ko: "이건 정말 유익해," 수리는 기쁜 목소리로 말했다.En: "This is really informative," Suri said with a joyful voice.Ko: "맞아, 덕분에 많은 걸 배우고 있어," 지호도 미소 지으며 동의했다.En: "Yeah, I'm learning a lot thanks to this," Jiho agreed, smiling.Ko: 그러나 사고는 금방 일어났다.En: But an incident soon occurred.Ko: 지호는 다른 참가자 앞에서 자신의 '전문 지식'을 뽐내고 싶어했다.En: Jiho wanted to show off his 'expert knowledge' in front of the other participants.Ko: 식물 흙을 다룰 때 갑자기 손에서 미끄러져, 흙과 묘목이 바닥에 쏟아졌다.En: While handling the plant soil, it suddenly slipped from his hands, causing soil and seedlings to spill onto the floor.Ko: 수리는 깜짝 놀랐고, 민석도 깜짝 놀랐다.En: Suri was startled, and Minseok was also surprised.Ko: 그러나 그들은 곧 웃음을 터뜨렸다.En: But they soon burst into laughter.Ko: 지호도 민망하긴 했지만 결국 웃지 않을 수 없었다.En: Although Jiho felt embarrassed, he couldn't help but laugh eventually.Ko: "괜찮아요, 실수는 누구나 해요," 민석이 말하면서 지호의 어깨를 두드렸다.En: "It's okay, everyone makes mistakes," Minseok said, patting Jiho's shoulder.Ko: 이 사건은 모두에게 웃음거리가 되었고, 지호는 부끄러움 대신 이제는 자연스럽게 웃을 수 있었다.En: This incident became a source of laughter for everyone, and Jiho could now laugh naturally instead of feeling ashamed.Ko: 그날 이후, 지호는 새로운 목표를 세웠다.En: After that day, Jiho set a new goal.Ko: 더욱 겸손한 태도로 기초부터 배워가기로.En: To learn from the basics with a more humble attitude.Ko: "완벽한 전문가가 되지 않아도 돼.En: "You don't have to become a perfect expert.Ko: 그저 사랑하는 일을 ...
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  • Seollal Revelations: Tradition & Dreams at Gyeongbokgung

    Seollal Revelations: Tradition & Dreams at Gyeongbokgung
    Feb 7 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Korean: Seollal Revelations: Tradition & Dreams at Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-07-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 경복궁의 겨울은 마치 그림 같았습니다.En: The winter at Gyeongbokgung was like a painting.Ko: 새하얀 눈이 궁전체를 감싸고, 맑고 푸른 하늘 아래 장엄한 건물들이 우뚝 서 있었습니다.En: The pure white snow enveloped the entire palace, and the majestic buildings stood tall under the clear blue sky.Ko: 가족들은 두꺼운 외투를 입고 따뜻한 숨결을 하얗게 내뿜으며 추위를 이겨내고 있었습니다.En: Families donned thick coats, exhaling warm breaths that turned white as they endured the cold.Ko: 설날을 맞아 지호, 수민, 그리고 하나는 몇 년 만에 다시 모였습니다.En: To celebrate Seollal, Jiho, Sumin, and Hana gathered together for the first time in years.Ko: 지호는 가족의 장남으로서 조상님께 예를 갖추고 전통을 이어가야 한다는 책임감을 느끼고 있었습니다.En: Jiho, as the eldest son of the family, felt the responsibility to honor the ancestors and continue the traditions.Ko: 그러나 마음 한편에는 자신의 꿈을 이루고자 하는 욕망이 꿈틀거렸습니다.En: However, there lingered a desire within him to pursue his own dreams.Ko: 수민은 가족 안에서 자신의 위치를 찾고 싶었고, 하나는 해외에서 온 유혹적인 일자리 제안으로 머리가 복잡했습니다.En: Sumin wanted to find her place within the family, and Hana was in a mental tug-of-war due to a tempting job offer from overseas.Ko: 차가운 겨울 바람이 불어도 가족들이 모인 경복궁은 따뜻한 마음을 주는 장소였습니다.En: Even in the cold winter wind, Gyeongbokgung was a place that warmed the heart when the family was gathered.Ko: 지호는 조상들께 절을 하며 깊은 생각에 잠겼습니다.En: Jiho bowed to the ancestors and fell into deep thought.Ko: 가족은 서로 조금씩 멀어져 있는 것처럼 느껴졌지만, 설날 만큼은 함께 해야 한다고 결심했습니다.En: Although it felt like the family was drifting apart, they resolved to be together on Seollal.Ko: 경복궁의 조상 신사에 들어서자 지호는 가슴 속에 담아 둔 말을 꺼냈습니다.En: Upon entering the ancestral shrine at Gyeongbokgung, Jiho spoke the words he had kept in his heart.Ko: "나도 내 길을 가야 할 것 같아," 그는 조심스레 말했습니다.En: "I think I need to follow my own path," he said cautiously.Ko: 그 말은 마치 얼어붙은 마음을 녹이는 따뜻한 바람 같았습니다.En: His words were like a warm breeze melting their frozen hearts.Ko: 하나는 지호의 말에서 용기를 얻었습니다.En: Hana found courage in Jiho's words.Ko: "나도 하고 싶은 일이 있어. 해외로 가보고 싶어," 하나가 말했습니다.En: "I also have something I want to do. I want to go overseas," said Hana.Ko: 수민은 오빠와 사촌의 솔직함에 자극받았습니다.En: Sumin was inspired by her brother and cousin's honesty.Ko: "나도 가족 안에서 내 자리를 찾고 싶어," 그녀가 덧붙였습니다.En: "I want to find my place within the family, too," she added.Ko: 눈 내린 궁궐 안에서 그들은 서로의 마음을 조심스럽게 나누었습니다.En: Inside the snow-covered palace, they carefully shared their feelings with one another.Ko: 조상님 앞에서 모든 걱정과 부담이 조금은 덜어진 듯했습니다.En: In front of the ancestors, their worries and burdens seemed to lighten a bit.Ko: 지호는 깨달았습니다. "우리가 조상님을 존경하는 방법은 꼭 전통을 따르는 것만은 아니야. 각자 자신의 길을 가는 것도 그 방법이 될 수 있어."En: Jiho realized, "Respecting our ancestors doesn't mean we have to strictly follow tradition. Each following their own path can also be a way to honor them."Ko: 그들이 함께한 시간은 가족 모두에게 큰 의미였습니다.En: The time they spent together held great meaning for the entire family.Ko: 지호는 전통과 개인의 꿈이 함께 갈 수 있음을 이해했습니다.En: Jiho understood that tradition and personal dreams could coexist.Ko: 수민은 가족 안에서 자신감을 찾았고, 하나는 용기를 얻어 새로운 선택을 할 준비가 되었습니다.En: Sumin found confidence within the family, and Hana gained the courage to make a new choice.Ko: 경복궁의 나무들은 하얀 눈 아래에도 흔들리며 그들을 축복하는 듯했습니다.En: The trees of Gyeongbokgung seemed to sway under the white snow, as if blessing them.Ko: 차가운 겨울 바람이 불어와도 가족들 사이에는 따뜻한 이해와 사랑이 감돌고 있었습니다.En: Though the cold winter wind blew, there was warm understanding and love ...
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  • A Night at the Museum: Sujin's Seollal Adventure

    A Night at the Museum: Sujin's Seollal Adventure
    Feb 7 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Korean: A Night at the Museum: Sujin's Seollal Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-07-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 조용한 겨울 저녁, 눈이 천천히 내렸다.En: On a quiet winter evening, snow fell slowly.Ko: 설날을 맞은 서울은 더욱 활기가 넘쳤다.En: Seollal, New Year’s Day, brought more energy to Seoul.Ko: 하지만 국립중앙박물관의 분위기는 정적이었다.En: However, the atmosphere at the National Museum of Korea was still and serene.Ko: 수진은 가족과 함께 오긴 했지만 특별한 목적이 있었다.En: Sujin came with her family, but she had a special purpose.Ko: 그녀는 코트를 단단히 여미고 서둘러서 박물관 안으로 들어갔다.En: She tightened her coat and hurried into the museum.Ko: 그곳에는 이제 곧 다른 장소로 옮겨질 유물이 있었다.En: Inside, there was an artifact that was soon to be moved elsewhere.Ko: 그것은 수진 가족의 역사와 깊이 연관된 것이었다.En: It was deeply connected to Sujin’s family history.Ko: 작고 정교한 청자 화병이었다.En: A small, intricately crafted celadon vase.Ko: 수많은 전시품 중 하나였지만, 그녀에겐 너무도 특별했다.En: Among numerous exhibition items, it was extraordinarily special to her.Ko: 수진은 고민에 빠졌다.En: Sujin was conflicted.Ko: “박물관이 닫히면 몰래 남아 유물을 봐야 해.” 그녀는 결심했다.En: “I have to stay after the museum closes to see the artifact secretly,” she resolved.Ko: 가족에게 잠깐 시간을 달라고 했고, 혼자서 몰래 걸었다.En: She asked her family for a moment alone and walked covertly by herself.Ko: 박물관의 복도는 길고 복잡했다.En: The museum hallways were long and complex.Ko: 문마다 경보 장치가 있었다.En: There was an alarm system on every door.Ko: 수진은 두려움을 느꼈다.En: Sujin felt fear.Ko: "잘해야 해... 경보가 울리면 안돼," 그녀는 속삭였다.En: "I have to do this well... The alarm can’t go off," she whispered.Ko: 갑자기 주변이 완전 어두워졌다.En: Suddenly, everything went completely dark around her.Ko: 박물관 직원이 모두 떠난 것이다.En: The museum staff had all left.Ko: 수진의 심장은 빠르게 뛰었다.En: Sujin's heart raced.Ko: "지금이야," 그녀는 생각하며 조용히 움직였다.En: "It’s now," she thought, moving quietly.Ko: 유물이 있는 전시장은 깜깜했지만 여러 구역을 지나 드디어 도착했다.En: The exhibition room where the artifact was located was pitch black, but after passing through several sections, she finally arrived.Ko: 유리가 두껍게 가려져 있는 유물 앞에 서는 순간, 피곤함도 두려움도 사라졌다.En: Standing in front of the artifact covered by thick glass, her fatigue and fear vanished.Ko: 그녀는 설레였다.En: She was thrilled.Ko: 그러나 시계가 똑딱이고 갑작스레 경고음이 울렸다.En: But then, the clock ticked, and suddenly an alarm sounded.Ko: 수진은 놀라 잠깐 멈칫했다.En: Sujin was startled and paused for a moment.Ko: “뭐 해야 하지?” 그녀는 혼잣말을 되뇌며 선택의 기로에 섰다.En: “What should I do?” she murmured to herself, standing at a crossroads of choice.Ko: 결국 다른 통로를 통해 조심스럽게 빠져나갔다.En: In the end, she carefully slipped out through another pathway.Ko: 결국 경비원도 보지 못한 채 빠져나왔다.En: She managed to leave without being noticed by any guards.Ko: 밖에 나오니 차가운 공기가 얼굴을 때렸다.En: Once outside, the cold air struck her face.Ko: 수진은 얼어붙은 손을 비비며 미소를 지었다.En: Sujin rubbed her frozen hands together and smiled.Ko: 모험은 위험했지만 가족의 소중한 역사를 가까이서 보게 된 기쁨이 더 컸다.En: The adventure was dangerous, but the joy of seeing her family’s precious history up close was greater.Ko: 그날 저녁, 수진은 집으로 돌아가며 새로운 깨달음을 안았다.En: That evening, Sujin returned home with a new realization.Ko: 때로는 목숨을 걸고 나아가는 것이 얼마나 중요한지를 알게 되었다.En: Sometimes, risking oneself is crucial to understand the importance of moving forward.Ko: 자신이 성장할 수 있는 기회는 자신이 만든다는 것을 말이다.En: She realized that the opportunity for her growth is created by herself.Ko: 설날 밤하늘에 불꽃이 터졌다.En: Fireworks burst into the Seollal night sky.Ko: 수진에게는 그 희미한 빛들이 모든 것을 환하게 비춰주는 것만 같았다.En: To Sujin, those faint lights seemed to illuminate everything completely. Vocabulary Words:artifact: 유물serene: 정적intricately: 정교하게covertly: 몰래complex: 복잡한fatigue: 피곤함alarm: 경보pitch ...
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