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  • Sunset Reconciliation: Bridging Sibling Bonds at Hangang Park

    Sunset Reconciliation: Bridging Sibling Bonds at Hangang Park
    Jul 18 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Korean: Sunset Reconciliation: Bridging Sibling Bonds at Hangang Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-18-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 한강 공원에서 해질 무렵, 여름의 따뜻한 바람이 불고 있었다.En: At Hangang Park at dusk, a warm summer breeze was blowing.Ko: 해 질 녘의 황금빛이 강물을 감싸고, 도시의 불빛이 하나 둘 반짝이기 시작했다.En: The golden light of sunset was enveloping the river, and the city lights were beginning to twinkle one by one.Ko: 지수는 벤치에 앉아 두 동생을 기다리고 있었다.En: Jisoo sat on a bench, waiting for her two younger siblings.Ko: 그는 안절부절 못했다.En: She was restless.Ko: 오늘은 무언가 변화를 만들 기회였다.En: Today was an opportunity to make a change.Ko: 조금 후, 민준과 해은이 도착했다.En: A little while later, Minjun and Haeun arrived.Ko: 둘은 함께 자전거를 타고 왔다.En: They had come together on bicycles.Ko: 해은은 밝게 웃었지만 민준은 무표정했다.En: Haeun was smiling brightly, but Minjun had a blank expression.Ko: 지수는 마음이 무거웠다.En: Jisoo felt heavy-hearted.Ko: 그동안 민준과의 사이가 좋지 않았다.En: She hadn't been getting along well with Minjun lately.Ko: 민준은 자주 지수가 너무 간섭한다고 생각했다.En: Minjun often thought that she was too meddlesome.Ko: “얘들아, 우리 얘기 좀 하자,” 지수가 조심스럽게 말했다.En: "Guys, let's talk for a moment," Jisoo said cautiously.Ko: 민준은 눈을 돌리며 대답했다. “형, 왜 또 뭐 때문이야?”En: Minjun turned his eyes and responded, "Hyung, what is it this time?"Ko: 지수는 차분하게 답했다. “너와 친해지고 싶어. 내가 실수한 것 같아. 너의 생각을 더 들어야 했는데.”En: Jisoo replied calmly, "I want to get closer to you. I think I made some mistakes. I should have listened to your thoughts more."Ko: 민준은 심술궂게 웃었다. “갑자기 왜 그래? 내가 한 말을 네가 언제 들은 적 있어?”En: Minjun smirked sarcastically, "Why the sudden change? When have you ever listened to what I had to say?"Ko: 둘 사이에 긴장감이 감돌았다.En: Tension lingered between them.Ko: 해은은 두 형제를 번갈아 보았다. 그녀의 마음은 조마조마했다.En: Haeun looked back and forth between her two brothers, her heart anxious.Ko: 해은은 가족이 화목하기를 바랐다.En: Haeun wished for the family to be harmonious.Ko: 그녀는 두 사람 사이에 서서 말했다. “둘 다, 제발 잠깐만 들어줘.”En: Standing between them, she said, "Both of you, please just listen for a moment."Ko: 그녀의 말이 두 사람의 대화를 멈추게 했다.En: Her words halted the conversation.Ko: 해은은 차분히 말했다. “우리 가족이잖아. 서로 이해하고 도와줘야 해. 나는 형들이 잘 지내는 걸 보고 싶어.”En: Haeun spoke calmly, "We're family. We need to understand and support each other. I want to see my brothers getting along."Ko: 그 순간 지수와 민준은 멈춰 섰다.En: At that moment, Jisoo and Minjun paused.Ko: 지수는 깊게 숨을 쉬며 민준에게 말했다. “정말 미안해. 너의 생각을 이해하지 못했어. 이제부터 더 노력할게.”En: Jisoo took a deep breath and said to Minjun, "I'm really sorry. I didn't understand your perspective. I'll try harder from now on."Ko: 민준은 잠시 침묵하더니, 말문을 열었다.En: Minjun was silent for a moment, then opened his mouth to speak.Ko: “알았어. 나도 형의 마음을 몰랐어. 서로 더 솔직하게 말하자.”En: "Okay. I didn't understand your feelings either. Let's be more honest with each other."Ko: 해가 완전히 저물고, 어둠 속에 서서히 불빛들이 찬란히 빛나기 시작했다.En: As the sun fully set, the lights began to shine brilliantly in the darkness.Ko: 세 사람은 한강 공원의 그것을 보며 웃었다.En: The three of them looked at this scene in Hangang Park and laughed.Ko: 그들의 관계는 오늘 이후로 조금씩 나아지기 시작할 것이었다.En: Their relationship would start to improve little by little from today onward.Ko: 이런 순간은 희망으로 가득 차 있었다.En: Such moments were filled with hope.Ko: 그들은 함께 다시 걸음걸이를 맞추어 집으로 돌아갔다.En: Together, they matched their steps as they headed home.Ko: 여름밤의 향기는 가족의 새로운 시작을 알리고 있었다.En: The scent of the summer night signaled a new beginning for the family. Vocabulary Words:dusk: 해질 무렵breeze: 바람enveloping: 감싸고restless: 안절부절 못했다meddlesome: 간섭cautiously: 조심스럽게smirked: 심술궂게 웃었다sarcastically: 조롱하며linger: 감돌았다anxious: 조마조마했다harmonious: ...
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  • Rekindling Friendship: A Journey Through Time at Sunsu Charim

    Rekindling Friendship: A Journey Through Time at Sunsu Charim
    Jul 17 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rekindling Friendship: A Journey Through Time at Sunsu Charim Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-17-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 여름 햇볕이 비추는 날, 전통 찻집 "순수차림"은 방문객을 환영하고 있었다.En: On a summer's day with the sun shining, the traditional tea house "순수차림" (Sunsu Charim) was welcoming visitors.Ko: 날아들던 작은 새소리가 차분한 분위기를 더했다.En: The chirping of small birds added to the tranquil atmosphere.Ko: 나무 슬라이딩 문이 살며시 열리고, 민서가 들어왔다.En: A wooden sliding door gently opened, and Minseo walked in.Ko: 여기에서 다시 만날 줄은 몰랐다고 그녀가 속으로 중얼거렸다.En: She mumbled to herself, not expecting to meet here again.Ko: 민서는 어릴 적 친구들을 다시 만나기 위해 찻집에 앉아 있었다.En: Minseo sat in the tea house to reunite with childhood friends.Ko: 그녀는 조금 불안했다.En: She felt a bit uneasy.Ko: 오랜 시간 동안 연락이 끊겼고, 과거의 추억은 여전히 그녀의 마음에 있었다.En: They had been out of touch for a long time, and memories of the past lingered in her heart.Ko: 곧 지호가 도착했다.En: Soon, Jiho arrived.Ko: 그는 미소를 머금고 있었다.En: He wore a smile.Ko: 항상 긍정적이며 사람들을 이어주는 감초 같은 친구였다.En: He was always the optimistic friend who connected people like licorice.Ko: 지호는 반갑게 "오랜만이야, 민서야!"라고 인사했다.En: Jiho cheerfully greeted, "Long time no see, Minseo!"Ko: 그들의 미소가 찻집을 따뜻하게 만들었다.En: Their smiles warmed the tea house.Ko: 마지막으로 유나가 왔다.En: Finally, Yuna arrived.Ko: 그녀는 차분해 보였지만, 눈빛에는 약간의 망설임이 엿보였다.En: She appeared calm, but there was a hint of hesitation in her eyes.Ko: "우리 다 모였네," 그녀가 조용히 말했다.En: "We're all here," she said quietly.Ko: 유나의 말투는 차분하지만, 그 뒤에는 과거의 감정들이 숨어 있었다.En: Yuna's tone was calm, but behind it lay emotions from the past.Ko: 세 사람은 차를 주문하며 이야기를 시작했다.En: The three ordered tea and began their conversation.Ko: 시간이 흘러갔고, 어린 시절의 장난과 웃음으로 가득한 추억들이 차분한 찻집에 맴돌았다.En: Time flew by, and memories filled with childhood pranks and laughter lingered in the tranquil tea house.Ko: 그러나 유나는 점점 말수가 줄어들었다.En: However, Yuna gradually became more silent.Ko: 민서는 긴장을 느꼈다.En: Minseo sensed the tension.Ko: 결국 유나는 조용히 말했다, "민서야, 그때 일이 아직도 마음에 남아 있어."En: Eventually, Yuna quietly said, "Minseo, what happened back then still lingers in my mind."Ko: 그녀의 목소리에는 억눌린 감정이 담겨 있었다.En: Her voice carried suppressed emotions.Ko: 민서의 마음이 무거워졌다.En: Minseo's heart grew heavy.Ko: "그때 네가 나한테 딱히 이유 없이 멀어졌을 때, 정말 힘들었어."En: "When you distanced yourself from me for no particular reason, it was really tough."Ko: 민서는 숨을 깊이 들이마셨다.En: Minseo took a deep breath.Ko: 유나의 말에 상처를 준 것이었을지도 모른다는 생각이 들어, 마음이 아팠다.En: The thought that she might have hurt Yuna pained her.Ko: 그동안 그는 이 문제를 무시하려고 했지만, 지금은 그것을 극복해야 한다고 결심했다.En: She had tried to ignore this issue, but now she decided to overcome it.Ko: "미안해, 유나," 민서가 차분하게 말했다.En: "I'm sorry, Yuna," Minseo said calmly.Ko: "그때 난... 그냥 내 감정을 다루는 게 서툴렀어.En: "At that time, I was just clumsy with my emotions.Ko: 널 잃고 싶지 않았어."En: I didn't want to lose you."Ko: 유나는 수긍하듯 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Yuna nodded as if understanding.Ko: 그녀의 눈앞에 어린 시절의 민서가 보이는 듯했다.En: She seemed to see the childhood Minseo before her.Ko: "알았어, 민서야. 이제 이해해."En: "I understand now, Minseo."Ko: 지호는 그들을 바라보며 미소 지었다.En: Jiho watched them with a smile.Ko: "이제부터는 더 자주 만나자.En: "From now on, let's meet more often.Ko: 새 추억을 만들자."En: Let's create new memories."Ko: 세 사람은 서로를 바라보며 웃었다.En: The three looked at each other and laughed.Ko: 그들은 마음을 열고, 과거를 뒷걸음질치게 하며 앞으로 나아가기로 했다.En: They decided to open their hearts, letting the past recede, and move forward.Ko: 시간이 지나면서, 찻집에 퍼지는 차 향기처럼 그들 사이에 따뜻한 감정이 다시 스며들었다.En: Over time, like the aroma ...
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  • Friendship's Rainbow: A Journey into Seoraksan's Heart

    Friendship's Rainbow: A Journey into Seoraksan's Heart
    Jul 16 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Korean: Friendship's Rainbow: A Journey into Seoraksan's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 구름이 낮게 드리운 어느 여름 날, 세 명의 오랜 친구, 민재, 수정, 태양은 설악산 국립공원으로 다시 모였습니다.En: On a summer day with clouds hanging low, three long-time friends, Minjae, Sujeong, and Taeyang, gathered once more at Seoraksan National Park.Ko: 민재는 두근거리는 마음으로 산행을 시작했습니다.En: With a pounding heart, Minjae began the hike.Ko: 그에게는 오늘이 특별한 날이었습니다.En: To him, today was a special day.Ko: 그는 어릴 적 친구들과의 추억을 되살리고 싶었습니다.En: He wanted to relive the memories with his childhood friends.Ko: 수정은 백팩을 단단히 챙기고 준비가 되었는지 점검했습니다.En: Sujeong secured her backpack firmly and checked if she was ready.Ko: 그녀는 변수를 좋아하지 않았지만 이번에는 마음을 열고 싶었습니다.En: Although she didn't like uncertainties, this time she wanted to keep an open mind.Ko: 태양은 여유로운 미소를 짓고 친구들을 바라봤습니다.En: Taeyang looked at his friends with a relaxed smile.Ko: 그는 자연 속에서 시간을 보내는 것을 좋아했지만, 흥미로운 경험을 놓칠까 봐 항상 조금 걱정했습니다.En: He loved spending time in nature but was always a little worried about missing exciting experiences.Ko: 숲길은 푸른 잎에 가득 찼고, 여기저기서 새소리가 들렸습니다.En: The forest path was filled with green leaves, and the sound of birds chirping could be heard here and there.Ko: 그들의 옆으로 작은 폭포와 시냇물 소리가 그들을 환영했습니다.En: A small waterfall and the sound of streams welcomed them by their side.Ko: 그러나 하늘은 점점 어두워지고 있었습니다.En: However, the sky was gradually darkening.Ko: 민재는 숨 깊이 들이쉬고 말했다. "이 길은 전에 와 본 적이 없어서 기대돼."En: Minjae took a deep breath and said, "I've never been on this path before, so I'm excited."Ko: 세 사람은 갈림길에 도착했습니다.En: The three arrived at a fork in the road.Ko: 민재는 예상치 못하게 덜 알려진 길을 택했습니다.En: Unexpectedly, Minjae chose the less-known path.Ko: "이쪽에 멋진 뷰가 있을 것 같아. 한번 가보자!"라고 민재는 자신감 있게 말했습니다.En: "I think there might be a great view this way. Let's give it a try!" said Minjae confidently.Ko: 수정은 고민했지만 친구를 믿기로 했습니다.En: Sujeong hesitated but decided to trust her friend.Ko: 태양은 이미 그의 옆에서 걸어가고 있었습니다.En: Taeyang was already walking by his side.Ko: 그들이 선택한 길은 좁고 울퉁불퉁했습니다.En: The path they chose was narrow and bumpy.Ko: 하지만 끝내는 작은 동굴에 다다랐습니다.En: But eventually, they reached a small cave.Ko: 그곳에서 바라보는 풍경은 정말 놀랍었습니다.En: The view from there was truly breathtaking.Ko: 갑자기 천둥이 울리고 비가 내리기 시작했지만, 그들은 자연스럽게 서로 더 가까이 앉았습니다.En: Suddenly, thunder rumbled, and it started to rain, but naturally, they sat closer to one another.Ko: 비바람 속에서 그들은 진솔한 대화를 나누었습니다.En: Amidst the rain and wind, they had an honest conversation.Ko: 민재는 그간의 걱정을 털어놓았고, 수정과 태양은 가족과 진로에 대한 고민을 나눴습니다.En: Minjae shared his worries, while Sujeong and Taeyang talked about concerns regarding family and career.Ko: 폭풍이 지나고 나니 멋진 무지개가 계곡 위로 걸려있었습니다.En: After the storm passed, a magnificent rainbow appeared over the valley.Ko: 세 친구는 그 무지개를 바라보며 말없이 미소를 지었습니다.En: The three friends looked at the rainbow and smiled silently.Ko: 민재는 친구들과의 순간이 그 어느 것보다 소중하다는 것을 깨달았습니다.En: Minjae realized that these moments with friends were more precious than anything else.Ko: "우리 이렇게 종종 만나자," 민재가 조용히 말했습니다.En: "Let's meet like this more often," Minjae said quietly.Ko: 세 사람은 서로의 존재에 감사하며, 앞으로도 우정을 소중히 하기로 약속했습니다.En: The three of them expressed gratitude for each other's presence and promised to cherish their friendship moving forward.Ko: 설악산의 여름은 그들의 마음에 깊이 스며들었고, 그들은 새로운 결심으로 계곡을 내려갔습니다.En: The summer of Seoraksan deeply seeped into their hearts, and they descended the valley with newfound resolve.Ko: 이제 그들 사이에 많은 것이...
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Either they're using AI for the English speaker or the person speaking has absolutely no clue how any of the Korean words and names are pronounced. Not to mention the names are pronounced differently each time.
For a site that claims it is based on sociolinguistics, it seems to be missing a human component.
It was really hard to get past Jeyuungbookgoong for 경복궁.

Sounds like AI, and not a good AI

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