Reading Material: K-Pop Stars Detained at U.S. Border Crossing
Introduction
Vocabulary
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 마약 | maag | drugs | Mun Hee-jun and Kang Ta were detained for 12 hours on suspicion of drug possession. |
| 소지 | soiji | possession | Mun Hee-jun and Kang Ta were detained on suspicion ofdrug possession. |
| 혐의 | hyeomui | suspicion, charge | Mun Hee-jun and Kang Ta were detainedon suspicion ofdrug possession. |
| 구금 | gugeun | detention | Mun Hee-jun and Kang Ta weredetainedfor 12 hours. |
| 강타는 | gangtaneun | Kang Ta (subject marker) | Kang Tasaid they were detained for 12 hours. |
| 라며 | lameyo | and said | Kang Tasaidthey were detained for 12 hours. |
| 문희준은 | munhijeuneun | Mun Hee-jun (subject marker) | Mun Hee-junand Kang Ta were detained. |
| 했다 | haessda | did | Mun Hee-jun and Kang Tawere detainedfor 12 hours. |
| 라고 | lago | that | Kang Ta saidthatthey were detained for 12 hours. |
| 짠한형 | jjanhangseong | Jjanhangseong (TV show title) | [Photo source = 'Jjanhangseong' video capture] |
Reading Text
그룹 H.O.T.의 멤버 문희준과 강타가 미국 입국 심사 때 12시간 동안 구금됐다고 전했다.
Mun Hee-jun and Kang Ta of the group H.O.T. said they were detained for 12 hours during US immigration.
강타는 "문희준 형과 제가 미국 입국 심사대에서 끌려가 12시간 구금된 적이 있었다"라며 "그때는 입국심사가 엄격했다"고 말했다.
Kang Ta said, "Mun Hee-jun and I were once detained for 12 hours at the US immigration checkpoint," and added, "Immigration checks were very strict at the time."
강타는 "형 뭐라고 했냐"고 묻자, 문희준은 "마약 소지 혐의로 12시간 구금됐다"고 답했다.
When Kang Ta asked, "What did you say, hyung?", Mun Hee-jun replied, "We were detained for 12 hours on suspicion of drug possession."
이날 멤버들은 이수만 전 SM엔터테인먼트 총괄 프로듀서와 통화를 하기도 했다. 이후 신동엽은 즉석에서 이수만에게 전화를 걸어 멤버들과 연결했다.
On that day, the members also spoke with former SM Entertainment producer Lee Soo-man. Afterward, Shin Dong-yeop immediately called Lee Soo-man to connect him with the members.
이수만은 "사랑해요"라고 응원했고, 장우혁은 "선생님 사랑합니다"라며 답했다.
Lee Soo-man cheered them on, saying "I love you," and Jang Woo-hyuk responded, "I love you, teacher."
Grammar Points
-(으)ㄴ 적이 있다 have done before
Attached to a verb stem to express that one has had the experience of doing something. -(으)ㄴ 적이 있다 = 'have done before'.
📖 강타는 "문희준 형과 제가 미국 입국 심사대에서 끌려가 12시간 구금된 적이 있었다"라며 "그때는 입국심사가 엄격했다"고 말했다. Kangta said, 'My older brother Munheejeun and I were taken away at the US immigration checkpoint and were detained for 12 hours,' adding, 'Back then, immigration screening was strict.'
✏️ 저는 제주도에 가 본 적이 있어요. I have been to Jeju Island before.
-(으)ㄹ 때 when
Used after a verb or noun to indicate 'when' or 'at the time of' a certain action or situation.
📖 그룹 H.O.T.의 멤버 문희준과 강타가 미국 입국 심사 때 12시간 동안 구금됐다고 전했다. H.O.T. members Munheejeun and Kangta reported that they were detained for 12 hours during the US immigration screening.
✏️ 어릴 때 저는 축구를 정말 좋아했어요. When I was young, I really liked soccer.
Cultural Notes
H.O.T. was one of the most popular K-pop groups in the 1990s and early 2000s. The group's detention at the US immigration checkpoint reflects the strict security measures in place at the time, especially for high-profile Korean celebrities entering the country. The communication between the members and their former producer Lee Soo-man also highlights the close relationship between K-pop artists and their management companies.
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