Reading Material: Runningman Star's Handwritten Reflection
Introduction
Vocabulary
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 경거망동 | gyeonggeomangdong | reckless behavior | "I will not act recklessly," said Yoo Jae-seok. |
| 반성문 | banseonmun | written reflection | Yoo Jae-seok wrote a handwritten reflection as a penalty. |
| 런닝맨 | Runningman | the TV show "Running Man" | Yoo Jae-seok is a cast member on the show "Running Man". |
| 벌칙 | beolchik | penalty | Yoo Jae-seok was given a penalty and had to write a reflection. |
| 사자성어 | sajaseongeeo | four-character idiom | Yoo Jae-seok had to include 5 four-character idioms in his written reflection. |
| 자필 | jafil | handwritten | Yoo Jae-seok wrote the reflection by hand. |
| 퀴즈 | kwiju | quiz | The "Running Man" cast members faced quiz challenges. |
| 꼴찌 | kkoljji | last place | The episode featured a "Last Place Avengers" race. |
| 대전 | daejeon | competition | There was a competition to avoid coming in last place. |
| 스타투데이DB | Stardaytoday DB | a photo database | The article includes a photo from the Stardaytoday DB. |
Reading Text
방송인 유재석이 예능 프로그램 '런닝맨'에서 벌칙으로 반성문을 작성했다. 유재석은 22일 '런닝맨' 공식 SNS를 통해 자필로 쓴 반성문을 올렸다.
TV personality Yoo Jae-seok wrote a handwritten reflection as a penalty on the variety show "Running Man". On the 22nd, Yoo posted the handwritten reflection on the official "Running Man" social media.
이날 방송된 '런닝맨'에서는 '최깡벤져스 꼴찌 대전' 레이스가 펼쳐졌다. 출연진들은 세계사와 수도, 사자성어 등 퀴즈 대결에 도전했다. 유재석을 비롯한 출연진 중 벌칙에 당첨된 이들은 사자성어 5개를 넣어 자필 반성문을 써야 했다.
On the episode that aired that day, a "Last Place Avengers" race was held. The cast members faced quiz challenges on topics like world history, capital cities, and four-character idioms. Those who were given penalties, including Yoo Jae-seok, had to write a handwritten reflection including 5 four-character idioms.
유재석은 반성문에서 "경거망동 않겠다"라며 앞으로 더욱 조심하겠다는 다짐을 밝혔다. 송지효와 하하도 함께 벌칙에 당첨돼 자필 반성문을 작성했다.
In the reflection, Yoo Jae-seok pledged, "I will not act recklessly," promising to be more careful going forward. Actresses Song Ji-hyo and Ha-ha were also given penalties and wrote handwritten reflections.
Grammar Points
-아/어/여야 하다 have to / must
Expresses obligation or necessity ('have to / must'). Formed by attaching -아/어야 하다 to the verb stem.
📖 유재석을 비롯한 출연진 중 벌칙에 당첨된 이들은 사자성어 5개를 넣어 자필 반성문을 써야 했다. Those among the cast including Yoo Jae-seok who were selected for the penalty had to write a handwritten letter of reflection containing five four-character idioms.
✏️ 내일 시험이 있어서 오늘 공부해야 해요. I have an exam tomorrow, so I have to study today.
에서 from / at (source, place of action)
The particle 에서 marks the place where an action takes place ('at' or 'in'). Here it indicates the show '런닝맨' as the location of the action.
📖 방송인 유재석이 예능 프로그램 '런닝맨'에서 벌칙으로 반성문을 작성했다. Broadcaster Yoo Jae-seok wrote a letter of reflection as a penalty on the entertainment program 'Running Man'.
✏️ 저는 도서관에서 책을 읽어요. I read books at the library.
Cultural Notes
In Korean entertainment, variety shows like "Running Man" often feature penalty games or challenges where the losing participants must complete humorous or embarrassing tasks. Writing a handwritten reflection is a common penalty used on these shows. This practice reflects the Korean cultural emphasis on self-reflection and taking responsibility for one's actions.
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