Annyeong Ari

By Ari Lee

What's Annyeong Ari about?

Hi, I'm Ari Lee, your friendly source of the latest Korean news/trends/culture and language! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly newsletter, Annyeong Ari, formerly known as The Legit Korean. Listen to me on every Friday, 안녕!

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Annyeong Ari episodes:

03.22.2024
Pandemic Is Over, but South Korea's Medical Crisis Has Just Begun
In this episode, I talk about why South Korea is having a medical crisis that we didn't have even during the pandemic. Also, you'll learn Korean vocabulary about counting days. If you liked my podcast, ⁠⁠⁠buy me a coffee⁠⁠⁠ to support...
03.15.2024
How to Make Korean Friends Easily
In this episode, I talk about the most important Korean table manner and how to make friends easily. Also, you'll learn how to curse idiots in Korean. If you liked my podcast, ⁠⁠buy me a coffee⁠⁠ to support my work! It'll...
03.08.2024
Can Exorcism Be a Party? (Yes, It Can in Korea)
Annyeong, my dear listeners! I finally came back after a long break. I didn't know it took a whole year. Time really flies. I hope you missed me :D In this episode, I talk about the difference between Korean exorcism and...
03.17.2023
The 69-Hour Workweek
In this episode, I talk about the 69-hour workweek that Koreans voted for and how a broadcaster edited Michelle Yeoh's Oscar speech. And you'll learn a Korean sentence to say while watching "The Glory: Part 2." If you liked my podcast,...
03.10.2023
Why Koreans Don't Say Hi to Strangers
In this episode, I talk about religious reasons why Korean don't say hi to strangers and a healthy popcorn alternative. And you'll learn a simple way to speak or text cute Korean. If you liked my podcast, make a donation to...
02.03.2023
Everyone Drinks Ah-Shot-Chu And You Should Too
In this episode, I talk about K-comedy trends, a sweet drink young Koreans fell in love with, and a letter to the first lady. And you'll learn how to customize a drink order in Korean. If you found my podcast helpful...
01.27.2023
The Rise of No Marriage Believers and New K-Pop Girl Group on Billboard Hot 100
In this episode, I talk about why young Koreans are saying no to marriage. On today's lesson, you'll hear a Korean news report about a new K-Pop girl group on the Billboard Hot 100. At the end of the lesson,...
01.20.2023
Cost of Living in Seoul (2023) and Seollal Is Just Around the Corner
In this episode, I talk about skyrocketing cost of living in Seoul. And from today, I start a new Korean lesson where you listen to a Korean news report and learn 3 expressions in it. Today's news report is about...
11.11.2022
Why Korean Baseball Fans Buy Pepero
In this episode, you'll learn about how Pepero Day is a national popularity test in Korea and why baseball fans buy the chocolate snack, Galaxy phones, or even a fork crane?? to support their favorite teams. This podcast is a narrated...
10.21.2022
How One Tech Company Shut Down South Korea
In this episode, you'll learn about the recent Kakao outage crisis in SK and an old Korean idiom that makes Korean ARMYs buying rubber shoes. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's...
10.14.2022
Why Korean Landlords Are Paying Tenants Monthly Rent
In this episode, you'll learn about an unique house renting system in South Korea and you'll learn how to say "My first Korean word I learned is Annyeonghaseyo" in Korean! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter,...
10.07.2022
Everyone's Watching Reality Dating Shows
In this episode, you'll learn about Korean reality dating shows including EXchange and you'll learn how to say "I don't like reality dating shows" in Korean in two different ways. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter,...
09.30.2022
Why Korean Girls Love Ajeossi
In this episode, you'll learn about a recent ajeossi craze that is sweeping my country and you'll learn how to ask your friend to watch a Netflix together in Korean. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter,...
09.23.2022
Have You Watched K-Fairy Tales?
In this episode, you'll learn about Korean weekend dramas, quickly-rising cost of eating, and how to say someone is "more ... in person" in Korean. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's...
09.16.2022
Korean Students Are Writing Papers And They Are Not Essays
In this episode, you'll learn about what Korean students are writing and what it means for the country and learn how to say someone died in different settings. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari....
09.02.2022
Never Challenge a Korean to a Soju Drinking Competition
In this episode, you'll learn about shocking drinking culture with Soju and learn Korean with a viral & dirty two-choice question. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to watch a...
08.26.2022
Extraordinary World of Super Fans
In this episode, you'll learn about Korean movie/series super fan culture, a cure song for social media jealousy, and my new night ritual. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's newsletter to...
08.19.2022
Korean Music Festival Guide
In this episode, you'll learn about two biggest music festivals in South Korea, why COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in the country, and a romantic line from Goblin: The Lonely And the Great God. This podcast is a narrated version of my...
08.12.2022
A 2,000-Year-Old K-Pop Culture
In this episode, you'll learn about a 2000-year-old K-Pop culture, the latest-yet-Y2K selfie sign, and a cool Korean song that Instagram users will relate to. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, Annyeong Ari. Read this week's...
07.29.2022
Korean Girl’s Weight Loss Plan Went Viral
In this episode, you'll learn about a Korean girl’s impossible weight loss plan and social background info about Extraordinary Attorney Woo. You'll also practice how to order in Korean in super-advanced level. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly...
07.22.2022
First Korean Reality Gay Dating Show Has Begun
In this episode, you'll learn about a new reality dating show that is a hot potato in Korea and a strange history of free school lunch. You'll also practice how to tell a scary story in Korean with me! This podcast...
07.15.2022
Truth About Koreans' Obesity Rate
In this episode, you'll learn about a recent Koreans’ obesity rate report, a theme park employee’s rap went viral, and a healthy summer noodle recipe! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, The Legit Korean. Read this...
07.08.2022
Extraordinary K-Dramas
In this episode, you'll learn about the current Netflix South Korea Top 10 chart, BL K-Dramas, and what the popularity of a puppy tells about Korean politics. Also you'll practice how to introduce/rap yourself like a K-Drama character with me! This...
06.24.2022
Why You Should Go to Baseball Game in Korea
In this episode, you'll learn about unique Korean baseball fan culture and an instant noodle recipe. Also you'll practice a Korean joke with me! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, The Legit Korean. Read this week's...
06.17.2022
Korean Economy Report
In this episode, you'll learn about three zombies that are chasing young Koreans and a healthy snack recipe. Also you'll practice a Korean tongue twister with me! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, The Legit Korean....
06.10.2022
Stranger Korean Movies
In this episode, you'll learn about the top 3 strange Korean movies that you'll fall in love with, a line from BTS's speech at the White House, and Sujebi, a Korean comfort food! This podcast is a narrated version of my...
05.27.2022
Top 2 Entertainment Stories of the Week
In this episode, you'll learn about the winner of the biggest K-Pop idol dating rumor, a funny line from Welcome to Wedding Hell, and a spicy diet food! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, The Legit...
05.20.2022
How to Ask a Favor Politely in Korean
In this episode, you'll learn about why dating apps are not popular in Korea, how to ask a favor politely with a rap lyric from GANJI by PSY, and a trending diet food! Check out my new Korean exercise book, Not...
05.13.2022
Dark History of Abortion
In this episode, you'll learn about the dark history of abortion in South Korea. And you'll practice a very long line from a teen romance series, Take My Heart (2021) and learn about an easy gimbap recipe. Check out my new...
04.29.2022
Korean Fried Chicken's History
In this episode, you'll learn about the tragic but yummy history of Korean fried chicken. You'll practice a rap lyric from No More Dream by BTS with me and learn about a healthy egg recipe. Check out my new Korean exercise...
04.22.2022
Top 3 Hottest Trends in South Korea
In this episode, you'll learn about the hottest trends including photo booths, body profile, and a big-hit counselling TV program. You'll practice a line from Our Beloved Summer (K-Drama) with me and learn about a ramyeon recipe that you'll thank...
04.15.2022
How to Understand the Big Perilla Leaf Debate
In this episode, you'll learn about the infamous perilla debate that everyone's talking about on Korean Internet. You'll practice a rap lyric from Thunderous by Stray Kids with me and learn about a spicy meat food that Korean workers often...
04.08.2022
How K-Pop Fans Are Changing K-Politics
In this episode, you'll learn about Korean K-Pop fans became a major player in Korean politics, a new voicemail where you can send me your Korean ‘rap,’ and a spicy & sweet egg recipe. This podcast is a narrated version of...
03.18.2022
Girls Love 'Boys' Love'
In this episode, you'll learn about how to say "BTS concert was great!," a new K-Drama everyone's talking about, and a home-meal food recipe. Weekly virtual Korean McDonald's is open from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, Sunday EST. Join my Twitter Space,...
03.11.2022
How K-Pop Nation's Presidential Election Looks Like
In this episode, you'll learn about photos uploaded by BTS, South Korean presidential election, and a bibimbap recipe. Weekly virtual Korean McDonald's is open from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, Sunday EST. Join my Twitter Space, make a request to join to...
03.04.2022
What Korean Name Do You Want?
In this episode, you'll learn about how to say "I'm working out at home," Korean naturalization process, and a healthy vegetarian food recipe. Weekly virtual Korean McDonald's is open from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, Sunday EST. Join my Instagram live, make...
02.25.2022
Why You Should Eat Cake with Chopsticks
In this episode, you'll learn about how to ask Myers Briggs type & answer in Korean, why you should eat a cake with chopsticks, and a beer time friend Korean food recipe. Weekly virtual Korean McDonald's is open from 4:30 to...
02.18.2022
Origin of Oppa and Army
In this episode, you'll hear about my weekly virtual Korean McDonald's, K-Pop fan culture history, and a spicy high-carb Korean food recipe. Weekly virtual Korean McDonald's is opening at 6:30 am Feb. 21st, Monday KST. Join my 1-hour Instagram live, make...
02.04.2022
Order a Coffee & Tteokbokki in Korean
In this episode, you'll hear about an invitation to a brand-new café & restaurant, a hot trend between young Koreans, and a sweet & crispy winter snack recipe! Find out more about my virtual Korean café & restaurant! This podcast is a...
01.21.2022
Why Koreans Boycott Starbucks
In this episode, you'll hear about a heart-warming K-Drama recommendation, why Koreans are boycotting Starbucks, plus a spicy soup recipe! This podcast is a narrated version of my bi-weekly email newsletter, The Legit Korean. Read this week's newsletter, leave a comment,...
01.07.2022
My Daily Pandemic Life in Korea
In this episode, you'll hear about a fantasy rom-com K-Drama recommendation, what it takes to order a coffee in Korea during pandemic, plus a vegetarian winter food recipe! This podcast is a narrated version of my bi-weekly email newsletter, The Legit...
12.31.2021
The Day Koreans Get Older Together
Hello, listeners! Thank you for enjoying my podcast for the year. I wish you have the best new year! Stay safe. Love from Ari In this episode, you'll hear about what Koreans do to celebrate a new year and you'll learn...
12.17.2021
Why Squid Game Was Born in Korea
In this episode, you'll hear about why Squid Game was born in Korea and you'll learn how to say "I'm soooooo bored," plus BTS Jin-style kimchi fried rice recipe!
12.10.2021
The Origin of K-Pop Fan Chants
In this episode, you'll hear about the origin of K-Pop fan chants and you'll learn how to say 'A man held a door open for me.', plus a super easy potato recipe!
12.03.2021
Why Do Korean Girls Walk Around With a Hair Curler?
In this episode, you'll hear about the truth of hair curler trend in Korea and you'll learn how to say 'OMG, I forgot my mom's birthday!', plus a sweet potato kimchi jeon recipe! This podcast is a narrated version of my...
11.26.2021
A Korean’s Reaction to BTS in AMAs
In this episode, you'll hear about my reaction to American Music Awards and you'll learn some Korean to scream at BTS concert. Plus, a super easy bulgogi recipe! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly email newsletter, The Legit...
11.19.2021
What You Don’t Know About Korean SAT
In this episode, you'll hear about the day airplanes don’t take off (briefly) in South Korea and you'll learn very popular slangs and an interesting personal pronoun. Plus, a childhood food recipe! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly...
11.12.2021
My Pepero Day Memory
In this episode, you'll hear about the day all the dating gossips come alive and you'll learn daily Korean sentences with a song about a heart-broken ex-boyfriend. Plus, a creamy tteokbokki recipe! This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly...
11.05.2021
Hanbok & Historical K-Drama Recommendations
In this episode, you'll hear about Hanbok (traditional Korean clothes), my historical K-Drama recommendations, and you'll learn how to get a room late at night in Korean with Memories of the Alhambra. This podcast is a narrated version of my weekly...
10.29.2021
The Truth About Korean Cancel Culture
In this episode, you'll hear about a recent extreme Korean cancel culture case, how South Koreans reached 70 percent vaccination rate, and you'll learn Korean sentences for asking your date out with Friday sung by IU. This podcast is a narrated...

What's Annyeong Ari about?

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Annyeong Ari episodes:

Pandemic Is Over, but South Korea's Medical Crisis Has Just Begun

How to Make Korean Friends Easily

Can Exorcism Be a Party? (Yes, It Can in Korea)

The 69-Hour Workweek

Why Koreans Don't Say Hi to Strangers

Everyone Drinks Ah-Shot-Chu And You Should Too

The Rise of No Marriage Believers and New K-Pop Girl Group on Billboard Hot 100

Cost of Living in Seoul (2023) and Seollal Is Just Around the Corner

Why Korean Baseball Fans Buy Pepero

How One Tech Company Shut Down South Korea

Why Korean Landlords Are Paying Tenants Monthly Rent

Everyone's Watching Reality Dating Shows

Why Korean Girls Love Ajeossi

Have You Watched K-Fairy Tales?

Korean Students Are Writing Papers And They Are Not Essays

Never Challenge a Korean to a Soju Drinking Competition

Extraordinary World of Super Fans

Korean Music Festival Guide

A 2,000-Year-Old K-Pop Culture

Korean Girl’s Weight Loss Plan Went Viral

First Korean Reality Gay Dating Show Has Begun

Truth About Koreans' Obesity Rate

Extraordinary K-Dramas

Why You Should Go to Baseball Game in Korea

Korean Economy Report

Stranger Korean Movies

Top 2 Entertainment Stories of the Week

How to Ask a Favor Politely in Korean

Dark History of Abortion

Korean Fried Chicken's History

Top 3 Hottest Trends in South Korea

How to Understand the Big Perilla Leaf Debate

How K-Pop Fans Are Changing K-Politics

Girls Love 'Boys' Love'

How K-Pop Nation's Presidential Election Looks Like

What Korean Name Do You Want?

Why You Should Eat Cake with Chopsticks

Origin of Oppa and Army

Order a Coffee & Tteokbokki in Korean

Why Koreans Boycott Starbucks

My Daily Pandemic Life in Korea

The Day Koreans Get Older Together

Why Squid Game Was Born in Korea

The Origin of K-Pop Fan Chants

Why Do Korean Girls Walk Around With a Hair Curler?

A Korean’s Reaction to BTS in AMAs

What You Don’t Know About Korean SAT

My Pepero Day Memory

Hanbok & Historical K-Drama Recommendations

The Truth About Korean Cancel Culture