Learn Korean Grammar with Business Proposal (사내맞선): A Fun K-Drama for Language Learners
- Cami
- Apr 6
- 3 min read
Imagine going on a blind date for your friend and finding out your date is your boss! What would you do? Would you try to ruin the date, just like Hari did in Business Proposal?
Business Proposal is not just a fun and romantic K-drama—it’s also a great way to learn Korean! If you’ve watched the drama, that’s perfect! Because in this blog, we’ll break down a memorable scene and explore three important Korean grammar points used in it.
Script
하리: It’s so hot. 실례가 좀 덥네요? (지나친 노출을 좋아하는 남자를 없지.)
태무: 안 춥습니까?
하리: (춥겠냐?) 딱 좋은데요? 제가 좀 몸이 뜨거운 편이라서. (그럼 바로 다음 단계로...)
하리: Oh sorry! 오구 베이비 놀랐죠? 괜찮아 괜찮아. 너도 놀랐죠? 아이고 베이비. (명품의 환장한 여자 어떼 완전 끝)
Hari: It’s so hot. It’s a bit hot in here, isn’t it? (No man likes a woman who reveals too much skin.)
Taemu: Aren’t you cold?"
Hari: (Cold?) No, this is perfect. My body runs a bit hot, you see. (Then, on to the next step...)
Hari: Oh sorry! Baby did I scare you? It’s okay, it's okay! Did you startled too? My babies!
(A woman crazy about luxury goods. How’s that for a turn off—?)
1. Verb / Adjective + -네요 (Expressing surprise or realization)
"실례가 좀 덥네요?"
"It’s a bit hot in here, isn’t it?"
Grammar Explanation
This ending expresses surprise, admiration, or realization after experiencing or seeing something. It’s similar to saying “Oh, it’s really…” or "Wow! I'm surprised!" in English.
It can also be used to show that you are agreeing with someone. Similar to "Yes, it really is...!", "Certainly!", or "It definitely is...!" in English.
If a verb or adjective ends in a vowel, simply attach -네요.
If it ends in a consonant, also just add -네요 (no special changes).
Example Sentences
맛있네요! Oh! It's delicious! / You're right! It tastes good!
한국어를 잘 하네요! Wow you speak Korean well!
손이 참 착네요! You're hands are really small!
2. Noun + (이)라서 (Giving a reason)
"춥겠냐? 딱 좋은데요? 제가 좀 몸이 뜨거운 편이라서."
"Cold? No this is perfect. (Because) I tend to run a little hot."
Grammar Explanation
This is used when you want to explain the reason for something. It means "because (it’s)..." or "since (it’s)..."
If the noun ends in a consonant, use 이라서.
If the noun ends in a vowel, use 라서.
Example Sentences
주말이라서 사람이 많아요. It's the weekend, so there are many people.
학생이라서 돈이 없어요. Wow you speak Korean well!
감기라서 집에 있어요. Since I have a cold, I’m staying home.
3. Noun (place, direction) + ~(으)로 (Indicating direction or means)
"그럼 바로 다음 단계로..."
"Then, on to the next step..."
Grammar Explanation
This is used to emphasize movement toward a place/direction or the means/method of doing something. It can be translated as "to/toward" (direction) or "by" (method).
If the noun ends in a consonant, use 으로.
If the noun ends in a vowel, use 로.
Example Sentences
왼쪽으로 가세요. Go to the left.
버스로 왔어요. I came by bus.
젓가락으로 먹어요. I eat with chopsticks.
And that's it!
Business Proposal is not just a fun rom-com, it’s also a great way to learn Korean grammar through real conversations. If you haven’t watched Business Proposal yet, I highly recommend it!
Keep practicing, keep watching, and most importantly, enjoy the process! Let me know in the comments which grammar points you’d like to learn next.
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