{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Korean","slug":"fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","podcast_index_feed_id":5976022,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5755627/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean--5755627","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/55e1d73b9eb8194c03a524ff83a0d68c.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":301,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Korean listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Korean, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Korean and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to South Korea or North Korea? Maybe you want to speak Korean with your family from Seoul? Our podcast will give you the cultural and l…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:17:49.984803+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022"},"episode":{"title":"Secrets in the Spring: Love and Truth on Jeju's Shores","slug":"secrets-in-the-spring-love-and-truth-on-jeju-s-shores","published_at":"2026-05-28T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022/secrets-in-the-spring-love-and-truth-on-jeju-s-shores","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-korean-5976022","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-28-07-38-20-ko","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72202892/2026_05_28_07_38_20_ko_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Korean : Secrets in the Spring: Love and Truth on Jeju's Shores Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-05-28-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 제주도 해변가에 봄꽃들이 피어난다. En: Spring flowers bloom along the beaches of Jeju Island. Ko: 바람이 부드럽고, 바다는 푸른 물결로 속삭인다. En: The wind is gentle, and the sea whispers in blue waves. Ko: 진수는 무릎을 꿇고 미나에게 사랑의 고백을 하려고 한다. En: Jinsu kneels to confess his love to Mina. Ko: 이 순간을 위해 그는 오래 준비했다. En: He has prepared a long time for this moment. Ko: 계획은 완벽해야 한다. En: The plan must be perfect. Ko: 그러나 진수의 마음 한 구석에 불안이 몰려왔다. En: However, anxiety creeps into a corner of Jinsu's heart. Ko: 미나는 이 아름다운 날씨와 풍경에 홀려 있다. En: Mina is mesmerized by the beautiful weather and scenery. Ko: 진수의 말씀이 술술 흘러나오기를 기다린다. En: She waits for Jinsu's words to flow effortlessly. Ko: 그러나 그녀는 진수의 눈에 비친 어두운 그늘을 느낀다. En: Yet, she senses a dark shadow in Jinsu's eyes. Ko: 미나는 직감적으로 무언가가 잘못되었음을 알아차린다. En: Mina intuitively realizes that something is amiss. Ko: 경민은 멀리서 그들을 주시하고 있다. En: Kyungmin is watching them from a distance. Ko: 그의 마음속에는 진수의 과거 비밀이 불덩이처럼 타오른다. En: In his heart, Jinsu's past secret burns like a fireball. Ko: 그는 이 비밀이 이번 제안에 어떠한 위협이 될지 알고 있다. En: He knows how this secret could threaten the proposal. Ko: 경민은 자신이 나서는 것이 옳은지 고민하며 마음속 갈등을 겪는다. En: Kyungmin struggles with internal conflict, considering whether to speak up or not. Ko: 저녁이 되자 해는 바다로 서서히 저물고, 하늘은 붉게 물든다. En: As evening approaches, the sun gradually sets over the sea, and the sky turns red. Ko: 진수는 미나의 손을 잡고 해변을 걷는다. En: Jinsu holds Mina's hand and walks along the beach. Ko: 바로 그때 경민이 그들 앞에 나타난다. En: Just then, Kyungmin appears in front of them. Ko: \"진수, 미나에게 그 비밀에 대해 말해줘야 해,\" 경민이 강하게 외친다. 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