Shadowing Practice: This Is Why K-POP Idols Shouldn’t Have YouTube Channels… - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Whoa!
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That's not it.
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Let's break.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Get out of the way!
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Hello.
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It's 5.15 in the afternoon.
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What am I doing?
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I'm doing nothing.
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I don't want to do anything today.
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I didn't just wake up, by the way.
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Who wakes up at 5pm?
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I woke up two hours ago.
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Anyways, it's been a while.
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How have you guys been?
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I haven't been posting much first because I um I ran out of content ideas and secondly I was stuck in another country again so basically what happened was that I was in Japan we were having a fan meeting and I lost my passport again I don't know where it went I was just in my hotel and one day it just disappeared so I told my boss it was gone and by that time they have families to go back to no one can stay with me and that's how I missed my flight the next day I got that figured out they told me I couldn't go back to Korea.
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So I went back home to Thailand and it takes three days to make a passport back there.
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I told my company it took two weeks because I just wanted to stay home.
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And after two weeks, my company reached out.
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They were like, where's the passport?
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And I was like, oh, it's still in delivery.
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So I ended up staying there for almost a month.
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And at one point my boss was like, hey, it's time for you to come back.
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Like you need to come back.
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And I was like, okay, I guess I'll go back.
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And I've been here for a week, just bed rotting.
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Where's the work anyways that's what i've been up to how are y'all ah the reason why i turned on my camera today is because i miss you guys so much and i want to do content and also rent is due and i have to find a way so anyways this video is just going to be me vlogging and talking gabbing uh about things you clearly probably don't really care but don't click off i'm lonely shaking in the parking lot what are you guys doing are you eating are you getting ready or are you bed rotting for the whole day and not doing anything and ignoring your problems and future goals in korea and not thinking about anything then we have a lot in common wait i have some leftover pingsu I ordered this bingsu yesterday.
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It's an Oreo bingsu.
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Okay, it doesn't look appetizing, but that's because I ate it.
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It is hard as a rock.
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That's really cold.
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No s***.
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I should let this melt for a little.
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Do you guys want to learn how to haegyo?
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So I'm currently at the ripe age of 23.
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I'm at the age where male idols get what you call namjapyong.
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You know, guys want to start getting manly.
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Which basically means they probably got a girlfriend.
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You didn't hear it from me?
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I mean, probably.
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I don't know.
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But I feel like at 23, these are my last days for me to be able to act like a baby.
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So in these last days, let me pass down the torch to you guys.
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You know, pass down my knowledge and experiences for you guys so that you guys could master the art of aegyo as well.
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So I think there's two types of aegyo generally that people ask idols to do.
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The first one is just taking pictures with cute poses.
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And that, that one's not bad.
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You just act cute.
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What is that?
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And the fans, they came to see you because they like you.
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So they wouldn't cringe at you.
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So that's my mindset, you know, so with photos, you just do cute poses.
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So that's not really hard.
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The second kind of aegyo, which most of us find hard is the acting like the baby, which is literally aegyo.
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First, you have the aegyo voice.
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What you do, you have to lose your chest voice.
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You go into the falsetto.
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You know, go hit that spot, hit that head voice.
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You go.
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The higher, the better.
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Once you got that placement, you go.
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Okay, once you have that, you start making random noises before any sentence.
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You start with Oh, oh, that's right?
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Oh, oh!
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You pair that up with the cute pose and your fans would eat that up.
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And then this is where you start using imagination and get creative.
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Or you can go Pika-boo Pika-boo You know, the classic Pikachu songdae mohsa Okay, once you got that down, once you got that down, you start incorporating Korean into it.
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All you have to do is start talking like a child, which is really easy for me because my Korean sucks anyways.
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Hello!
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Hello!
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You know, you want to switch the syllables.
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Babies can't pronounce in si-ut.
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They can't pronounce s.
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They can't pronounce j.
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So you just replace that with a d or with a t.
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It's not, 안녕하세요.
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It's, 안녕하세요.
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안녕하세요.
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알겠어?
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No, no.
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알겠다.
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알겠어요.
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Or like, 사랑해.
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사랑해.
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사랑해.
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Or like, 진자.
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We use 진자 all the time.
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Really?
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Really?
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진자?
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You add in the O Or like soksange, that's a really common one.
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Soksange means I'm hurt Anyways, if you're a K-pop trainee, practice this.
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Do this to your fans in the future.
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They will love you so much.
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Now that you've mastered your aegyo, I always like to utilize it in my daily life just to piss people off.
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Whenever I'm with my friends, I would say and then you pair that up with you know what?
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That always pisses everyone off and that's why I do it.
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Anyways, I hope you guys learned something from this.
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Oh it's all over my couch!
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And that's the aegyo lesson no one asked for.
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Wait am I unqualified to be doing aegyo?
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I'm not Korean Is this cultural appropriation?
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Guys what should we do next?
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Is this too bright?
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I haven't eaten all day and I don't know what to eat Do you guys want a fridge tour?
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As someone who doesn't really cook, I have nothing in my fridge.
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This is what I have.
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We have some eggs and that's basically it.
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This is my kimchi fridge.
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I don't eat kimchi, so it's still brand new.
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If you need somewhere to store your kimchi, tell me.
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Ah, what I do have is frozen kwa zong.
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I guess I'll have this.
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What else do we have?
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This is my pantry.
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Most of these are Thai instant noodles because I just came back from Thailand.
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Oh my god, wait.
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I have a bunch of migoreng.
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I love indomie.
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They're Indonesian.
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Absolutely my favorite instant ramen of all time.
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I guess I'll cook some indomie with croissants.
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And that's gonna be my breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Are these expired?
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It's only a month past its expiration date.
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Is it edible?
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Yes, it is edible.
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How long do I have to do this?
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180-15分.
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Guys, I still have the marshmallows I got when I made Dojongku.
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I bought a kilogram and I have never been able to finish it.
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So I've just been eating a lot of marshmallows the past months.
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What is this safe?
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I think it's safe.
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It's not...
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it's not gas.
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Ta-ta!
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I've always been thinking about getting a corporate job later on.
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It's a valid path I can take.
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But now that I have a YouTube channel and somewhat of a social media presence, I don't think any company would accept my resume.
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You know, all companies do background checks nowadays.
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And with my digital footprint...
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My digital footprint?
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Fine.
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No one's ever gonna hire me.
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Do you ever look at someone and wonder what is going on inside their head?
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Bro, don't slip.
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Don't slip.
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We're done.
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Woo!
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Bro, is the air fire exploding?
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What noise is that?
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Oh, now it's done.
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Okay.
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I want to sleep.
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I'm tired from doing nothing.
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What the hell is wrong with me?
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Why are you guys so far away?
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Come closer, don't be afraid.
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We'll add some pultot.
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You can never really go wrong with pultot.
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Croissant.
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That's a croissant.
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Ooh, oh my God, it's hot.
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Mm.
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Mm.
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Mmm.
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Do I need a plate?
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No, let's be fancy.
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Choop.
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But it looks disgusting.
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Here, what do we have?
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Rosemary, basil, oregano, parsley.
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Ooh-ah.
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Ta-da.
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Indomie Buddha croissant.
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Oh my God, call me a pioneer, guys.
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Okay, taste test.
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I'm confused.
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I like it, but I'm confused.
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It's a little bit overwhelming, but it does taste nice.
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The noodles itself is really good.
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With the croissant, I'm not sure.
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You know, I feel like as a K-pop idol who has so much time on his hands, I could be doing more side quests.
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So if you guys have any ideas for side quests or, you know, some things that you wish for me to do, feel free to tell me and I guess I'll try them for you.
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Maybe I should start a business.
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Maybe I should start a business Are you guys interested in getting merch?
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Because I've thought about doing merch for a long time But if no one's gonna buy my merch I'm not gonna do it And if you guys do want merch What kind of merch do you want?
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I've been thinking maybe a plushie would be cute I like a plushie But if it's a plushie with my face Would you guys like that?
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Or would you guys like something else That is not my face?
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Because that's also kind of creepy You know, having someone's face in your room Anyways, give me some merch ideas.
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Maybe plushie ideas.
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If you guys have some...
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I have to meet a friend today.
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Bro, I totally forgot.
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Oh my god.
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I have to leave now.
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I'm canceling the playdate 20 minutes before I'm supposed to meet him.
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Maybe I am a bad friend.
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Nah.
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I'm going through.
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Something.
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I wanna sleep.
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Anyways, guys, stay healthy, stay sane.
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I'll see you guys soon.
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Annyeong.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will explore casual conversational English as seen in the transcript of a K-POP idol's vlog about daily life and experiences. The focus is on understanding informal speech patterns, vocabulary, and expressions commonly used in vlogs and social media. This practice will help you improve your English pronunciation and fluency, making it easier to relate to speakers in informal settings. Additionally, you will learn about the concept of aegyo, a popular form of cuteness in Korean culture, providing cultural context that may enhance your understanding of conversational nuances.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- bed rotting - spending time in bed instead of being productive.
- content ideas - topics or concepts to create engaging material.
- fan meeting - an event where fans meet their idols.
- aegyo - a cute behavior or charm often displayed by idols.
- Oreo bingsu - a Korean dessert made with shaved ice and toppings, indicating cultural references.
- namjapyong - a term referring to male idols showing a more mature and manly side.
- shaking in the parking lot - an expression denoting feeling anxious or uncertain.
- pass down the torch - to share knowledge or responsibility with others.
Practice Tips
To effectively apply the shadowing technique with this transcript, focus on the speed and tone of the speaker. Here are some specific tips:
- Listen attentively: Before attempting shadow speech, watch the video at a normal speed to get familiar with the context and expressions used.
- Start slow: Begin your shadowing practice by pausing the video and repeating short phrases. This allows you to catch the rhythm and intonation before trying longer sentences.
- Mix it up: Experiment with varying your voice tone and pitch to more closely match the speaker. This helps with improving English pronunciation and making your speech more engaging.
- Repetition is key: Repeat sections several times, focusing on sections where the language is more casual or expressive. This reinforces the vocabulary while also helping you feel more natural in informal conversations.
- Record yourself: Finally, record your shadow speech to track your progress. Listen for differences in your tone and pace compared to the original; it’s a fantastic way to assess your speaking skills.
Incorporating these practices can significantly enhance your IELTS speaking practice and help you become more comfortable with everyday English conversation.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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