1. Introduction to the text
This reading lesson discusses the controversy surrounding a friend’s wedding invitation, specifically the choice of a chicken restaurant as the venue for the wedding announcement gathering. The article explores the reactions and perspectives of the friend and other online commenters regarding this unconventional decision.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 청첩장 | cheongcheopjang | wedding invitation | The friend decided to hold the wedding invitation gathering at a chicken restaurant. |
| 라고 | rago | said that | The friend “said that we should hold the wedding invitation gathering at the chicken restaurant we always go to.” |
| 있다 | itda | to exist, to be | The online commenter felt upset that their friend, who is marrying a wealthy boyfriend, is holding the wedding invitation gathering at a chicken restaurant. |
| 하더라 | hadeora | apparently, they said | The online commenter said that their friend “apparently decided to get married quickly, within 3 months of dating, and booked the wedding for Christmas Day, the 25th.” |
| 청모 | cheongmo | wedding invitation gathering | The online commenter was upset about their friend’s decision to hold the wedding invitation gathering at a chicken restaurant. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
친구가 부유한 남자친구와 결혼한다는 소식을 듣고 서운했다는 누리꾼의 사연이 화제가 되고 있다. 친구가 청첩장 모임을 치킨집에서 하기로 했다고 하더라.
The online commenter felt upset upon hearing that their friend, who is marrying a wealthy boyfriend, is holding the wedding invitation gathering at a chicken restaurant.
친구는 교제 3개월 만에 급하게 결혼을 결정했고 크리스마스인 25일로 식장까지 잡았다고 한다. 그리고 친구는 “우리가 늘 가던 치킨집에서 청첩장 모임을 하자”라고 말했다고 한다.
Apparently, the friend decided to get married quickly, within 3 months of dating, and booked the wedding for Christmas Day, the 25th. The friend then “said that we should hold the wedding invitation gathering at the chicken restaurant we always go to.”
청첩장 모임 장소에 대한 논란이 재점화되면서 ‘청모’ 예비부부에게 새로운 부담이 되고 있다. 실제로 결혼정보회사 듀오 조사에 따르면 청모 경험자 71%는 결혼식 1~3개월 전에 청모를 진행했으며, 장소는 레스토랑(59%)이 가장 많았다.
The controversy over the wedding invitation gathering venue has reignited, creating new burdens for the engaged couple. According to a survey by the marriage information company Duo, 71% of those who have experience with wedding invitation gatherings held them 1-3 months before the wedding, and the most common venue was a restaurant (59%).
그러나 이번 사례처럼 치킨집에서 청첩장 모임을 하는 것은 아직 일반적이지 않다. 청첩장 모임은 예비부부와 가족, 친구들이 모여 축하와 격려를 받는 중요한 순간이기 때문에 장소 선택에 신중해야 한다는 지적이 나오고 있다.
However, holding the wedding invitation gathering at a chicken restaurant, as in this case, is still not common. The wedding invitation gathering is an important moment where the engaged couple and their family and friends gather to celebrate and offer encouragement, so the choice of venue should be made carefully.
배우 이장우도 최근 청첩장 모임과 관련한 어려움을 토로했다. 그는 “청첩장 모임에 오는 사람들에게 부담이 된다”며 “청모에 참석하는 사람들도 부담을 느낀다”고 말했다.
Actor Lee Jang-woo also recently expressed the difficulties related to wedding invitation gatherings. He said, “The wedding invitation gathering is a burden for the people who come,” and “the people who attend the gathering also feel burdened.”
따라서 이번 사례와 같이 청첩장 모임 장소를 선택할 때는 예비부부와 참석자들의 입장을 충분히 고려해야 할 것으로 보인다.
Therefore, when choosing the venue for a wedding invitation gathering, as in this case, the engaged couple should carefully consider the perspectives of both the couple and the attendees.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- Why was the online commenter upset about their friend’s wedding invitation gathering?
- What unusual decision did the friend make regarding the venue for the wedding invitation gathering?
- According to the survey, what are the most common venues for wedding invitation gatherings?
- Why is the choice of venue for a wedding invitation gathering an important consideration?
- What difficulties related to wedding invitation gatherings did actor Lee Jang-woo mention?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The wedding invitation gathering, or “cheongmo” (청모), is an important pre-wedding event in Korean culture where the engaged couple and their families and friends gather to celebrate the upcoming marriage. While a restaurant is the most common venue, the choice of a chicken restaurant in this case is seen as unconventional and potentially upsetting to some attendees. The article highlights the cultural importance of the wedding invitation gathering and the need for engaged couples to carefully consider the perspectives of their guests when planning this event.