“숙행, 내 말 믿고 속은 피해자”…’엘베 키스’ 유부남 입 열었다
1Introduction
2Vocabulary
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 연예인 | yeonyein | celebrity, entertainer | 그 연예인은 많은 팬들을 가지고 있다.That celebrity has many fans. |
| 스캔들 | seukaendeul | scandal | 최근 연예계에 큰 스캔들이 일어났다.A big scandal recently happened in the entertainment industry. |
| 불륜 | bullyun | extramarital affair | 불륜은 가족을 파괴할 수 있다.An affair can destroy a family. |
| 유부남 | yubunam | married man | 그는 유부남이라는 사실을 숨겼다.He hid the fact that he was a married man. |
| 피해자 | pihaeja | victim | 진실한 피해자가 누구인지 알기 어렵다.It’s hard to know who the real victim is. |
| 언론 | eonron | media, press | 언론이 이 사건을 크게 보도했다.The media reported this incident extensively. |
| 인터뷰 | inteobyū | interview | 그는 텔레비전 인터뷰에서 진실을 말했다.He told the truth in the television interview. |
| 이혼 | ihon | divorce | 그들은 아직 법적으로 이혼하지 않았다.They haven’t legally divorced yet. |
| 관계 | gwangye | relationship | 두 사람의 관계가 복잡해 보인다.The relationship between the two people seems complicated. |
| 의혹 | uihok | suspicion, allegation | 그에 대한 의혹이 점점 커지고 있다.Suspicions about him are growing. |
| 공개하다 | gonggaehada | to reveal, to make public | 그는 자신의 입장을 공개했다.He revealed his position publicly. |
| 주장하다 | jujangada | to claim, to assert | 그는 자신이 무죄라고 주장했다.He claimed that he was innocent. |
3Reading Text
한국의 유명한 트로트 가수가 최근 큰 논란에 휩싸였다.
A famous Korean trot singer has recently been embroiled in major controversy.
지난달 한 텔레비전 프로그램에서 그녀와 기혼 남성의 불륜 의혹이 제기되었다.
Last month, a television program raised allegations of an affair between her and a married man.
이 남성은 자신도 피해자라고 주장하며 언론과 인터뷰를 가졌다.
This man claimed he was also a victim and gave interviews to the media.
그는 당시 부인과 별거 상태였다고 설명했지만, 법적으로는 여전히 결혼한 상태였다고 인정했다.
He explained that he was separated from his wife at the time, but admitted he was still legally married.
이 사건으로 인해 가수의 이미지가 크게 손상되었고, 많은 팬들이 실망했다.
Due to this incident, the singer’s image was greatly damaged, and many fans were disappointed.
남성은 가수에게 자신의 상황을 정확히 설명했다고 주장하고 있다.
The man claims he accurately explained his situation to the singer.
하지만 진실이 무엇인지는 아직 명확하지 않은 상황이다.
However, what the truth is remains unclear.
이런 연예계 스캔들은 한국 사회에서 항상 큰 관심을 받는다.
Such entertainment industry scandals always receive great attention in Korean society.
4Comprehension Questions
What type of allegations were made against the trot singer?
How did the man involved respond to the scandal?
What was the legal status of the man’s marriage at the time of the alleged affair?
How did this scandal affect the singer’s career and public image?
Why do entertainment scandals receive so much attention in Korean society?
5Cultural Notes
Trot music is a traditional Korean popular music genre that remains very popular, especially among older generations. Celebrity scandals in Korea often have severe consequences for entertainers’ careers due to the country’s conservative social values and the intense scrutiny from both media and fans. The concept of maintaining a clean public image is particularly important in Korean entertainment culture.
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