Korean Reading Practice

‘더 글로리’ 차주영, 비출혈 증상 수술 “당분간 활동 중단”

📅 January 26, 2026

1Introduction

This reading explores the career journey of actress Cha Joo-young and her recent health-related break from activities. The text discusses her rise to fame through popular dramas and her current situation requiring medical attention.

2Vocabulary

Korean Romanization Meaning Example
배우 bae-u actor/actress 그녀는 유명한 배우가 되었다.She became a famous actress.
소속사 so-sok-sa agency, management company 소속사에서 공식 발표를 했다.The agency made an official announcement.
건강상 geon-gang-sang health-related, for health reasons 건강상의 이유로 휴식을 취한다.Taking a break for health reasons.
활동 hwal-dong activities, work 연예인의 활동이 바쁘다.The celebrity’s activities are busy.
중단하다 jung-dan-ha-da to suspend, to halt 공사를 일시 중단했다.The construction was temporarily suspended.
수술 su-sul surgery, operation 다음 주에 수술을 받을 예정이다.Surgery is scheduled for next week.
예정 ye-jeong schedule, plan 회의가 오후에 예정되어 있다.The meeting is scheduled for the afternoon.
출연하다 chul-yeon-ha-da to appear in, to star in 새 영화에 출연한다.Appearing in a new movie.
데뷔 de-bwi debut 가수로 데뷔한 지 5년이 되었다.It’s been 5 years since debuting as a singer.
인기 in-gi popularity 그 드라마는 큰 인기를 얻었다.That drama gained great popularity.
연기력 yeon-gi-ryeok acting ability 그의 연기력이 뛰어나다.His acting ability is excellent.
증명하다 jeung-myeong-ha-da to prove, to demonstrate 실력을 증명해 보였다.Demonstrated one’s skills.

3Reading Text

인기 배우 차주영이 건강 문제로 잠시 활동을 쉬기로 했다.

Popular actress Cha Joo-young has decided to take a temporary break from activities due to health issues.

그녀의 소속사는 최근 공식 발표를 통해 이 소식을 전했다.

Her agency recently conveyed this news through an official announcement.

차주영은 코와 목 관련 수술을 받게 되어 당분간 공식 일정에 참석할 수 없게 되었다.

Cha Joo-young will be unable to attend official schedules for the time being due to undergoing nose and throat-related surgery.

그녀는 2016년에 인기 드라마를 통해 연기자로 첫 데뷔를 했다.

She made her acting debut in 2016 through a popular drama.

하지만 진정한 성공은 2023년 넷플릭스 드라마에서 악역을 맡으면서 찾아왔다.

However, her true success came when she played a villain role in a 2023 Netflix drama.

이 작품에서 그녀는 복잡한 캐릭터를 훌륭하게 표현해 많은 시청자들의 사랑을 받았다.

In this work, she excellently portrayed a complex character and received love from many viewers.

현재 그녀가 출연한 새 영화가 곧 개봉 예정이지만, 건강 회복을 위해 홍보 활동은 참여하지 않기로 했다.

Although a new movie she appears in is scheduled to be released soon, she has decided not to participate in promotional activities to focus on health recovery.

팬들은 그녀의 빠른 회복을 기원하며 복귀를 기다리고 있다.

Fans are wishing for her quick recovery and waiting for her return.

4Comprehension Questions

Q1
Why did Cha Joo-young decide to take a break from her activities?
Q2
What type of surgery is she scheduled to undergo?
Q3
In which year did Cha Joo-young make her acting debut?
Q4
Which Netflix drama brought her significant recognition in 2023?
Q5
How are her fans responding to the news of her temporary break?

5Cultural Notes

In Korean entertainment industry, it’s common for agencies to make formal announcements about their artists’ health conditions and schedule changes, showing respect for both the artist’s privacy and fans’ concerns. The culture of supporting celebrities during health breaks reflects the strong fan-artist relationship that characterizes Korean entertainment culture.

Source: Naver News |
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