1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses a recent viral video of female employees at a Korean restaurant performing a dance known as the “Terminal Dance” for customers. The article provides context about the origin of the dance and the reaction it has received online.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 곱창집 | gopchangjip | a restaurant that serves tripe | The “Terminal Dance” was performed by female employees at a tripe restaurant. |
| 여직원 | yeojikwon | female employee | Two female employees were seen performing the dance in the video. |
| 섹시댄스 | seksidaenseu | sexy dance | The “Terminal Dance” was described as a “sexy dance” service offered at the restaurant. |
| 와글와글 | wagulwagul | bustling, lively | The video of the “Terminal Dance” went viral and caused a lot of discussion online. |
| 터미널 댄스 | teomine-ol daenseu | Terminal Dance | The dance performed by the female employees was referred to as the “Terminal Dance”. |
| 추는 | cheuneun | to dance | The female employees were seen dancing the “Terminal Dance” in the video. |
| 짧은 | jjalbeun | short | The original video that inspired the “Terminal Dance” featured women in short uniforms. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
최근 사회관계망서비스(SNS)와 온라인을 중심으로 ‘입장하면 터미널 댄스 춰주는 곱창집’이라는 제목의 짧은 영상이 확산했다. 영상에는 앞치마를 두른 여성 종업원 2명이 식사 중인 손님들 앞에서 일명 ‘터미널 댄스’를 추는 모습이 담겼다.
A short video titled “A tripe restaurant where you can watch the Terminal Dance when you enter” has recently gone viral on social media and online. The video shows two female employees wearing aprons performing the so-called “Terminal Dance” in front of customers who are dining.
SNS에서 유행하는 춤으로 엉덩이와 어깨를 좌우로 크게 흔드는 동작이 특징이다. 이는 최근 중국에서 유행한 영상을 패러디한 것인데 원본 영상에는 짧은 교복 차림을 한 여성들이 식당 손님들 앞에서 ‘터미널 댄스’를 추는 모습이 녹화됐다.
The dance is characterized by large swinging motions of the hips and shoulders, which is a popular dance trend on social media. This video is a parody of a recent viral video from China, which featured women in short school uniforms performing the “Terminal Dance” in front of restaurant customers.
영상이 유명세를 얻으며 누리꾼 사이에서 갑론을박이 일었다. 일부는 이를 ‘섹시댄스 서비스’라고 비판했지만, 다른 이들은 이를 “재미있고 흥겨운 퍼포먼스”라고 옹호했다.
As the video gained popularity, there was much debate and discussion among online users. Some criticized it as a “sexy dance service,” while others defended it as a “fun and lively performance.”
곱창집 측은 영상에 대해 “종업원들이 자발적으로 춤을 추었다”며 “고객들도 좋아했다”고 해명했다. 그러나 일부 누리꾼들은 이에 대해 여전히 우려를 표했다.
The tripe restaurant explained that the employees danced voluntarily and that the customers enjoyed it. However, some online users still expressed concerns about the incident.
이번 사례는 최근 유행하는 춤 트렌드와 서비스업계의 경계가 모호해지면서 발생한 논란이라고 볼 수 있다. 또한 여성 종업원의 노동 환경과 권리 보호 등 사회적 문제로 확산되고 있다.
This incident can be seen as a controversy arising from the blurring of boundaries between the recent dance trends and the service industry. It has also expanded into broader social issues, such as the working environment and rights of female employees.
곱창집 여직원들의 ‘터미널 댄스’는 향후 유사한 사례가 반복될지 주목되고 있다.
The “Terminal Dance” performed by the female employees at the tripe restaurant is being closely watched to see if similar cases will be repeated in the future.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What is the “Terminal Dance” that the female employees performed?
- What was the origin of the “Terminal Dance” video that inspired the one from the tripe restaurant?
- How did online users react to the video of the “Terminal Dance” at the tripe restaurant?
- What was the tripe restaurant’s explanation for the employees’ dance performance?
- What broader social issues does this incident raise regarding female employees in the service industry?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The “Terminal Dance” trend originated in China, where videos of women in short school uniforms performing the dance in front of restaurant customers went viral. This Korean tripe restaurant video is a parody of that Chinese trend, highlighting the blurring of boundaries between popular dance crazes and the service industry. The incident has sparked discussions about the working conditions and rights of female employees in such settings.