4/11 Talk about dance clubs in Korea.

Dance clubs are becoming more popular in Korea especially in the capital city, Seoul.

Hondae, Gangnam and Itaewon are the go-to areas if you want to enjoy a night of dancing.

* go-to area: 반드시 가 봐야 할 장소

ex> It’s a go-to area for those who like clubbing.

There are a number of hip-hop clubs, house clubs, salsa clubs and clubs that turn on oldies these days.

* turn on oldies: 옛날 음악을 틀다

Many youngsters dance the night away at packed dance clubs.

* dance the night away: 춤을 추며 밤을 즐기다

ex> All the guests danced the night away at the party.

Some clubs have cover charges, while some don’t.

* cover charge: 입장료

ex> You have to pay the cover charge at the entrance.

cf> How much is the admission fee for the exhibition?

Some clubs have dress codes and bouncers who enforce those rules.

* dress code: 복장 규정

ex> The dress code is written in the invitation

Some clubs are more casual and laid-back.

* laid-back: 편안한, 느긋한

ex> the café has a very cozy and laid-back atmosphere.

It all depends where you go.

One thing is for sure: you will see plenty of party-goers who enjoy the mood until the sun comes up.

@ I've been there before myself.  나도 그런 경험 해 봤거든.

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1.      명동 is definitely a go-to area for tourists.

2.      I’d like to dance the night away tonight.

3.      I didn't know that I had to pay a cover charge.

4.      He has a laid-back personality.

@ Related Topics>> Dance Clubs, 

2/29 Dance Clubs

DIALOG>> Do you want to hit up the new club in Hongdae?

A: Let’s party this Friday night!
B: What do you wanna do?
A: Do you want to hit up the new club in Hongdae?
B: Do they play house or hip hop?
A: House. It’s supposed to be nice.
B: I’m down! Let’s go!


RESPONSE>> Talk about the popularity of dance clubs in Korea.

If you’re looking for a fun night out, hit up a club in Korea.
* hit up a club: 클럽에 가다
ex> Do you want to hit up a club this weekend?
ex> We had a fun night out yesterday at the concert.

There are many to choose from.

Your best bet would be to head to Hongdae or Gangnam in Seoul for their vibrant night life.
* best bet: 가장 확실한 방책
* head to: ~로 향하다
ex> Shall we head to our next destination then?
* vibrant: 생생한

There are many clubs to choose from that play either hip hop or house music.

There are also special events where world-renowned DJs spin for the night.
* world-renowned: 세계적으로 유명한
ex> She’s a world-renowned professor in anthropology.
ex> World-renowned doctors all gathered for the seminar.

Young people can dance the night away with their friends.
* dance the night away: 춤을 추며 밤을 보내다.
ex> When we finished our exams, we went to dance the night away.

There’s even a great deal in Hongdae at the end of every month.

It’s called Club Day and you can buy a single pass to enter many hot clubs in the area.
* pass: 입장권
ex> I have a membership pass to this gym.


@ You’re going to turn into a zombie. 너 몰골이 말이 아니게 될 거 같아

1. Let’s have a fun night out tonight.
2. I often used to hit up a club during my college days.
3. They danced the night away until very late.
4. Where can I buy the pass for the theme park?