How to use this book

[Daily Life]

① Words that confuse me every time I use them
001 (Is it okay/is it okay)?
002 Why can't I?
003 Introduce me to a friend
004 See you tomorrow, sister
005 I'm a little excited
006 Actually... We (are dating/getting together)
007 Boyfriend (changed/changed)?
008 (How many days/how many days) has it been?
009 Has it been (2 days/two days)?
010 I'll go home (stopped by/dropped by)
011 What is this?
012 People (No/No)
013 Mom (ate/did you eat)
014 New bread (is it delicious/is it delicious)?
015 I tried the new bread, and it was really (delicious/they said it was delicious)
016 Speaking (as/as)
017 Whose is this?
018 Is that mine?
019 I (will do/will do)
020 (Eat or not/Eat or not) Do as you please
021 Where are you going?
022 Are you saying he really cheated?
023 Please lock the door
024 I'm a bit (not good at it/not good at it)
025 I will not forgive you! (With the power of love/love)!
026 Why am I waking up early? (Why/Why)
027 (For some reason/for some reason) I have a good feeling
028 (If possible/if possible) study a little
029 Just accept this situation
030 (After a long time/after a long time) eating mala-tang
031 I haven't had mala tang for quite some time
032 That Big Hit Now (I Know/I Don't Know)

② Words that even mom, dad, and teachers get wrong
033 This blind date was (pato/pato)
034 Please refrain from such behavior
035 I’m borrowing this place…
036 Act with seriousness in mind
037 Please be shameless (despite/ignoring)
038 (quickly/quickly) I ate it all
039 I can't stand it!
040 That's totally (patchwork/sewn-up) evidence, isn't it?
041 This Summer (Namlyang/Nalryang) Special
042 I hope/hope that I will do well
043 It really looks (strange/oddly)
044 (Uncontrollable/Unmanageable) Situation
045 There is a place near Cheonho Station that serves very delicious (squid/octopus)

③ The very word that will raise my level
046 Growing as a new talent…
047 I appeal to you with tears (as/as)
048 I tried not to fall behind
049 This is the right person for this company.
050 One who runs (chasing/pursuing) his dream
051 A company that (professes to be/proclaims to be) in this industry
052 Whatever (role/role) is given

④ Words that suddenly make the atmosphere awkward if you say them wrong
053 This situation is really (absurd/ridiculous)
054 Get well soon from this cold ㅠㅠ
055 I will sue you for (defamation/defamation)
056 We will take legal action
057 All plans went (back to the forest/into the water)
058 Style of working (earning/earning)
059 (Boxing/Good luck)!
060 (Guji/Gudi) Do I have to do it like this?

⑤ Words that are confusing and I always search for them
061 (Agujjim/Agwijjim) is best with bean sprouts
062 (Pillow/Pillowcase) Cover, How Often Should I Wash It?
063 Who stole the pork from kimchi (jjigae/stew)?
064 (Spicy stone stew with pebbles/stones)
065 I was a bit lost because I was lost

⑥ Both are correct, but are used incorrectly
066 Maeda and Maeda
067 Match and match
068 Different and wrong
069 Teach and point out
070 As and As
071 How did you come and what should I do?
072 Break and break
073 I'll be there later
074 Kids and Guys
075 Pick and stick
076 Tops and upper garments
077 Payment and Settlement

[Advanced]

① Foreign language notation known only to those who have learned it
Before entering
078 (Fighting/Fighting) must be done
079 So, what is the core (message/message)?
080 Nai X and Stu X's (collaboration/collab)
081 Where is this (eyeshadow/eye shadow)?
082 Today's pizza is topped with (shrimp/shrimp)
083 (Flash/Flash) bursting towards me
084 Charm is called (juice/juice) in English
085 What kind of cake do you like?
086 Picking up money, what a (lucky/lucky) day!

② The world of Lee, Hee, Lee, Hee
Before entering
087 Don't waste time (in vain/in vain)
088 One bowl (cleanly/cleanly) in no time!
089 Please forgive my shortcomings (generous/generous)
090 I am developing day by day
091 Think about it carefully and tell me (one by one)
092 He was (silently/quietly) patient.
093 A nail driven deep into the heart

③ The world of rate, rate, rate, rate
094 What is your score this time? (percentage/percentage)
Don't worry about 095 (failure rate/failure rate)
096 Is this (pass rate/pass rate) worth it?

④ Different spacing with just one stroke difference
097 Once and Once
098 Hanji and Hanji
099 It can't be done and it can't be done
100 together and together

[Appendix] Index
[Appendix] International Phonetic Alphabet and Hangul Comparison Table

“I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude.”
“I will become a person who is recognized as a leader in this company!”
I have a headache from the spelling that ruins the mood in important places,
I was shocked by a spelling error I found in a carefully written article.
The spelling guide we all need

“I’ll give it to you.” vs. “What? I’ll give it all to you.” (TMI, the correct spelling is ‘What? I’ll give it all to you.’) These are sentences where a single space can make a huge difference in the feeling.
Recently, the meme "The Importance of Spacing" has become so popular that it has brought renewed attention to spelling and literacy issues.
The controversy over communication arose due to a lack of understanding of the expression "sincere apology," which is used to mean a very sincere apology, and the popularity of the meme of spelling errors that frequently appear in SNS posts and messenger conversations are being used as examples to criticize the current generation's lack of basic Korean language skills.
Some people might think you're being sensitive when you point out spelling mistakes, but the truth is, we're all probably tired of being bombarded with outrageous spelling mistakes.


《Serious about Spelling》 is a spelling guide that compiles examples of spelling mistakes that we often get confused about and deeply sympathize with in our everyday lives.
Rather than the rigid grammar covered in Korean language textbooks, we introduce spelling as a very practical means of communication necessary for interpersonal relationships and social life, as well as a tool of expression that reveals oneself.
We will explain in simple terms using examples such as lyrics of famous songs, incorrect expressions frequently used in TV entertainment, and those frequently seen in KakaoTalk messages with friends or lovers.
This book is easy to read for everyone, from teenagers to adults, as it reduces the psychological distance from spelling by selecting only expressions frequently used in real life.

After careful research into reality
Real-life examples and witty, ingenious formulas!
100 Essential Spelling Rules in One Book

It is impossible to memorize all the numerous spelling rules.
Since we started learning grammar in textbooks, spelling became something we had to memorize unconditionally, so it felt difficult.
It is not enough to understand the various uses of words, such as right and wrong words, as well as words that are used differently depending on spacing and sentence context, by memorizing them alone.
So, rather than focusing on theory, the author structured this book around methods that can be applied directly in real life.
Rather than just randomly displaying 100 essential expressions, we've categorized them according to their usage in realistic situations.
Both are correct, but expressions that are often confused depending on the context, expressions that are often used when using more sophisticated and advanced sentences, expressions that are used when accurate information must be conveyed, such as in official documents or personal statements, expressions that change meaning depending on foreign language notation and spacing, etc. We have made it possible for each person to search according to the situation and purpose they want.
Also, as expected from an excellent storyteller, he tells the story through episodes of daily life that any Korean living today can relate to and understand.
Above all, the 'unique spelling memorization formulas that you will never forget once you see them', created by utilizing the experience of a Korean language instructor in Daechi-dong, are the most outstanding points of this book.


“You can’t be more serious about spelling than this.”
A composition that leaves no room for boredom with cute cartoons
The know-how of a spelling shorts craftsman is revealed!

As a member of the media channel “Yeongo TV” crew, the author, who has shown off his witty banter, runs the YouTube channel “Mingjji Channel” based on his ability to share his own study methods and general knowledge in a fun and entertaining way.
Among various contents, I am more serious about 'spelling' than anything else.
Even teaching incorrect spelling, which could easily be seen as a lecture, becomes trendy content when told through his story.
YouTube shorts that featured people wearing the outfits of hot singers, parodying their music videos, and correcting spelling errors in the lyrics have garnered well over a million views.
The first book he created by demonstrating his abilities, "Seriously Speaking Spelling," is also packed with information and no room for boredom.
He tells stories with wit and clarity of grammar.
I also personally composed the storyboards for the cartoons in the text, which are the core of this book and will help to firmly imprint the spelling.
Readers can learn spelling in a fun way through practical know-how revealed through cute cat characters.