Suh ChangWhoon
Written by 서 창훈, a certified Korean teacher with 14+ years of experience in Japan. He previously worked as a government officer, cybersecurity consultant, and English interpreter. Today, he teaches Korean in real classrooms without complex grammar explanations — instead, he trains students’ brains to speak naturally. His unique method is now the foundation of all his Korean courses.
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Are you looking for a Korean story hangul that’s easy to read and perfect for beginners? This short Korean story is designed to help you enjoy reading Korean naturally — no grammar stress, just fun! Our Korean story for beginners comes with video, transcript, and a unique breakdown to help you understand every part of the sentence clearly. Let’s get started!
Watch the Short Korean Story Video
Follow along with this Korean short story for beginners. Watch, listen, and try to shadow the sentences aloud!
Full Korean Story Hangul Transcript
🚲 My First Bicycle
Episode 1 – The Old Bicycle
나는 자전거를 샀어요.
자전거는 중고예요.
색은 파란색이에요.
나는 자전거를 보면서 웃었어요.
정말 내 자전거야!
Episode 2 – Learning to Ride
나는 공원에 갔어요.
나는 자전거를 탔어요.
하지만 넘어졌어요.
무릎이 아팠어요.
그래도 다시 탔어요.
Episode 3 – The Helpful Friend
친구가 왔어요.
친구는 나를 도와줬어요.
친구가 자전거를 잡아줬어요.
나는 천천히 달렸어요.
친구는 웃었어요.
Episode 4 – The Wind in My Face
나는 혼자 자전거를 탔어요.
바람이 얼굴에 닿았어요.
나는 기분이 아주 좋았어요.
새 소리가 들렸어요.
햇빛이 반짝였어요.
Episode 5 – The Long Ride
나는 강 옆을 달렸어요.
강물은 반짝였어요.
사람들이 강에서 낚시했어요.
나는 자전거를 타고 멀리 갔어요.
나는 자유를 느꼈어요.
Story Style Breakdown™ (Example Sentence)
Let’s break down the first sentence using our Story Style Breakdown™ so you can really understand it:
Original Korean Sentence
나는 자전거를 샀어요.
Pronunciation Guide
나는 (na-neun) 자전거를 (ja-jeon-geo-reul) 삿써요 (sat-sseo-yo).
Meaning and Context
나 (I)
는 (subject marker)
→ The person who did the action is me.
자전거 (bicycle)
를 (object marker)
→ What I bought — a bicycle.
사 (to buy)
았 (past tense)
어요 (polite ending)
→ I’m telling you polite and friendly.
Pronunciation Flow Tip
⊳ 사 + 았어요 = 샀어요
When rapidly pronounced, ‘사’ and ‘았’ naturally combine to form ‘샀’, not 사았어요.
English Translation
I bought a bicycle.
Literal Translation
I bought bicycle.
Pattern Practice
친구는 자전거를 샀어요.
아빠는 자동차를 샀어요.
나는 헬멧을 샀어요.
나는 쇼핑몰에서 속옷을 샀어요.
How to Use This Korean Story for Reading Practice
This Korean short story for beginners is great for:
- Practicing reading Hangul
- Listening and shadowing pronunciation
- Building confidence with simple sentence structures
Tip: Watch the video several times. Each time, try to read aloud along with the story!
Want More Korean Stories Like This?
If you enjoyed this Korean story hangul practice, check out more of our short Korean stories for beginners! Our full course offers dozens of fun, easy-to-understand Korean stories with audio and breakdowns to help you learn naturally.
FAQs (What You Might Still Wonder About)
1. ❓ What does “Korean Story Hangul” mean?
It means a Korean story written in Hangul, the Korean alphabet. It’s great for beginners learning to read Korean.
2. ❓ How can I practice Korean reading with this story?
Watch the video, follow the Hangul transcript, and try reading aloud. Shadowing the sentences will help your pronunciation too!
3. ❓ Is this Korean story good for beginners?
Yes! This short Korean story uses simple words and sentences that are easy for beginners to understand.
4. ❓ Do I need to know grammar to enjoy this story?
No! The Story Style Breakdown™ helps you understand without memorizing grammar rules.
5. ❓ Can I download this story or flashcards?
Yes! You can download free Korean flashcards from the link in this blog post.
