Ep. 01 – Korean consonants (ㄱ to ㅎ)

Let’s listen to the vocabulary BTS members use often and practice Korean consonants (ㄱ to ㅎ): https://weverse.io/bts/media/0-6471132

Korean consonants form the foundation of the language. Learning them is essential for reading, writing, and speaking. Let’s break them down from ㄱ to ㅎ.

1. ㄱ (Giyeok) – “G” Sound

This letter makes a soft “g” sound, like in “go.”
When used at the end of a syllable, it sounds like a “k.”

2. ㄴ (Nieun) – “N” Sound

Pronounced like the “n” in “net.”
It is simple to remember and is one of the most used consonants.

3. ㄷ (Digeut) – “D” Sound

Sounds like the “d” in “dog.”
At the end of a syllable, it’s more like a “t.”

4. ㄹ (Rieul) – “R” or “L” Sound

This letter is tricky, as it sounds like a mix of “r” and “l.”
At the end of a syllable, it sounds more like “l.”

5. ㅁ (Mieum) – “M” Sound

This one is straightforward and sounds like the “m” in “moon.”
It’s commonly used in many words.

6. ㅂ (Bieup) – “B” or “P” Sound

When at the start of a syllable, it sounds like “b” as in “boy.”
At the end, it sounds like “p” in “top.”

7. ㅅ (Siot) – “S” Sound

It’s similar to the “s” in “see.”
When followed by a vowel, it can soften to a “sh” sound.

8. ㅇ (Ieung) – Silent or “Ng” Sound

When placed at the beginning of a syllable, it’s silent.
At the end of a syllable, it sounds like “ng” as in “song.”

9. ㅈ (Jieut) – “J” Sound

This is pronounced like the “j” in “jug.”
It’s an easy sound to practice with common words.

10. ㅊ (Chieut) – “Ch” Sound

Sounds like “ch” in “chocolate.”
It’s sharper than ㄱ but still easy to pronounce.

11. ㅋ (Kieuk) – “K” Sound

This one is a strong “k” sound, similar to “kick.”
It’s used when you want more emphasis on the “k.”

12. ㅌ (Tieut) – “T” Sound

This is like the “t” in “tap.”
It’s stronger than ㄷ and used in specific words.

13. ㅍ (Pieup) – “P” Sound

The “p” here is more forceful, like “pop.”
It is often used to give more impact to words.

14. ㅎ (Hieut) – “H” Sound

This makes the “h” sound, like in “hat.”
It’s often used at the beginning of words to create breathy sounds.