One commonly used phrase among young people these days is, "you're doing too much". Want to learn how to say it in Korean? Keep reading!

"You're doing too much" is an informal slang phrase that means someone is trying too hard at something or overdoing something.

The Korean equivalent of "you're doing too much" can be "적당히 해" (jeokdanghi hae, informal) or "적당히 하세요" (jeokdanghi haseyo, formal).

"Jeokdanghi hae" literally means, "take it easy", "do it in moderation", or "don't overdo it".

In the latest episode of "JaeFriends" where INFINITE's Nam WooHyun appeared as a guest, host Kim JaeJoong asks if WooHyun's company officials ever tell him that he's overdoing his interaction with fans.

WooHyun said that while people at his company don't say anything, his members definitely tell him that he's doing too much.

Within such a context, even if the literal meaning of "jeokdanghi hae", or "jeokdanghi haseyo" isn't directly "you're doing too much", you can use the phrase to imply the same.

You can watch the full "JaeFriends" episode below.

To learn more fun Korean words, phrases, and slang, stay tuned to Your Korea Tutor - Kpopmap!

With all the amazing webtoons-based dramas that have been released in the past couple of years, we have only become more excited about upcoming K-Dramas linked with webtoons.

The webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" is a special case because the story was first written as a script for a drama production. The drama production is on its way and the webtoon was pre-released. The drama's production company, Group Eight, thought that in releasing it first as a webtoon they could showcase some of the various deep sea adventures of the story and also help garner attention for the drama.

The romance fantasy adventure webtoon “The Mermaid I Loved” ("내가 사랑한 물고기," literal translation, “The Fish I Loved”), written by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal (우주봄봄 and 부발), tells the story of a man whose intermittent transformations into a mermaid become increasingly uncontrollable as he experiences the emotion of love and spends time with a woman who he finds himself more and more attracted to. The season 1 of the webtoon ended on March 13th with 31 episodes.

Given the webtoon’s popularity, Group Eight is looking forward the positive effect the webtoon will have on the upcoming drama’s viewership. They have built a solid portfolio with dramas based on webtoons like "Taxi Driver", "My ID is Gangnam Beauty" and "A Good Day To Be A Dog". Among their awaited projects is the reboot of the popular drama "Princess Hours" (2006).

Currently, there are no actors cast for “The Mermaid I Loved”. Fans of the webtoon are waiting for the announcement of the cast. We can already think of actors and actresses who would be perfect for the roles!

We at Kpopmap have thought up a cast of actors who would suit this drama amazingly.

 

1. Sim Kai (심카이), a mermaid and 3rd generation chaebol

Sim Kai is the lead male character. He discovered he was a mermaid 12 years ago and he pretends to be a human.

When he shares physical touch with a woman, his fish scales begin to appear and he transforms back into his mermaid form. Because of this, he avoids all contact with women and has been single his whole life.

But due to his handsome looks, he has a lot of girls chasing after him, so he hired YaNa to pretend to be his girlfriend. However, he can’t help himself from having physical contact with YaNa even if it means he won’t be able breathe.

Kai is the son of the jewelry brand Inoroo, or 3rd generation chaebol, but he is not interested in the family business and instead prefers performing as a mermaid at the aquarium.

The actor must possess features suitable for long hair and a muscular physique to be able to portray a mermaid. He should exude charm and look dazzling in a suit, while also being capable of conveying a mix of cynicism, cuteness, and panic in his expressions. Comfort with underwater filming is also mandatory.

Moon SangMin, WEi's Kim YoHan, Baek SungChul, Kim MyungSoo (INFINITE's L), and Chae JongHyeop could be a good match.

Not only would they look stunning with long hair and looks amazing in suits, but their facial features would perfectly match the character's. Beyond their physical attributes, all five actors possess the talent and ability to convey Kai through the right facial expressions. The genre of fantasy romance suits them impeccably. Each actor would bring their unique colors and charms to the character, making him stand out on screen. Additionally, we can anticipate excellent chemistry with the lead actress.

Vote for your pick in the poll below!

 

2. Jung YaNa (정야나), an easy-going part-time student

Jung YaNa (24 years old) is the lead female character. She is a student who works a part-time job and has an easy-going personality.

She accidentally kisses Kai when she meets him for the first time, and shocked to see him suddenly fall very sick, she calls the ambulance. She ends up more shocked when she sees him put his face into a dirty bucket of water used for cleaning.

The actress should possess a mix of cuteness and strength, capable of expressing a wide range of emotions, and especially comedy. The character experiences rapid and extreme changes in emotions, so the actress should be able to show these transitions convincingly. Additionally, she should look just like a regular student, but be able to become a stunning lady with expensive clothes.

Kang MinAh, WJSN's Bona (Kim JiYeon), Chae SooBin, Girl's Day's HyeRi, and Seor InA could be a good match.

All five actresses have demonstrated their talented acting and are well-suited for a character like YaNa. Each of them possesses the ability to portray the youthful, cute, and fiery vibes of the female lead character. Comedy and expressive acting would not be an issue for any of them, so it would be a smooth portrayal of the character without overdoing it and making viewers laugh. No need to mention that they would all bring great chemistry with the lead actor! Being a romance, it is crucial.

Vote for your pick in the poll below!

 

The webtoon is not available in English officially yet, but you can read it in Korean here.

Let us know who you want to see cast!

Note: The aim of the vote is for Kpopmap readers to share their opinion about their preference for the cast. It is not affecting the cast of the production team.

K-Pop isn't just about music; it's a world where fans and artists share a special connection. Official K-Pop lightsticks are more than just glowing accessories at concerts—they're symbols of unity between artists and their dedicated fans. Over the past few years, a lot of them were released. This article compiles all official K-Pop lightsticks from the artists on your playlists. Make sure to find all the best K-Pop music and more with the iSpyTunes playlist finder! Explore the colorful world of these special symbols that bring artists and their supporters closer together.

Note: This article was first published in 2019 and we are constantly updating with the latest lightstick releases.

H.O.T. version 1 & 2

 

SchesSkies

 

SchesSkies Special 20years edition

 

BoA

 

god version 1 & 2

 

 

TVXQ!

 

Super Junior version 1 & 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIG BANG version 1 to 4

 

 

 

 

BIG BANG 10th Anniversary edition

 

Wonder Girls

 

K-Will

 

Girls' Generation

 

Hwang ChiYeul

 

2PM

 

2PM X HOTTEST edition

 

SHINee

 

SHINee Japan Tour special

 

IU version 1 to 3

 

2NE1 version 1 &2

 

2NE1 Japan version 1 &2

 

4MINUTE

 

INFINITE version 1 &2

 

TEEN TOP Version 1 to 3

 

Block B

 

APINK

 

B1A4 Version 1 & 2

 

Park BoGum

 

MYNAME

 

B.A.P Version 1 & 2

 

NU'EST & NU'EST W

BTOB Version 1 & 2

 

EXO version 1 to 3

 

VIXX version 1 & 2

 

AOA

 

BTS version 1 to 3

 

BTS - Map of the Soul Special Edition

 

SunMi

 

MAMAMOO version 1 & 2.5

 

RED VELVET

 

WINNER version 1 & 2

 

WINNER Japan edition

 

OH MY GIRL

 

GFRIEND version 1 & 2

 

GFRIEND Japan edition

 

GOT7 Version 1 to 3

 

Lovelyz

 

MONSTA X Version 1 to 3

 

SEVENTEEN version 1 to 3

 

UP10TION

 

Lee JinHyuk

 

IKON verison 1 to 3

 

TWICE version 1 to 4

 

ASTRO Version 1 & 2

 

WJSN Version 1 & 2

 

NCT & WayV

 

I.O.I

 

BLACKPINK Version 1 & 2

 

SF9 Version 1 & 2

 

Pentagon

 

VICTON Version 1 & 2

 

MOMOLAND

 

Jung SeungHwan

 

Highlight Version 1 & 2

 

ChungHa

 

SAMUEL

 

WANNA ONE

 

Golden Child

 

Jeong SeWoon

 

Stray Kids Version 1 & 2

 

(G)I-DLE Version 1 & 2

 

IZ*ONE

 

Ha SeungWoon

 

AB6IX

 

Park JiHoon

 

Kim JaeHwan

 

Kang Daniel Version 1 & 2

 

Jay Park

 

SE7EN

 

DAY6 Version 1 to 3

 

gugudan Version 1 & 2

 

GOOD DAY

 

DIA

 

BOL4 Version 1 & 2

 

APRIL

 

Taesaja

 

Kim HyunJoong

 

Xia (JunSu) Version 1 & 2

 BEAST Version 1 & 2

 

THE UNI+

VIINI

 

Lee Hi

 

UNIQ

 

Mr. Trot

 

SuperM

 

CIX

 

TXT Version 1 & 2

 

Cherry Bullet

 

JBJ95

 

Ong SeongWu

 

ATEEZ Version 1 & 2

 

N.Flying

A.C.E

 

Jung YongHwa

 

LOONA

 

ONEUS Version 1 & 2

 

H&D

ITZY

 

Rocket Punch

 

Lee ChanWon

 

CRAVITY

 

ENHYPEN

ONF

 

DREAMCATCHER Version 1 & 2

 

K/DA

 

THE BOYZ

 

WOODZ

 

TREASURE

 

WonHo

 

OMEGA X

 

P1Harmony

 

NiziU

 

Brave Girls

 

BBGIRLS (former Brave Girls)

 

DRIPPIN

 

WEi

 

Yoon JiSung

 

STAYC

 

aespa

 

Kwon EunBi

Forestella

 

VIVIZ

 

Weki Meki

 

Kim SungKyu

 

The Rose

 

Kep1er

 

VERIVERY Version 1 to 3

 

EPEX

 

DKZ

 

B.I

 

YounHa

 

LEESEOKHOON

 

NewJeans

 

IVE

Kim WooSeok

 

Hwang MinHyun

 

NMIXX

 

LE SSERAFIM

 

BaekHo

 

Jang WooHyuk

 

Lee ChaeYeon

 

Choi YeNa

 

Billlie

 

TEMPEST

&TEAM

 

DKB

 

EPIK HIGH

 

ZEROBASEONE

 

ATBO

 

BAE173

EVNNE

 

XDINARY HEROES

 

SeongRi

 

BOYNEXTDOOR

More to be updated.

 

What lightstick do you have? Can you recognize them all?