South Koreans Are Taking “Body Profiles”

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Updated: 2023.08.24

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South Koreans Are Taking “Body Profiles”

"바디 프로필"에 빠진 한국인들

Articles

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Videos

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Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Do you usually engage in regular exercise? If so, what types of workouts do you prefer?

평소 규칙적으로 운동하시나요? 그렇다면 어떤 종류의 운동을 선호하세요?

Have you ever considered participating in a "body profile" photoshoot? If yes, what factors influenced your decision? If not, why not?

'바디 프로필' 화보 촬영에 참여해 본 적이 있나요? 그렇다면 어떤 요인이 결정에 영향을 미쳤나요? 그렇지 않다면 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Have you ever been motivated to try a new fitness activity after encountering it on the internet?

인터넷에서 새로운 운동(피트니스 활동)을 접한 후 도전해보고 싶다는 동기가 생긴 적이 있나요?

What do you believe is the reason behind the increasing interest in staying fit and exercising these days?

요즘 건강 유지와 운동에 대한 관심이 높아진 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

Is the "body profile" trend a means of self-presentation or merely a passing fad that encourages unnecessary body image competition?

'바디 프로필' 트렌드는 자기표현의 수단일까요, 아니면 불필요한 신체 이미지 경쟁을 부추기는 일시적인 유행일까요?

Can you speculate on other hobbies or interests that might gain popularity in the future, similar to the phenomenon of body profiling?

앞으로 바디프로필 현상과 유사하게 인기를 얻을 수 있는 다른 취미나 관심사를 추측해 볼 수 있나요?

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

suggestively

convey a message or idea in a way that hints or insinuates, often with a suggestive tone

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She raised her eyebrow suggestively, hinting at a private joke.

Ví dụ

He leaned in suggestively, making her blush.

encompass

to include or cover a wide range of things

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The museum's exhibits encompass various periods of art history.

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Her interests encompass everything from literature to science.

sedentary

involving little physical activity, sitting for extended periods

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His sedentary lifestyle led to weight gain and health issues.

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Many office jobs require sedentary desk work.

milieu

a particular social or cultural environment

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Growing up in a small town, she was accustomed to a close-knit milieu.

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The art gallery provided a sophisticated milieu for creative discussions.

among the lay

among ordinary people, not experts

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The workshop aimed to make complex science accessible among the lay.

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Her book explains advanced technology in a way that's understandable among the lay.

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