[article][learning Korean] Rain offered a role in “Song For You” (송포유) 2014, but still undecided.
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One thing that I find interesting about this SBS K-drama is its working title. Specifically, that the working title in Hangul is not made of Korean words, rather it is English words adapted to—or spelled in—Korean, something that’s done quite a lot over there.
For instance, a Korean word for “song” is 노래 (no-lae), as in “Love Song (The Song To Make You Stay)” (널 붙잡을 노래, neol butjab-eul nolae) on Rain’s 2010 mini-album Back To The Basic. “Song for you” in Korean words is 당신을위한 노래 (dangsin-eul-wihan nolae). However, as you can see, the drama is being billed as “송포유” (song-po-yu).
ㅅ (s) ㅗ (o) ㅇ(ng) spells the English word song / ㅍ (p) ㅗ (o) takes the place of “for” because there is no “f” sound in Korean, they use a “p” sound for English instead. There also is no straight “r” sound, technically / 유 takes the place of “you” as this is the Korean vowel that is pronounced “yu.”
As a result, if you put 송포유 in a translator, it comes out nonsensical because 포유 is a Korean word for mammal. But Korean-speakers understand on sight that these characters represent English words adapted to the Korean language. Personally, I like this working title. It’s short, sweet, and to the point.
“Song For You” 2014 is categorized as a romantic comedy (16 episodes, Wednesdays and Thursdays), so, if Rain decides to do it, I think it would be a nice fit. According to HanCinema, the synopsis is: “A romance drama about a woman who dreams of standing on stage with her music and a man who’s full of secrets.” ^@@^
HanCinema 7/17/2014 —
Rain, offered a role in “Song For You” but still undecided
Singer and actor Rain is a likely candidate for the new SBS drama “Song For You”.
According to his agency, Rain has indeed been offered a role but nothing has been decided yet.
“Song For You” is a story of passionate youths in the K-POP world. Based in an imaginary entertainment agency, youths fight for dominance and success.
“Song For You” is produced by Park Hyeong-gi and written by No Ji-seol and will be broadcasted after the SBS drama “It’s Alright, It’s Love“.
Meanwhile, if Rain stars in “Song For You”, it’ll be the first time in 4 years since the 2010 “The Fugitive Plan B“.
Source : news.nate.com/view/20…
Source title: 비 측, “‘송포유’ 출연 제의 받았지만 검토중인 상태”
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Boy! I wish Rain will accept this project, seems like a good story to watch.
I will pray and hope… Please Mr. Rain
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