How to Keep a Korean Hobby Conversation Going

To talk about hobbies in Korean, ask “취미가 뭐예요?” (What is your hobby?), share an activity you enjoy, and ask a related follow-up. The examples use polite endings and give beginners a short exchange to practise.

Ask about a hobby

“취미가 뭐예요?” means “What is your hobby?” You can say “안녕하세요” (hello) first. Say the question aloud and leave time for the other person to answer rather than memorising a long speech.

Say what you like

“저는 음악을 좋아해요” means “I like music”; “저는 영화를 좋아해요” means “I like films.” Swap 음악 (music) for films and practise expressing different interests with the same pattern.

Ask a follow-up

If your partner likes films, ask “어떤 영화를 좋아해요?” (What kind of films do you like?). For music, try “어떤 음악을 좋아해요?” (What kind of music do you like?). Listen to the full answer, then choose one word to follow up on.

Return the question

After saying you like music, ask “취미가 뭐예요?” to invite the other person to share. If you did not hear clearly, say “다시 말씀해 주세요” (Please say that again) instead of guessing.

Practise with a character

In Jogen, choose Korean and a conversation character. Type: “Ask about my hobby in simple Korean, wait for my answer, then ask one follow-up question.” Answer, then ask the character in return; play the reply audio and expand the translation to check. AI can make mistakes, so check important expressions against a dictionary or learning material.

Ask, answer and follow up on a hobby — A Korean conversation from asking about a hobby to answering and following up.

Sources: National Institute of Korean Language learning materials; Fukuoka City International Foundation self-introduction materials.