Grammar — Entry No. 0826
미래시제
future-tense · noun
미래시제
future-tense
[mee-RAH-shee-JEH]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Korean future tense expressing actions or states that will happen, including planned events and predictions. It’s formed by adding future tense endings (-을/ㄹ 거예요, -을/ㄹ 예정이에요) to verb stems and indicates intention or expectation.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Future tense is essential in K-drama promises and declarations of emotion, establishing emotional depth in romantic scenes. NewJeans uses future tense in romantic concepts expressing devotion and longing. EXO’s ‘Growl’ employs future tense for confidence and intensity in its narrative. Aespa uses future tense in concept storytelling to hint at narrative directions and character development.
Example Sentences
나는 학교에 갈 거예요.
Na-neun hak-kyo-e gal geo-ye-yo.
I will go to school (planned future action).
내일 뭘 할 거예요?
Nae-il mwol hal geo-ye-yo?
What will you do tomorrow? (future inquiry/planning).
그들은 집에 있을 거예요.
Geu-deur-eun jib-e iss-eul geo-ye-yo.
They will be at home (future prediction/expectation).
⚠️ Don’t use future-tense when…
Korean future tense has multiple expressions: -을/ㄹ 거예요 (prediction/will) versus -을/ㄹ 예정이에요 (scheduled plan). The first is more common in speech; the second emphasizes pre-arranged plans. Choose based on certainty level.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: My Love from the Star — alien character uses future tense expressing his love declarations: ‘내가 너를 지켜줄 거야’ (I will protect you).
- K-Pop: NewJeans — ‘OMG’ — uses future tense in romantic concept: ‘날 위할 거야’ (it will be for me) establishing devotion.
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.