ChinguFinally understand your K‑dramas — without subtitles
Take a 5-minute lesson, then call a friendly Korean friend to practice. They speak first, you follow along, with subtitles when you need them.
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Meet Your Friends
8 Korean-speaking friends, from patient tutors to K-pop idols. Each one has their own personality and conversation style.
Text Without Fear of Mistakes
Type in Korean and get gentle corrections, instant translations, and vocabulary tips. No embarrassment. No judgment.
5 Minutes to Speak, Today
Bite-sized lessons on Hangul, greetings, and daily phrases. After each one, call your friend — they'll naturally use what you just learned.
Speak Korean Like in a K-Drama
Tap to call. Your friend picks up and speaks first, just like a real phone call. Real-time subtitles when you need them — and gentle corrections when you stumble.
Korean Learning Tips
Guides and tips to help you on your Korean learning journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about learning Korean with Chingu.
Absolutely! Chingu includes structured lessons starting from Hangul basics. Our AI friends adapt to your level automatically, so whether you're a total beginner or preparing for TOPIK, every conversation meets you where you are.
Tap the call button and your friend picks up, just like a real phone call. They speak first in Korean with real-time subtitles on screen. Tap the mic to respond. It's the closest thing to calling a Korean friend.
Chingu is purpose-built for Korean learning. You get structured lessons, voice calls with real-time subtitles, inline corrections, vocabulary spotlights, and AI friends with persistent memory who remember your progress across sessions.
Chingu is free with 10 messages per day and limited voice calls. The weekly plan includes a 3-day free trial and unlocks unlimited messages, all 8 friends, and extended voice calls.
Chingu is for Korean learners of all ages. We have tutors for structured learning, K-pop idols for younger fans, and cozy characters like our cafe owner for a relaxed conversation experience. Friends are recommended based on your age group.
Your conversations are encrypted and never shared with third parties. We only use anonymized, aggregated data to improve our AI models. You can delete your data at any time.
Chingu supports English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, and Russian as your native language. Your AI friends speak Korean and adapt explanations to your language.
Chingu is currently available on iOS. Android and web versions are on our roadmap.
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