What I Ate in Malaysia While Working on My Next Korean Learning Novel (and Why I Got Sick)
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
저는 지금 한국어 학습을 위한 다음 소설을 구상하면서 말레이시아 여행을 하고 있어요.
I’m currently traveling in Malaysia while working on ideas for my next novel for Korean learners.
그런데 오늘은 정말 힘든 하루였어요. 배탈이 났거든요.
But today was a really tough day—I had an upset stomach.
아침에 일어나자마자 화장실로 달려갔어요. 그리고 하루 종일 화장실로 달려갔어요.
The moment I woke up, I ran to the bathroom. And I kept running to the bathroom all day.
오늘은 아무것도 못 먹고 물만 마셨어요. 숙소 밖에 아예 못 나갔어요.
I couldn’t eat anything today and only drank water. I couldn’t leave my place at all.
저를 이렇게 만든 범인은 무엇일까요? 어제 먹은 음식을 적어 볼게요.
What could be the culprit that did this to me? Let me list what I ate yesterday.
코코넛 밀크를 가득 넣은 라떼
A latte filled with coconut milk
두부 + 가지 + 야채 + 밥
Tofu, eggplant, vegetables, and rice
파인애플 맛 초콜릿
Pineapple-flavored chocolate
BTW, I look NOTHING like this right now.
I look like I just survived something. 💀
양고기 + 삶은 계란 + 밥
Lamb, a boiled egg, and rice
이 중에서 범인이 누구인지 모르겠어요. 먹을 때는 정말 맛있었거든요.
I have no idea which one is the culprit. They all tasted really good when I ate them.
저는 지금 말레이시아에 와 있고, 여행 중에 현지 음식만 먹는데요. 이 ‘매우 새로운’ 음식에 제 배가 놀란 걸까요?
I’m in Malaysia now, and I eat only local food while traveling. Maybe my stomach was shocked by these “very new” foods?
한국어 학습자용 다음 소설을 위해 아이디어를 얻으러 왔는데 병을 얻었네요.
I came here to get ideas for my next novel—written specifically for Korean learners—but I ended up getting sick instead.
어떤 여자가 심한 복통을 겪다 죽고, 그 여자의 진짜 사망 원인을 추적하는 미스터리 스릴러 소설을 써야 할까요? 🤣
Should I write a mystery thriller about a woman who dies from severe abdominal pain, and someone investigating the real cause of her death?
아무튼 오늘 하루는 물과 휴지가 제 절친이 되어 주었습니다. 😭
Anyway, for today, water and toilet paper were my best friends.
Written by Saehee Um
Saehee Um is the creator of ToonToon Korean and the author of illustrated novels for Korean learners. Her books combine binge-worthy storytelling, real-life dialogue, and cultural insights to make learning Korean engaging and fun.
She writes Korean learning novels presented in a K-drama-style script, helping learners improve their Korean through dramatic stories and immersive dialogue.
