"여기에는 웬일이에요?" (yeo-gi-e-neun wen-il-i-e-yo)
Meaning: What are you doing here? / I didn’t expect you to be here.
Introduction
"여기에는 웬일이에요?" is a common expression used when you're surprised to see someone in an unexpected place. It's a polite and curious way to ask, "What are you doing here?" or "I didn’t expect you to be here." This phrase shows surprise without sounding rude, making it perfect for casual encounters when you bump into someone unexpectedly.
More Expressions in Korean
여기서 뭐 하고 있어요? (yeo-gi-seo mwo ha-go iss-eo-yo)
What are you doing here? (A bit more direct)우연이네요! 여기서 만나다니 (u-yeon-i-ne-yo! yeo-gi-seo man-na-da-ni)
What a coincidence! Meeting here!여기서 뵙다니 놀랐어요 (yeo-gi-seo bweb-da-ni nol-lass-eo-yo)
I’m surprised to see you here.이 근처에 무슨 일 있어요? (i geun-cheo-e mu-seun il iss-eo-yo)
Is there something going on around here? (Implying curiosity about their presence)여기서 만날 줄 몰랐어요 (yeo-gi-seo man-nal jul mol-lass-eo-yo)
I didn’t expect to meet you here.
These expressions will help you express surprise or curiosity when you unexpectedly encounter someone. Use them in casual conversations when you're pleasantly surprised to see someone in an unlikely place!