"무슨 일이에요?" (mu-seun il-i-e-yo)
Meaning: What’s wrong? / What happened?
Introduction
When you're concerned about someone or curious about a situation, "무슨 일이에요?" is a common and polite way to ask, "What’s wrong?" or "What happened?" in Korean. This phrase can be used in both casual and formal contexts to check if everything is okay or to understand a sudden change in someone's mood or situation.
More Expressions in Korean
왜 그래요? (wae geu-rae-yo)
What’s the matter? (More casual)어떤 일이 있었어요? (eotteon il-i iss-eo-sseo-yo)
What happened?문제가 있나요? (mun-je-ga it-na-yo)
Is there a problem?뭐가 잘못됐나요? (mwo-ga jal-mot-dwaet-na-yo)
Did something go wrong?괜찮아요? (gwaen-chan-a-yo)
Are you okay?
These expressions will help you check in on someone or find out what might be bothering them. Use them to show concern or to ask about a situation in a polite and caring way.