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Joining a Gym

Here are the essential phrases you need to navigate joining a gym in Korea, from asking about membership plans and free trials to checking opening hours and cancellation policies.

Key Phrases

Expressing intention to join · 2 ways to say it

안녕하세요, 헬스장 회원 등록을 하려고 하는데요.

neutral

annyeonghaseyo, helseujang hoewon deungnogeul haryeogo haneundeyo.

Hello, I would like to register for a gym membership.

Use this safe, standard phrase when speaking to staff at the front desk.

나 이번 달부터 동네 헬스장에 다니려고 해.

casual

na ibeon dalbuteo dongne helseujange daniryeogo hae.

I'm planning to go to the neighborhood gym starting this month.

Use this when casually telling a friend about your plans.

Asking about membership prices · 3 ways to say it

혹시 6개월 회원권으로 등록하면 가격이 어떻게 됩니까?

polite

hoksi yukgaewol hoewongwoneuro deungnokhamyeon gagyeogi eotteoke doemnikka?

By any chance, how much is the price if I register for a 6-month membership?

Very polite and formal; appropriate when discussing large purchases with staff.

일단 한 달만 먼저 등록하면 가격이 얼마예요?

neutral

ildan han dalman meonjeo deungnokhamyeon gagyeogi eolmayeyo?

How much is the price if I just register for one month first?

The most natural everyday way to ask about pricing options.

거기 한 달에 얼마 정도 해?

casual

geogi han dare eolma jeongdo hae?

About how much is it for a month there?

Use this to ask a friend how much their gym costs.

Asking for a free trial · 2 ways to say it

등록하기 전에 혹시 하루 무료 체험해 볼 수 있나요?

neutral

deungnokhagi jeone hoksi haru muryo cheheomhae bol su innayo?

By any chance, can I try it for free for one day before registering?

A polite and natural way to ask if the gym offers a trial pass.

등록하기 전에 한 번 체험해 봐도 돼?

casual

deungnokhagi jeone han beon cheheomhae bwado dwae?

Can I try it out once before registering?

Use this to ask a friend if their gym allows people to try it out first.

Checking opening hours · 2 ways to say it

평일하고 주말에 문 여는 시간이 각각 어떻게 돼요?

neutral

pyeongilhago jumare mun yeoneun sigani gakgak eotteoke dwaeyo?

What are the opening hours for weekdays and weekends respectively?

Perfect for confirming the schedule since many gyms have different weekend hours.

거기는 주말이나 공휴일에도 밤 늦게까지 문을 열어?

casual

geogineun jumarina gonghyuiredo bam neutgekkaji muneul yeoreo?

Does that place stay open late at night on weekends or public holidays too?

Use this to ask a friend about their gym's late-night availability.

Inquiring about group classes · 2 ways to say it

혹시 요가나 필라테스 같은 그룹 수업 프로그램도 있나요?

neutral

hoksi yogana pillateseu gateun geurup sueop peurogeuraemdo innayo?

By any chance, do you also have group class programs like yoga or pilates?

Use this to ask staff about additional fitness programs.

그런 그룹 수업은 회원권 가격에 다 포함된 거야?

casual

geureon geurup sueobeun hoewongwon gagyeoge da pohamdoen geoya?

Are those group classes all included in the membership price?

Use this when checking details with a friend who goes to that gym.

Asking about provided amenities

운동복 대여랑 개인 사물함 이용은 비용이 따로 드나요?

neutral

undongbok daeyeorang gaein samulham iyongeun biyeongi ttaro deunayo?

Do workout clothes rental and personal locker use cost extra?

Many Korean gyms provide clothes and small towels, but charge extra for personal lockers.

Pausing a membership · 2 ways to say it

다음 달에 출장을 가는데 한 달 정도 정지할 수 있습니까?

polite

daeum dare chuljangeul ganeunde han dal jeongdo jeongjihal su itseumnikka?

I'm going on a business trip next month, so can I pause it for about a month?

Use this formal request when you need to freeze your membership period.

개인 사정이 생겨서 이 주일 정도만 회원권을 정지하고 싶은데요.

neutral

gaein sajeongi saenggyeoseo i juil jeongdoman hoewongwoneul jeongjihago sipeundeyo.

Some personal matters came up, so I'd like to pause my membership for just about two weeks.

'사정이 생겨서' (because something came up) is a very natural way to explain a delay or pause.

Canceling a membership · 2 ways to say it

다음 달에 다른 동네로 이사를 가서 회원권을 취소해야 될 것 같아요.

neutral

daeum dare dareun dongnero isareul gaseo hoewongwoneul chwisohaeya doel geot gatayo.

I'm moving to another neighborhood next month, so I think I need to cancel my membership.

A soft and polite way to initiate a cancellation, using 'I think I need to'.

나 이사 가는 것 때문에 남은 기간 환불받아야 할 것 같아.

casual

na isa ganeun geot ttaemune nameun gigan hwanbulbadaya hal geot gata.

I think I have to get a refund for the remaining period because of moving.

Use this when explaining your cancellation situation to a friend.

Practice Dialogue

Customer
안녕하세요, 저... 헬스장 회원 등록 좀 하려고 하는데요.
annyeonghaseyo, jeo... helseujang hoewon deungnok jom haryeogo haneundeyo.
Staff
아, 네! 어서 오세요. 혹시 저희 지점은 처음이신가요?
a, ne! eoseo oseyo. hoksi jeohui jijeomeun cheoeumisingayo?
Customer
네, 처음이에요. 일단 한 달만 먼저 등록하면 가격이 어떻게 돼요?
ne, cheoeumieyo. ildan han dalman meonjeo deungnokhamyeon gagyeogi eotteoke dwaeyo?
Staff
한 달은 십만 원인데, 지금 행사 중이라서 세 달 등록하시는 게 훨씬 저렴해요.
han dareun simman woninde, jigeum haengsa jungiraseo se dal deungnokhasineun ge hwolssin jeoryeomhaeyo.
Customer
음... 그래도 일단 한 달만 먼저 해 보고 결정할게요. 주말에도 늦게까지 하나요?
eum... geuraedo ildan han dalman meonjeo hae bogo gyeoljeonghalgeyo. jumaredo neutgekkaji hanayo?
Staff
그럼요. 평일은 밤 열두 시까지고, 주말은 밤 열 시까지 영업합니다.
geureomyo. pyeongireun bam yeoldu sikkajigo, jumareun bam yeol sikkaji yeongeophamnida.
Customer
아, 그렇구나. 그럼 운동복 대여 같은 건 다 포함된 건가요?
a, geureokuna. geureom undongbok daeyeo gateun geon da pohamdoen geongayo?
Staff
네, 운동복하고 수건은 무료 제공이고요. 개인 사물함만 필요하시면 따로 신청하시면 됩니다.
ne, undongbokhago sugeoneun muryo jegongigoyo. gaein samulhamman piryohasimyeon ttaro sincheonghasimyeon doemnida.

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