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
안녕하세요, 헬스장 회원 등록을 하려고 하는데요.
neutralannyeonghaseyo, 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.
casualna 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.
혹시 6개월 회원권으로 등록하면 가격이 어떻게 됩니까?
politehoksi 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?
neutralildan 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?
casualgeogi 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.
등록하기 전에 혹시 하루 무료 체험해 볼 수 있나요?
neutraldeungnokhagi 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?
casualdeungnokhagi 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.
평일하고 주말에 문 여는 시간이 각각 어떻게 돼요?
neutralpyeongilhago 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?
casualgeogineun 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.
혹시 요가나 필라테스 같은 그룹 수업 프로그램도 있나요?
neutralhoksi 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?
casualgeureon 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.
운동복 대여랑 개인 사물함 이용은 비용이 따로 드나요?
neutralundongbok 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.
다음 달에 출장을 가는데 한 달 정도 정지할 수 있습니까?
politedaeum 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.
neutralgaein 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.
다음 달에 다른 동네로 이사를 가서 회원권을 취소해야 될 것 같아요.
neutraldaeum 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.
casualna 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.