A Nigerian lady, Nneka, has revealed how her admiration for Korean actor Lee Min Ho inspired her to learn the Korean language, a decision that ultimately helped her secure a job with the Korean government.
In a viral post on X by @nekie_neka, she shared how what started as a simple crush turned into a life-changing opportunity.
She said; “I currently earn a living because I have a crush on a Korean actor. I wanted to be able to tell him “hello, I love your dramas, can I call you oppa and can I take a picture” in Korean, so I started learning the language, then I won a speaking contest, became a Korean teacher, a content creator, a Korean interpreter, an influencer and finally, an employee of the Korean government in Nigeria.”
The lady added; “Absolutely! It’s the delectably handsome Lee Min Ho. He acted like he was owing rent for 7 years in City Hunter and made me fall completely in love with him. Unfortunately, I haven’t met him yet.”
See the post below;
I currently earn a living because I have a crush on a Korean actor. I wanted to be able to tell him “hello, I love your dramas, can I call you oppa and can I take a picture” in Korean, so I started learning the language, then I won a speaking contest, became a Korean teacher, a… https://t.co/SP5t4OX4l3
— Nneka is not tired in Jesus name! (@Nekie_neka) July 28, 2025
Can I ask which Korean actor and if you ever met them?
In a follow-up post, Nneka revealed that it has been a year since she began working with the Korean government, adding that she even received a promotion during that time.
Nneka said; “Tomorrow marks my one-year work anniversary. They actually let me work at a Korean government office for a whole year, and didn’t kick me out for being a delulu fangirl. They’re not even planning to. In fact, they even gave me a higher position at some point. Toh.”
How did the language stick please? My brain has refused to let the language stick. Is there a way that I could learn the language efficiently?
Reactions as lady gets job at Korean government office
@misty_abisola : I love your storyyyyy so much. Blows my mind all the time 👏🏼 Wishing you many many milestones and success stories.
@nanauncut: You inspire me. Each time I come across your post, I’m motivated to take my lessons seriously. Could you please, share me some relevant textbooks to support? I’ll really appreciate.
@MsIkwen: As someone who is language deaf, everytime I read your story, I am in awe. Well done you!
@sleeping_ruler1 said: How did the language stick please? My brain has refused to let the language stick. Is there a way that I could learn the language efficiently?
