Korean phrase
~ 왜 유명해요? ~ wae yu myeong hae yo
Meaning
Why is ___ famous?
When to use it
This asks why a person, place, or thing is famous. It is a polite, gentle question for everyday conversation, including when asking about a restaurant or other place.
Example dialogue
점심때 줄이 길더라고요. cheom sim ttae chu ri kil deo ra go yo
I noticed the line was long at lunchtime.
그 식당이 왜 유명해요? keu sik ttang i wae yu myeong hae yo
Why is that restaurant famous?