This is the 4972nd most frequent Korean word.
근황을
"Current situation" or "recent condition."
The word '근황을' refers to 'current situations,' used as an object in the sentence.
요즘 근황을 자주 생각해요.
These days, I often think about current situations.
Here, '근황을' is used to signify 'current situations,' directed towards asking about others' statuses.
친구들에게 근황을 물어보세요.
Ask your friends about their current situations.
'근황을' implies 'current situations,' expressing an interest in another's recent events.