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갑분싸
gap-ppun-ssaThat sudden awkward silence when the mood drops.
별다줄
byeol-da-jul“They really abbreviate everything”—said using an abbreviation.
사바사
sa-ba-saIt depends on the person; people differ.
성덕
seong-deokA fan whose dream encounter or opportunity comes true.
소확행
so-hwak-haengA small but definite happiness in everyday life.
워라밸
wo-ra-baelWork-life balance, shortened into a Korean everyday expression.
취존
chwi-jonRespecting someone else's taste, even when it is not yours.
혼밥
hon-bapEating a meal alone.
먹방
meok-ppangEating-focused video or broadcast content, also known as mukbang.
혼행
hon-haengTraveling solo, without a companion.
최애
choe-aeYour absolute favorite; in fandom, your bias.
멘붕
men-bungFeeling overwhelmed, rattled, or momentarily unable to think straight.
꿀잼
kkul-jaemReally entertaining or a lot of fun.
노잼
no-jaemBoring, unfunny, or just not enjoyable.
얼죽아
eol-ju-gaSticking with iced Americano, even in freezing weather.
많관부
man-gwan-bu“Please show some love”—a short request for interest or support.
삼귀다
sam-gwi-daBeing in the flirty stage before officially dating.
가성비
ga-seong-biValue for money: how much useful performance you get for the price.
가심비
ga-sim-biThe personal satisfaction a purchase brings for its price.
돈쭐
don-jjulSupporting a business by spending money there, often to reward a good deed.
덕질
deok-jjilSpending time on something or someone you are a devoted fan of.
입덕
ip-tteokBecoming a fan or getting drawn into a fandom.
내돈내산
nae-don-nae-sanBought with my own money, rather than supplied as a sponsorship.
스불재
seu-bul-jaeA mess you brought on yourself through your own choices.
갓생
gat-saengA disciplined, productive way of living, sometimes celebrated one small habit at a time.
꾸안꾸
kku-an-kkuAn intentionally styled look that appears easy and natural.
킹받네
king-ban-neAn emphatic way to say that something is irritating, often with a playful edge.
억까
eok-kkaCriticism that feels forced, unfair, or based on a flimsy reason.
알잘딱깔센
al-jal-ttak-kkal-senFigure it out, do it well, and make it neat and tasteful.
오히려 좋아
o-hi-ryeo jo-aActually, this could be a good thing.