K-slang

Go deeper into Korean expressions and culture.

July 17, 2026

How to say “Stringing Someone Along” in Korean? 🎣

Hello! Sometimes a person keeps showing romantic interest but avoids committing to a real relationship. They may continue messaging, flirting, or giving someone

July 17, 2026

How to say “Busybody” in Korean? 👃

Hello! Some people love getting involved in other people’s problems, relationships, or private matters—even when nobody asked for their help. In Korean, this ki

July 17, 2026

How to say “We’re in the Talking Stage” in Korean? 💕

Hello! Some relationships are more than friendship but not quite dating. Others are even more confusing—one person may show interest without wanting a real rela

July 17, 2026

How to say “I’m a Lightweight” in Korean?

Hello! At dinners and social gatherings, some people turn red or feel tipsy after just one drink. In Korea, they may jokingly call themselves 알쓰 (al-sseu). What

July 17, 2026

How to say “Impulse Buy” in Korean?

Hello! Have you ever added something to your cart at the supermarket checkout—or tapped “Buy Now” while scrolling through a shopping app late at night—without r

July 16, 2026

How to say “It’s an Unwritten Rule” in Korean? 📏

Hello! Eating fried rice after Korean barbecue, having kimchi with ramen, or buying popcorn at the movies—some combinations feel so obvious that nobody needs to

July 16, 2026

How to Say “Attention Seeker” in Korean? 👀

Hello! Today, we’re learning the Korean slang expression 관종 (gwan-jong). It describes someone who constantly tries to attract attention, sometimes by acting dra

July 12, 2026

How to say "Max out one's borrowing" in Korean? 🚀

Hello! Today, we’re learning a common Korean expression that rarely appears in textbooks: 영끌 (yeong-kkeul). Let’s see how Koreans use it when buying a home, inv

July 12, 2026

How to say "Gone in no time" in Korean? 🚀

Hello! Today, we’re learning the Korean slang expression 순삭 (sunsak). It describes something disappearing, being used up, or passing incredibly quickly. There i

July 12, 2026

How to say "Bursting with national pride" in Korean?

Hello! Today, we’re learning the Korean slang expression 국뽕 (guk-ppong). It can express a rush of pride in Korea, make fun of exaggerated patriotism, or critici