Korean slang, explained in English · 13

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• 빼박ppaebakThere's no denying itA situation where the evidence is so clear that it cannot be denied or explained away.
• PPLPPLProduct placementAn advertising technique that places a product or brand within a movie, drama, or other program.
• 프라이스 디코딩price decodingLooking behind a priceA way of deciding what to buy by analyzing what makes up a price and applying your own standards.
• 편맥pyeonmaekConvenience-store beerShort for 편의점 맥주, meaning beer from a convenience store. It can also refer to enjoying beer there.
• 라방rabangA livestreamShort for 라이브 방송. The verified article uses it for a live broadcast that introduces and sells products while interacting with viewers.
• 레디코어readycoreMaking preparedness a way of lifeA tendency to make advance planning and management central to life in response to an uncertain future.
• 레알realReallyAn emphatic expression meaning “really.” The cited article explains it as a pronunciation based on the spelling of the English word “real.”
• 레드레드red redA playful sign of disapprovalAn expression for something disliked or best avoided, paired with 그린그린 to indicate likes and dislikes.
• 런린이reonniniA running beginnerSomeone who has just started running.
• 리셀resellReselling for a premiumBuying scarce items such as limited-edition or luxury products and selling them again at a higher price.
• 런트립run tripTravel built around runningA trip that combines running in a new place with sightseeing or local experiences.
• 런플루언서runfluencerA running influencerAn influencer who shares running experiences, routes, and other running-related content.
• 러닝크루running crewA running groupA group of running enthusiasts who meet regularly to run a planned route together.
• 러닝코어runningcoreRunning-inspired everyday fashionA fashion trend that combines running clothes or accessories with everyday outfits.
• 사바사sabasaIt depends on the personAn expression meaning that something varies from person to person, patterned after 케바케 with the English word “by.”
• 새내기saenaegiA newcomerSomeone who has just entered a university, workplace, or other organization.
• 생파saengpaA birthday partyAn abbreviation of 생일 파티, meaning a birthday party.
• 생선saengseonA birthday presentAn abbreviation of 생일 선물, meaning a birthday present. This use does not mean “fish.”
• 사고방식을 바꾸세요sagobangsigeul bakkuseyoChange your way of thinkingA meme caption suggesting a casual, lighthearted response to a negative concern.
• 사이다saidaA satisfying resolution or comebackA satisfying resolution to a frustrating situation, or the relief of hearing someone say what needed to be said.
• 3일팅samiltingThree-day video datingA dating format in which people share short videos of their daily lives for three days before finding out whether the attraction is mutual.
• 삼포세대sampo sedaeThe generation giving up three thingsA label for a generation described as giving up on dating, marriage, and having children.
• 사수sasuA directly senior coworkerA senior colleague who works directly with someone at their workplace.
• 성덕seongdeokA fan whose dream came trueA “successful fan,” especially someone who gets the chance to connect with a favorite celebrity in a special way.

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