Korean slang, explained in English · 8
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- 읽지 않음 난 모르는 일ilkji aneum nan moreuneun ilIf I don't read it, I don't know about itAn avoidance meme that plays innocent by suggesting that unread information is something you know nothing about.
- 일코ilkoKeeping your fandom hiddenConcealing your fan activities because you feel shy about them or do not want others to know you are an enthusiast.
- 인증샷injeungsyatA photo as proofA photo taken and posted online to show that a claim or action is real.
- 인만추inmanchuPreferring deliberately arranged datesPreferring or actively pursuing romantic meetings set up intentionally, such as blind dates.
- 인생샷insaengsyatOne of your best-ever photosA photo of you that turns out exceptionally well—one of the best of your life.
- 인싸inssaA socially active member of the groupSomeone who actively mixes with a group, abbreviated from 인사이더, meaning “insider.”
- 입덕ipdeokBecoming a fanBeginning to become a fan of a person or subject.
- 이생망isaengmangThis life is a lost causeAn abbreviation expressing self-deprecating resignation that this life is ruined and the future is unlikely to improve.
- 이탈리안 브레인롯Italian brainrotItalian brainrotAn absurd video meme pairing strange AI-generated characters with unusual names and voices.
- 자컨jakeonIn-house idol contentVideos about idols' daily lives, reality shows, and entertainment produced by the K-pop agency itself.
- 자만추jamanchuPreferring to meet someone naturallyPreferring romantic connections that develop naturally in everyday life rather than through arranged meetings such as blind dates.
- 장원영OOJang Wonyoung OOAdding “Jang Wonyoung” as praiseA wordplay pattern that adds Jang Wonyoung's name before something attractive or well-made as a compliment.
- 자소서jasoseoA personal statementAn abbreviation of 자기소개서, meaning a written self-introduction or personal statement.
- 젬민이JemminiSomeone who asks Gemini about everythingA lighthearted term for someone who leaves even small decisions to the AI service Gemini.
- 절친jeolchinA close friendAn abbreviation referring to a very close friend.
- 전라남도 여수시 소라면 사곡리 산94Jeollanam-do Yeosu-si Sora-myeon Sagok-ri san 94Sending an address as a heartA meme that indirectly expresses affection by sending an address that reveals a heart-shaped island on a map.
- 저메추jeomechuDinner recommendations, pleaseA request for suggestions about what to eat for dinner.
- 점메추jeommechuLunch recommendations, pleaseA request for suggestions about what to eat for lunch.
- 정주행jeongjuhaengWatching or reading from the beginningGoing through a series, such as a drama or webtoon, in order from the first episode or installment.
- 정모jeongmoA regular group meetupAn abbreviation for a regularly scheduled gathering, such as a club meetup.
- 저속노화jeosok nohwaHealthy aging through everyday habitsA term for trying to age slowly and healthily by managing habits such as diet, sleep, and exercise.
- 직캠jikcamA fan-recorded performance videoShort for 직접 찍은 캠코더 영상, referring to footage someone records themselves at a performance or similar event.
- 직구jikguBuying directly from overseasBuying foreign products directly from an overseas online store and receiving them through international shipping.
- 직관jikgwanWatching live in personWatching a game or performance at the venue in person.
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