Korean slang & trends · 3

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• 그러시구나geureosigunaOh, I seeA response acknowledging or sympathizing with someone, imitating Cristina's distinctive high pitch and intonation.
• 기후감수성gihu gamsuseongClimate awarenessAn awareness of climate and environmental problems coupled with a willingness to act on them.
• 글램핑glampingCamping with comfortsCamping in a setting with upscale facilities.
• 고구마gogumaA frustratingly stuck situationA situation or story development that feels frustrating and blocked, likened to the sensation of eating a sweet potato.
• 골반통신golban tongsinThe nonstop-hips dance memeA short-form dance meme built around the idea that someone's hips will not stop moving.
• 공강gonggangA gap between classesA period with no classes between university lectures. It can also mean an entire day without classes.
• 그린그린green greenA playful sign of approvalAn expression for something good or appealing, paired with 레드레드 to indicate likes and dislikes.
• 구독경제gudok gyeongjeThe subscription economyEconomic activity in which people pay a recurring fee to receive products or services.
• 귀하게 자란 내가 이런 걸 봐도 될까gwihage jaran naega ireon geol bwado doelkkaShould my precious eyes be seeing this?An exaggerated comment left in response to content someone finds unpleasant or embarrassing to watch.
• 귀요미gwiyomiA cutieA person or thing with an endearing, adorable appearance, manner of speaking, or behavior.
• 핵인싸haek-inssaAn especially sociable group memberSomeone who fits in exceptionally well and socializes easily with others in a group.
• 햄부기haembugiA playful word for hamburgerA playful variation on 햄버거, also used in wordplay that strings together similar sounds.
• 할렐야루hallel-yaruA joyful exclamationAn upbeat interjection added when someone is in a good mood.
• 한달살기handalsalgiLiving somewhere for a monthA style of travel that involves staying in one place for around a month to experience daily life and explore.
• 헬시플레저healthy pleasureEnjoying healthy habitsA lifestyle of pursuing health and satisfaction together by making exercise, eating habits, and similar activities enjoyable.
• 헐heolWhoa or seriously?An exclamation used when someone is surprised or finds something hard to believe.
• 헌내기heonnaegiA returning university studentA student beyond the first year, such as a sophomore, junior, or senior, contrasted with a freshman.
• 흑역사heugyeoksaAn embarrassing pastPast failures, mistakes, or experiences someone would rather keep hidden or avoid bringing up.
• 흙수저heuksujeoGrowing up without financial advantagesA metaphor for someone facing persistent financial hardship because poverty is passed down through the family.
• 홈카페home cafeA cafe experience at homeA space at home arranged like a cafe, or the practice of making and enjoying coffee at home.
• 홈쿡home cookCooking at homePreparing food yourself at home.
• 홈캉스homecanceA vacation at homeSpending your vacation at home.
• 홈술homsulDrinking at homeDrinking alcohol at home. The cited articles include both drinking alone and drinking with family at home.
• 호프코어hopecoreHopeful, uplifting contentA meme label for videos, images, or other content that conveys positive thoughts and hope.

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