Korean slang & trends · 41

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• 입덕각ipdeokgakA situation that makes one likely to become a fan of someone or something.A situation that makes one likely to become a fan of someone or something.
• 입지반동ipjibandongPretending to stay at one’s postCivil-service satire meaning to appear to stay at one’s post while doing something else behind the scenes.
• 입소문족ipsomunjokPeople who use word of mouthPeople who use word of mouth or word-of-mouth advertising.
• 이라이라irairaA dance and facial-expression challenge acting out annoyance cutely with exaggerated expressions.A dance and facial-expression challenge acting out annoyance cutely with exaggerated expressions.
• 있어빌리티isseobillitiThe ability to make one’s daily life or tastes look impressive and stylish through photos or staging.The ability to make one’s daily life or tastes look impressive and stylish through photos or staging.
• 이슈다isyudaA playful reaction pointing out a confusing or troublesome situation.A playful reaction pointing out a confusing or troublesome situation.
• 이슈력isyuryeokThe power to attract people’s attention or provoke debate.The power to attract people’s attention or provoke debate.
• 이탈리안 브레인롯Italian brainrotItalian brainrotAn absurd video meme pairing strange AI-generated characters with unusual names and voices.
• 있는 집 머슴이 낫다itneun jip meoseumi natdaBetter pay in richer districtsA popular civil-service expression comparing the situation in which employees of financially better-off autonomous districts received higher pay.
• 잇템ittemA popular item people want to own or consider a must-have.A popular item people want to own or consider a must-have.
• 자본주의 키즈jabonjuui kijeuA generation familiar with capitalism and finance and interested in money and consumption.A generation familiar with capitalism and finance and interested in money and consumption.
• 재질jaejilA word used to judge whether someone’s looks, personality, or atmosphere fit a particular type or image.A word used to judge whether someone’s looks, personality, or atmosphere fit a particular type or image.
• 재미이스트jaemiiseuteuPerson who values enjoyment in lifeA person who regards enjoyment as an important value in life.
• 잼테크jaemtekeuA financial strategy collecting points and similar rewards while enjoying fun activities or missions.A financial strategy collecting points and similar rewards while enjoying fun activities or missions.
• 재텔근무jaetelgeunmuWorking remotely from a hotel instead of home while using its facilities and services.Working remotely from a hotel instead of home while using its facilities and services.
• 자기 추앙jagi chuangAn attitude of recognizing and valuing one’s efforts and worth rather than blaming oneself.An attitude of recognizing and valuing one’s efforts and worth rather than blaming oneself.
• 자격증과외jagyeokjeunggwaoeTutoring for qualification certificatesPrivate tutoring received to obtain a qualification certificate.
• 자이갠티즘jaigaentijeumBelief that bigger is always betterAn attitude or idea that bigger is always better.
• 잘 봐 언니들 싸움이다jal bwa eonnideul ssaumidaA phrase used to confidently announce one’s competition or ability: ‘Watch closely; the older sisters are fighting.’A phrase used to confidently announce one’s competition or ability: ‘Watch closely; the older sisters are fighting.’
• 잘자요 아가씨jaljayo agassiA meme imitating a song urging someone to sleep, with butler outfits, exaggerated acting, and choreography.A meme imitating a song urging someone to sleep, with butler outfits, exaggerated acting, and choreography.
• 잘파세대jalpasedaeA collective name for Generation Z and Generation Alpha.A collective name for Generation Z and Generation Alpha.
• 장원영OOJang Wonyoung OOAdding “Jang Wonyoung” as praiseA wordplay pattern that adds Jang Wonyoung's name before something attractive or well-made as a compliment.
• 장롱앨범jangrongaelbeomA graduation photo album stored away for a long time without being looked at.A graduation photo album stored away for a long time without being looked at.
• 잡학피디아japhakpidiaA comparison to an encyclopedia for someone with broad knowledge across many fields.A comparison to an encyclopedia for someone with broad knowledge across many fields.

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