Korean slang & trends · 97
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- 예절샷yejeolsyatA photo showing merchandise of a favorite person or character, such as a doll or photo card, alongside an everyday scene.A photo showing merchandise of a favorite person or character, such as a doll or photo card, alongside an everyday scene.
- 옐로칩yelrochipMid-priced or sector-representative stocksA financial expression for medium- and large-cap stocks at lower or mid-range prices, or stocks representing a particular industry.
- 여친짤yeochinjjalA photo of a woman that looks like a girlfriend’s photo when used as a messenger profile or similar image.A photo of a woman that looks like a girlfriend’s photo when used as a messenger profile or similar image.
- 여덕몰이yeodeokmoliA female entertainer attracting female fans.A female entertainer attracting female fans.
- 여가디자이너yeogadijaineoPerson planning others’ leisure activitiesA person, or occupation, that plans and proposes ways for others to spend their leisure time.
- 여고괴담 신드롬yeogogoedam sindeuromEnthusiasm for the film 여고괴담An expression for the box-office success of the film 여고괴담 and the enthusiastic response to it.
- 여행계yeohaenggyeA travel-fund savings groupA rotating savings group formed to raise travel funds.
- 역조공yeokjogongCelebrities such as idols giving gifts to fans who support them.Celebrities such as idols giving gifts to fans who support them.
- 역주행yeokjuhaengAn older song, video, or similar work drawing renewed attention and becoming popular again.An older song, video, or similar work drawing renewed attention and becoming popular again.
- 역세권yeoksegwonLiving near a train or subway stationAn area close to a railway or subway station.
- 역쇼루밍yeoksyorumingResearching products online before buying them in a physical store.Researching products online before buying them in a physical store.
- 역슈링크플레이션yeoksyuringkeupeulleisyeonIncreasing value for money by adding quantity at the same price or lowering the price.Increasing value for money by adding quantity at the same price or lowering the price.
- 여미족yeomijokYoung urban male consumers with a strong interest in appearance, fashion, and similar areas.Young urban male consumers with a strong interest in appearance, fashion, and similar areas.
- 염전족yeomjeonjokFrugal people who minimize spending and save money.Frugal people who minimize spending and save money.
- 염색족yeomsaekjokPeople with color-dyed hairPeople dyeing their hair in various colors.
- 연애썰yeonaesseolA story about experiences or thoughts from a romantic relationship.A story about experiences or thoughts from a romantic relationship.
- 연어족yeoneojokYoung returnees seeking work in KoreaIn the source, a metaphor for young people who lived abroad in childhood and returned to Korea seeking work.
- 영혼 보내기yeonghon bonaegiBuying a ticket or giving one away to support a film one likes without necessarily attending.Buying a ticket or giving one away to support a film one likes without necessarily attending.
- 영퇴족yeongtoejokYoung, early voluntary leaversYoung people who voluntarily leave their jobs not long after joining.
- 영원할 건가 보다yeongwonhal geonga bodaA drama line responding to the feeling that a precious moment might last a long time.A drama line responding to the feeling that a precious moment might last a long time.
- 연습벌레yeonseupbeolrePerson devoted to practiceA metaphor for someone intensely devoted to practice.
- 옆글yeopgeulUpgrade with little practical effectA figurative expression for an upgrade that changes or improves something without producing a practical benefit.
- 엽기 토끼yeopgi tokkiFlash animation featuring 마시마로A term used for the internet Flash animation featuring the rabbit character 마시마로.
- 엽기물yeopgimulContent about bizarre events or worldsWorks or content using bizarre or abnormal events and worlds as their subject matter.
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