Korean slang profile
병원에 가보기로 했어요
byeongwone gabogiro haesseoyo
I've decided to go to the hospital
A meme that figuratively describes going to a concert or another fan event to see a favorite artist.
- Expanded form
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- Earliest source found
- Not verified
- Documented trend period
- Not verified
This is the earliest source we have verified, not the date the term was coined.
01Examples, with English translations
- Example by Julimmal
좋아하는 가수 공연 예매했어. 이번 주말은 병원에 가보기로 했어요.
I booked tickets to my favorite singer's show. I've decided to “go to the hospital” this weekend.
- Quoted from a source
콘서트나 덕질 현장에서 좋아하는 아티스트를 볼 때 쓰는 말[1]
Words used when seeing your favorite artist at a concert or 덕질
English translation by Julimmal.
02Documented history
- Posting date metadata not confirmedThe supporting material introduced the meaning and context of use of this expression.[1]
03Origin & word formation
Den Magazine's 2026 article says it spread from an IVE fan's TikTok usage. The verified fandom context is distinct from actually seeking medical care. The original post's date has not been verified.
Evidence for the origin explanationMedium
One source explains the term. The earliest use and comparison with additional sources remain unchecked. No earliest-source date is recorded because publication-date metadata is unavailable.
04Sources
Original titles and links are preserved. An English translation does not replace the original source.
- 아자스, 샤갈이 뭐야? 요즘 신조어 5 (덴 매거진·오늘의 스토리)Original source checked Nov 6, 2026