Korean slang profile
행집욕부
haengjipyokbu
Focus on happiness and let go of wanting more
An expression of self-encouragement to focus on happiness and set aside excessive desires.
- Expanded form
- 행복에 집중하며 욕심부리지 않기Focus on happiness and let go of wanting more
- Other spellings
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- Earliest source found
- Mar 12, 2025
- 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
계획을 조금 못 지켜도 행집욕부 하면서 쉬어 가자.
Even if we fall a little short of the plan, let's focus on happiness, stop wanting so much, and take a break.
- Quoted from a source
행집욕부(행복에 집중하며 욕심부리지 않기)[1]
행집욕부 (Focus on happiness and not be greedy)
English translation by Julimmal.
02Documented history
- 2025-03-12The supporting material introduced the meaning and context of use of this expression.[1]
03Origin & word formation
A 2025 Weekly Dong-A article describes creator 셍이 presenting a four-syllable positive-minded expression in a video and on merchandise. It expands the phrase as focusing on happiness and not being greedy. The earliest post's content and date were not checked directly.
Evidence for the origin explanationMedium
One source explains the term. The earliest use and comparison with additional sources remain unchecked.
04Sources
Original titles and links are preserved. An English translation does not replace the original source.
- “굿즈가 곧 나!” 요즘 굿즈 트렌드 (주간동아·다음뉴스)Published Mar 12, 2025Original source checked Nov 6, 2026