Korean slang profile
콜건적
kolgeonjeok
An abbreviation suggesting choosing zero-sugar cola and enjoying it in moderation when drinking cola.
An abbreviation suggesting choosing zero-sugar cola and enjoying it in moderation when drinking cola.
- Expanded form
- 콜라는 제로콜라로 건강하게 적당히콜라는 제로콜라로 건강하게 적당히 (for cola, zero-sugar cola, healthily and in moderation)
- Other spellings
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- Earliest source found
- Jun 22, 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
음료를 고를 때 오늘은 콜건적으로 가자고 했어.
When choosing drinks, I suggested going 콜건적 today.
02Documented history
- 2025-06-22Seoul Economic Daily introduced it as a shortening of a phrase about enjoying zero-sugar cola in moderation.[1]
03Origin & word formation
Seoul Economic Daily’s 2025 slang feature gives the full phrase and explains it in the context of a food culture seeking less sugar. This entry covers the expression’s use and does not guarantee health benefits of a particular drink. Who first coined it could not be established.
Evidence for the origin explanationMedium
The meaning and usage were checked directly in the article. The original material and when the expression was coined need separate verification.
04Sources
Original titles and links are preserved. An English translation does not replace the original source.
- [신조어 사전] 콜건적 (서울경제)Published Jun 22, 2025Original source checked Nov 12, 2026