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Lesson 9
Advanced SNS & Internet Slang
Go beyond ㅋㅋ — learn Korean internet slang, meme expressions, and fandom vocabulary used online.
Korean Internet Abbreviations & Shortenings
Online Korean shrinks words aggressively: 취향 저격 → 취저 (fave), 남자친구 → 남친 (boyfriend), 여자친구 → 여친 (girlfriend), 오늘의 기분 → 오기 (today's mood), 현실 남자친구 → 현남친. Also: 레전드 (legend/legendary), 최애 (ultimate fave), 본진 (main fandom).
남친이랑 헤어져서 요즘 덕질에만 집중해.namchinirang heeojyeoseo yojeum deokjire-man jipjunghaeI broke up with my boyfriend so now I'm focused only on fandom stuff.
그 공연 완전 레전드였어.geu gongyeon wanjeon rejeondeu yeosseoThat concert was absolutely legendary.
Reaction Expressions & Meme Phrases
Common online reactions: 실화냐? (Is this real?), 미쳤다 (Crazy! — used positively), 개좋다 / 개웃기다 (so good / so funny — 개 intensifies), 나만 이래? (Is it just me?), 공감 (relatable / I feel this), 이게 맞나? (Is this right / Is this okay?).
실화냐? 이거 진짜야?silhwanya igeo jinjaiyaIs this for real? Is this actually true?
나만 이 노래 들으면 울어? 공감 눌러 줘.naman i norae deureumyeon ureo gongam nulleo jwoAm I the only one who cries listening to this song? Press like if you relate.
인싸inssainsider / popular person (social butterfly)
Examples그 친구는 학교에서 완전 인싸야.geu chinguneun hakgyoe wanjeon inssayaThat friend is totally the popular one at school.
아싸assaoutsider / loner (opposite of 인싸)
Examples나 완전 아싸라서 혼자 밥 먹어.na wanjeon assaraseo honja bab meogeoI'm such an outsider so I eat alone.
갬성gaemseongvibe / aesthetic / emotional feel (slang for 감성)
Examples이 카페 갬성 너무 좋다.i kape gaemseong neomu jotaThis café has such a great vibe.
취저chwi jeomy absolute favorite (slang: 취향 저격)
Examples이 노래 완전 취저야!i norae wanjeon chwi jeoyaThis song is totally my jam!
최애choaefavorite member / ultimate bias
Examples내 최애는 항상 응원할 거야.nae choaeneun hangsang eunwonhal geoyaI will always cheer for my bias.
덕질deokjilfandom activities / being a fan (obsessing over a hobby)
Examples요즘 K-팝 덕질하느라 돈을 많이 써요.yojeum K-pop deokjirhaneura doneul mani sseoyoLately I've been spending a lot on K-pop fandom activities.