Ahjumma: an older female, typically the age of a mother or aunt, but not your mother
Ahjusshi: an older male, typically the age of a father or uncle, but not your father
Aish: expression of frustration/irritation
Aja: see fighting or hwaiting
Ani/Anyo: no
Annyeong: hello/goodbye, when you are close to someone only.
Annyeonghaseyo: hello, goodbye
Annyeonghigaseyo: goodbye only (Ill leave first)
Antis: people who arent fans and go out of their way to criticize and attack the artists they dont like
Babo: fool/stupid. Depends on the context.
Bagel Girl: female with a youthful face and womanly/curvy body
Black Ocean: form of protest where people wear black or dont use light sticks
Byungtae: pervert/perverted. (see a lot of idols)
Daebak: win/jackpot/awesome. Used when something is a winner or incredibly amazing
Deh: yes (see Neh/Yeh)
Dongsaeng: younger person/sibling
Fandom: fan club
Fighting: cheer for good luck and encouragement. Also sometimes written as Hwaiting
Flower Boy: male with youthful features. Typically tall, thin, and more feminine/striking features
Gomawo: Thank you (informal)
Hoobae: person who is your professional junior (Ex: 2NE1 is Big Bangs hoobae since 2NE1 debuted after
Big Bang)
Hwaiting: cheer for good luck and encouragement (written this way since Koreans have issues with f)
Also written as Fighting.
Hyung: literally means older brother. used by males to refer to older males/brothers. Usually if the
person uses this term, it means they are somewhat close to the other individual *not always*
Kamsahamnida: Thank you
K-Pop: Korean popular music
Love Call: asking someone to either star in a show, promote a product, or appear somewhere. Also can
be a confession/announcement of a wish to meet your ideal type. Can be used to show appreciation or
respect for talent/growing popularity.
Maknae/Magnae: literally means the youngest. the youngest member in a group
Neh: yes (see also Deh/Yeh)
Netizen: a person on the internet, particularly in chatrooms or comment sections; Korean netizens are
popular for being able to find out anything
Noona: literally means older sister. used by males to refer to older females/sisters. Usually if the
person uses this term, it means they are somewhat close to the other individual *not always*
Nyam: yum/nom
Oppa: used by females to refer to older males/brothers
Sarang: love
Saranghae: I love you (informal)
Saranghaeyo: I love you
Sasaengs/Sassaengs: crazy stalkers posing as fans
Stans: Fans who are loyal (sometimes overly so)
Sunbae: person who is your professional senior (Ex: Big Bang is 2NE1s sunbae since Big Bang debuted
before 2NE1)
Ulzzang: best face; used when referring to a person who gained fame due to their looks, typically on
internet sites
Yeh: yes (see also Deh/Neh)
4D:4th Dimensional, someone who seems to be living in their own world (or dimension) and tends to act
strange or weird.
5 Year Curse:a wide spread superstition that popular groups will face serious hardships or disbandment
in their fifth year after debuting.
Aegyo: Cute actions, can be done by both girls and boys. Its usually a body gesture or/paired with
making your voice as cute as you can.
Aigoo: Oh no! or Oh dear! Its mostly used by older Koreans though.
Ahjumma: an older female
Ahjusshi: an older male
Antis: people who arent fans and go out of their way to criticize and attack the artists they dont like
Babo: fool
Bias: Who you like the most
Black Ocean: form of protest where people wear black or dont use light sticks
Byungtae: pervert/perverted
Chingu: Friend
Chocolate Abs: Really defined abs.
Comeback:When an idol group comes out with a new song after a hiatus
Debut: When a new idol group comes out.
Eye Smile:When the eyes of a celebrity form the shape of a smile as they actually smile.
Fanchants: Chants fans say/scream out during live performances for support.
Fandom:fan club
FanWars: When fans of an idol group are fighting against fans of another idol group.
Flower Boy: A very attractive guy who has slightly feminine features
Hallyu Wave: The spread of Korean music outside of Korea
Hoobae: person who is your professional junior (Ex: 2NE1 is Big Bangs hoobae since 2NE1 debuted after
Big Bang)
Honey Thighs: Girls with amazing perfect thighs
Hwaiting/Fighting: Its used kind of like a cheer for support and encouragement. It means Good luck!
Hyung: What a male calls an older male as respect.
Jjang!: The best
Kamsahamnida: Thank you
Maknae: the youngest member of the group
MV: music video
Netizens: members of the internet and forum communities
Noona: used by males to refer to older females/sisters
Oppa: brother/sweetie used by a woman for an older male
Sarang/Saranghae/Saranghaeyo: Love or I love you
Sasaengs/Sassaengs:crazy stalkers posing as fans
Selca:self taken picture
Stans:Fans who are loyal (sometimes overly so)
Sunbae:person who is your professional senior (Ex: Big Bang is 2NE1s sunbae since Big Bang debuted
before 2NE1)
Ulzzang:Best face
Unnie: term used by females to refer to older females/sisters
