Cute dog representing 댕댕이

What Is 댕댕이? Korean's Wildest Wordplay Explained

Korean internet invented a whole new language based on how letters look alike. Here’s why 멍멍이 became 댕댕이, and other wild examples.

January 15, 2026 · 4 min · 771 words · Cera

Korean Gen Z Slang 2025: 8 Words That'll Make You Sound Younger

Korean textbooks won’t teach you these. Here’s the Gen Z slang that’s trending in Korea right now - use it to confuse older Koreans.

January 4, 2026 · 8 min · 1515 words · Cera

Korean Dating Slang: From 썸 to 사귐 (The Stages K-Dramas Never Explain)

Ever wondered what ‘썸 타다’ means in K-dramas? Here’s your complete guide to Korean dating slang - from that pre-dating tension to ‘we’re official.’

January 2, 2026 · 8 min · 1609 words · Cera