Korean Slang

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

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.

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.’

존맛? 꿀맛? Those are yesterday’s slang. Korean teens and young adults now shout ‘Sexy Food!’ when they see something delicious. Here’s what it means.

You’ll see ㄹㅇ everywhere in Korean internet - comments, chats, memes. It’s short, punchy, and essential for sounding like a real Korean netizen.

If you’ve ever looked at a Korean chat and seen random consonants everywhere, this guide is for you. These abbreviations are how real Koreans text.