K-Culture Korean Lessons

김치 gimchi fermented spicy vegetables (Korean staple)

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노래방 noraebang Karaoke room

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만화 manhwa Korean comics / webtoons

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먹자 meokja Let's eat! (the universal Korean call to action)

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분홍색 bunhongsaek pink (color associated with K-pop fandom)

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빠르다 ppareuda fast / quick

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삼겹살 samgyeopsal grilled pork belly

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소주 soju Korean distilled spirit (clear liquor)

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언니 eonni older sister (used by females for older females)

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오빠 oppa Older brother (used by females); also affectionate

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진짜 jinjja Really / for real

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한글 Hangeul the Korean alphabet / writing system

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한복 hanbok Korean traditional clothing

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형 hyeong older brother (used by males for older males)

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화이팅 hwaiting Fighting! (cheer of encouragement)

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대박 daebak Awesome / jackpot (slang, very common in K-content)

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레전드 rejondeu legendary / a legend

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막내 maknae Youngest member (of a group/family)

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먹방 mukbang Eating broadcast / Eating show

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설날 seollal Lunar New Year / Korean New Year

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애교 aegyo Cute/charming behavior

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짱 jjang the best / awesome / #1

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추석 chuseok Korean Harvest Festival (Korean Thanksgiving)

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치맥 chimaek Chicken and beer (the classic Korean duo)

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