20 More Korean Words And Phrases That Every K-Drama Fan Should Know

Here we are with part three of some famous Korean words and phrases that pop up on the regular in K-dramas. If you’re like the average obsessed K-drama watcher and have watched a million dramas, you will probably recognize or be familiar with a lot of these words. But just in case you want to know what they mean or need a little refresher, here they are!

You can check out part one here and part two here.

1. Jo-eun kkoom-kkuh!

jo-eun kkoom-kkuh / 좋은 꿈 꿔: sweet dreams

2. Sa-gwil-lae?

sa-gwil-lae? / 사귈래? : Will you go out with me?

3. Joo-geul-lae?

joo-geul-lae?! / 죽을래?! : Do you want to die?!

4. Gi-da-ryeo

gi-da-ryeo / 기다려 : wait for me

5. Cheot-sarang

cheot-sarang / 첫사랑 : First love

6. Jal-mot-haesseo

jal-mot-haesseo / 잘못했어 : I was wrong

7. Ahjumma / Ahjusshi

ahjumma, ahjusshi / 아줌마, 아저씨 : an old lady, an old man

8. Babo-ya

babo-ya / 바보야 : You idiot, silly one

9. Bap-meok-ja

bap-meok-ja / 밥먹자 : Let’s eat

10. Seol-laen-da

seol-laen-da / 설렌다 : I got butterflies, I have butterflies

11. Sseom-ta-da

sseom-ta-da / 썸타다 : Having good chemistry, liking each other

12. Hoon-nam / Hoon-nyeo

hoon-nam, hoon-nyeo / 훈남, 훈녀: heart-warming man / woman

13. Ool-ji-ma

ool-ji-ma / 울지마 : Don’t cry

14. Hana, dul, set

hana, dul, set / 하나, 둘, 셋: One, two, three

15. Mil-ddang

mil-ddang / 밀땅 : playing hard to get

16. Uh-dee-ya?

uh-dee-ya? / 어디야?:  where are you?

17. Seul-peu-da

seul-peu-da / 슬프다 : I’m sad.

18. Dae-ryeo-da-jul-kkae

dae-reo-da-jul-kkae / 대려다줄게: I’ll take you home

19. Jang-nan-hae?!

jang-nan-hae?! / 장난해?! : Are you kidding me?!

20. Kkuh-juh

kkuh-juh / 꺼져 : get lost

Hey Soompiers, which of these words and phrases did you already know? Let me know in the comments below!

binahearts is a Soompi writer who can be most often seen singing her heart out at karaoke, walking her dog, or indulging in dessert. Her ultimate biases include Song Joong Ki, BIGBANG and BTOB. Make sure you follow binahearts on Instagram or on Twitter as she journeys through her latest Korean crazes!