Basic Korean Words

 These are some basic words of Korean Dramas or typical word of Korean´s Vocabulary:

Aigo [아이고]:A word used to show frustration. The Korean equivalent of "aw man!" or "geez."
Aegyo [애교]:Acting overly cute and innocent to charm fans. Can be done by male or female idols, usually in a pose like this:

Ajumma  [아줌마];A Korean term for middle-aged married women

Ajusshi [아저씨]: Literally means 'uncle,' but is used in polite conversation to refer to a man who is older than you, and who you don't know well.

Andwae [안돼]:Korean word meaning "no way," usually used in moments of disbelief, shock, fear, or defiance. Andwae is also one of those words you'll end up using by yourself while surfing the web and stumbling upon a scandalous story or outrageous fan fiction.

Anio/ani/ania/anieyo [아뇨,아니,아니아,아니예요]: "no"

Anniong [안녕]:Informal Hello and Bye.

Anniong-haseyo [안녕하세요]: Formal Hello and Bye

Araso? [알았어?]: It means like: understand ?

Bias [바이어스]:Your absolute favorite actor, whom you will support no matter what his project is.(My  ultimate bias is Junkook from BTS)

Bab [밥]:Rice

Bromance : A platonic, close friendship between two actors or idols that appears to be almost romantic, stimulating massive feels production in all who look upon it.

Batji [봤지]: It is like true? or Did you see it?

Bogoshipo [보고 싶어]: I miss you.(It is one of my favorites words)

 Chaebol [재벌]:A tried-and-true character type in Korean dramas, the wealthy heir of a family conglomerate. Pretty much every Kdrama male lead ever has played a chaebol at some point.

Chal senguiota [잘생겼다]: You are handsome(only to boys)

Chingu [친구]:Friend

Chonmal? [정말?]: An expression of disbelief and annoyance. Like saying "Really?!"

Chincha: An expression meaning "Are you serious?!"

Chua [좋아]: Okay

Chuaheyo [좋아해요]: I like you.

Chocolate abs: The hot, delicious abs of an Asian man.

Chuesong-eyo / chuesong-hamnida [최송해요 / 최송합니다]:I´m sorry (formal)

Chugul-le? [죽을래?]: Do you want to die? XD

Dayonaji [다연하지]: Of course.

Debak [대박]:Expression to praise something that is big, positive, and great.

Dongseng [동생]:A dongsaeng is a younger friend or sibling. Anyone younger than you is considered your dongsaeng, regardless of gender.

Eye smile: When a male or female smiles, their eyes become small and also form into their own smile. Usually eye smiles are a stealthy way of flirting and stealing your affections. A guy or girl can be crazy or even rude, but the moment they smile and reveal their eye smile, they're the cutest people in the universe!

Fandom: Everyone who loves Korean pop culture, all in one big loving group.

Fighting!: A phrase that means "You can do it!" 

Flower boy: An incredibly attractive, model-perfect Korean guy who dresses well. F4 of Boys Over Flowers provides the ultimate example.

Hajima! [하지마!]:Don´t do it!!

Hangsang [항상]:Always

Hyung [형]:Literally older brother, but also used by Korean males to address another male older than them who they are close to.

Idol: A male or female who has gone through years of training only to debut and stun all the fangirls and fanboys in the world with amazing dance skills, catchy songs, funny variety show stints, and the occasional K-drama role. Never forget: The trainees of today are the biases of tomorrow.

Ka! [가!]:Go away!

Kajima! [가지마!]: Don´t go!

Kamsamnida [감사합니다]: Thanks

Kimchi: A yummy dish made most commonly with cabbage and red pepper powder used not only for eating, but kissing ( see Flower Boy Ramen Shop ), family bonding, and K-pop group member names.

Kidario [기다려]:Wait!

Kojio! [거져!]:Lose yourself.

Kojinmal [거짓말]: Lie,tell a lie.

Kwenchana? [괜찮아?]: Are you okay?

Maleba [말해봐]:Tell me

Masit-ta [맛있다]: It is delicious!

Mi-an / miane [미안 / 미안해]: I´m sorry (informal)

Michoso [미쳤어?]: Are you crazy?

Mul-la [몰라]: I don´t know.

Maknae:In every K-pop group, there is a youngest member. That member is referred to as the group's maknae and is often an evil naughty person with the face of an angel.

Nuguseyo? [누구세요?]: Who are you?(also it is what is said when you pick up the phone)

Nuna [누나]:Korean word meaning "older sister" used by males related or not, speaking to an older woman or girl. A noona usually finds herself being the object of affection for countless younger guys.

Omo!/omona! [어머! 어머나!]: The "OMG" of Korea. One usually uses this term when wanting to make a current situation even more dramatic. This term is best used when you find out something extremely surprising and shocking. If you really want to sound like you're shocked use multiple "omos" back to back really fast!

OPPA[오빠]:Meaning "older brother," oppa is a term used by girls when speaking to guys. "Oppa" is also loosely used to flirt and show affection for an older guy not related to a girl. Never, ever insult a girl's oppa... don't

Ottoke [어떻게]: Meaning "what to do?" or "What do I/We do?" Usually used in moments of desperation or total confusion. See "Omo" for an additional way to heighten the dramatic flair of your sentence

Pabo [바보]:Silly

S line: Describes a woman's body shape. When looking at your side body profile, if you have a noticeable bust that leads down to a flat stomach and curvy slope-like backside, well then congratulations: you have an S line!

Saranghe/sarangheyo [사랑해,사랑해요]:I LOVE YOU

Sasaeng: Obsessive "fans" who have one too many screws loose. These "fans" are known for their outrageous and often dangerous behavior towards Idols and actors. Sasaeng fans are known to stalk idols outside their homes, even break into their homes, chase them down in cars and taxis, and send creepy, disgusting, and unsanitary gifts.

Selca: A selca is a self-portrait taken with a camera phone. The standard selca involves holding your cell phone angled down so you look smaller, and posing in an extremely cute way. Selcas can be taken with or without props, and can even include personal doodles for added cuteness.

Shiro! [싫어!]: I don´t wan´t.

Sonbe (o sunbae) [선배]:This term means "senior" in Korean, and is most often used in a school setting. One of the most famous sunbaes is the Boys Over Flowers character Yoon Ji Hoo, played by Kim Hyun Joong who was actually named "The Nation's Sunbae" in Korea.

Trainee: Pre-debut idols who spend hours practicing and perfecting their stage skills and talents. Trainees have yet to complete the process of idolization.

Tueso [됐어]:Forget it!

Unmyeong [운명]: Destiny

Unnie: Means "older sister" in Korean and is used by younger girls when speaking to older girls who are related or not. Can also be used by a catty girl with the aim to put down a girl similar in age to her.

Visual: Refers to the best-looking member of a K-pop group. Each member is assigned a position and yes, the visual is an actual position within a group. The visual is the face of the group. You may find another member to be "best looking," but technically by industry standards he or she is no match for the assigned "visual."

Example: L is the visual of INFINITE.

We? [왜?]: (Wae)Means "Why" in informal Korean. Wae-yo is formal and is usually used in moments of anger, confusion, and pure disbelief. You can practice saying this term by standing in the mirror and imagining various scenarios, like being cheated on.

Ya! [야!]:A rude way of saying "hey" yet can also be used as a replacement for various curse words. Ya can be said while, angry, confused, upset, or trying to get someone's attention. 

Yaksok [약속]:Promise.

Yeobo: Korean for "honey," this is a term of endearment used most often between a married couple.