Day 4: Charm & Cheer

What Does 애교 (Aegyo) Mean in Korean?

Learn what 애교 (aegyo) means — acting cute in Korean culture — with 애교 부리다, K-pop aegyo, bbuing bbuing, and when it's expected.

What Does ㅋㅋㅋ Mean in Korean?

Learn what ㅋㅋㅋ means in Korean texting — the 'hahaha' of Korean chat — how it differs from ㅎㅎ, and why the number of ㅋ matters.

What Does 제발 (Jebal) Mean in Korean?

Learn what 제발 (jebal) means in Korean — the pleading 'please' — and why it's different from adding 주세요 to a polite request.

What Does 화이팅 (Hwaiting / Fighting) Mean in Korean?

Learn what 화이팅/파이팅 (hwaiting, 'fighting!') means in Korean — the all-purpose cheer of encouragement — where it came from and how to use it.