memedics

A blanket term (and criticism) for the flood of cheap, uncanny AI-generated images — like "shrimp Jesus" or bizarre baby pictures — that spread across Facebook and sparked debate over AI ethics and content quality. From 2024.

A portmanteau of "gija" (reporter) and "sseuregi" (trash) — a mocking term for journalists who write sensational or low-quality articles.

Being exempt from criticism even when one deserves it, as in "he's got a criticism immunity card." Originated from Korean online communities.

A blend of "brain" (noe) and "official" (-piseoyl), meaning a baseless claim that's only "official" inside one's own head. Used to dismiss someone's unfounded opinion, as in "that's just your brain-ficial take."

Started as a gaming term for "aggression." Now means doing provocative things purely to grab attention, as in "어그로 끌지 마" ("stop farming aggro").

A slang variation of "오바 (over)", used when something is excessive or over the top. As in "그건 좀 에바지" ("that's a bit much").

A playful twist on "crossed the line," used for over-the-top behavior -- a lighter, funnier way of saying "let's not cross the line."

Short for "the answer is already decided, you just have to say it" — describes someone who asks for your opinion but has already made up their mind and won't actually listen.

Short for "finger princess" -- someone who asks other people questions instead of just searching for the answer themselves.

Refers to dragging a joke or action out way past the point of being funny, like a song stuck on repeat past its final verse. "Cut it out, that's noejeol" is used to call out someone overdoing a bit.

Short for "forced bashing," meaning baseless criticism with no real grounds. The opposite, blind unwarranted praise, is called "eok-ppa."