K-Show Slang

Laugh, learn, and decode the slang of Korean variety shows.

Yoon Gayi illustration from SNL Korea quiz scene

Learn Korean Slang with SNL Korea: Hilarious Quiz Scene Explained

In this viral SNL Korea quiz sketch, a riddle meant to be innocent spins into chaos as the guest rattles off increasingly crude answers.
This post explores the humor behind misheard meanings, body-related slang like “슴가” and “젖탱이,” and why laughing at vulgarity is sometimes part of Korean entertainment culture.
You’ll learn key expressions, grammar tips, and the difference between joking and crossing the line.

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Tak Jae-hoon and guests in a chaotic, profanity-laced sketch scene, acting out real Korean slang with expressive gestures and exaggerated reactions.

Learn Korean Slang from No-Bakku Tak Jae-hoon’s Wildest Scene

On “No-Bakku Tak Jae-hoon,” chaos unfolds as bold YouTuber Gwa-jeup Se-yeon reenacts her fan-requested curse-dance combo—crude, meme-worthy, and painfully awkward.
This post unpacks intense slang like 씨발새끼 and 현타, misused honorifics, and what makes profanity hilarious (or uncomfortable) in real-life settings.
Learn the humor mechanics and social risk behind these phrases—and why “knowing” doesn’t mean “saying.”

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A playful woman pins a man down on a bed, teasing him confidently as he looks flustered and helpless.

Learn Korean Slang from SNL Korea: What “Bural Chingu” Really Means

SNL Korea’s “부랄 친구” sketch pushes boundaries with slang like “testicle buddies,” but it’s not just for shock value.
In Korean culture, swearing and teasing often show emotional closeness, especially among male friends.
This post unpacks the expressions, cultural norms, and comic tension behind gender-bending jokes and verbal jabs.

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Two goats locking horns in a fight — one white, the other mottled with black and brown.

Learn Korean Slang from SNL Korea: “이 새끼” and Other Real Talk

Korean sketch comedy doesn’t shy away from harsh language—and SNL Korea shows just how intense close friendships can get.
This post examines the role of slang and swearing among friends in Korea, not just as insults, but also as indicators of emotional intimacy, social pressure, and cultural nuance.
You’ll learn what these words mean, why they’re used, and how to recognize them in real-life speech.

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