There’s a special channel on YouTube called Idol Village which produces a variety of content. One series that they produce is “Idol Korean Class”. Through these videos, the idol group BAE173 teaches overseas fans various Korean words and phrases. These idol led videos are informative, fun, and incorporate many popular references from Korean entertainment. There are certainly no downsides as you learn Korean and are taught by a K-Pop idol. Now, let’s take a look at some of the words you can learn through “Idol Korean Class”.
1. Maemjjit (맴찢)
Sometimes the Korean words for ‘upset’ and ‘sad’ are just not enough — that’s where maemjjit comes in. It’s an abbreviation for a longer phrase which means that your heart has torn apart. The boys of BAE173 explain the word perfectly and show perfect examples of when you can use it. These situations includes when your bias is tired, receiving a crumpled photo card, and when your bias cries on stage.
2. Ttinggok/Ttingjak (띵곡/띵작)
There are certain slangs in the Korean language that take a word and make it sound silly or cute. That’s the case for ttinggok/ttingjak. They were changed from the original spelling due to the Korean letters, or hangul, that look similar to each other. BAE173’s DoHyon breaks down the word by using his group’s songs, as well as lyrics from SF9’s ‘Mamma Mia’.
3. Madnae (맏내)
Maknae’s usually have the image of being the cutest of the group due to the innocence from their young age. But for some K-Pop groups, it is actually the oldest that ends up being the cutest member. That is due to their youthful appearance and adorable actions. Through clips compiled in the video, the oldest really shows that age is just a number and cuteness remains forever.
4. Ssaeng-eol (쌩얼)
Ssaeng-eol is a combination of two words which translates into bare/no makeup face. Many idols appear on V-Live without any makeup, showing that they don’t always need to be dolled up in order to interact with their fans. BAE173 flaunt their acting skills as they hilariously reenact scenes from “True Beauty” as a way to explain ssaeng-eol. HanGyul giving DoHyon a forehead kiss is something we will never forget.
5. Deokme (덕메)
When we become friends with fellow stans, we can refer to them as our bestie in English. The Korean equivalent of that is deokme! Not only do the boys of BAE173 give the definition of the word, but they also explain how you can meet a deokme via social media, specifically Twitter. They even give a challenge at the end of the video to make a friend on Twitter to study Korean with. What a fun way to meet a deokme! Have you heard any of these words before? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Album Review: BAE173’s “ODYSSEY: DaSH” Is A Delectable Mix Of Genres Representing The Best Of New Gen K-Pop REVIEWS|Aug 18, 2022
