/in-man-chu/
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The term is commonly used as the opposite of ‘ja-man-chu,’ which means pursuing natural encounters. It reflects a dating culture where people choose intentional paths like blind dates, meetups, or dating apps instead of waiting for chance encounters.
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2sam-gwi-da
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"We’re not officially dating yet… we’re kind of in the almost-dating stage."
originThe word plays on ‘sagwida,’ meaning to date, by treating ‘sa’ like the number four and replacing it with three. It humorously describes the stage right before officially dating.
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sseom-bung
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"We were texting every day until a few days ago, but now the replies stopped. I think the flirtationship fizzled out."
originA blend of ‘sseom,’ meaning a pre-relationship flirtationship, and ‘collapse.’ It captures the moment when mutual romantic tension fails to become an official relationship and quietly falls apart, often through slower replies, vague excuses, or plans that never happen.
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