Korean Drama Terms and Resource

Terms

Ahjussi – term used to describe or call older male, I always think it’s similar to using “sir” or “mister”.

Ajumma – similar to ahjussi, like a ‘mam, to call older female who’s not an noona/unni, usually married

Chaebol – term used to describe family owned business conglomerate.  In k-drama land, chaebol is used to describe the oldest 2nd or 3rd generation rich boy/man heir.

Cracktastic – addictively fantastic

Dongsaeng – younger sibling male or female.

Hoobae – term to describe your junior college mate or co-worker

Hyung – term for older brother used by male

Noona – term for older sister used by male

Oppa – term for older brother used by female

OST – Soundtracks for drama/movie

OTP – One True Pairing – the main couple of the drama

Saeguk – historical drama

Sunbae – term to describe an older, more senior person usually from college or work

Unni – older sister used by female

Whacktastic – whacky fantastic

Free and safe online streaming sites with minimal to no advertisement:

Crunchyroll

Drama Fever

Hulu

KimchiDrama

Viki

Other sites with popups, etc that have given my pc viruses:

My Soju

Dramacrazy

Epdrama

Drama News, Reviews and Recaps

Dramabeans
Koala’s Playground
Counch Kimchi

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