| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | aegyo | cute, charming behavior |
| 2. | aish | ugh; annoyance |
| 3. | ajumma | middle-aged married woman |
| 4. | ajusshi | middle-aged man |
| 5. | aniyo | no; polite |
| 6. | annyeong | hi; bye |
| 7. | annyeonghaseyo | hello; polite greeting |
| 8. | appa | dad |
| 9. | arasseo | got it; okay |
| 10. | arayo | I know; polite |
| 11. | banchan | side dishes |
| 12. | bap | rice; meal |
| 13. | bibimbap | mixed rice bowl |
| 14. | binge-watch | watch many episodes quickly |
| 15. | bodyguard | personal protector |
| 16. | bulgogi | marinated grilled beef |
| 17. | cameo | brief guest appearance |
| 18. | CEO | top company executive |
| 19. | chaebol | family-run business conglomerate |
| 20. | chemistry | strong romantic screen connection |
| 21. | cliffhanger | suspenseful ending moment |
| 22. | confession | declaring romantic feelings |
| 23. | daebak | awesome; amazing |
| 24. | destiny | fated connection |
| 25. | detective | crime investigator |
| 26. | doctor | medical professional |
| 27. | dongsaeng | younger sibling or junior |
| 28. | eodi | where |
| 29. | eomma | mom |
| 30. | eonje | when |
| 31. | fake dating | pretend relationship trope |
| 32. | fighting | you can do it |
| 33. | flashback | scene from the past |
| 34. | galbi | grilled ribs |
| 35. | gimbap | seaweed rice rolls |
| 36. | gomawo | thanks |
| 37. | green flag | good sign in romance |
| 38. | gwenchanayo | it’s okay; polite |
| 39. | hallyu | Korean Wave pop culture |
| 40. | halmeoni | grandmother |
| 41. | hanbok | traditional Korean clothing |
| 42. | harabeoji | grandfather |
| 43. | hoobae | junior at school or work |
| 44. | hyung | older brother, said by men |
| 45. | idol | pop star performer |
| 46. | intern | junior workplace trainee |
| 47. | jal meogeosseumnida | I ate well |
| 48. | jal meokgesseumnida | thanks for the meal |
| 49. | jinjja | really; seriously |
| 50. | jjajangmyeon | black bean noodles |
| 51. | joahaeyo | I like you; polite |
| 52. | joesonghamnida | I’m sorry; formal |
| 53. | kamsahamnida | thank you; formal |
| 54. | kimchi | spicy fermented cabbage |
| 55. | lawyer | legal professional |
| 56. | maknae | youngest group member |
| 57. | manhwa | Korean comic |
| 58. | masisseo | delicious |
| 59. | mianhae | sorry |
| 60. | molla | I don’t know |
| 61. | mwo | what |
| 62. | namchin | boyfriend |
| 63. | namja | man |
| 64. | ne | yes |
| 65. | nim | honorific suffix |
| 66. | noona | older sister, said by men |
| 67. | nugu | who |
| 68. | omo | oh my |
| 69. | oppa | older brother; boyfriend term |
| 70. | OST | original soundtrack |
| 71. | PC bang | gaming internet cafe |
| 72. | pocha | street bar tent |
| 73. | prosecutor | government trial lawyer |
| 74. | ramyeon | Korean instant noodles |
| 75. | red flag | warning sign in romance |
| 76. | sajangnim | company boss; president |
| 77. | samgyeopsal | pork belly barbecue |
| 78. | sarang | love |
| 79. | saranghae | I love you |
| 80. | saranghaeyo | I love you; polite |
| 81. | selca | selfie |
| 82. | seonsaengnim | teacher; respected title |
| 83. | skinship | physical affection |
| 84. | soju | clear Korean liquor |
| 85. | sseuregi | trash; jerk |
| 86. | ssi | Mr., Ms. honorific suffix |
| 87. | sugohaesseo | good job; you worked hard |
| 88. | sunbae | senior at school or work |
| 89. | time slip | time travel trope |
| 90. | trainee | future idol in training |
| 91. | tteokbokki | spicy rice cakes |
| 92. | uniform | standard school outfit |
| 93. | unni | older sister, said by women |
| 94. | uri | we; our |
| 95. | wae | why |
| 96. | webtoon | digital comic |
| 97. | wedding | marriage ceremony |
| 98. | yeochin | girlfriend |
| 99. | yeoja | woman |
| 100. | 눈치 | social awareness; tact |
