Korean words that have become widely known through K-pop music include terms of affection like "saranghae" (I love you), behaviors like "aegyo" (acting cute), honorifics like "oppa" (older brother), phrases for emotions like "molla" (I don't know), "aigoo" (oh my), and terms of endearment between couples like "jagiya" (honey). These words provide insights into Korean language and culture that have spread through popular music globally.

1. 10 Korean Words We All Know… Thanks to
K-pop!

2. 사랑해
saranghae
“I love you!”
~ 사랑해요 (more formal)
~ 사랑합니다 (even more
formal)

3. 애교
aegyo
acting cute, acting childish
(voice, behaviour, face etc.)

4. 왜

5. 제발

6. 오빠
oppa
older brother, older male
friend (said by a girl,
indicates respect)

7. 몰라
molla
I don’t know

8. 아이고 or 아이구
aigoo
oh my god, aww, ‘spoken sigh’

9. 자기야
jagiya
honey, baby,
sweetie, darling
~ used by mostly
young couples,
married/unmarried

10. 어떻게
eotteoke
how? (how come? how
could it be?)
What should / do I do?

11. 보고싶어
보고싶어 bogo shipeo
I miss you / I want to
see you

12. 감사합니다!~