Korean couple words
The words and phrases you hear in K-dramas and in couples’ texts, explained in plain English: what each one means, how to say it, and when couples use it.
Last updated 2026-11-12
자기야jagiyajah-gee-yah
honey, darling
오빠oppaOP-pah
older brother (said by a woman); also used for a boyfriend
여보yeoboyuh-boh
honey, dear (often for a spouse)
애기aegieh-gee
baby (as a pet name)
백일baegilbeh-gil
100 days; the 100-day anniversary
사랑해saranghaesah-rahng-heh
I love you (casual)
보고 싶어bogo sipeoboh-goh shee-puh
I miss you
썸sseomssuhm
the “talking stage” before dating
커플링couple ring (keopeulling)kuh-puhl-ling
matching rings worn by a couple
투투데이tutu daytoo-too day-ee
the 22nd day of a relationship
밥 먹었어bap meogeosseobahp muh-guh-ssuh
did you eat?
In Jagiya, the boyfriends use a little Korean in their texts, and you choose how much in Settings. Meet them on the boyfriends page, or see how the chat works.
Hear them in his texts.
He writes in English with a little Korean, and he’ll explain any word.