Slang, explained by the people who actually use it.

It is an abbreviation of "suddenly pops out."

Short for "new-build even if I freeze to death" — insisting on newly built apartments no matter the price; modeled on 얼죽아.

"Quiet firing" — when a company pushes someone out indirectly, sidelining them or reassigning them, instead of formally laying them off.

Samsung Electronics + SK hynix lumped together — the two chip giants investors talk about as a single bet on Korea's AI-driven market.

Your second favorite — the member or character you like next after your 최애 (bias).

It is an abbreviation of "suddenly pops out."

Short for "fans never get lucky" — the irony that devoted fans are the ones who never run into their idol by chance.

"Gold-spoon intern" — an internship that's all but guaranteed to turn into a full-time job, or the well-connected intern who lands one.