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What 갓생 means
Living diligently and on plan — keeping small daily goals rather than chasing big success.
Origin
“God” + 생 (生, life). It spread among young Koreans from around 2020, after COVID-19 hit.
Numbers
In a Seoul Institute analysis, mentions rose from about 270,000 in 2020 to about 640,000 in 2022, while YOLO declined.
Careful
Critics warn that when 갓생 turns into another competition, it can lead to burnout.
Word history
Community definitions (2)
"God" + "life" — living a disciplined, productive life you can be proud of.
'갓(god)'과 '인생'을 합친 말로, 부지런하고 모범적으로 사는 삶을 뜻한다.
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