South Korea

A Korean address that can lightly scold or affectionately tease a friend or partner. The same wording can become insulting when spoken in anger.

A Korean reaction of surprise, disbelief, shock or speechless amazement, often similar to “wow,” “what?” or “seriously?”

A compact reaction to surprise, disbelief, awkwardness or something unexpectedly extreme.

A widely used reaction meaning something is amazing, unbelievable, impressive or simply “wow.”

An expressive reaction to surprise, frustration, sympathy, tiredness or comic exasperation—something like “oh dear” or “good grief.”

A casual reaction asking “really?” or “seriously?”, expressing surprise, doubt or excited interest.