Did you know that the Western slang word "rizz" was picked as the Word of the Year for 2023 by Oxford University Press, the publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary? The word has permeated into our culture and is now known all across the world! Do you want to know what the Korean equivalent of "rizz" is? Keep reading!

Rizz is said to be short for "charisma" and refers to one's style, charm, and attractiveness that can attract others, especially a romantic partner. If you have 'rizz', it means you can charm people with your charisma.

The Korean word that is the closest to the meaning of "rizz" is maeryeok (매력). Maeryeok means "charm" or "attractiveness" in Korean. It refers to the quality or characteristic in a person that attracts or captivates others. However, unlike 'rizz', 'maeryeok' is not exclusively used in a romantic context.

You can use 'maeryeok' in a sentence (informal) as follows:

그 사람 매력 있어.

Geu saram maeryeok isseo.

That person has rizz.

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Did you know that there is a word in Korean to describe men who are so good-looking that they're compared to flowers? This Korean word is "kkotminam".

'Kkotminam' (꽃미남) literally translates to "flower-like handsome man". It is a combination of 꽃 (kkot), meaning flower, and 미남 (minam), meaning handsome man. It is definitely a compliment and praise of a man's beauty.

Some popular Korean actors who are called 'kkotminam' include Lee JoonGi (the OG), Park BoGum, Song Kang, Ji ChangWook, Lee MinHo, and Song JoongKi, among others. Some idols who are called 'kkotminam' include ASTRO's Cha EunWoo, Ong SeongWu, NCT's HaeChan, TREASURE's JunKyu, RIIZE's WonBin, and ZEROBASEONE's Zhang Hao, among others.

You can use 'kkotminam' in a sentence (informally) as follows:

그 아이돌은 꽃미남이야

Geu aidol-eun kkotminam-iya

That idol is a kkotminam!

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Apgujeong is considered to be the most posh and affluent neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea, where a majority of entertainment agencies are located. It is sometimes referred to as the "Beverly Hills" of Korea. In Apgujeong, the Apgujeong High School is a renowned educational institution. It prioritizes diligence and health as core values. The school is also said to be lenient regarding attendance. So, many young celebrities attend this school. Curious about which K-Pop idols went to this famous high school? Keep reading to find out!

The idols mentioned below have all graduated from this school. If you see how many there are, you'll soon begin to realize how small the world can sometimes be, especially within the K-Pop industry. So, here are all the K-Pop idols who have graduated from this school.

Note: K-Pop idols currently attending Apgujeong High School have not been mentioned.

 

ZEROBASEONE's Kim GyuVin

 

TREASURE's DoYoung

 

TNX's KyungJun

 

ATBO's WonBin

 

TRENDZ's HanKook

 

Kwon HyunBin

 

TWICE's NaYeon

 

SF9's ZuHo

 

BTS' RM

 

BTS' Suga

 

SUPER JUNIOR's SiWon

 

HyoSung

 

TWICE's JeongYeon

 

Lizzy

 

Jay Park

 

Other Alumni

In addition to K-Pop idols, a lot of popular Korean actors, artists, and entertainers also went to this popular school. These figures went on to be highly popular in their respective industries. Check out some of them below!

 

Lomon

 

Seo HyunJin

 

Yoon EunHye

 

Jang SoYeon

 

Choiza

 

Gi TaeYoung

 

Song HaYoon

Were you surprised that these K-Pop idols and Korean celebrities went to the same school? Which one of them did you find the most surprising? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section down below!