Korean Words & Wordplay

Korean expressions. Bigger laughs.

Korean has a way of saying a lot with just a few words—and sometimes those words become even more entertaining when you take them a little too literally.

From 대박 (Daebak) to 아아 (Ah-ah) and Korean wordplay that doesn’t quite survive translation, this collection celebrates the expressions, slang, jokes, and linguistic quirks that make Korean culture so much fun.

Discover original Seoulmates designs across apparel, mugs, journals, wall art, and more—made for Korean culture lovers, language learners, K-culture fans, and anyone who appreciates a joke that may require a little explaining.

Some things get lost in translation.
We prefer to find the funny part.