Dictionary — Entry No. 0786
용기
yonggi · noun
용기
yonggi
[yong-ghee]
nounintermediate
Meaning
Means ‘courage’ or ‘bravery.’ Refers to inner strength and the ability to face fear or difficulty. A powerful concept about personal determination and resilience.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Fundamental theme in K-Dramas about overcoming adversity and personal growth. K-Pop industry celebrates ‘yonggi’ as idols face extreme competition and harsh public scrutiny. Words like ‘fighting!’ (‘화이팅!’) and BTS’s ‘Love Myself’ campaign emphasize building personal courage and confidence.
Example Sentences
용기를 내 봐. 넌 할 수 있어.
yonggireul nae bwa. neon hal su isseo.
Take courage. You can do it. (encouragement)
그 일을 하려면 많은 용기가 필요해.
geu ireul haryeomyeon maneun yonggiaga piryohae.
That task requires a lot of courage. (acknowledging difficulty)
너의 용기가 나한테 용기를 줘.
neoui yonggiaga nahante yonggireul jweo.
Your courage gives me courage. (mutual empowerment)
⚠️ Don’t use yonggi when…
‘Yonggi’ is deeply serious—it’s not casual bravery. Use it when truly acknowledging someone’s inner strength. Overusing it diminishes its power.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Squid Game — Characters demonstrate ‘yonggi’ in making impossible choices to survive
- K-Pop: aespa — Spicy (song about finding courage to be fierce and confident in identity)
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