Dictionary — Entry No. 0827
너무 좋아해
neomu johahae · expression
너무 좋아해
neomu johahae
[neo-MOO jo-hah-HAE]
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Meaning
An emphatic expression meaning ‘I like/love you so much’ or ‘I really really like this.’ The word ‘neomu’ intensifies the following adjective or emotion, making this a declaration of extreme affection or enthusiasm.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
This phrase dominates K-pop fandom culture, heard in fan chants and confessions. BLACKPINK’s confident energy embodies this sentiment in everything they do. K-drama leads frequently use it during climactic confession scenes to express overwhelming love.
Example Sentences
난 너무 좋아해, 정말이야.
nan neomu johahae, jeongmali-ya.
I really love you, I mean it (sincere confession, not casual)
이 곡 너무 좋아해!
i gok neomu johahae!
I love this song so much! (fan enthusiasm)
너 정말 너무 좋아해.
neo jeongmal neomu johahae.
I genuinely love you so much (deeply felt)
⚠️ Don’t use neomu johahae when…
Don’t confuse with ‘joha’ (casual liking); ‘neomu johahae’ is intense. Non-native speakers often use it too formally in casual contexts—it can sound overly dramatic if you say it to acquaintances.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — Female lead’s confession during final episode: ‘Neomu johahae’ as she finally admits her feelings after episodes of denial.
- K-Pop: BLACKPINK — How You Like That (lyrics and performances convey the intense affection and confidence that fans echo with this phrase)
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