Dictionary — Entry No. 0830
매력있어
maeryeokisseo · adjective
매력있어
maeryeokisseo
[mae-RYEO-ki-sseo]
adjectivebeginner
Meaning
Means ‘you have charm/appeal’ or ‘it’s charming/attractive.’ The root ‘maeryeok’ (charm/attractiveness) transforms with the verb ‘itda’ (to have/exist), creating an assessment of someone’s or something’s appeal.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Central to K-pop idol compliments and K-drama attraction dynamics. BLACKPINK members use similar language in interviews to compliment colleagues and fashion. The term celebrates the mysterious ‘charms’ that K-pop fandoms admire: presence, style, personality, and magnetic appeal.
Example Sentences
넌 정말 매력있어.
neon jeongmal maeryeokisseo.
You really have charm (personal magnetism, not just physical)
그 스타일 매력있어!
geu seutail maeryeokisseo!
That style is so charming! (aesthetic appeal)
넌 자신감이 매력있어.
neon jasinggami maeryeokisseo.
Your confidence is charming (personality trait appeal)
⚠️ Don’t use maeryeokisseo when…
Not purely physical beauty—’maeryeokisseo’ includes personality, presence, and style. Don’t use it only for appearance; it’s more complex. Overusing it can sound insincere, as it’s typically a genuine compliment carrying deeper appreciation.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Crash Landing on You — The male lead constantly acknowledges the female lead’s unexpected ‘maeryeokisseo’ (charm) that grows beyond initial attraction to something deeper.
- K-Pop: BLACKPINK — DDU-DU DDU-DU (music video and performances exude the ‘maeryeok’ K-fans celebrate; members frequently display this charm)
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.