Dictionary — Entry No. 0897
짜증
jjajjeung · noun
짜증
jjajjeung
[JJAH-jeung]
nounintermediate
Meaning
Annoyance, irritation, or frustration. A mild to moderate feeling of being bothered or exasperated by someone’s actions or a situation. Commonly expressed by K-fans when discussing idol controversies or plot twists in dramas.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Used frequently in K-Pop fandom spaces when discussing sasaeng behavior or dramatic moments. In K-Dramas, characters express jjajjeung when dealing with workplace frustrations or romantic misunderstandings. The word perfectly captures the everyday frustration that resonates with audiences watching shows like ‘My Love from the Star’ and ‘Descendants of the Sun.’
Example Sentences
정말 짜증 나!
jeongmal jjajjeung na!
That’s so annoying! (expressing frustration)
그 배우의 행동이 팬들을 짜증나게 했다.
geu baeyuui haengdongi fandeurul jjajjeungnage haetda.
That actor’s behavior annoyed the fans.
시험이 미루어져서 짜증이 난다.
siheomi mirueo-jyeoseo jjajjeungi nanda.
I’m frustrated because the exam was postponed (literally: it’s causing me irritation).
⚠️ Don’t use jjajjeung when…
1) Don’t confuse with ‘화나다’ (hwanada – stronger anger); jjajjeung is mild frustration. 2) Avoid using in formal settings; it’s casual/colloquial and considered rude toward authority figures.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: My Love from the Star — When Cheon Song-yi expresses jjajjeung while dealing with jealous co-stars and paparazzi interruptions.
- K-Pop: BLACKPINK — ‘Pink Venom’ (song about calling out frustrating behavior)
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.