Dictionary — Entry No. 0904
기뻐요
gippeowo · verb (adjective)
기뻐요
gippeowo
[GHIP-ppeo-woh]
verb (adjective)beginner
Meaning
To be happy; to feel joy or delight. The polite informal conjugation of ‘기쁘다’ (gippeuda). Expresses genuine happiness, contentment, or positive emotion. Frequently used in K-Pop to celebrate achievements and relationships.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Core emotion in K-Pop victory anthems and love songs. NewJeans, IVE, and TWICE regularly use this word in celebratory contexts. In K-Dramas, characters declare ‘기뻐요’ at moments of romantic confession, family reconciliation, or personal triumph. Reflects Korean positivity culture in entertainment.
Example Sentences
나는 정말 기뻐요!
naneun jeongmal gippeowo!
I’m so happy! (emphatic joy)
너를 만나서 기뻐요.
neoreul mannaseo gippeowo.
I’m happy to meet you. (polite, warm greeting)
그 소식을 들어서 기뻐요.
geu sosigeul deuleoseo gippeowo.
I’m happy to hear that news. (expressing relief and joy)
⚠️ Don’t use gippeowo when…
1) ‘기뻐요’ is informal polite—use ‘기쁩니다’ (gippeumnida) in formal settings or with elders. 2) Don’t confuse with ‘신나요’ (sinnayo—excited); gippeowo is deeper, more genuine happiness while sinnapda is more surface-level excitement.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim — Secretary Kim says ‘기뻐요’ in the final scenes when she and her boss finally acknowledge their love.
- K-Pop: IVE — ‘I AM’ (celebratory anthem expressing pure happiness)
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.