Dictionary — Entry No. 0924
취해
chwihae · adjective
취해
chwihae
[chwee-HAY]
adjectiveintermediate
Meaning
Describes being drunk or intoxicated. This is a straightforward description of the physical and mental state after consuming alcohol. In K-dramas and K-pop culture, being drunk often triggers emotional honesty, comedic moments, or romantic confession scenes.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Drinking culture is central to K-drama storytelling—chwihae scenes appear in Descendants of the Sun, Business Proposal, and numerous other dramas as vehicles for character vulnerability. K-pop idols frequently reference being chwihae in variety shows and song lyrics. The phenomenon of ‘drunk confessions’ (술 취한 고백) is a recurring plot device in Korean media.
Example Sentences
어제 술을 너무 많이 마셔서 지금 너무 취해.
Eoje sureul neomu manhi masyeoseo jigeum neomu chwihae.
I drank too much alcohol yesterday and I’m still drunk now. (Hangover state)
취해서 하는 말은 진심이라고 해.
Chwihae-seo haneun mareun jinsimirarago hae.
They say what you say when drunk is true/from the heart. (Popular K-drama trope)
그 배우는 취한 연기를 정말 잘했어.
Geu baeuneun chwihan yeonagiryeul jeongmal jalhwaesseo.
That actor did a great job portraying a drunk character. (Acting context)
⚠️ Don’t use chwihae when…
Using chwihae colloquially can sound childish—Koreans often use more sophisticated vocabulary when discussing intoxication in formal settings. Don’t assume drunk confessions are sincere; this K-drama trope often plays on misunderstandings where one character’s true feelings aren’t what the drunk person said.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — Multiple episodes feature chwihae scenes leading to character bonding and romantic tension
- K-Pop: Aespa — ‘Dreams Come True’ (party/celebration context with dancing references including alcohol culture)
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