Dictionary — Entry No. 0957
너무 좋아해
neomu johahae · expression
너무 좋아해
neomu johahae
[nuh-MOO jo-hah-HAE]
expressionbeginner
Meaning
A direct expression of romantic love or strong affection, literally meaning ‘I like you so much.’ This is the casual way younger speakers confess feelings, distinct from the deeper formal love declarations used with adults.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Central to K-Pop idol fan culture and K-Drama confessions. BLACKPINK and BTS songs frequently feature this sentiment in lyrics about devotion and love. It’s the go-to phrase for first confessions in shows like Crash Landing on You.
Example Sentences
너무 좋아해, 정말로
neomu johahae, jeongmallo
I really like you, truly (emotional intensity)
너무 좋아해서 미칠 것 같아
neomu johahae-seo michil geot gatah
I like you so much I feel like I’m going crazy (K-Drama cliché)
너무 좋아해, 자꾸 생각나
neomu johahae, jakku saenggaknah
I like you so much, I keep thinking of you (romantic obsession)
⚠️ Don’t use neomu johahae when…
Don’t use with elders or formal situations—use saranghae (deeper) or 좋습니다 (formal). Oversaturation in K-Dramas means it’s now comedically clichéd among viewers.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Crash Landing on You — Yoon Se-ri confesses to Ri Jeong-hyeok with tears and trembling voice
- K-Pop: BLACKPINK ‘Pink Venom’ — themes of intense devotion; BTS ‘Boy With Luv’ explores adoration
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.