Travel Phrases — Entry No. 0820
치킨 배달
chicken-delivery · noun
치킨 배달
chicken-delivery
[chee-KEN bay-DAL]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Fried chicken delivered to homes, the most popular delivery food in Korea with thousands of specialized restaurants. Chicken delivery is deeply embedded in Korean social culture, representing a casual, affordable way to celebrate or relax after work.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Chicken delivery is featured prominently in ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo’ where characters celebrate achievements with delivery chicken. EXO members have shown their chicken delivery orders on variety shows, making it aspirational content. BLACKPINK and Aespa frequently mentioned their favorite chicken chains in interviews and vlogs. It’s almost a rite of passage for Korean students and office workers.
Example Sentences
오늘 밤에 치킨을 시켜요.
Oneul bam-e chiken-eul si-kyeo-yo.
I’m ordering chicken tonight (planned action, intention).
이 치킨 배달 가게는 정말 유명해요.
I chiken baedal gakae-neun jeong-mal yu-myeong-hae-yo.
This chicken delivery restaurant is really famous (well-known reputation).
치킨과 맥주가 최고예요!
Chiken-gwa maekju-ga choe-go-ye-yo!
Chicken and beer are the best! (emphatic favorite pairing).
⚠️ Don’t use chicken-delivery when…
Chicken delivery prices vary widely (₩15,000-30,000 depending on portion/chain). Most restaurants have minimum order amounts, especially in residential areas. Delivery times can be slow during peak hours (dinner time 6-8pm, late night 10pm-midnight).
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo — characters celebrate victories and bonding moments with delivered fried chicken.
- K-Pop: EXO — Variety Show Appearance — members competitively show their favorite chicken delivery brands and orders.
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