Dictionary — Entry No. 1196
무섭지 않아
museopji-anha · expression
무섭지 않아
museopji-anha
[moo-seop-jee ahn-hah]
expressionbeginner
Meaning
Literally ‘not scary,’ this expression reassures someone not to be afraid or anxious. It can mean both ‘don’t worry, it’s not scary’ and ‘I’m not scared’ depending on context, carrying an element of bravado or comfort.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
This phrase is iconic in K-drama emotional moments—characters use it to comfort each other or show courage. Stray Kids members frequently use museopji-anha when facing concert challenges or in variety show games. It’s also a popular phrase in romantic scenes where characters reassure their partners.
Example Sentences
괜찮아, 무섭지 않아.
Gwaenchanha, museopji-anha.
It’s okay, don’t be scared (reassurance to a frightened person)
나는 무섭지 않아!
Naneun museopji-anha!
I’m not scared! (expressing courage or bravado)
옆에 있으니까 무섭지 않아.
Yeopeul isseusnikka museopji-anha.
Because I’m beside you, there’s nothing to fear (romantic comfort)
⚠️ Don’t use museopji-anha when…
Museopji-anha is specifically ‘not scared’—don’t use it to mean ‘not bad’ or ‘not wrong.’ Also, native speakers often contract it to museopji-an-ah in rapid speech, which can make it hard for learners to recognize. International fans sometimes use this phrase incorrectly to dismiss genuine concerns rather than provide comfort.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Crash Landing on You — Yoon Se-ri tells Ri Jeong-hyeok ‘museopji-anha’ multiple times when crossing the DMZ, showing both fear and trust
- K-Pop: Stray Kids — Bang Chan says ‘museopji-anha’ to reassure members during Stay Alive performances or comeback stage challenges
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