Dictionary — Entry No. 0659
너무해
neomu-hae · expression
너무해
neomu-hae
[nuh-MOO-hey]
expressionbeginner
Meaning
An exclamation meaning ‘That’s too much!’ or ‘You’re being unfair/unreasonable!’ It captures a mix of frustration, disbelief, and playful accusation — somewhere between ‘Come on!’ and ‘You’re impossible!’ The intensity ranges from lighthearted teasing to genuine hurt depending on tone.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
너무해 is a staple of K-drama confrontations and idol variety show banter. IU channeled its energy in her 2018 track ‘Bbibbi’ (삐삐), where she pushes back against people who overstep her boundaries. In countless BTS Run BTS! episodes, members shout it at each other’s pranks, making it a beloved subtitle moment for international ARMY.
Example Sentences
야, 너무해! 왜 혼자 다 먹었어?
Ya, neomu-hae! Wae honja da meogeosseo?
Hey, that’s too much! Why did you eat everything alone? (야 marks close informality; only use with friends your age or younger)
오빠, 진짜 너무해요. 약속 또 깼잖아요.
Oppa, jinjja neomu-haeyo. Yakssok tto kkaessjanayo.
Oppa, you’re really being too much. You broke your promise again. (adding 요 softens the accusation slightly — polite but still pointed)
그 사람 너무하지 않아? 사과도 없이 그냥 갔어.
Geu saram neomu-haji ana? Sagwado eopsi geunyang gasseo.
Isn’t that person being too much? They just left without apologizing. (rhetorical form seeking validation — classic friend-venting register)
⚠️ Don’t use neomu-hae when…
Mistake 1: Using 너무해 with older people or authority figures — it is blunt and informal, and can sound disrespectful unless you are very close. Mistake 2: Confusing 너무해 (you are being too much) with 너무 좋아 (I like it so much) — modern Korean uses 너무 positively, but 너무해 by itself always carries frustrated or accusatory meaning.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Boys Over Flowers (꽃보다 남자, 2009) — Geum Jan-di shouts ‘너무해!’ at Gu Jun-pyo after he publicly humiliates her, perfectly capturing the word’s blend of anger and wounded disbelief.
- K-Pop: IU — Bbibbi (삐삐)
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