ASMR
The English term ASMR is used in Korean as an initialism for autonomous sensory meridian response.
The English acronym is used directly in Korean to refer to the sensory phenomenon. It is often written using the Latin script ASMR or transliterated into Hangul.
Meaning: initialism of autonomous sensory meridian response (noun)
Did you know?
- While the acronym is used, many Korean creators use the descriptive phrase asmr 먹방 (asmr mukbang) to specifically label eating-related sensory videos. This combines the English acronym with the uniquely Korean term for eating shows.
- Some Korean users refer to the specific physical sensation of ASMR as 소름 (goosebumps), though this word can also be used to mean 'chills' in a negative or scary context.
- The popularity of ASMR in Korea has led to a massive genre of 'roleplay' videos, often called 상황극 (situation play). These videos use specific scripted scenarios to trigger sensory responses.
Examples in context
- 이 ASMR 정말 듣기 좋아요.i ASMR jeongmal deutgi joayo.This ASMR is really good to listen to.
- 자기 전에 ASMR을 들어요.jagi jeone ASMR-eul deureoyo.I listen to ASMR before going to sleep.
- 요즘 ASMR 영상이 인기예요.yojeum ASMR yeongsangi inpiyeoyo.ASMR videos are popular these days.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are talking about their sleep habits.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨는 잠잘 때 뭐 들어y?Hyeon-u ssi-neun jam-jal ttae mwo deu-reo-yo?Hyunwoo, what do you listen to when you sleep?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저는 보통 ASMR 영상을 봐요.jeo-neun bo-tong ASMR yeong-sang-eul bwa-yo.I usually watch ASMR videos.
- 민지 Min-ji정말요? 어떤 소리를 좋아하세요?jeong-mal-yo? eo-tteon so-ri-reul jo-ah-ha-se-yo?Really? What kind of sounds do you like?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo빗소리 ASMR을 제일 좋아해요.bit-so-ri ASMR-eul je-il jo-ah-hae-yo.I like rain sound ASMR the most.
