What does it mean word for word?
The word 안녕 (annyeong) literally means "peace" or "well-being" and is used as an informal greeting meaning "hi" or "hello".
Which one should you use?
The phrase 안녕 방탄소년단 is the casual version. For a more polite or respectful tone, you should use 안녕하세요 방탄소년단 (hello BTS). Another option for a very formal context is 존경하는 BTS에게 인사드립니다, which translates to "Greetings to the esteemed BTS."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
안녕 방탄소년단 is informal because it uses 안녕, the informal version of the greeting. It is appropriate for fans addressing idols in casual settings. To be more polite or respectful, use the form 안녕하세요 방탄소년단.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to request that someone greets the group, you can use BTS에게 인사해주세요!, which means "Please say hi to BTS!" In this context, 인사해주세요 means "Please say hi" or "Please greet."
How do you pronounce it?
annyeong bangtansonyeondan
Did you know?
- The word 방탄소년단 (Bangtan Sonyeondan) literally means 'Bulletproof Boy Scouts'.
- Fans often use the term 보라해 (borahae) alongside greetings, which means 'I purple you'.
- If you were to say 안녕 방탄소년단 to the members in person, you would be using 'banmal', or informal speech. This is generally reserved for people of the same age or younger, so it can sound surprisingly bold to a stranger.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, BTS! 매일 당신을 응원해요! 화이팅!Hello, BTS! I support you every day! Fighting!
- 안녕 방탄소년단!annyeong bangtan sonyeondan!Hi BTS!
Example conversation
Jihoon and Seoyeon are waiting for a concert to start.
- 지훈 Ji-hun이제 곧 시작해!Ije got sijak-hae!It's starting soon!
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 설레요. 안녕 방탄소년단!Jeongmal seolleyo. Annyeong Bangtan Sonyeondan!I'm so excited. Hi BTS!
- 지훈 Ji-hun큰 소리로 인사해요.Keun soriro insahaeyo.Let's greet them loudly.
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 같이 외쳐요!Ne, gat-i oechyeoyo!Yes, let's shout together!
