훈남
hunnam
The English phrase "hot guy" can be translated into Korean as 훈남 (hunnam).
훈남 refers to a man who is not only physically attractive but also possesses a warm, charming and genuine personality. Unlike terms that focus purely on physical sex appeal, 훈남 implies a combination of good looks and a pleasant, approachable nature.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 훈남 is a compound of 훈 (warm/kind) and 남 (man), literally meaning "warm man".
How do you pronounce it?
hunnam
Did you know?
- In Korean pop culture, a 훈남 is often associated with a specific 'boyfriend material' look, such as wearing oversized sweaters or glasses, rather than a gym-built physique.
- In Korean media, a '훈남' is often distinguished from a '꽃미남' (flower boy). While both are handsome, a '꽃미남' focuses on delicate, pretty features, whereas a 훈남 focuses on a friendly and stable image.
- The term 훈남 became a viral sensation in the late 2000s through internet communities, evolving from a niche slang term into a standard descriptor in media.
Examples in context
- 정말 잘생긴 남성Really hot guy
- 그 배우는 정말 훈남이에요.geu baeuneun jeongmal hunnam-ieyo.That actor is a real hot guy.
- 제 이상형은 훈남입니다.je isanghyeong-eun hunnam-imnida.My ideal type is a hot guy.
- 그는 성격도 좋은 훈남이에요.geuneun seonggyeokdo joeun hunnam-ieyo.He is a hot guy with a good personality, too.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new coworker.
- 도현 Do-hyeon새로 온 직원이 정말 훈남이에요.saero on jigwoni jeongmal hunnam-ieyo.The new employee is a real hot guy.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 그분 정말 매력적이에요!Dohyeon ssi, geubun jeongmal maeryeokjeog-ieyo!Dohyeon, he is truly charming!
- 도현 Do-hyeon맞아요, 성격도 아주 따뜻해요.majayo, seonggyeokdo aju ttatteut-haeyo.That's right, his personality is very warm, too.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말 완벽한 훈남이네요.jeongmal wanbyeokhan hunnam-ineyo.He is a truly perfect hot guy.
