
This is the most common way to express laughter in Korean. Here is a breakdown of the most common and easiest ways to express the equivalent of ‘lol’ in Korean.

You would also write these using internet slang and text messaging very frequently. I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been in Korea for so long, but using ‘ㅋㅋㅋ’ feels almost more natural than ‘lol’ for me now. You’ve probably seen ‘ㅋㅋㅋ’ in a lot of places, especially as captions on TV shows in Korea. Like all other languages, the Korean language has many ways to express laughter. They say laughter is contagious! Who doesn’t love a good laugh? Whether you’re watching your favorite comedy show, or hanging around your friends who have a knack for perfect timing with their jokes, laughter can change your mood instantly. Whether you want to understand basic words in K-pop or K-dramas, impress your Korean friends, or simply deepen your connection to the Korean culture, the Starter Pack ensures that you quickly learn and retain the most commonly used Korean words and phrases today.

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