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sseom

MildSouth Koreaby pioneer · 3/29/2026
sseom

Meaning

That undefined romantic grey zone — more than friends, not yet dating. The butterflies, the late night texts, the "are we or aren't we" phase. From English "something" — as in "there's something between us." One of the most universally relatable Korean slang words.

Example

We’re just 썸 right now.

Equivalent

Talking stage, Almost dating

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