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MildSouth Koreaby pioneer · 3/29/2026

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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