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혼술

honsul

MildSouth Koreaby pioneer · 3/28/2026
honsul

Meaning

Drinking alone — not sad, just solo. A lifestyle choice embraced by many Koreans who enjoy unwinding by themselves with a drink. From 혼자 (alone) + 술 (alcohol). Part of a broader 혼- culture in Korea celebrating solo activities.

혼 = alone (shortened from '혼'자)

술 = alcohol

See also: 혼밥, 혼영, 혼놀, 혼행, 혼캠

Example

Just 혼술 tonight.

Equivalent

Drinking alone, Solo drinking

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