Aegyo 애교

aegyo · from Korean

What does aegyo mean?

Aegyo is a Korean display of cuteness through baby voice, gestures and expressions, common in K-pop, dramas and couples.

It comes from Sino-Korean 愛嬌. Idols are often asked to perform aegyo on variety shows. Like Chinese sajiao, it is used to charm, apologise or ask favours.

Examples

귀요미 gwiyomi (cutie, a famous aegyo song); 오빠~ oppa~ (drawn out); 뿌잉뿌잉 ppuingppuing (cute gesture)

Kungfucius says: Aegyo is a power move disguised as a pout.