Korean Dictionary
How to say "Back Hug" in Korean
“Back Hug” in Korean is 뒤에서 안기 (pronounced "dwie-eseo angi").
뒤에서 안기
dwie-eseo angi
Usage & Context
A romantic gesture where one character hugs another from behind. This is an iconic K-drama trope that conveys protection, comfort, and romantic affection. It's a fan-favorite moment.
Example Sentence
뒤에서 안아줄래?
Will you hug me from behind?
How to use 뒤에서 안기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Back Hug” is 뒤에서 안기, romanized as dwie-eseo angi.
Usage tip
Drama lines are memorable, but some expressions are emotional or exaggerated compared with everyday Korean.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 뒤에서 안기.
Pronunciation Guide
뒤에서 (dwie-eseo) sounds like 'dwee-eh-suh'. 'Dwi' like 'dwee' in 'dweeb', 'e-seo' like 'eh-suh'. 안기 (angi) sounds like 'ahn-gee'. 'Ahn' like 'on' (but shorter 'a' sound), 'gi' like 'gee' in 'geese'. Put it together as 'dwee-eh-suh ahn-gee'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a romantic gesture in a narrative.
그는 그녀에게 뒤에서 안아주었다.
He hugged her from behind.
Discussing favorite K-drama romantic tropes.
드라마에서 뒤에서 안기는 장면이 제일 설레.
The back hug scenes in dramas are the most heart-fluttering.
Sharing a personal anecdote about being surprised by a hug.
갑자기 뒤에서 안겨서 깜짝 놀랐어.
I was surprised when I was suddenly hugged from behind.
Cultural Context
The 'back hug' is an iconic and beloved K-drama trope, symbolizing protection, comfort, and deep affection. It's often used when one character wants to comfort, reassure, or prevent another character from leaving, creating a powerful emotional moment without direct eye contact. This gesture is a non-verbal expression of intimacy and care, often more emotionally resonant than a front hug in K-dramas, and is a fan-favorite moment that generates significant buzz.
Editorial note
We review drama-style expressions like 뒤에서 안기 for tone, because lines that sound natural in a scene can feel too emotional or direct in everyday Korean.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
백허그 해줄게
I'll give you a back hug.
뒤에서 안아줘
Hug me from behind.
뒤에서 안기다
to be hugged from behind (passive verb)
Related Expressions
포옹
poong
hug, embrace (more formal/general)
안아주다
anajuda
to hug (verb)
백허그
baekheogeu
back hug (Konglish, very common)
어깨동무
eokkae dongmu
arm-in-arm, putting arm around shoulder (friendly gesture)
More K-Drama Expressions Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Back Hug and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
