Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gwiyomi (cuteness game)" in Korean
“Gwiyomi (cuteness game)” in Korean is 귀요미 (pronounced "Gwiyomi").
귀요미
Gwiyomi
Usage & Context
A viral Korean internet trend and cuteness expression that spread internationally. The 귀요미 song involves counting and making cute gestures, popularized on YouTube. 귀엽다 is the base adjective meaning cute. The gwiyomi trend exemplifies how Korean internet culture creates global viral phenomena.
Example Sentence
귀요미 노래 아직도 기억해요? 예전에 정말 유행했어요.
Do you still remember the gwiyomi song? It was really trending back then.
How to use 귀요미 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gwiyomi (cuteness game)” is 귀요미, romanized as Gwiyomi.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 귀요미.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 귀 (gwi) like "gwee" in "Gwen." 요 (yo) sounds like "yo" in "yogurt." 미 (mi) is like "mee" in "meet." Put it together as "Gwee-yo-mee," with a fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Describing a K-pop performance.
그 아이돌은 무대에서 귀요미 송을 불렀어요.
That idol sang the Gwiyomi Song on stage.
Expressing affection for a pet.
우리 강아지는 완전 귀요미예요! 하는 행동마다 너무 사랑스러워요.
My puppy is a total cutie! Everything it does is so lovable.
A person describing their own cute behavior.
친구들이 저보고 귀요미라고 놀려요. 제가 좀 애교가 많거든요.
My friends tease me by calling me a gwiyomi. I tend to have a lot of aegyo.
Cultural Context
Gwiyomi (귀요미) is a popular term for someone or something adorable, often associated with the viral "Gwiyomi Song" and its accompanying cute hand gestures. It's a prime example of 'aegyo' (애교), the display of cuteness, which is a significant part of Korean pop culture, especially among K-pop idols and in K-dramas. While the song trended years ago, the term '귀요미' itself remains a common way to describe someone charmingly cute.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
귀요미 송
Gwiyomi Song
완전 귀요미
totally cute / a total cutie
귀요미 포즈
Gwiyomi pose
Related Expressions
귀엽다
gwiyopda
to be cute (adjective)
애교
aegyo
cuteness, charming behavior
사랑스럽다
sarangseureopda
to be lovely, adorable
앙증맞다
angjeungmatda
to be dainty, cute (often for small things)
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