Korean Dictionary
How to say "No Chill / Intense" in Korean
“No Chill / Intense” in Korean is 극성스럽다 (pronounced "geukseongseureomda").
극성스럽다
geukseongseureomda
Usage & Context
극성스럽다 describes someone who is excessively enthusiastic, intense, or over-the-top about something. It is used informally to describe fans who are extremely devoted, or people who are overly pushy or passionate. The term can be used affectionately or critically depending on context.
Example Sentence
그 팬들은 정말 극성스러워.
Those fans are really intense.
How to use 극성스럽다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “No Chill / Intense” is 극성스럽다, romanized as geukseongseureomda.
Usage tip
Use slang only with friends or people who already speak casually with you. It can sound rude in formal 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 극성스럽다.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Geuk-seong-seu-reop-da." "Geuk" rhymes with 'book' but with a 'g'. "Seong" rhymes with 'song'. "Seu" is like 'suh' (as in 'sugar' but without the 'gar'). "Reop" is like 're-up' but with a 'p' at the end. "Da" is like 'dah'. The 'eu' vowel is a short, neutral sound.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
극성스러우십니다
geukseongseureousimnida
Used to politely describe someone as intense, though the term itself often carries a slightly negative or critical nuance, so formal usage might be rare.
Casual (반말)
극성스러워
geukseongseureowo
Common casual form, used among friends.
More Example Sentences
A child describing their overzealous parent.
우리 엄마는 자식 교육에 정말 극성스러워.
My mom is really intense about her children's education.
Someone complaining about a friend's excessive passion.
그는 자기 취미에 극성스러워서 주변 사람들이 힘들어해.
He's so intense about his hobby that people around him have a hard time.
A news report or discussion about sasaeng fans.
극성스러운 팬들 때문에 연예인들이 사생활 침해를 겪기도 해요.
Due to intense fans, celebrities sometimes experience privacy invasion.
Cultural Context
극성스럽다 describes someone who is overly zealous, intense, or even pushy, often to a degree that might be seen as excessive or burdensome. While it can sometimes be used affectionately (e.g., '극성스러운 엄마' - an overly doting/involved mom), it often carries a slightly negative connotation, especially when referring to '극성팬' (geukseongpaen), which are extreme or obsessive fans, similar to 'sasaeng fans' (사생팬). It implies a lack of moderation or 'chill' and can be used to express both admiration and criticism depending on the context.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 극성스럽다 for register and audience, since Korean slang can shift quickly and may sound rude outside close friendships.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
너무 극성스러워.
They're too intense.
극성스럽게 굴지 마.
Don't act so intensely/over-the-top.
극성스러운 팬.
Intense/obsessive fan.
Related Expressions
열성적이다
yeolseongjeogida
enthusiastic, passionate (more positive)
지나치다
jinachida
to be excessive, to go too far
과하다
gwahada
to be excessive, to be too much
유난스럽다
yunansureopda
to be particular, to be fussy/overly dramatic (similar nuance of being excessive in a specific way)
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