Korean Dictionary
How to say "Stock Rise" in Korean
“Stock Rise” in Korean is 떡상 (pronounced "ttumsang").
떡상
ttumsang
Usage & Context
Slang meaning a sudden rise in value or popularity. Used to describe someone or something that suddenly becomes popular or valuable.
Example Sentence
그 배우 떡상했어.
That actor's popularity rose suddenly.
How to use 떡상 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Stock Rise” is 떡상, romanized as ttumsang.
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 떡상.
Pronunciation Guide
떡 (tteok) sounds like 'duck' but with a tense, aspirated 'tt' sound (like saying 't' very hard and quickly). 상 (sang) sounds like 'sahng' as in 'song' but with a slightly more open 'a'. Combine them as 'tteok-sahng'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the rising fame of a K-pop group.
그 신인 아이돌 그룹 요즘 완전 떡상 중이야.
That rookie idol group is totally blowing up in popularity these days.
Talking about cryptocurrency investments and gains.
비트코인 떡상해서 돈 많이 벌었어.
Bitcoin surged, so I made a lot of money.
Discussing stock market predictions and investments.
이 주식 떡상할 것 같아서 좀 샀어.
I bought some of this stock because I think it's going to skyrocket.
Cultural Context
떡상 (tteoksang) is a widely used slang term, especially popular in online communities, stock market forums, and among younger generations. It literally means 'rice cake rise' (떡 = rice cake, 상 = rise), but its origin is debated, often linked to the visual of a rice cake swelling or rapidly rising. It signifies a sudden, significant, and often unexpected surge in value, popularity, or status, not limited to stocks but also describing a person's fame, a product's sales, or even a meme's virality.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 떡상 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
떡상하다
To skyrocket (in popularity/value)
떡상 가즈아
Let's go for a surge! (internet slang, often in crypto/stock communities)
인기 떡상
Popularity surge
Related Expressions
급등
geupdeung
Sudden rise (more formal, financial term)
인기 폭발
ingi pokbal
Explosion of popularity
대박나다
daebangnada
To hit the jackpot, to be a huge success
주가 상승
juga sangseung
Stock price increase (formal)
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