2009

Catchphrases related to Gag Concert were consistently generated throughout Season 1, which aired from its first broadcast on September 4, 1999, until June 26, 2020, and Season 2, which was revived on November 12, 2023. Over more than 20 years, numerous catchphrases were born from various segments, establishing themselves as wordplay reflecting the times.

Gag Concert related catchphrases refer to specific lines or phrases created by popular segments or characters from 'Gag Concert,' a public comedy program on KBS 2TV. These catchphrases brought great laughter to viewers and gained widespread popularity, to the extent that they were frequently quoted in daily life. Beyond just humor, they sometimes contained messages that satirized social trends of the time or garnered empathy.

The Korean name is '<개그콘서트> 관련 유행어'. '개그콘서트' is pronounced roughly as 'Gag Kon-seot' (like 'Gag Concert' in English). The full phrase means 'Gag Concert related catchphrases'.

As Gag Concert was a program that received nationwide love for a long time, its related catchphrases were widely used across all age groups, from teenagers to those over 50. Especially for generations who consistently watched the program, they served as elements evoking memories and empathy, becoming familiar to both men and women.

• "무를 주세요!" (갈갈이 삼형제 박준형): "Give me a radish!" (Park Jun-hyung from Galgari Samhyeongje)

* Used when demanding a clear solution in a frustrating or deadlocked situation.

• "고뤠?" (비상대책위원회 김준현): "Oh, really?" (Kim Jun-hyun from Bisang Daechaek Wiwonhoe)

* Used to express doubt or surprise at someone's words.

• "얼굴도 못생긴 것들이 잘난척하기는!" (옥동자 정종철): "Ugly people acting all high and mighty!" (Jung Jong-cheol as Okdongja)

* Used to mock an overly confident attitude regardless of appearance, or to add humor by self-deprecating.

• "이게 최선입니까? 확실해요?" (정여사 김대희): "Is this the best you can do? Are you sure?" (Kim Dae-hee as Ms. Jung)

* Used when unsure about a decision or situation, or to double-check someone's clumsy actions.

• "궁금해요? 궁금하면 500원!" (사마귀 유치원 최효종): "Curious? If you're curious, it's 500 won!" (Choi Hyo-jong from Samagwi Yuchiwon)

* Used to pique someone's curiosity and generate interest before revealing information.

Some Gag Concert catchphrases were expressions used within the social atmosphere of the past or the context of specific segments, so caution is needed when using them today. Although the level of language was toned down after receiving a warning from the Korea Communications Standards Commission in 2007, some expressions popular before that time might be close to slang or contain sexual innuendo. Therefore, it is important to understand the original meaning of the catchphrase and the context of the period it was used, and to use it appropriately considering current social norms and the listener.

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