보겸 관련 드립

Meme Name: Bokyem-related Slang

Bokyem-related slang and catchphrases were primarily popular from 2017 to early 2019. This period coincided with the rapid growth of Bokyem's YouTube channel and an explosive increase in his subscriber count. Notably, his popularity peaked as his subscriber count grew from 400,000 during the 2017 Diamond Festival to 2.5 million in 2018, and later 4 million, leading to a wide spread of his various catchphrases and popular expressions among the public.

Bokyem-related slang refers to a collection of expressions derived from the unique linguistic habits, exaggerated reactions, and fandom culture of internet broadcaster Bokyem. For example, "Bo-iru" (보이루) is a greeting combining "Bokyem" and "Hi-ru" (하이루, a casual greeting), and "Gajoku" (가조쿠), referring to his fans, signifies a familial closeness. It is also characterized by the modification of specific words, such as "Mittin" (미띤, a variation of 미친, meaning 'crazy'), "Keongseu" (컹스, from 극혐, meaning 'disgusting'), "Kowaine" (코와이네, from 무섭구만, meaning 'scary'), and "Adios/Adidas" (아디오스/아디다스, meaning 'goodbye'). "Ang-gimotti" (앙기모띠) and "Ang-gaekkultti" (앙개꿀띠) were used as exclamations when feeling good, while "Igeo silhwanya?" (이거 실화냐?, meaning 'Is this for real?') was used when dumbfounded. Within the fandom, Bokyem was sometimes called "Bohwang" (보황, 'Emperor Bo'), and his catchphrases were parodied into "Bodokgyo" (보독교, 'Bokyoism') and "Bogabok-eum" (보가복음, 'Bospel'), mimicking religious texts.

"Bokyem-related slang" (Korean: 보겸 관련 드립) is pronounced with "Bokyem" (보겸) roughly as "boh-gyum" or "boh-gyeom," followed by the English words "related slang."

It was primarily used by male audiences in their late teens to early twenties. Although Bokyem himself stated his aspiration to be an internet broadcaster appealing not only to teenagers and young adults but also to the older generation, the actual primary demographic was his young male fanbase.

Examples:

• When greeting: "Bo-iru!"
• When surprised or dumbfounded: "Mittin!", "Igeo silhwanya?"
• When parting ways: "Adios!"
• When expressing disgust: "Keongseu!"
• When scared: "Kowaine!"

Precautions: To avoid unintended misunderstandings or causing offense, it is advisable to refrain from using these expressions in public settings or in the presence of a diverse audience.