What does gwamolim mean in Korean?

과몰입 Gwamolim

Also written: 과몰입러

Meaning

Over-investing emotionally in a story, ship, or argument.

When
Appeared around 2022, peaked around 2024
Heard in
fandom, social media, humor
Feels
humor, passionate
Politeness
Casual. Fine with friends and online; skip it in formal writing or with people you should be polite to.

How Koreans use Gwamolim

  • 내가 과몰입했다.

    I got way too gwamolim.

  • 과몰입 금지 구역.

    No-gwamolim zone.

Similar slang in other languages

US English
rent free, Roman Empire, binge-watch
UK English
romantasy
Chinese (mainland)
硬控, 上头
Chinese (Taiwan)
腦補