Nuance Dictionary / Slang & Internet Culture
열일 yeol-il
Fierce, tireless work ethic displayed by an idol across performances, shows, and content releases.
What does 열일 mean?
열일 (yeol-il) means: Fierce, tireless work ethic displayed by an idol across performances, shows, and content releases.
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How it's actually used
- 오늘 음악방송상도 받았는데 비하인드까지 열일하는 우리 오빠 최고야.
oneul eum-ak-bang-song-sang-do bad-at-neunde bi-hain-deu-kkaji yeol-il-haneun uri oppa choego-ya.
Winning a music show award today and even working so hard on the behind-the-scenes content—our oppa is the best.
💡 Connects an idol's official success directly to their ongoing, behind-the-scenes hustle. - 이번 컴백 비주얼 진짜 미쳤다. 얼굴이 매일 열일하네.
ibeon keombaek bijeu-eol jinjja michyeotda. eulguri maeil yeol-il-hane.
The visuals for this comeback are seriously insane. His face is working overtime every single day.
💡 Extends the concept of hard work to physical beauty, praising an idol's relentless, unflagging perfection.
Related words in Slang & Internet Culture
영고 yeong-go영끌 yeong-kkeul영포티 yeong-po-ti아싸 a-ssa알아서 잘 딱 al-a-seo-jal-ttak