[HanSpot Ep.10] Smashing the Stuck-Up Stereotype // 나이스하신 미스터, 아재 !
Remember Kkondae? (꼰대)
So in our very first episode, we had a riot looking at a very popular word today – Kkondae (the korean curmudgeon). It refers to the “old-minded” people of Korea who are super oppressive, super self-valuing, and severly underestimate younger and less “experienced” people. It has become a battle cry of the younger generation against the older one, demanding a different form of respect that isn't tied strictly to age.
The use of it is now quite offensive. Being called a Kkondae, regardless of gender, is a striking claim almost to the same degree as a slur. To be a Kkondae is to be ignorant, self-centered, bigoted, self-aggrandizing, pessimistic, unproductively skeptical, and overall just a plain-ol curmudgeon of little social value.
Older adult men in particular have been rattled by this word. Many would rather be called a pervert or sexist before being labeled a Kkondae. As such, many have changed their tune, trying to subvert this damaging stereotype.
The result?
The “Nice” Mister
With the high use of such a damaging term, many citizens of Korea have a new goal – to be an Ahjae (아재). It is essentially a cute and endearing way of taking the simple and common word for “Mister” (아저씨/Ahjushee) and turning it into “Mister~.”
An Ahjae is the opposite of a Kkondae. He is humble. He is gracious. He is supportive and does not diminish the achievements of others. He wishes to be a resource for the growing generation, not a hindrance.
An Ahjae is what a sensible male (there isn't quite yet a term for females) aspires to be.
Have a listen and let me know what you think! Which one are you? (Be honest!)
이번 한스팟 팟캐스트 에피소드에서는 한국의 아저씨 문화와 “아재” 단어를 소개했습니다. 사운드 파일 클릭! (영어)
“아재”
아빠 미소를 짓고 계신 어른분의 이미지가 떠오릅니다. 세대차이의 갈등에서 시작된 단어지만 어감조차 친근한 이 단어는 우리가 소위 말하는 “꼰대”와 정반대의 의미를 지니고 있죠. 다양한 세대들을 아우르며 소통을 하려는 아재들. 스팀잇 커뮤니티에서도 긍정적인 본보기가 되어 모두를 존중해주며 소통하고 이끌어 나가시는 멋진 아재 작가님들이 많으신 것 같습니다. 고맙습니다!
Previous HanSpot Episodes
Episode 1: 꼰대: Kkondae // The Korean Curmudgeon
Episode 2: 성괴: Seonggwe // Plastic Monsters
Episode 3: 깡패: Kkangpeh // Korean Gangsterisms
Episode 4: 듣보잡:DeudBojob // Name Value
Episode 5: 팩트폭행: Fact Pokhang // Fact Violence
Episode 6: 혼밥혼술: Hon-Bob, Hon-Sool // "Alone" Culture
Episode 7: 읽씹:Ilk Sib // Eat Your Texts
Episode 8: 떼창:Ddae Chang // Karaoke Krowds
Episode 9: 웹툰: Webtoon // Korea's Vertical Art Form
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Great write up @hansikhouse! Culture is such a crazy thing, and to be able to change so much with just a word is incredible. I tend to be a little bit cranky, but I hope I'm not a Kkondae! I try to be helpful and kind. Upvoted and followed so I can learn more about Korean culture!
Haha awesome! You're already catch'n on fast ;)
대박! 이런 팟캐스트도 하시는줄 몰랐어요. 정말 좋은 컨텐츠인 것 같습니다. @hansikhouse 님의 컨텐츠 기획력 너무 배우고싶어요!ㅎㅎ
송이님 별말씀을 하십니다 ㅠㅠ...네, 원래 처음 팟캐스트로 시작했는데 스팀까지 왔어요ㅎㅎ
항상 관심가져주셔서 고맙습니다!
Cool post! Followed :)
Thanks!
우와 좋은 글인걸요 ~ 저도 아재 입니당 ~ 좋은 하루 보내셔용 ~
고맙습니다~ 알로하님 ! 빅대디~~~
한국적 표현을 이렇게 보니 또 새롭습니다. ㅎ
한국적 표현을 알리려고 써보았습니다 ㅎㅎ
I just this time following you @hansikhouse. So i follow it, i want to grow with you so its better
Thanks @zubett!
영어공부도 되네요. 1화부터 다시 들어보겠습니다.
읽어주셔서 고맙습니다 소요님:)
업봇 꾸욱 누르고 갑니다! ^^
윤쓰님 고맙습니다 ! :)
Wow ~ So envy of your 'Ahjae' Style ability of delineation in English! Nice work! :D
ㅎㅎㅎ Thank you @valueup!
I always enjoy your post @hansikhouse. So sorry I have not had the time to comment more. So glad to be on this ride with you!
Thanks @gringalicious!! That's really appreciated.
Will you be at Steemfest? I'm looking forward to meeting everyone in person for the first time.
You know, I am seriously thinking about it!
You absolutely should. It will be a verifiable riot.