K-Pop’s New Catchphrase: “아파트” in APT by Rose and Bruno Mars! If you’ve listened to the latest hit APT by Rose and Bruno Mars, you probably noticed the catchy repetition of "apartment"—or, in Korean pronunciation, “아파트” (a-pa-teu). This twist on "apartment" is a great example of Konglish, the blend of English words adapted to fit Korean language and culture. In Korean, everyday English words are often borrowed and adapted with new meanings or pronunciations. Here are some popular Konglish examples: 🏙️아파트 (a-pa-teu): “Apartment,” referring to any apartment building. 📱핸드폰 (haen-deu-pon): “Handphone,” meaning mobile phone. 🍹사이다 (sa-i-da): “Cider,” often used to describe any clear soda, like Sprite. 👁️아이쇼핑 (eye-shopping): “Eye shopping,” or window shopping. 💇🏻‍♀️매직 (mae-jik): “Magic,” commonly used to mean a hair straightener. 🏍️오토바이 (o-to-ba-i): “Auto bike,” meaning motorcycle. 🤵🏻‍♀️서비스 (service): “Service,” used for complimentary items, especially in restaurants. 🛏️원룸 (one-room): “One-room,” meaning a studio apartment. 🕹️컨트롤 (control): “Control,” but often used for remote control. APT has people singing “아파트” on repeat, and that’s the charm of Konglish—it’s familiar yet uniquely Korean. Do you know other Konglish words that sound catchy? Comment below and let’s share more examples!