KPOP Meaning
Chemi (케미) is Korean shorthand for English chemistry and means how well people click. A 2016 Korean report said the word first described how well the male and female leads of a drama suited each other, citing the lead couple of Descendants of the Sun, but is now used more for relationships between people than for romantic compatibility, and "chemi" alone can mean a good relationship. The same report cited netizens praising the chemi of MBC's three-person football broadcast team during the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Usage
Used to praise how well people click, e.g. "their chemi is great", for friends and teammates as well as couples.
Examples
- A 2016 report cited the lead couple of the drama Descendants of the Sun as an example of the original sense: male and female leads who suit each other.
- The same report said netizens praised the chemi of MBC's three-person football broadcast team, who worked well together.
In context
Sources
- Baeksesidae (2016-08-12)
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Baeksesidae (2016-08-12)