'Eung Aniya' (Cheolgu)
Original Korean title
응 아니야 (철구)
'Eung aniya' ('Yeah, no') is a retort catchphrase used by streamer Cheolgu and others, which spun off into several variants.
Originated around 2014Last updated: August 4, 2026
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What does it mean?
'Eung aniya' is a phrase used to lightly deny or tease what someone just said; it took hold through the mutual influence of Afreeca TV streamers (BJs) Cheolgu and Sin Tae-il during the period they broadcast together. Some say streamer Puwo used the phrase even earlier, before Cheolgu. It spun off into variants like 'eung niaemi' and 'eung neugeumma,' becoming one strand of the era's teen slang.
Where did it start?
Used on broadcasts by Afreeca TV streamers Cheolgu, Sin Tae-il, and Puwo, among others.
How is it used?
Used to playfully push back on something, though variants aimed at someone's parents can come across as rude.
By context
- On public social media
- Context matters
- At work
- Context matters
- With family
- Context matters
- With friends
- Generally safe to use
What should I be careful about?
Variants like 'eung niaemi,' which target someone's parents, can amount to a crude insult about family.
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