힙스터 (hipseuteo)
What 힙스터 means
Someone into distinctive alternative style.
When Koreans use it
Refer casually to a person interested in less mainstream fashion, music, or places.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 이런 가게 어떻게 알아?
B: 힙스터 친구가 알려 줬어.
English
A: How do you find places like this?
B: A hipster friend told me.
Use it with care
Can be affectionate or mocking. Do not assume everyone likes the label.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
