
굿즈 (gutjeu)
What 굿즈 means
Fan or branded merchandise.
When Koreans use it
Refer to themed products connected to an artist, event, brand, or fictional work.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 공연장에서 뭐 샀어?
B: 공식 굿즈 샀어.
English
A: What did you buy at the concert?
B: Official merchandise.
Use it with care
From English goods, with a narrower everyday use in Korean.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.