부캐 (bukae)
What 부캐 means
An alternate character or persona.
When Koreans use it
Talk about a second game character or a different side of yourself outside your main role.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 주말에는 디제이야?
B: 응, 그게 내 부캐야.
English
A: You're a DJ on weekends?
B: Yes, that's my alternate persona.
Use it with care
Short for 부캐릭터. Beyond games, it can describe a second role or an alternate public persona.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
