Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

What is 'nammisae'? Viral parody clip accused of misogyny holds deeper meaning for Korea's feminists.

For those unfamiliar with the type, consider yourself lucky. For those who do recognize her, it is because she is a type, and Korea has a name for her: a "middle-aged nammisae" — a term referring to a girl who is obsessed with men.

2026-01-22

From obsessive moms to bumbling interns, parodies get Koreans to laugh, cringe at societal dynamics

Parody has long been part of Korea’s comedy tradition. What has gained particular traction in the past five years, however, are parodies that center not on a specific fictional character or celebrity, but on a social cohort.

2026-01-20