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[ASKKPOP] Jo Kwon and Eunkwang talk about their maknaes speaking informally to them

As you might know, the Korean language has both formal 'jondaemal' and informal 'banmal'. You might have also noticed that some idol members use formal language to their older members, while others use informal words.


BothJo Kwon, the leader of2AMandEunkwang, the leader ofBTOBtalked about their opinions on what type of language maknaes should use to their leader.


MCSeo Ye Jisaid to Eunkwang, "I heard that you're deeply moved when Sungjae, who's 5 years younger than you, uses jondaemal to you." 


Eunkwang explained in a bright tone, "At first, when we weren't close, he used jondaemal to me. Now we're so close that he usually says, 'Hyung, let's eat, go eat,' (informally). So when he uses jondaemal to me one in a while, I become really touched."

On the other hand, Jo Kwon explained that 2AM's dynamic was quite different. He explained, "I never letJinwoonuse banmal with me. If he does use banmal, I scold him a lot."


MCKim Gu Raagreed, "That's something you have to do."


What are your thoughts on informal and formal language?



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