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Never use "Oppa" in business meetings or professional environments. It is a casual, intimate term that can undermine professionalism.

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📍 If you are unsure of someone's age or closeness, the safest way to address them is by adding the suffix -ssi (e.g., Minho-ssi ) to their name, which functions similarly to "Mr." or "Ms." and maintains a respectful distance. The global hit by PSY popularized the phrase

The global hit by PSY popularized the phrase "Oppan Gangnam Style," which translates to "Big brother has Gangnam style". 🔄 Related Honorifics Minho-ssi ) to their name

It is typically reserved for men who are 1 to 10 years older than the speaker. For men significantly older (such as those in their 40s or 50s), terms like Ahjussi (mister) are more appropriate.