더퍼시픽
online controversy or social media backlash그 영상이 유튜브에서 더퍼시픽을 당하고 있어요.
That video is getting massive backlash on YouTube.
a massive online controversy or social media backlash, often involving cancel culture or public outrage
그Celeb가 과거 발언을 이유로 더퍼시픽을 당하고 있어요.
The celebrity is facing massive backlash for past remarks.
이 게임은 밸런스 문제로 더퍼시픽을 당했어요.
This game faced severe backlash due to balance issues.
Often used in Korean internet culture to describe situations where a person, brand, or product receives overwhelming negative attention online.
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When to use '더퍼시픽'
Use this term when describing situations where a person, brand, or product receives overwhelming negative attention online, often leading to widespread criticism or calls for accountability.
Gold Rule
Avoid literal interpretation
Do not confuse '더퍼시픽' with the literal meaning of the Pacific Ocean. It is a metaphor for uncontrollable online outrage.
Word Origin
Derived from the English phrase 'the Pacific' (태평양), where 'the' is pronounced as '더' in Korean. The term metaphorically represents a 'tsunami' of online outrage, evoking the vast, uncontrollable nature of the Pacific Ocean.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in Korean internet and gaming communities. The term implies a sudden, overwhelming wave of criticism or controversy that spreads rapidly across online platforms.