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치맥 — fried chicken and beer. From 치킨 (chicken) + 맥주 (beer). Korea's beloved classic food pairing, elevated to national institution status. 치맥 culture includes specific restaurants, delivery apps, and even a dedicated festival in Daegu. K-pop groups regularly reference 치맥 in reality shows and appear in chicken brand endorsements.
Example
“The TWICE 치맥 commercial is probably the most-viewed chicken ad in Korean history. They ate so convincingly fans started a fan theory that chicken is their actual source of power.”
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