hyung/hjʌŋ/EtymologyBorrowed from Korean 형(兄) (hyeong, “older brother of a man”).hyung means An affectionate term of address for an older brother or somewhat older man. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 80 out of 100.nounAn affectionate term of address for an older brother or somewhat older man.An older male member of an idol group.