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Revision as of 03:43, 13 November 2012
People
Unzi may refer to a Korean flautist, Unji Chung
Word
Unji may refer to a "tragedy" generally used as term for president Roh moo-hyeon
Meaning
As a sarcasm, it means to fall from a physically high place or relatively high position as well.
History
At first, 'Unji' was the name of a stamina beverage. At TV advertisement of 'unji', a man starts to run, and falls from a cliff. Former South Korean President Roh moo-hyeon, who was under investigation of receiving bribe and a Piaget watch, committed suicide by jumping off a cliff called the Owl's Rock just like the man on the commercial did. The image of the commercial and the tragic death match exactly the same.
Usage
It is used when people physically fall
'He Unji(ed)'
It is used when grades or points are decreased
'KOSPI rapidly Unji(ed)'
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