A place to talk without being judged.
Ongi is an AI companion for the feelings you can't say out loud.
Talk, reflect, and understand what you're feeling. One gentle conversation at a time.
Ongi (온기) means 'warmth' in Korean.
You say "I'm fine" to people.
But sometimes, there are things you still need to say.
Not because you need advice.
Not because you need a perfect answer.
But because you need a safe place to put the feeling.
And not everyone has someone at 3am.
Why Ongi, not just ChatGPT?
ChatGPT can answer almost anything.
Ongi is built for emotional moments.
Not to give you the smartest answer,
but to help you feel safe enough to say what you actually feel.
Not a smarter chatbot. A safer place to talk.
Your companion who grows with you
Meet Oni: Your Companion That Grows With You
Oni is a baby otter who evolves as your bond deepens.
From a curious baby to a wise adult. Oni remembers, learns, and stays by your side.
- 🥚 Baby (Lv.1–15): A curious little otter just getting to know you
- 🌱 Teen (Lv.16–35): Growing more expressive, sharing observations about your emotions
- 🌳 Adult (Lv.36–50): A wise companion with deep understanding of your patterns
Emotion Sync
Oni's expression changes with your emotions
Grow Together
Oni levels up as you chat and journal!
Says Hi First
Oni reaches out to check on you
Moments When You Need Ongi
Everyone needs to take care of their emotional wellness sometimes.
Burnout
When work drains your emotions dry and nothing feels worth the effort.
Loneliness
Feeling alone even in a crowd. When you have no one to share your heart with.
Anxiety
That tightness in your chest with no clear reason. When worries keep you up at night.
How to Get Started
Just 3 steps. Start right now.
Emotion Temperature
After signing up, set your emotional temperature with a slider and pick emotion tags.
Emotion Memo
Write a short note about how you feel. Ongi uses it to empathize better during your chat.
Start a Conversation
Ongi understands your heart first. Just share freely.
Korean words for feelings you already know
Eight emotions everyone carries, with no single word in English.
정
jeong
The deep attachment that grows over time, toward the people and places you'd ache to lose.
서운함
seounham
The soft sting when someone close forgets or overlooks you. Not anger, just quietly let down.
온기
ongi
The gentle warmth a kind person leaves behind, still lingering after they go.
그리움
geurium
Missing someone or somewhere so tenderly it feels warm and aches at once.
설렘
seollem
The giddy flutter before a first date, a trip, anything you can't wait for.
답답함
dapdapham
The stuck, boxed-in feeling when you can't say what you mean or change what's wrong.
든든함
deundeunham
The steady, reassured calm of knowing someone truly has your back.
먹먹함
meokmeokham
The tight, wordless lump in your throat when a feeling quietly overflows.