Dictionary — Entry No. 1138
어떻든
eotteohdeun · adverb
어떻든
eotteohdeun
[uh-TTUH-deun]
adverbintermediate
Meaning
Anyway, in any case, regardless, or in any way; expressing indifference to multiple conditions or accepting various outcomes. Often implies resignation, openness, or determination to proceed despite circumstances.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Used in K-pop idol interviews when being diplomatic about outcomes. NewJeans has employed this describing success mindset regardless of external factors or obstacles encountered.
Example Sentences
이기든 지든 어떻든 재미있을 거야.
igideun jideun eotteohdeun jae-mi-isseul geoya.
Whether we win or lose, anyway it’ll be fun — indifference to competitive outcome.
날씨가 좋든 나쁘든 어떻든 나갈 거야.
nalsshi-ga johdeun nappeun eotteohdeun nagal geoya.
Whether weather is good or bad, anyway I’m going out — determination overrides conditions.
어떻든 너를 사랑해.
eotteohdeun neoreul saranghae.
Anyway/regardless I love you — unconditional commitment.
⚠️ Don’t use eotteohdeun when…
Can sound passive or lacking ambition if overused; implies apathy rather than strategic openness. Best in contexts showing acceptance rather than disinterest or helplessness.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — soldiers’ determination and commitment regardless of circumstances or dangers
- K-Pop: NewJeans — ‘We’ll succeed regardless of obstacles’ mindset expressed in interviews
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