Dictionary — Entry No. 0782
뭘 하려고
mwol-haryogo · expression
뭘 하려고
mwol-haryogo
[mwohl-hah-ryuh-go]
expressionbeginner
Meaning
Means ‘What are you trying to do?’ Used to question someone’s intentions or actions, expressing suspicion, confusion, or concern. Often implies the action seems questionable or unexpected.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Frequently heard in K-Dramas when characters confront each other about suspicious behavior. Conveys emotional stakes—the asker genuinely cares about the answer. K-Pop idols use this in playful confrontations during variety shows and friend group dynamics.
Example Sentences
넌 뭘 하려고 그래?
neon mwol haryogo geurae?
What are you trying to do? (direct confrontation)
이게 뭘 하려는 거야?
ige mwol haryuneun geoya?
What are you trying to do with this? (suspicious of actions)
진짜 뭘 하려고?
jinjja mwol haryogo?
What are you really trying to do? (emphatic demand)
⚠️ Don’t use mwol-haryogo when…
This phrase assumes suspicious or unclear intent; use when genuinely confused or concerned. Don’t use for innocent questions—it implies judgment or doubt about the person’s motives.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Goblin — Kim Shin’s confrontations with suspicious characters about their hidden agendas
- K-Pop: Stray Kids — Back Door (concept of questioning hidden intentions in mysterious narratives)
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