Dictionary — Entry No. 0839
성공했어
seong-gong-haesseo · verb
성공했어
seong-gong-haesseo
[song-GONG-hahs-uh]
verbbeginner
Meaning
Past tense of ‘seong-gonghada,’ meaning ‘I succeeded’ or ‘I was successful.’ Celebrates achievement or completion of a difficult task with a sense of accomplishment and relief.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Victory phrase heard constantly in K-Pop comeback announcements, award speeches, and K-Drama triumph scenes. Carries emotional weight—not just ‘did it,’ but ‘overcame obstacles and succeeded.’ Often used when idols reflect on grueling comebacks or surviving competitive shows.
Example Sentences
드디어 성공했어! 너무 행복해.
deudieot seong-gong-haesseo! neomu haengbokae.
We finally did it! I’m so happy. (cheering after hard work)
이번 프로젝트 성공했어, 고마워.
ibeon peurojegteu seong-gong-haesseo, gomawo.
This project was a success, thanks to you. (crediting team effort)
성공했어! 꿈이 이루어졌어.
seong-gong-haesseo! kumi irueojyeojyeosseo.
I succeeded! My dream came true. (ultimate achievement)
⚠️ Don’t use seong-gong-haesseo when…
성공했어 implies a major win, not just completing homework—use 됐어 for small tasks. Don’t use as casual small talk; reserve it for actual victories to avoid sounding dramatic or sarcastic.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — Yoo Si-jin celebrates mission success with Kang Mo-yeon, using 성공했어 to mark their survival and romantic triumph in dangerous circumstances.
- K-Pop: aespa — In award acceptance speeches, members say ‘성공했어요!’ celebrating their rise as one of K-Pop’s top groups.
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.