Dictionary — Entry No. 0849
정말 대박이다
jeongmal-daebakida · expression
정말 대박이다
jeongmal-daebakida
[jeong-MAHL day-bah-KEE-duh]
expressionbeginner
Meaning
Literally ‘it’s really jackpot,’ expressing amazement, awe, or disbelief at something incredible. ‘Daebak’ originally meant hitting the jackpot in gambling; now it’s the go-to exclamation for ‘that’s insane/amazing/unbelievable.’
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
The universal K-Pop and K-Drama reaction word. Idols yell ‘정말 대박이다!’ when reacting to comeback views hitting millions, when seeing a fan gift, or when witnessing unexpected plot twists. It’s the Korean equivalent of ‘no way!’ but carries admiration and joy, not shock.
Example Sentences
유튜브 조회수가 1억이 됐어! 정말 대박이다!
yutyubeu johweasu-ga 1eok-i dwaesseo! jeongmal daebakida!
YouTube views hit 100 million! That’s insane! (celebrating viral success)
어? 이 드라마 시즌 2 나온다고? 정말 대박이네!
eo? i deureama sijeun 2 naonda-go? jeongmal daebakineh!
What? Season 2 of this drama is coming out? No way! (unexpected good news)
상금이 1000만원? 정말 대박이야!
sanggeum-i cheonman-won? jeongmal daebakiya!
Prize money is 10 million won? That’s crazy! (amazing opportunity)
⚠️ Don’t use jeongmal-daebakida when…
정말 대박 can sound sarcastic if used for mildly good things—reserve it for genuinely amazing moments. Don’t use for negative events or you’ll sound heartless. Spelling note: 대박 NOT 대박ㄱ.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — Characters yell ‘정말 대박이다!’ when unexpected rescue or romantic moments happen, marking major turning points.
- K-Pop: NewJeans — After ‘Super Shy’ MV release hit record views, members excitedly said ‘정말 대박이야’ in behind-the-scenes reactions, celebrating milestone achievements.
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