Dictionary — Entry No. 0052
보고싶다
bogoshipda · verb
보고싶다
bogoshipda
[BOH-go-ship-da]
Verb
Beginner
Meaning
보고싶다 means “I miss you” or “I want to see you.” It is built from 보다 (boda, “to see”) combined with 고 싶다 (go shipda, “want to”), so its literal meaning is “I want to see [you].” In Korean, context usually makes the subject and object clear, so the phrase naturally carries the weight of longing and emotional yearning.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
보고싶다 is arguably one of the most iconic phrases in K-Pop, appearing in countless ballads, fan letters, and idol V-Live streams. BTS’s song “고민보다 Go” and numerous other tracks use the sentiment of 보고싶다 to connect deeply with fans, and idols frequently say it to their fandom (팬덤) during concerts or live broadcasts. In K-Dramas, it is the go-to line in tearful reunion scenes or heartbreaking long-distance calls — if you hear it, reach for the tissues.
Example Sentences
너무 보고싶다.
Neomu bogoshipda.
I miss you so much.
오빠, 빨리 돌아와. 보고싶어.
Oppa, ppalli dorawa. Bogoshipeo.
Oppa, come back soon. I miss you.
콘서트에서 오랫만에 팬들을 보고싶었어요.
Konseoteueseo oraenmane paendeureul bogoshipeoesseoyo.
I had missed seeing the fans after so long at the concert.
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