Dictionary — Entry No. 0608
그럼
geurom · adverb
그럼
geurom
[guh-ROM]
adverbbeginner
Meaning
그럼 literally means ‘then,’ ‘well then,’ or ‘of course.’ It functions as a discourse marker to confirm, agree with, or transition in conversation. It can also carry emphatic meaning, similar to saying ‘obviously’ or ‘naturally’ in English.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
BTS members use 그럼 constantly in VLive sessions when agreeing with fans or confirming plans, making it a staple of idol-fan interaction. In the beloved K-Drama Reply 1988, neighbors and friends use 그럼 in nearly every scene to affirm each other, giving it a warm, community feel. NewJeans members frequently say 그럼 in interviews to smoothly confirm thoughts or agree with questions.
Example Sentences
그럼 우리 내일 만나자!
Geurom uri naeil manaja!
Then let’s meet tomorrow! (confirming a plan with enthusiasm)
그럼, 당연하지!
Geurom, dangyeonhaji!
Of course, obviously! (emphatic agreement — the 그럼 here means ‘naturally’)
A: 배고파? B: 그럼!
A: Baegopa? B: Geurom!
A: Are you hungry? B: Obviously! (one-word answer showing strong emphatic agreement)
⚠️ Don’t use geurom when…
그럼 can mean both ‘then’ (sequential) AND ‘of course’ (emphatic) — the meaning shifts entirely by context and tone. It also commonly ends conversations (‘그럼!’ = ‘Well then, bye!’), so don’t assume the chat will continue after you hear it.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Reply 1988 — the neighborhood friends use 그럼 in nearly every group scene to confirm plans and show their tight-knit bond
- K-Pop: BTS — Life Goes On
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.