Dictionary — Entry No. 0798
하루종일
haru-jong-il · adverb
하루종일
haru-jong-il
[hah-ROO jong-EEL]
adverbintermediate
Meaning
Literally “all day long” or “the whole day,” describing continuous action or emotional state throughout an entire 24-hour period. Often emphasizes obsession, constant thought, or prolonged waiting rather than just passing time.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Ubiquitous in K-Drama waiting scenes—characters use this when expressing devotion or emotional fixation. TWICE’s “Likey” uses similar temporal urgency in expressing constant affection. Key phrase for depicting obsessive love or separation anxiety.
Example Sentences
하루종일 생각만 해
haru-jong-il saenggakman hae
I only think (of you) all day long (implies obsessive focus)
하루종일 너를 기다렸어
haru-jong-il neoreul gidaryeosseo
I waited for you all day long (devotion and patience)
하루종일 울었어
haru-jong-il ureosseo
I cried all day long (emphasizes emotional intensity)
⚠️ Don’t use haru-jong-il when…
Don’t use haru-jong-il for just a few hours—it specifically means the entire day’s duration. Often carries emotional weight suggesting obsession or waiting rather than neutral passage of time.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Crash Landing on You — constantly references waiting and thinking about someone throughout entire days to show romantic obsession.
- K-Pop: BLACKPINK — As If It’s Your Last
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