Dictionary — Entry No. 0178
나도
nado · expression
나도
nado
[NAH-doh]
expressionbeginner
Meaning
나도 means ‘me too’ or ‘I also,’ formed by combining 나 (na, ‘I/me’) with the particle 도 (do, ‘also/too’). It expresses solidarity and shared feeling — a way of saying you’re in exactly the same emotional place as someone else. It is one of the most natural and emotionally resonant phrases in everyday Korean.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
K-Drama fans encounter 나도 most often in tearful confession scenes where one character finally admits they feel the same way. In K-Pop, the phrase reinforces the intimate bond between idols and fans — AKMU’s introspective track ‘나도 나’ uses it to explore self-identity and mutual recognition, resonating deeply with listeners who feel understood.
Example Sentences
나도 그 노래 좋아해.
Nado geu norae johahae.
I like that song too. (casual and warm — an instant bonding moment between fans)
나도 몰라.
Nado molla.
I don’t know either. (said with a helpless shrug; expresses shared confusion or emotional overwhelm)
나도 보고 싶어.
Nado bogo sipeo.
I miss you too. (deeply emotional; the line that destroys viewers in every K-Drama reunion scene)
⚠️ Don’t use nado when…
1. Using 나도 instead of 저도 (jeodo) with elders or in formal situations is rude — 나도 is strictly informal and should only be used with close friends or peers. 2. Fans sometimes write 나두 (nadu) in texts as a cute stylization, but this is casual internet slang and not standard Korean — avoid it in any serious or written context.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Crash Landing on You (사랑의 불시착) — Yoon Se-ri whispers 나도 보고 싶었어 (‘I missed you too’) in a tearful border reunion that became one of the most-clipped scenes of the entire series.
- K-Pop: AKMU — 나도 나 (Me Too / I Am Me)
💡 Did You Know? 나도 is so universally understood that it works almost identically to the English ‘me too’ — making it one of the rare Korean phrases beginners can deploy correctly from day one without worrying about context or register (as long as they’re talking to a friend).
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.