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eotteokhae

“Eotteokhae” (어떡해) — not a question, despite appearances

September 26, 2026September 25, 2026 by mataXinfo
어떡해 (eotteokhae) word card

Subtitles write “what should I do?” and turn a wail into a request for advice. It also doubles as a squeal at something too cute to handle.

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