“Eotteokhae” (어떡해) — not a question, despite appearances
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.
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.
It sits in the slot English fills with “how are you”. Which is why a character can burst into tears when a parent asks it over the phone.
The subtitle says “It’s okay” and the character has just declined. If someone offers you something and you actually want it, this is the one word not to say.
It is a thank-you disguised as a statement about yourself, and it is aimed at whoever is feeding you. Say it to a waiter and it lands wrong.