Korean expression
솔직히
Said by Jung Kook (BTS)
What does 솔직히 mean?
솔직히 means "Honestly; speaking frankly." in Korean.
How it works here
‘솔직히’ presents what follows as the speaker’s unhidden, candid opinion.
When it's used
Used to state an opinion directly but casually, especially when comparing tastes or making an evaluation.
The line
근데 솔직히 이거 그냥 맛있는 거 한 입만 먹어도 똑같지 뭐
But honestly, just eating one bite of something tasty would be the same.
Friends are comparing tastes and casually sharing their opinions.
Scene from “Run BTS! 2023 Special Episode - Next Top Genius Part 1” · Channel: BANGTANTV Watch on YouTube
More examples
솔직히 그 일은 내가 먼저 사과해야 했어.
Honestly, I should have apologized first.
솔직히 그 영화는 기대만큼 재미있지 않았어.
Honestly, that movie wasn’t as fun as I expected.
Quick check
What does this mean here?
솔직히
근데 솔직히 이거 그냥 맛있는 거 한 입만 먹어도 똑같지 뭐
But honestly, just eating one bite of something tasty would be the same.
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Show the answer
Meaning that the speaker is expressing their thoughts or feelings openly and honestly
‘솔직히’ (honestly) is an adverb that reveals the speaker’s frank attitude. Unlike ‘사실은’ (actually/in fact), it emphasizes how openly the speaker is speaking.
Other words in this line
- 이거
- This
- 그냥
- Just; simply
- 맛있다
- To be tasty
- 한
- One
- 입
- Mouth; bite
- 먹다
- To eat
- 똑같다
- To be the same
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