Korean · Words & Expressions
보고 싶어
bogo sipeo
Also written: bogosipeo; bogoshipo; bogo shippeo; I miss you
An informal Korean expression literally meaning “I want to see [you]” and commonly used to mean “I miss you.”
Literal meaning
I want to see [you]
Cultural context
The person being missed is often omitted because context makes the object clear. The phrase can express romantic longing, family affection, friendship, grief, homesickness, or simple anticipation.
How dramas use it
Characters say it during separation, phone calls, reunions, confessions, farewell scenes, grief, and quiet moments when they finally admit how much another person matters.
Usage & formality
Spacing matters: 보고 싶어. More polite forms include 보고 싶어요, while 보고 싶었습니다 is more formal or reflective.