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How to respond to “보고 싶어요.” in Korean
An affectionate message can be reciprocated or acknowledged gently. Choose wording that reflects the relationship you want.
What you might hear
보고 싶어요.bogo sipeoyo.
I miss you.
Choose a reply that fits
저도 보고 싶어요.jeodo bogo sipeoyo.
I miss you too.
Reciprocate when you feel the same.
만나면 좋겠어요.mannamyeon jokesseoyo.
It would be nice to see you.
Express interest in seeing the person.
만날 시간을 정해요.mannal siganeul jeonghaeyo.
Let's arrange a time to meet.
Suggest a practical next step if you want to reconnect.
말해 줘서 고마워요.malhae jwoseo gomawoyo.
Thank you for telling me.
Acknowledge the message without claiming the same feeling.
Two short exchanges
A message from someone close
보고 싶어요.bogo sipeoyo.
I miss you.
저도 보고 싶어요.jeodo bogo sipeoyo.
I miss you too.
Missing shared time
함께 시간을 보내는 게 그리웠어요.hamkke siganeul bonaeneun ge geuriwosseoyo.
I've missed spending time with you.
만나면 좋겠어요.mannamyeon jokesseoyo.
It would be nice to see you.
Your turn
Suggest arranging a meeting with someone you want to see.
Reveal a sample reply
만날 시간을 정해요.mannal siganeul jeonghaeyo.
Let's arrange a time to meet.
This response guide in other languages
A note on speaking Korean
Most examples use polite 해요-style endings. A more formal ending may appear when addressing staff or making a careful request. Do not switch to casual speech with a stranger simply because the English translation sounds friendly.
Hangul is the main text; romanization helps you read along. Korean often leaves a clear subject unstated. Particles and endings carry information that English may express with separate words.
