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TOPIK 6noun

방백

bangbaek

방백이 · 방백을

aside (words spoken to the audience)

Example

배우가 방백으로 관객에게 자신의 속마음을 털어놓았어요.

In an aside, the actor revealed his true feelings to the audience.

Word parts

방 beside백 speak

Literally 'speaking to the side': other characters supposedly can't hear.