Korean Dictionary
How to say "Truth Bomb" in Korean
“Truth Bomb” in Korean is 팩폭 (pronounced "paekpok").
팩폭
paekpok
Usage & Context
Abbreviation meaning a truth bomb or harsh reality check. Used when someone says something brutally honest or reveals uncomfortable truths.
Example Sentence
그 말 팩폭이네.
That statement is a truth bomb.
How to use 팩폭 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Truth Bomb” is 팩폭, romanized as paekpok.
Usage tip
Use slang only with friends or people who already speak casually with you. It can sound rude in formal Korean.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 팩폭.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "팩폭" is pronounced "paek-pok." "팩" sounds like "pack" in English. "폭" sounds like "pock" as in "pocket," with a short 'o' sound. The 'k' sound at the end of "팩" is a strong, unreleased 'k' sound.
More Example Sentences
Describing a friend's brutally honest comment about appearance.
친구가 내 패션에 팩폭을 날렸어.
My friend dropped a truth bomb on my fashion sense.
Reacting to a satisfyingly honest line in a TV show.
드라마에서 주인공이 팩폭 대사를 날리는데 속이 시원했어.
The main character in the drama dropped a truth bomb line, and it felt so refreshing.
Asking for honest, even if harsh, advice from someone.
현실을 직시하게 만드는 팩폭 조언이 필요해.
I need some truth bomb advice to face reality.
Cultural Context
"팩폭" is a portmanteau of "팩트" (paekteu, fact) and "폭력" (pongnyeok, violence), literally meaning "fact violence." It's widely used in online discussions, social media, and everyday conversations among younger generations. It describes a situation where someone delivers an undeniable, often uncomfortable truth that hits hard, like a "bomb." K-pop idols sometimes use it playfully among themselves or with fans, and it's a common trope in K-dramas where a character delivers a sharp, undeniable retort that silences others.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 팩폭 for register and audience, since Korean slang can shift quickly and may sound rude outside close friendships.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
팩폭 당했다
I got hit with a truth bomb.
팩폭 날리다
To drop a truth bomb.
팩폭 인정
Acknowledging the truth bomb (admitting it's true).
Related Expressions
돌직구
doljikgu
A straight pitch (metaphor for blunt, direct speech)
뼈 때리다
ppyeo ttaerida
To hit the bone (metaphor for saying something painfully true)
현실 직시
hyeonsil jiksi
Facing reality
팩트 체크
paekteu chekeu
Fact check
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