뚜둥 (ttudung)

Dun dun! — a dramatic sting

What it means

Not a real sound. Marks a shocking reveal or a big entrance, like the music cue in a drama.

Where you'll see it in manhwa

• A plot twist is revealed
• The villain makes an entrance
• A sudden realization

How to say it

Romanized as ttudung. It's a drama effect (staging effects: reveals, flashes and sudden chills) and its rarity is uncommon.

Similar sound effects

• 번쩍 beonjjeok — Flash!
• 싸늘 ssaneul — *chill in the air*

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