번쩍 (beonjjeok)

Flash!

What it means

A bright flash of light — lightning, a camera flash, or an idea striking. Also eyes snapping open.

Where you'll see it in manhwa

• Lightning in a storm
• A brilliant idea hits
• Eyes snap open

How to say it

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

Similar sound effects

• 빤짝 ppanjjak — *gleam!* — a sharp, bright sparkle
• 뚜둥 ttudung — Dun dun! — a dramatic sting

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