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was watching/looking

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was watching/looking Informal past-progressive form of 보고 있다. The exact meaning depends on context: it can mean “was watching,” “was looking,” or “was taking care of” something, as in 볼일을 보고 있었어.
KO: 어제 저녁에 집에서 드라마를 보고 있었어.
EN: I was watching a TV series at home last night.

알아, 보고 있었어

I know, I was watching.

— 색, 계 (2007)

어디 보고 있었어?

Where were you looking?

— 양철북 (1979)

먼저 보고 있었어?

Were you watching first?

— 눈 깜짝할 사이에 (2026)

난 그냥 집에서 영화 좀 보고 있었어

I was just watching a movie at home.

— 필사의 추적 (1981)

그럼 왜 계속 내 방을 보고 있었어?

Then why did you keep looking at my room?

— 추억의 마니 (2014)