예전부터

since long ago

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since long ago Indicates that something has been true, felt, or planned from an earlier time until now. 예전 means “the old days” or “以前,” and 부터 means “from.”

KO: 예전부터 이곳에 와 보고 싶었어요.

EN: I've wanted to come here for a long time.

예전부터 말하려고 했어

I've been meaning to tell you for a while.

— 멀홀랜드 드라이브 (2001)