Grammar
-아/어도
even if; although
Form
Verb/adjective stem + -아/어도; noun + (이)어도 — “even if”, “although”.
Function
Marks concession: the main statement holds despite the condition or circumstance.
Why this form?
-지만 — but; although : contrasts two facts or judgments; -아/어도 emphasizes that the main clause still holds despite the first.
How to build it
With nouns: N-(이)어도; contracted N-여도 is possible in suitable environments. 기억이어도 contains -어도 after 이다.
Forms not to confuse
-지만
비가 오지만 나갈 거예요. — It is raining, but I will go out.
Examples
아무리 아픈 기억이어도, 결국 그런 기억들도 지민 씨를 지민 씨답게 만들어요. — Even if the memories are painful, they help make Jimin who he is.
늦어도 괜찮아요. — It is okay even if you are late.