-(으)ㄴ/는 반면(에) means "while" or "whereas" - contrasting two different aspects.
Contrast - 가격은 비싼 반면 품질이 좋아요
Two sides - Presenting opposing characteristics
Balanced comparison - Neither fully positive nor negative
Action verbs: -는 반면(에)
Descriptive verbs: -(으)ㄴ 반면(에)
에 is optional
While its expensive, the quality is good.
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