というのに

expression

even though; despite; when

Conjunction-like expression used to contrast an unexpected situation with a preceding statement. Often carries a nuance of complaint, surprise, or dissatisfaction. Follows a clause in plain form.

• もう春はるだと言いうのに、まだ寒さむい。

  Even though it's already spring, it's still cold.

• 彼かれは約やく束そくしたと言いうのに、来こなかった。

  Despite having promised, he didn't come.