HangulyBelow are 49 of the most useful Korean k-pop & culture words, each with its Hangul spelling, romanization (how to pronounce it) and a real example sentence. Tap 🔊 to hear any word spoken aloud.
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 아이돌 | aidol | Idol (K-pop star) | |
| 팬 | paen | Fan | |
| 콘서트 | konseuteu | Concert | |
| 무대 | mudae | Stage / performance | |
| 안무 | anmu | Choreography | |
| 노래 | norae | Song | |
| 드라마 | deurama | K-drama / TV drama | |
| 영화 | yeonghwa | Movie / film | |
| 감독 | gamdok | Director | |
| 주인공 | juingong | Main character | |
| 악당 | akdang | Villain | |
| 팬클럽 | paen keulleop | Fan club | |
| 사인 | sain | Autograph | |
| 앨범 | aelbom | Album | |
| 뮤직비디오 | myujik bidio | Music video | |
| 데뷔 | debwi | Debut | |
| 연습생 | yeonseupsaeng | Trainee | |
| 귀여워요 | gwiyeowoyo | It's cute / adorable | |
| 잘생겼어요 | jalsaenggyeosseoyo | Handsome | |
| 예뻐요 | yeppeoyo | Pretty / beautiful | |
| 멋있어요 | meositsseoyo | Cool / stylish | |
| 팬미팅 | paen miting | Fan meeting event | |
| 굿즈 | gutjeu | Merchandise / goods | |
| 응원 | eungwon | Cheering / support | |
| 방송 | bangsong | Broadcast / TV show | |
| 예능 | yeneung | Variety show / entertainment | |
| 관객 | gwangaek | Audience | |
| 인기 | ingi | Popularity | |
| 화제 | hwaje | Topic of conversation / hot topic | |
| 유행 | yuhaeng | Trend / fashion | |
| 팬덤 | paendeom | fandom | 그 팬덤이 유명해요. That fandom is famous. |
| 컴백 | keombaek | comeback (music release) | 오늘 컴백했어요. They made a comeback today. |
| 솔로 | sollo | solo | 솔로 앨범을 냈어요. They released a solo album. |
| 그룹 | geurup | group | 5인조 그룹이에요. It is a five-member group. |
| 보이밴드 | boyibaendeu | boy band | 유명한 보이밴드예요. It is a famous boy band. |
| 걸그룹 | geolgeureup | girl group | 새 걸그룹이 나왔어요. A new girl group has appeared. |
| 음반 | eumban | album | 음반이 잘 팔렸어요. The album sold well. |
| 타이틀곡 | taiteuolgok | title track | 타이틀곡이 1위예요. The title track is number one. |
| 리믹스 | rimiksseu | remix | 리믹스 버전도 있어요. There is also a remix version. |
| 포토카드 | potokadeu | photo card | 포토카드를 모아요. I collect photo cards. |
| 응원봉 | eungueonbong | light stick (fan) | 응원봉을 들고 갔어요. I took my light stick. |
| 최애 | choae | favourite (person) | 최애가 생겼어요. I have a new favourite. |
| 덕질하다 | deokjilhada | to be a fan/obsess over | K-pop을 덕질해요. I am a devoted K-pop fan. |
| 덕후 | deoku | devoted fan/otaku | 그 사람은 게임 덕후예요. That person is a devoted gamer. |
| 웹드라마 | wepdeullama | web drama | 웹드라마를 봤어요. I watched a web drama. |
| 웹툰 | webttun | webtoon | 웹툰을 즐겨 봐요. I enjoy reading webtoons. |
| 한류 | hallyu | Korean wave | 한류가 세계로 퍼졌어요. The Korean wave spread worldwide. |
| pc방 | peissi bang | PC room/internet café | pc방에서 게임했어요. I played games at the PC room. |
| 치맥 | chimaek | chicken and beer | 치맥이 최고예요. Chicken and beer is the best. |
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