Korean Dictionary
How to say "Acne Patch" in Korean
“Acne Patch” in Korean is 여드름 패치 (pronounced "yeodeurem paechi").
여드름 패치
yeodeurem paechi
Usage & Context
여드름 패치 are hydrocolloid stickers placed over pimples to absorb fluid and protect the blemish from bacteria. Korean brand COSRX popularized the 여드름 패치 globally with their Acne Pimple Master Patch becoming a bestseller worldwide. Korean dermatologists recommend 여드름 패치 as a gentle alternative to picking at acne.
Example Sentence
자기 전에 여드름 패치를 붙이면 다음 날 여드름이 줄어들어요.
If you put on an acne patch before sleeping the pimple reduces the next day.
How to use 여드름 패치 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Acne Patch” is 여드름 패치, romanized as yeodeurem paechi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '여드름 패치' as 'yeo-deu-reum pae-chi'. 'Yeo' is like 'yaw', 'deu' is like 'duh', 'reum' is like 'room', 'pae' is like 'peh' (as in 'pet'), and 'chi' is like 'chee'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a quick fix for a pimple.
갑자기 올라온 여드름에 여드름 패치를 붙였어요.
I put an acne patch on a sudden breakout.
Recommending a specific brand of acne patch.
이 여드름 패치는 티가 잘 안 나서 좋아요.
This acne patch is great because it's not very noticeable.
Sharing a personal experience with acne patches.
밤에 여드름 패치를 붙이고 자면 훨씬 빨리 가라앉아요.
If you put on an acne patch and sleep, it calms down much faster.
Cultural Context
'여드름 패치' (yeodeurem paechi) became a global K-beauty phenomenon, popularized by brands like COSRX. These hydrocolloid patches are a staple in Korean skincare routines for their effectiveness in absorbing impurities, protecting blemishes from external bacteria, and preventing picking. They are seen as a gentle and hygienic solution for managing breakouts, aligning with the K-beauty philosophy of treating skin concerns proactively and gently.
Editorial note
We review entries like 여드름 패치 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
여드름 패치 붙이다
To put on an acne patch
여드름 패치 추천
Acne patch recommendation
하이드로콜로이드 패치
Hydrocolloid patch
Related Expressions
여드름
yeodeureum
Pimple, acne
트러블
teureobeul
Trouble (skin trouble, blemishes)
스팟 패치
seupat paechi
Spot patch (general term for blemish patches)
피부 트러블
pibu teureobeul
Skin trouble
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