Korean Dictionary
How to say "Agency" in Korean
“Agency” in Korean is 에이전시 (pronounced "Eijenssi").
에이전시
Eijenssi
Usage & Context
A company that represents and manages artists' careers. Responsible for scheduling and promoting their work.
Example Sentence
에이전시가 유명해요.
The agency is famous.
How to use 에이전시 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Agency” is 에이전시, romanized as Eijenssi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced "Eh-i-jeon-si." "Eh" sounds like 'eh' in 'bed,' "i" like 'ee' in 'see,' "jeon" like 'jun' in 'jungle,' and "si" like 'see.' The 'i' is slightly drawn out, creating a sound similar to 'A-E-gency.'
More Example Sentences
Discussing a new actor's career start.
그 신인 배우는 작은 에이전시와 계약했어요.
That rookie actor signed with a small agency.
An employee describing their company.
우리 에이전시는 다양한 분야의 아티스트를 관리해요.
Our agency manages artists in various fields.
Explaining the structure of the K-pop industry.
유명한 아이돌 그룹은 대형 에이전시 소속이에요.
Famous idol groups belong to large agencies.
Cultural Context
In the K-pop world, '에이전시' (agency) is often used interchangeably with '기획사' (gihoeksa), meaning 'entertainment company.' These powerful entities, such as SM, JYP, YG, and HYBE, are responsible for scouting, training, debuting, and managing idols, actors, and other celebrities. They are central to the entire Korean entertainment ecosystem.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
에이전시 소속
Affiliated with an agency
에이전시와 계약하다
To sign a contract with an agency
연예 에이전시
Entertainment agency
Related Expressions
기획사
Gihoeksa
Entertainment company
소속사
Sosoksa
Management company (literally 'affiliated company')
매니저
Maenijeo
Manager
계약하다
Gyeyakhada
To sign a contract
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