Korean Dictionary
How to say "Award show" in Korean
“Award show” in Korean is 시상식 (pronounced "Sisangsik").
시상식
Sisangsik
Usage & Context
Korean music award ceremonies that celebrate the year's best in K-pop and music. Major shows include MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards), Golden Disc Awards (골든디스크), Melon Music Awards, and Seoul Music Awards. Fan voting determines many categories, making award shows competitive fan engagement events.
Example Sentence
올해 MAMA 시상식에서 대상을 누가 받을지 기대돼요.
I'm excited about who will receive the grand prize at this year's MAMA awards.
How to use 시상식 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Award show” is 시상식, romanized as Sisangsik.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
시 (si) sounds like 'she' but with a softer 's'. 상 (sang) sounds like 'sang' in 'sang a song'. 식 (sik) sounds like 'sick'. Put it together: 'she-sang-sick'.
More Example Sentences
Anticipating the performers and attendees of an upcoming award ceremony.
연말 시상식 라인업이 벌써부터 기대돼요. 누가 올까요?
I'm already looking forward to the year-end award show lineup. Who will be there?
Commenting on a celebrity's fashion choice at an awards event.
그 배우는 시상식에서 정말 멋진 드레스를 입고 나타났어요.
That actress appeared in a truly beautiful dress at the award show.
Discussing the grandeur and entertainment value of award show performances.
시상식 무대는 항상 화려하고 아티스트들의 특별 공연이 많아요.
Award show stages are always spectacular and feature many special performances by artists.
Cultural Context
시상식 (sisangsik) refers to award shows, which are major events in the Korean entertainment industry, especially for K-pop. Shows like MAMA, Golden Disc Awards, and Melon Music Awards are highly anticipated by fans and artists alike. Fan voting often plays a crucial role in determining winners for many categories, making these events competitive and engaging for fandoms. They are also platforms for artists to showcase special performances and for fans to see their idols recognized.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
시상식 보러 가자!
Let's go watch the award show!
시상식 드레스
award show dress
연말 시상식
year-end award show
Related Expressions
대상
daesang
grand prize (the highest award)
본상
bonsang
main prize (awards given to multiple artists in a category)
축하 공연
chukha gongyeon
celebratory performance
레드카펫
redeukapet
red carpet
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