Korean Dictionary
How to say "Boy Group" in Korean
“Boy Group” in Korean is 보이 그룹 (pronounced "boi geurup").
보이 그룹
boi geurup
Usage & Context
A boy group is a K-pop ensemble of male artists. Groups like BTS, EXO, NCT, and Stray Kids are among the most globally recognized boy groups in K-pop history.
Example Sentence
그 보이 그룹은 전 세계 팬들에게 열렬한 사랑을 받고 있다.
That boy group is receiving passionate love from fans worldwide.
How to use 보이 그룹 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Boy Group” is 보이 그룹, romanized as boi geurup.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 보이 그룹.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'BOY geu-ROOP' — 'boi' rhymes with English 'boy', and 'geurup' sounds like 'guh-roop' with a soft r.
More Example Sentences
Music show commentary about surprise success
신인 보이 그룹이 데뷔 무대부터 역주행했어요.
A rookie boy group reverse-charted right from their debut stage.
Fan warning friends about difficulty buying tickets
그 보이 그룹 콘서트 티켓팅 진짜 치열해요.
That boy group's concert ticketing is really fierce.
Older fan reminiscing about K-pop history
제가 처음 좋아했던 보이 그룹은 2세대였어요.
The first boy group I liked was from the 2nd generation.
Cultural Context
보이 그룹 is the mirror term of 걸 그룹 and covers everyone from BTS to SEVENTEEN to TXT. The Korean K-pop industry distinguishes groups by 'generation' (세대) based on debut era, with 3세대 보이 그룹 (BTS, EXO) dominating global attention. Boy group fandoms often skew female, and members are typically contractually barred from publicly dating during their most active years — a controversial industry norm. Phrases like '최애' (favorite member) and '최애 그룹' (favorite group) are essential vocabulary in fan communities.
Editorial note
We review entries like 보이 그룹 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
어떤 보이 그룹 좋아해요?
Which boy group do you like?
보이 그룹이 컴백했어요.
The boy group had a comeback.
보이 그룹 팬이에요.
I'm a boy group fan.
Related Expressions
걸 그룹
geol geurup
girl group
최애
choeae
favorite member/idol
리더
rideo
leader
막내
maknae
youngest member
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