Korean Dictionary
How to say "Binge Watching" in Korean
“Binge Watching” in Korean is 몰아보기 (pronounced "morabogi").
몰아보기
morabogi
Usage & Context
Watching multiple episodes of a K-drama in one sitting. This is a common way to consume K-dramas, especially on streaming platforms. It allows for immersive storytelling experiences.
Example Sentence
어제 밤새 몰아봤어!
I binge-watched it all night!
How to use 몰아보기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Binge Watching” is 몰아보기, romanized as morabogi.
Usage tip
Drama lines are memorable, but some expressions are emotional or exaggerated compared with everyday Korean.
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 몰아보기.
Pronunciation Guide
몰아 (mora) sounds like "moh-ra." "Moh" rhymes with "go" but with an 'm' sound. "Ra" rhymes with "rah." 보기 (bogi) sounds like "boh-gee." "Boh" rhymes with "go" but with a 'b' sound. "Gee" rhymes with "key." The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on "몰아."
More Example Sentences
Making weekend plans.
주말에 드라마 몰아보기 할 계획이야.
I'm planning to binge-watch a drama this weekend.
Looking forward to a post-exam reward.
시험 끝나고 밀린 예능 몰아보기가 최고지!
Binge-watching all the variety shows I missed after exams is the best!
Complaining about the effects of staying up late watching.
밤새 몰아보기 했더니 눈이 너무 피곤해.
My eyes are so tired because I binge-watched all night.
Cultural Context
"몰아보기" is a very common activity in modern Korean culture, especially with the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix, Wavve, and TVING. It's often done during weekends, holidays, or after finishing a major task like exams, providing a popular form of relaxation and entertainment. The term perfectly captures the act of consuming content in a concentrated, continuous manner, reflecting a popular leisure activity among many Koreans, particularly younger generations.
Editorial note
We review drama-style expressions like 몰아보기 for tone, because lines that sound natural in a scene can feel too emotional or direct in everyday Korean.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
드라마 몰아보기
binge-watching a drama
몰아보기 딱 좋아
It's perfect for binge-watching.
밤새 몰아봤어
I binge-watched it all night.
Related Expressions
정주행
jeongjuhaeng
watching a series from beginning to end (similar to binge-watching)
밤샘 시청
bamsaem sicheong
all-night watching
연속 시청
yeonsok sicheong
continuous watching
달리기
dalligi
running (slang for binge-watching, especially for catching up)
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