Korean Dictionary
How to say "Broadcast" in Korean
“Broadcast” in Korean is 방송 (pronounced "bangsong").
방송
bangsong
Usage & Context
Broadcast refers to the transmission of audio or video content to the public. Korean broadcasting is dominated by major networks like KBS, MBC, and SBS.
Example Sentence
저녁 뉴스 방송이 곧 시작된다.
The evening news broadcast will start soon.
How to use 방송 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Broadcast” is 방송, romanized as bangsong.
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 방송.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'bahng-song' — 방 like 'bahng' (as in 'bong' but with 'ah'), and 송 like 'song'. Nasalize the first 'ng' clearly.
More Example Sentences
An opening announcement on a live TV show.
이 프로그램은 생방송으로 진행됩니다.
This program is airing live.
A fan checking their favorite show's schedule.
방송 시간이 갑자기 변경되었어요.
The broadcast time was suddenly changed.
Entertainment news recap.
그는 인기 예능 방송에 출연했다.
He appeared on a popular entertainment show.
Cultural Context
방송 covers both TV and radio but in modern Korean also applies to streaming — YouTubers and Twitch streamers are often called 방송인 and their sessions '방송 켜다' ('to turn on a broadcast'). The big three legacy networks KBS, MBC, and SBS are collectively called 지상파 방송 ('terrestrial broadcasting'). Younger Koreans increasingly use '라방' (live 방송) for Instagram or platform live streams, showing how the term has stretched across eras.
Editorial note
We review entries like 방송 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
방송 언제 해요?
When is the broadcast?
방송 잘 봤어요.
I enjoyed watching your broadcast.
곧 생방송이 시작됩니다.
The live broadcast starts soon.
Related Expressions
생방송
saengbangsong
Live broadcast
방송국
bangsongguk
Broadcasting station
라방
rabang
Live stream (slang, short for 라이브 방송)
재방송
jaebangsong
Rerun/rebroadcast
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