Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bromance" in Korean
“Bromance” in Korean is 우정 (pronounced "ujeong").
우정
ujeong
Usage & Context
A close, affectionate friendship between male characters. Bromance is a beloved element in K-dramas, often as important as romance. It showcases loyalty and deep bonds.
Example Sentence
이 두 남자의 우정 정말 좋아!
The bromance between these two men is really good!
How to use 우정 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bromance” is 우정, romanized as ujeong.
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 우정.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '우정' as 'u-jeong'. The '우' sounds like 'oo' in 'moon'. '정' sounds like 'jeong' in 'strong' or 'jong' in 'jongle', with a soft 'j' sound.
More Example Sentences
Commenting on the chemistry between actors in a drama.
그 두 배우의 우정이 드라마를 더 빛나게 했어.
The friendship between those two actors made the drama shine even more.
A general statement about the strength of friendship.
진정한 우정은 어떤 어려움도 이겨낼 수 있어.
True friendship can overcome any difficulty.
Giving advice about maintaining relationships.
오랜 우정을 소중히 여기는 것이 중요해.
It's important to cherish long-standing friendships.
Cultural Context
While '우정' (ujeong) broadly means 'friendship,' K-dramas are renowned for showcasing deep, often intense male friendships, which English speakers commonly refer to as 'bromance.' These bonds are frequently as compelling as the romantic storylines, highlighting loyalty, sacrifice, and emotional support. The direct transliteration '브로맨스' (beuromaenseu) is also commonly used in Korean, especially when specifically referring to the 'bromance' trope in media, but '우정' covers the broader concept of strong bonds between friends, regardless of gender.
Editorial note
We review drama-style expressions like 우정 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
깊은 우정
Deep friendship
우정을 쌓다
To build friendship
우정 출연
Special appearance by a friend (cameo)
Related Expressions
친구
chingu
friend
절친
jeolchin
best friend
의리
euri
loyalty/fidelity (often associated with male friendships)
브로맨스
beuromaenseu
bromance (direct transliteration)
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