Korean Dictionary
How to say "Chorus" in Korean
“Chorus” in Korean is 후렴 (pronounced "Hureom").
후렴
Hureom
Usage & Context
The repeated section of a song that contains the main hook and message. The most memorable part of most songs.
Example Sentence
후렴이 중독적이에요.
The chorus is catchy.
How to use 후렴 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Chorus” is 후렴, romanized as Hureom.
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 후렴.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'hu-ryeom' — 'hu' like 'hoo', 'ryeom' like 'ryum' with a quick tapped 'r' and 'yeom' similar to 'yum'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
사비
sabi
Japanese-origin slang used by music fans, equivalent to 'the hook'
More Example Sentences
discussing a summer hit
후렴이 진짜 중독성 있어요.
The chorus is really addictive.
partial memory of a song
후렴 부분만 기억나요.
I only remember the chorus part.
describing live performance
사비가 터지는 순간이 최고예요.
The moment the hook drops is the best.
Cultural Context
후렴 is the native Korean term while '사비' (from Japanese サビ) is slang popular among music fans to refer specifically to 'the hook' — the most explosive part of a K-pop song. K-pop producers optimize songs around a memorable '후렴' because that's what goes viral on TikTok and shortform platforms.
Editorial note
We review entries like 후렴 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
후렴 같이 불러요!
Sing the chorus together!
후렴이 귀에 꽂혀요.
The chorus is catchy.
후렴만 들어도 아는 노래예요.
It's a song you know just from the chorus.
Related Expressions
사비
sabi
the hook (slang)
훅
huk
hook (loanword)
킬링 파트
killing pateu
killing part/standout section
절
jeol
verse
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