Korean Dictionary
How to say "Concert Going" in Korean
“Concert Going” in Korean is 공연 관람 (pronounced "Gongyeon Gwallam").
공연 관람
Gongyeon Gwallam
Usage & Context
Attending concerts and performances is a popular leisure activity in Korea. K-pop concerts, classical music, and musicals draw large enthusiastic audiences.
Example Sentence
좋아하는 아이돌 공연을 보러 콘서트에 갔어요.
I went to a concert to see my favorite idol perform.
How to use 공연 관람 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Concert Going” is 공연 관람, romanized as Gongyeon Gwallam.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"공연" (gongyeon) sounds like "gong-yawn," with 'gong' like the instrument and 'yawn' as in tired. "관람" (gwallam) sounds like "gwahl-lahm," where 'gwal' rhymes with 'wall' and 'lam' rhymes with 'lamb'.
More Example Sentences
Expressing enjoyment after attending a musical.
오랜만에 뮤지컬 공연 관람을 하니 너무 좋았어요.
It was so good to watch a musical performance after a long time.
Talking about the difficulty of getting popular concert tickets.
좋아하는 가수의 공연 관람 티켓을 겨우 구했어요.
I barely managed to get tickets to my favorite singer's concert.
Suggesting a plan before attending a show.
공연 관람 전에 저녁 식사를 하고 가는 게 어때요?
How about having dinner before going to the performance?
Cultural Context
Korea has a vibrant performance culture, encompassing everything from K-pop concerts and classical music performances to musicals and traditional Korean arts. "공연 관람" (gongyeon gwallam) is a highly popular leisure activity, especially among younger generations for K-pop idols and musicals. Securing tickets for popular shows can be very competitive, often involving online ticketing wars, sometimes selling out in minutes. Many people plan their entire day around a concert, including pre-show meals and post-show discussions with friends.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
공연을 보다
To watch a performance
공연 티켓
Performance ticket
공연장
Performance venue/hall
Related Expressions
콘서트
konseoteu
Concert
뮤지컬
myujikeol
Musical
연극
yeongeuk
Play/drama (theater)
문화생활
munhwasaenghwal
Cultural life/activities
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