Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cover Song" in Korean
“Cover Song” in Korean is 커버곡 (pronounced "Keobeokok").
커버곡
Keobeokok
Usage & Context
커버곡 refers to a version of a song performed or recorded by someone other than the original artist. K-pop fans frequently create 커버곡 videos on YouTube showing their singing or dancing skills. Entertainment companies also use 커버곡 auditions to discover new talent.
Example Sentence
유명한 노래를 커버곡으로 불러서 유튜브에 올렸어요.
I sang a cover of a famous song and uploaded it to YouTube.
How to use 커버곡 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cover Song” is 커버곡, romanized as Keobeokok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
커 (Keo) sounds like "cuh" in "cut." 버 (beo) sounds like "buh" in "butter." 곡 (gok) rhymes with "coke" but with a softer 'g' and a clipped 'k' at the end. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Watching a K-pop performance online.
이 아이돌 그룹의 커버곡 댄스 영상이 정말 인상 깊었어요.
This idol group's cover dance video was really impressive.
Preparing for a singing audition.
오디션에서 어떤 커버곡을 부를지 아직 못 정했어요.
I haven't decided which cover song to sing for the audition yet.
Discussing a musician's new release.
그 가수는 자신의 히트곡을 어쿠스틱 커버곡으로 다시 불렀어요.
That singer re-sang their hit song as an acoustic cover.
Cultural Context
커버곡 (cover song) and 커버 댄스 (cover dance) are huge in K-pop culture. Fans, often called 'K-pop stans,' create countless videos showcasing their singing or dancing skills, sometimes even gaining viral fame. Many K-pop idols themselves started by uploading cover videos before being scouted. It's a key part of fan engagement and a common audition method for entertainment companies.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
커버곡 부르다
To sing a cover song
커버곡 영상
Cover song video
커버곡 올리다
To upload a cover song
Related Expressions
원곡
wongok
Original song
리메이크
rimaeikeu
Remake (often implies a more significant reinterpretation)
커버 댄스
keobeo daenseu
Cover dance
모창
mochang
Impersonation (singing like someone else)
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