Korean Dictionary
How to say "Digital Single" in Korean
“Digital Single” in Korean is 디지털 싱글 (pronounced "dijiteol singeul").
디지털 싱글
dijiteol singeul
Usage & Context
A song released exclusively in digital format without a physical album. Digital singles are common in K-pop for sub-units, OSTs, or solo artists testing the market between major releases.
Example Sentence
그 가수가 새로운 디지털 싱글을 발매했어요.
That artist released a new digital single.
How to use 디지털 싱글 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Digital Single” is 디지털 싱글, romanized as dijiteol singeul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'디지털' (dijiteol) sounds like 'dee-jee-toll'. 'Dee' is like 'dee' in 'deep'. 'Jee' is like 'jee' in 'jeep'. 'Teol' is like 'toll'. '싱글' (singgeul) sounds like 'sing-gull'. 'Sing' is like 'sing', and 'geul' is like 'gull' in 'seagull'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a common K-pop release strategy.
그 가수는 정규 앨범 발매 전에 디지털 싱글을 선공개했어요.
That singer pre-released a digital single before the full album release.
Reporting on the success of a new song.
이번 디지털 싱글은 음원 차트 1위를 기록하며 큰 인기를 얻었어요.
This digital single topped the music charts and gained huge popularity.
Announcing a sub-unit's return to the music scene.
아이돌 그룹의 유닛이 새로운 디지털 싱글로 컴백했어요.
The idol group's unit made a comeback with a new digital single.
Cultural Context
In K-pop, '디지털 싱글' (digital single) is a common release format, often used for pre-releases, OSTs (Original Soundtrack), or special projects. Unlike a '정규 앨범' (full album) or '미니 앨범' (mini album), it typically contains only one or two tracks and is released exclusively on digital music platforms without a physical CD. This strategy allows artists to maintain public presence between major comebacks, test new sounds, or participate in collaborations, keeping fans engaged and generating buzz.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
디지털 싱글 발매
digital single release
새로운 디지털 싱글
new digital single
음원 차트
music chart
Related Expressions
정규 앨범
jeonggyu aelbeom
full album
미니 앨범
mini aelbeom
mini album (EP)
음원
eumwon
digital music/track
발매하다
balmaehan
to release (music)
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