Korean Dictionary
How to say "Drama Binge" in Korean
“Drama Binge” in Korean is 정주행 (pronounced "Jeongjuhaeng").
정주행
Jeongjuhaeng
Usage & Context
정주행 means watching a drama series from the very first episode to the last without stopping. It literally means going straight through and is the Korean equivalent of binge-watching. When a new drama is recommended Koreans often decide to 정주행 the whole series over a weekend.
Example Sentence
주말에 드라마를 정주행하느라 잠을 못 잤어요.
I could not sleep because I was binge-watching a drama all weekend.
How to use 정주행 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Drama Binge” is 정주행, romanized as Jeongjuhaeng.
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 정주행.
Pronunciation Guide
'정주' (jeongju) sounds like 'jung-joo,' similar to 'sung-jew.' '행' (haeng) is pronounced 'heng,' like 'hang' without the 'g' at the end, or a quick 'h-eng.' The 'ng' is like in 'sing.'
More Example Sentences
Making plans for a long weekend with friends.
이번 연휴에 밀린 드라마 다 정주행할 거야.
I'm going to binge-watch all the dramas I've missed this holiday.
Recommending a highly addictive drama to someone.
이 드라마는 한 번 시작하면 정주행할 수밖에 없어.
Once you start this drama, you can't help but binge-watch it.
Confessing a consequence of binge-watching to a colleague.
밤새 정주행하다가 결국 회사에 지각했어.
I binge-watched all night and ended up being late for work.
Cultural Context
'정주행' literally means 'going straight through' or 'running in the right direction,' but in the context of media, it's widely used to mean 'binge-watching' a series from beginning to end. This term perfectly captures the Korean viewing habit of consuming an entire drama or webtoon series in one go, especially during weekends or holidays. It's a common activity that allows viewers to fully immerse themselves in a story without waiting for weekly releases, often leading to late nights and shared experiences among friends.
Editorial note
We review drama-style expressions like 정주행 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
드라마 정주행.
Binge-watching a drama.
주말에 뭐 할 거야? 드라마 정주행!
What are you doing this weekend? Binge-watching dramas!
정주행 각이다.
It's time for a binge-watch. / This is a binge-worthy show.
Related Expressions
몰아보기
morabogi
binge-watching (more general)
다시보기
dasibogi
re-watching
시청하다
sicheonghada
to watch (TV/video)
밤샘
bamsaem
staying up all night
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