Korean Dictionary
How to say "Encore" in Korean
“Encore” in Korean is 앙코르 (pronounced "Angkoreul").
앙코르
Angkoreul
Usage & Context
An additional performance requested by the audience after the main show ends. Standard practice at Korean concerts.
Example Sentence
앙코르를 했어요.
They did an encore.
How to use 앙코르 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Encore” is 앙코르, romanized as Angkoreul.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
앙 (ang) sounds like 'ang' in 'hang'. 코 (ko) sounds like 'co' in 'core'. 르 (reu) is a soft 'r' sound followed by 'eu' (like the 'u' in 'putt' but shorter).
More Example Sentences
Describing the audience's reaction at the end of a concert.
관객들이 앙코르를 외치며 열광했어요.
The audience cheered enthusiastically, shouting for an encore.
Reporting on an artist's interaction with fans during an encore.
가수가 앙코르 무대에서 팬들에게 감사 인사를 전했어요.
The singer thanked the fans during the encore stage.
Anticipating the final part of a concert.
앙코르 곡으로 어떤 노래를 부를지 기대돼요.
I'm looking forward to seeing what song they'll sing for the encore.
Cultural Context
An '앙코르' (encore) is a standard and much-anticipated part of concerts in Korea, especially K-pop concerts. After the main set, the audience will often chant '앙코르!' or the artist's name to call them back to the stage for additional performances. It's a moment of shared excitement and appreciation between the artist and their fans, often featuring more relaxed or fan-favorite songs.
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Common Phrases
앙코르 요청
Encore request
앙코르 무대
Encore stage
앙코르 곡
Encore song
Related Expressions
커튼콜
Keoteunkol
Curtain call (more for theater)
추가 공연
Chuga gongyeon
Additional performance
마지막 곡
Majimak gok
Last song
박수
Baksu
Applause
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