Korean Dictionary
How to say "Entertainment Agency" in Korean
“Entertainment Agency” in Korean is 연예 기획사 (pronounced "yeonye gihoeksa").
연예 기획사
yeonye gihoeksa
Usage & Context
Companies that recruit, train, and manage K-pop idols and other entertainers. Major agencies like HYBE, SM, YG, and JYP Entertainment shape the landscape of Korean popular music.
Example Sentence
그 아이돌은 대형 연예 기획사 소속이에요.
That idol belongs to a major entertainment agency.
How to use 연예 기획사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Entertainment Agency” is 연예 기획사, romanized as yeonye gihoeksa.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 연예 기획사.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '연' (yeon), sounds like 'yawn' but with a softer 'n' at the end. '예' (ye) is like 'yeah'. '기' (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. '획' (hoek) is a bit tricky, sounding like 'hwek' or 'hweck' (imagine 'h' + 'way' + 'k'). '사' (sa) is like 'sah' in 'sah-ra'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
A K-pop fan talking about a sibling's audition experience.
저희 오빠는 SM 연예 기획사 오디션 봤어요.
My older brother auditioned for SM Entertainment agency.
Discussing industry news or gossip about upcoming debuts.
새로운 연예 기획사가 신인 그룹을 런칭할 예정이래요.
A new entertainment agency is planning to launch a rookie group.
Sharing a success story about an actor's career path.
그 배우는 작은 연예 기획사에서 시작해서 대스타가 됐어요.
That actor started at a small entertainment agency and became a huge star.
Cultural Context
In K-pop, '연예 기획사' (entertainment agency) refers to the powerful companies that scout, train, debut, and manage idols. Major players like HYBE, SM, YG, and JYP are often called the 'Big 4'. These agencies are central to the K-pop system, controlling everything from music production to marketing and artist schedules. The term '기획사' (gihoeksa) is often used alone in context, especially among fans, to refer to an entertainment agency.
Editorial note
We review entries like 연예 기획사 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
대형 연예 기획사
Major entertainment agency
연예 기획사 오디션
Entertainment agency audition
연예 기획사 관계자
Entertainment agency official
Related Expressions
엔터테인먼트 회사
enteoteinmeonteu hoesa
Entertainment company (more general)
소속사
sosoksa
Agency (literally 'affiliated company', common for idols/actors)
연습생
yeonseupsaeng
Trainee
아이돌
aidol
Idol
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