Korean Dictionary
How to say "EP" in Korean
“EP” in Korean is 미니앨범 (pronounced "Mini-aelbom").
미니앨범
Mini-aelbom
Usage & Context
A short album with fewer tracks than a full album. Common release format in K-pop for new artists or comeback projects.
Example Sentence
미니앨범을 발매했어요.
They released a mini album.
How to use 미니앨범 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “EP” is 미니앨범, romanized as Mini-aelbom.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
미 (mi) sounds like 'me'. 니 (ni) sounds like 'knee'. 앨 (ael) is like the 'al' in 'pal'. 범 (beom) sounds like 'bum' but with a softer 'b' and a slightly more open 'o' sound. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Announcing a new K-pop group's first release.
신인 그룹이 데뷔 미니앨범을 발매했어요.
The rookie group released their debut mini album.
Discussing a new music release with a friend.
이번 미니앨범은 수록곡들이 다 좋아요.
All the tracks on this mini album are good.
Anticipating an artist's return.
컴백 미니앨범이 언제 나오는지 궁금해요.
I'm curious when the comeback mini album will be released.
Cultural Context
In K-pop, '미니앨범' (mini album) is a very common release format, especially for new artists debuting or established groups having a comeback. It typically contains 4-7 tracks, more than a single but less than a full-length album (정규 앨범). It allows artists to showcase a more cohesive concept than a single without the extensive production of a full album.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
미니앨범 발매
Mini album release
새 미니앨범
New mini album
미니앨범 수록곡
Tracks on a mini album
Related Expressions
정규 앨범
Jeonggyu aelbom
Full-length album
싱글 앨범
Singgeul aelbom
Single album
리패키지 앨범
Ripaekiji aelbom
Repackage album
믹스테이프
Mikseuteipeu
Mixtape
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