Korean Dictionary
How to say "Escape Room" in Korean
“Escape Room” in Korean is 방탈출 (pronounced "Bangtaleul").
방탈출
Bangtaleul
Usage & Context
Escape rooms, called bangtaleul in Korean, are an extremely popular leisure activity in Korea. Themed escape rooms can be found throughout Korean cities.
Example Sentence
친구들과 방탈출 게임을 했어요.
I played escape room with friends.
How to use 방탈출 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Escape Room” is 방탈출, romanized as Bangtaleul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
방 (bang) sounds like the English word "bang." 탈 (tal) is like "tahl" in "talent." 출 (chul) is pronounced like "chool" in "school," with a soft 'l' sound at the end. Put it together as "Bang-tahl-chool."
More Example Sentences
Asking friends for weekend plans.
이번 주말에 방탈출 카페 갈 사람?
Who wants to go to an escape room cafe this weekend?
Recounting a challenging escape room experience.
그 방탈출 테마 진짜 어려웠어. 결국 실패했지 뭐야.
That escape room theme was really difficult. We ended up failing, you know.
Expressing enjoyment and a desire to play more.
요즘 방탈출 게임이 너무 재밌어서 계속 하게 돼요.
Escape room games are so fun these days that I keep wanting to play.
Cultural Context
Escape rooms, or '방탈출 카페' (bangtaleul ka-pe), are incredibly popular in Korea, especially among young people and couples. They offer a wide variety of themes, from horror to fantasy, and are a common group activity for friends or a fun date idea. Many K-pop idols and celebrities also enjoy and feature escape rooms in their content, further boosting their popularity.
Editorial note
We review entries like 방탈출 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
방탈출 예약했어요.
I booked an escape room.
방탈출 같이 할래?
Wanna do an escape room together?
방탈출 성공!
Escape room success!
Related Expressions
방탈출 카페
Bangtaleul Kafe
Escape room cafe
테마
Tema
Theme (for an escape room)
문제 풀이
Munje Puri
Problem solving
탈출 성공
Talchul Seonggong
Successful escape
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