Korean Dictionary
How to say "Face the Music" in Korean
“Face the Music” in Korean is 결과를 감수하다 (pronounced "Gyeolgwaleul Gamsuhada").
결과를 감수하다
Gyeolgwaleul Gamsuhada
Usage & Context
Facing the music means accepting the consequences of one's actions. In Korean culture, taking responsibility is an important value reflected in various expressions.
Example Sentence
잘못을 했으면 결과를 감수해야 해요.
If you did something wrong, you must face the music.
How to use 결과를 감수하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Face the Music” is 결과를 감수하다, romanized as Gyeolgwaleul Gamsuhada.
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 결과를 감수하다.
Pronunciation Guide
For "Gyeolgwaleul Gamsuhada": "Gyeol-gwa-leul" sounds like "gyeol-gwah-lull" (the 'l' in 'leul' is soft, almost like 'r'). "Gam-su-ha-da" is pronounced "gahm-soo-hah-dah". The stress is fairly even across syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
결과를 감수합니다
Gyeolgwaleul Gamsuhapnida
This is the formal polite form, used in respectful or official contexts.
Casual (반말)
결과를 감수해
Gyeolgwaleul Gamsuhae
This is the casual form, used among close acquaintances.
More Example Sentences
A parent or superior holding someone accountable for their actions.
네가 한 일이니까 그 결과를 감수해야지.
Since it's what you did, you must face the music.
A project manager taking full responsibility for a setback.
이번 프로젝트 실패에 대한 모든 결과를 제가 감수하겠습니다.
I will face all the consequences for the failure of this project.
Someone expressing their readiness to accept the risks of a venture.
위험을 알면서도 시작했으니, 어떤 결과든 감수할 준비가 되어 있어요.
I started knowing the risks, so I'm ready to face any outcome.
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, taking responsibility for one's actions, especially mistakes, is highly valued. This phrase reflects that ethos and is often used in serious contexts, such as business, legal matters, or personal accountability. While 'facing the music' in English can sometimes imply a public reckoning, '결과를 감수하다' focuses more on the internal acceptance and endurance of consequences, though public aspects can be implied depending on the situation.
Editorial note
We review entries like 결과를 감수하다 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
책임을 회피하지 마라
Don't avoid responsibility.
후회하지 않는다
I don't regret it.
어떤 결과든
whatever the outcome
Related Expressions
책임을 지다
chaegimeul jida
to take responsibility
벌을 받다
beoreul batda
to receive punishment
댓가를 치르다
daetgareul chireuda
to pay the price
감내하다
gamnaehanada
to endure, to bear (more formal synonym)
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