Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fashion Show" in Korean
“Fashion Show” in Korean is 패션쇼 (pronounced "paesyeonsyo").
패션쇼
paesyeonsyo
Usage & Context
Fashion shows or 패션쇼 are events where designers showcase their collections on a runway. Seoul holds major fashion shows twice a year. Korean celebrity and model appearances make fashion shows glamorous events.
Example Sentence
패션쇼를 보러 갔어요.
I went to watch a fashion show.
How to use 패션쇼 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fashion Show” is 패션쇼, romanized as paesyeonsyo.
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 패션쇼.
Pronunciation Guide
For '패션' (paesyeon), 'pae' sounds like 'pa' in 'pad', and 'syeon' sounds like 'shun' in 'fashion'. For '쇼' (syo), it sounds exactly like 'show'. The stress is relatively even, with slight emphasis on '패' and '쇼'.
More Example Sentences
Recounting an experience at a major fashion event.
서울 패션위크에서 멋진 패션쇼를 봤어요.
I saw a wonderful fashion show at Seoul Fashion Week.
Praising a designer's creative work.
그 디자이너의 패션쇼는 항상 혁신적이에요.
That designer's fashion show is always innovative.
Commenting on the appearance of models.
패션쇼 모델들은 정말 멋있어요.
Fashion show models are really cool/stylish.
Cultural Context
In Korea, a '패션쇼' is a highly anticipated event, especially during Seoul Fashion Week, which attracts significant media attention and global buyers. These shows are not just about clothes; they are often elaborate artistic performances with unique themes, music, and stage designs. The presence of K-pop idols and celebrities in the front row or even on the '런웨이' (runway) adds to the glamour and cultural impact of Korean '패션쇼's.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
패션쇼에 가다
to go to a fashion show
패션쇼를 열다
to hold a fashion show
패션쇼 무대
fashion show stage/runway
Related Expressions
런웨이
reonwei
runway (the stage for a fashion show)
컬렉션
keolleksyeon
collection (the clothes showcased)
모델
model
model
패션위크
paesyeonwikeu
Fashion Week (major fashion event)
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