Korean Dictionary
How to say "Runway" in Korean
“Runway” in Korean is 런웨이 (pronounced "reonwei").
런웨이
reonwei
Usage & Context
A runway or 런웨이 is the raised platform where models walk during fashion shows. Runway looks often feature avant-garde and creative fashion. Korean fashion designers use the runway to showcase innovative design ideas.
Example Sentence
모델이 런웨이를 걷는 모습이 정말 멋있어요.
The model walking the runway looks really cool.
How to use 런웨이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Runway” is 런웨이, romanized as reonwei.
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 런웨이.
Pronunciation Guide
'런웨이' is pronounced 'reon-wei'. '런' sounds like 'run' and '웨이' sounds like 'way'.
More Example Sentences
Expressing excitement for a fashion event.
서울 패션 위크 런웨이는 항상 기대돼요.
I always look forward to the Seoul Fashion Week runway.
Describing a fashion show event.
모델들이 런웨이를 걸으며 새 컬렉션을 선보였어요.
Models walked the runway showcasing the new collection.
Commenting on a specific outfit from a show.
그 드레스는 런웨이에서 가장 눈에 띄는 의상이었어요.
That dress was the most eye-catching outfit on the runway.
Cultural Context
The term '런웨이' is directly borrowed from English and widely understood in Korea, especially within the fashion industry and among fashion enthusiasts. Seoul Fashion Week is a major event where designers showcase their collections on the '런웨이,' attracting both domestic and international attention. K-pop idols and celebrities often attend these shows, blurring the lines between music, entertainment, and high fashion, further amplifying the visibility of Korean designers and models.
Editorial note
We review entries like 런웨이 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
런웨이를 걷다
To walk the runway
런웨이 쇼
Runway show
런웨이 데뷔
Runway debut
Related Expressions
패션쇼
paesyeonsyo
fashion show
모델
model
model
컬렉션
keolleksyeon
collection (fashion)
무대
mudae
stage
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