Korean Dictionary
How to say "Group" in Korean
“Group” in Korean is 그룹 (pronounced "Geurup").
그룹
Geurup
Usage & Context
A musical ensemble with multiple members performing together. Standard format for K-pop artists.
Example Sentence
그룹이 유명해요.
The group is famous.
How to use 그룹 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Group” is 그룹, romanized as Geurup.
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 그룹.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 그 (geu), sounds like 'goo' in 'good' but with a shorter 'oo' sound. The second syllable, 룹 (rup), sounds like 'loop' but with a softer 'r' sound (closer to an 'l' or soft 'd') and a 'p' at the end. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about current K-pop trends.
요즘 어떤 아이돌 그룹이 제일 인기 많아?
Which idol group is most popular these days?
A student reminding their team about a deadline.
우리 그룹 프로젝트는 다음 주까지 제출해야 해.
Our group project needs to be submitted by next week.
Discussing the rapid rise in popularity of a new music group.
그 그룹은 데뷔한 지 얼마 안 됐는데 벌써 팬이 많아.
That group hasn't debuted long, but they already have many fans.
Cultural Context
그룹 (geurup) is a widely used loanword, especially prevalent in the K-pop industry where idol groups dominate the music scene. While it primarily refers to musical ensembles, it can also be used in general contexts like '스터디 그룹' (study group) or '프로젝트 그룹' (project group) in academic or work settings. The concept of an '아이돌 그룹' (idol group) is central to the K-pop phenomenon, encompassing singing, dancing, and often elaborate concepts.
Editorial note
We review entries like 그룹 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
아이돌 그룹
Idol group
그룹 활동
Group activities (e.g., as a musical group)
그룹 채팅
Group chat
Related Expressions
팀
tim
Team
단체
danchae
Group, organization (more formal)
아이돌 그룹
aidol geurup
Idol group
밴드
baendeu
Band (specifically for instrumental bands)
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