Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hip Hop" in Korean
“Hip Hop” in Korean is 힙합 (pronounced "Hiphap").
힙합
Hiphap
Usage & Context
A music genre featuring rhythmic spoken lyrics over beats. Popular in Korean music and K-pop.
Example Sentence
힙합을 좋아해요.
I like hip hop.
How to use 힙합 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hip Hop” is 힙합, romanized as Hiphap.
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 힙합.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Hip" exactly like the English word for your hip. Then, "hap" sounds like "hop" but with a shorter, more neutral 'a' sound, closer to the 'uh' in "cup." The stress is fairly even on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing current fashion trends.
요즘 힙합 패션이 유행이에요.
Hip hop fashion is trendy these days.
Talking about a popular TV show's cultural impact.
쇼미더머니는 한국 힙합 문화를 대표하는 프로그램이에요.
Show Me The Money is a program that represents Korean hip hop culture.
Commenting on a song's musical elements.
이 노래는 힙합 비트가 정말 좋아요.
This song has a really good hip hop beat.
Cultural Context
Korean hip hop has a massive following, heavily influenced by American hip hop but with its own distinct flavor. Shows like 'Show Me The Money' (쇼미더머니) have popularized the genre, making stars out of underground rappers and integrating hip hop elements into mainstream K-pop. It's not just music; it's a subculture with its own fashion and lifestyle, often seen in urban youth culture.
Editorial note
We review entries like 힙합 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
힙합 음악
Hip hop music
힙합 가수
Hip hop artist/singer
힙합 콘서트
Hip hop concert
Related Expressions
랩
Raep
Rap (as in rapping)
R&B
Alraenbi
R&B (often fused with hip hop)
댄스 음악
Daenseu Eumak
Dance music (can overlap with hip hop beats)
언더그라운드
Eondeogeuraoundeu
Underground (often where hip hop artists start)
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