Korean Dictionary
How to say "Intro" in Korean
“Intro” in Korean is 인트로 (pronounced "Intero").
인트로
Intero
Usage & Context
The opening section of a song that plays before the vocals begin. Sets the mood and tone for the entire song.
Example Sentence
인트로가 멋있어요.
The intro is cool.
How to use 인트로 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Intro” is 인트로, romanized as Intero.
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 인트로.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'in-teu-ro' — loanword. 'in' like 'een', 'teu' like 'tuh', 'ro' like 'roh'. Quick and flowing.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
전주
jeonju
traditional Korean term for the instrumental introduction of a song
More Example Sentences
reacting to an album's opening track
인트로부터 분위기가 장난 아니에요.
The vibe is amazing right from the intro.
critiquing a song
인트로가 길어서 지루했어요.
The intro was long so it was boring.
music review
인트로 멜로디가 인상적이에요.
The intro melody is impressive.
Cultural Context
인트로 is the common loanword for song introductions in K-pop and modern music, while '전주' is the classical term used for traditional and older music. K-pop albums often have tracks literally titled 'Intro' — for example BTS albums frequently start with 'Intro: [Subtitle]'. The concept extends to show intros called '오프닝'.
Editorial note
We review entries like 인트로 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
인트로가 멋있어요.
The intro is cool.
인트로만 들어도 설레요.
Even the intro gets me excited.
인트로를 건너뛰어요.
I skip the intro.
Related Expressions
전주
jeonju
instrumental intro (traditional)
아웃트로
autteuro
outro
오프닝
opeuning
opening
도입부
doipbu
introduction/opening part
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