Korean Dictionary
How to say "K-drama" in Korean
“K-drama” in Korean is 한국 드라마 (pronounced "Hanguk deurama").
한국 드라마
Hanguk deurama
Usage & Context
Korean television dramas known for their compelling storylines, high production quality, and emotional depth. Streaming platforms like Netflix have made K-dramas a global phenomenon. Famous series include Squid Game, Crash Landing on You, My Love from the Star, and Reply series.
Example Sentence
요즘 한국 드라마를 보는 외국인이 정말 많아요.
Nowadays, many foreigners watch K-dramas.
How to use 한국 드라마 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “K-drama” is 한국 드라마, romanized as Hanguk deurama.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'han-guk deu-ra-ma' — 'hanguk' flows as 'hahn-gook,' and 'deurama' is 'duh-rah-mah.' Loanword + native word.
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
한드
handeu
Casual shortened form — used online and among young fans
More Example Sentences
weekend streaming
한국 드라마 정주행 중이에요.
I'm binge-watching a K-drama.
recommending a show
'기생충' 감독이 만든 드라마예요.
It's a drama made by the director of 'Parasite.'
explaining how you learned Korean
한드 보면서 한국어 배웠어요.
I learned Korean while watching K-dramas.
Cultural Context
한국 드라마 or just 드라마 dominates streaming worldwide. 정주행 (binge-watch) is the popular term, and 본방사수 ('catch the live broadcast') is a fan ritual for currently-airing shows. Classic genres include 로맨스 (romance), 사극 (historical), 스릴러 (thriller). tvN and Netflix Korea have become major producers.
Editorial note
We review entries like 한국 드라마 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
한국 드라마 좋아해요.
I like Korean dramas.
드라마 봐요.
I'm watching a drama.
정주행 중이에요.
I'm binge-watching.
Related Expressions
드라마
deurama
drama
정주행
jeongjuhaeng
binge-watching
사극
sageuk
historical drama
OTT
oti-ti
streaming service
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