Korean Dictionary
How to say "Korean Hip-Hop" in Korean
“Korean Hip-Hop” in Korean is 한국 힙합 (pronounced "hanguk hibab").
한국 힙합
hanguk hibab
Usage & Context
Korean hip-hop has grown into a major music scene with its own stars and culture. Shows like Show Me the Money brought 한국 힙합 to mainstream audiences and inspired a generation of Korean rappers.
Example Sentence
한국 힙합 씬은 쇼미더머니 이후 폭발적으로 성장했다.
The Korean hip-hop scene grew explosively after Show Me the Money.
How to use 한국 힙합 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Korean Hip-Hop” is 한국 힙합, romanized as hanguk hibab.
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 한국 힙합.
Pronunciation Guide
To pronounce "한국 힙합," say "Han-guk" like "Han" as in 'hand' (without the 'd') and "gook" like 'cook' but with a softer 'g' sound. Then, "Hi-bab" is like "hee-bob," with "hee" as in 'he' and "bob" as in the name 'Bob'.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about their music preferences.
요즘 한국 힙합 음악 많이 들어?
Do you listen to a lot of Korean hip-hop music these days?
Talking about a popular event that was hard to attend.
한국 힙합 페스티벌 티켓 구하기가 정말 힘들었어.
It was really hard to get tickets for the Korean hip-hop festival.
Discussing a pioneer or influential figure in the genre.
그는 한국 힙합의 발전에 큰 영향을 미쳤다.
He had a big influence on the development of Korean hip-hop.
Cultural Context
Korean hip-hop, often shortened to K-hip-hop, has grown from an underground subculture into a major mainstream force, especially after popular TV shows like 'Show Me the Money' brought it to national attention. It's known for its unique blend of Western hip-hop influences with distinct Korean lyrical styles and often features strong social commentary or personal storytelling. Many K-pop idols also dabble in or originate from the K-hip-hop scene.
Editorial note
We review entries like 한국 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
한국 힙합 씬
Korean hip-hop scene
한국 힙합 가수
Korean hip-hop artist/singer
한국 힙합 문화
Korean hip-hop culture
Related Expressions
케이팝
keipap
K-pop (related music genre)
래퍼
raepeo
Rapper
힙합 음악
hibap eumak
Hip-hop music (general term)
언더그라운드
eondeogeuraeunde
Underground (referring to the scene where it originated)
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