Korean Dictionary
How to say "Survival Show" in Korean
“Survival Show” in Korean is 오디션 프로그램 (pronounced "odisyeon peulogeulaem").
오디션 프로그램
odisyeon peulogeulaem
Usage & Context
Survival shows are elimination-style TV competitions where trainees compete to debut in a new group. Shows like Produce 101, Idol School, and Boys Planet have launched major K-pop groups.
Example Sentence
오디션 프로그램에서 합격한 연습생들이 새 그룹을 결성했다.
Trainees who passed the survival show formed a new group.
How to use 오디션 프로그램 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Survival Show” is 오디션 프로그램, romanized as odisyeon peulogeulaem.
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 오디션 프로그램.
Pronunciation Guide
For "오디션" (odisyeon), "o" sounds like "oh", "di" like "dee", and "syeon" like "shun" in "nation". For "프로그램" (peulogeuraem), "peu" is like "poo" with a soft 'p', "ro" like "row", "geu" like "goo", and "raem" like "ram" in "ramen". Stress is generally even, but with a slight emphasis on "o" in "odisyeon" and "ro" in "peulogeuraem".
More Example Sentences
Explaining an idol's origin story.
그 아이돌은 유명 오디션 프로그램을 통해 데뷔했어요.
That idol debuted through a famous survival show.
Asking a friend about current TV trends.
요즘 어떤 오디션 프로그램이 제일 인기 많아?
Which survival show is most popular these days?
Discussing the role of survival shows in K-pop.
오디션 프로그램은 연습생들에게 꿈을 이룰 기회를 줘요.
Survival shows give trainees a chance to achieve their dreams.
Cultural Context
"오디션 프로그램" (odisyeon peulogeuraem), or "survival shows," are a cornerstone of the K-pop industry, offering a dramatic and often emotional journey for trainees vying for a debut spot. Shows like the "Produce" series (Produce 101, Produce X 101) or "Boys Planet" have garnered immense popularity, allowing viewers to "produce" their own groups by voting. These shows are known for intense competition, heartwarming friendships, and heartbreaking eliminations, creating a strong emotional connection between fans and contestants.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
오디션 프로그램 참가자
survival show contestant
오디션 프로그램 우승자
survival show winner
오디션 프로그램 출신
from a survival show (alumnus)
Related Expressions
연습생
yeonseupsaeng
trainee
데뷔
debyu
debut
서바이벌 프로그램
seobaibeol peulogeuraem
survival program (direct loanword)
경연 프로그램
gyeongyeon peulogeuraem
competition program
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