Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lookbook" in Korean
“Lookbook” in Korean is 룩북 (pronounced "rukbuk").
룩북
rukbuk
Usage & Context
A lookbook is a collection of photos showcasing fashion outfits. Korean fashion influencers and brands regularly release lookbooks on social media. These serve as style inspiration for followers.
Example Sentence
이 브랜드 룩북을 보면 코디 아이디어를 얻을 수 있어요.
You can get outfit ideas from this brand lookbook.
How to use 룩북 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lookbook” is 룩북, romanized as rukbuk.
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 룩북.
Pronunciation Guide
룩 (ruk) sounds like 'rook' in chess, but with a slightly softer 'r' sound. 북 (buk) sounds like 'book'. Put them together: 'rook-book'. The stress is fairly even on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing seasonal fashion trends and brand promotions.
한국 패션 브랜드들은 매 시즌 새로운 룩북을 공개해요.
Korean fashion brands release new lookbooks every season.
Talking about fashion inspiration from social media.
그 인플루언서 룩북에서 스타일링 아이디어를 많이 얻었어요.
I got a lot of styling ideas from that influencer's lookbook.
Brainstorming marketing strategies for a fashion line.
우리 새 컬렉션을 위한 룩북을 만들어 볼까요?
Shall we create a lookbook for our new collection?
Cultural Context
룩북 (rukbuk) is a direct loanword from English and is widely used in the Korean fashion industry and by consumers. It's a crucial content format for online fashion brands, influencers, and even K-pop idol agencies to showcase new merchandise or concepts. Often accompanied by high-quality photography and sometimes videos, a lookbook is more than just a catalog; it's a curated visual story that sets trends and inspires style.
Editorial note
We review entries like 룩북 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
룩북 촬영
lookbook photoshoot
새로운 룩북
new lookbook
룩북을 참고하다
to refer to a lookbook
Related Expressions
화보
hwabo
pictorial, fashion spread (often for magazines/celebrities)
카탈로그
katallogeu
catalog (more general, less fashion-focused)
패션쇼
paesyeonsyo
fashion show (live presentation of a collection)
스타일링
seutailing
styling (the act of creating an outfit)
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