Korean Dictionary
How to say "Main Theme" in Korean
“Main Theme” in Korean is 주제곡 (pronounced "jujecok").
주제곡
jujecok
Usage & Context
The primary musical theme of a K-drama. The main theme plays during opening credits and key moments. It becomes synonymous with the drama and is instantly recognizable to fans.
Example Sentence
주제곡이 정말 멋있어!
The main theme is really cool!
How to use 주제곡 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Main Theme” is 주제곡, romanized as jujecok.
Usage tip
Drama lines are memorable, but some expressions are emotional or exaggerated compared with everyday Korean.
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 주제곡.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 주 (ju), sounds like "joo" in "juice." 제 (je) is pronounced like "jeh" in "jet." The final syllable, 곡 (gok), sounds like "gok" in "gosh" with a soft, unreleased 'k' sound at the end, similar to "coke" but with a shorter 'o'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Talking about the emotional impact of a drama's soundtrack.
이 드라마 주제곡은 들을 때마다 가슴이 뭉클해져.
This drama's main theme makes my heart ache every time I hear it.
Discussing a singing competition.
오디션에서 주제곡을 부르는 참가자들이 많았어.
There were many contestants singing the main theme song at the audition.
Sharing a personal choice inspired by a K-drama.
드라마 주제곡이 너무 좋아서 벨소리로 해놨어.
The drama's main theme is so good I set it as my ringtone.
Cultural Context
K-drama OSTs (Original Soundtracks) are a massive part of the K-drama experience, and the "주제곡" is often the most iconic and memorable track. It's common for popular K-pop idols or renowned ballad singers to lend their voices to these main themes, boosting both the drama's and the artist's popularity. Fans often stream or download these songs, and they become instantly recognizable, evoking vivid memories of the drama's key scenes and emotional moments.
Editorial note
We review drama-style expressions like 주제곡 for tone, because lines that sound natural in a scene can feel too emotional or direct in everyday Korean.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
드라마 주제곡
drama main theme song
주제곡이 대박이야
The main theme song is awesome! (lit. a big hit)
주제곡만 들어도 설레
Just hearing the main theme makes my heart flutter.
Related Expressions
OST (오스트)
oseuteu
Original Soundtrack (the whole album)
삽입곡
sabipgok
insert song, background music (BGM)
엔딩곡
endinggok
ending theme song
시그널 음악
sigeuneol eumak
signal music, theme music (broader term)
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