Korean Dictionary
How to say "Media" in Korean
“Media” in Korean is 미디어 (pronounced "midieo").
미디어
midieo
Usage & Context
Media refers to the various channels of mass communication including television, radio, newspapers, and the internet. Korean media has rapidly evolved with the rise of digital platforms.
Example Sentence
소셜 미디어가 뉴스 소비 방식을 바꿨다.
Social media has changed the way we consume news.
How to use 미디어 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Media” is 미디어, romanized as midieo.
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 미디어.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'mee-dee-eo' — 미 like 'mee', 디 like 'dee', 어 like a short 'eo' (as in 'uh'). A smooth three-syllable loanword.
More Example Sentences
A journalism professor's lecture.
요즘은 전통 미디어보다 뉴미디어의 영향력이 커요.
These days, new media has more influence than traditional media.
Discussing K-pop idols with a friend.
연예인들은 미디어 노출에 민감해요.
Celebrities are sensitive to media exposure.
Summarizing a public scandal.
그 사건은 미디어의 주목을 받았다.
That incident received media attention.
Cultural Context
미디어 is the preferred modern loanword in Korea, especially for digital and social channels, while 언론 (eolon) is favored for traditional press and carries a more serious, institutional tone. Phrases like '1인 미디어' (one-person media, i.e. creators and YouTubers) and '뉴미디어' (new media) dominate conversations about Korea's content industry. Koreans consume most news through portal aggregators like Naver, shaping how 미디어 works culturally.
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Common Phrases
미디어의 힘이 크네요.
The power of media is huge.
소셜 미디어 자주 써요.
I use social media often.
미디어 회사에서 일해요.
I work at a media company.
Related Expressions
언론
eollon
The press / journalism (institutional)
뉴미디어
nyu midieo
New media
1인 미디어
il-in midieo
One-person media (creators)
대중매체
daejungmaeche
Mass media
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