Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mini Album" in Korean
“Mini Album” in Korean is 미니 앨범 (pronounced "mini aelbeom").
미니 앨범
mini aelbeom
Usage & Context
A mini album is a Korean music release containing 4-8 tracks. Most K-pop comebacks are in the form of 미니 앨범, which are released more frequently than full-length albums.
Example Sentence
그 그룹은 6개월 만에 새 미니 앨범을 발표했다.
The group released a new mini album after six months.
How to use 미니 앨범 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mini Album” is 미니 앨범, romanized as mini aelbeom.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
미니 (mi-ni) sounds like 'mee-nee,' similar to the English word 'mini.' 앨범 (ael-beom) sounds like 'el-bum,' with 'el' as in 'elephant' and 'bum' as in 'album.' The 'ae' vowel is like the 'a' in 'cat.'
More Example Sentences
A fan describing the tracklist of a new release.
이번 미니 앨범에는 타이틀곡 포함 5곡이 수록되어 있어요.
This mini album includes 5 songs, including the title track.
Discussing a K-pop group's release schedule.
그 그룹은 1년에 두 번 미니 앨범으로 컴백하는 편이에요.
That group tends to make comebacks with mini albums twice a year.
Explaining the common fan benefits of purchasing K-pop albums.
미니 앨범을 사면 포토카드를 받을 수 있어요.
If you buy a mini album, you can get a photocard.
Cultural Context
In K-pop, '미니 앨범' (mini album or EP) is a very common release format, typically containing 4-8 tracks. It's more frequent than a full album and often serves as the primary vehicle for a group's 'comeback' (컴백). Fans eagerly anticipate mini album releases, not just for the music but also for the elaborate physical packaging, which often includes photo books, photocards, posters, and other fan merchandise. These releases are central to K-pop's marketing and fan engagement strategies.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
새 미니 앨범 발매
New mini album release
미니 앨범 활동
Mini album promotions
미니 앨범 수록곡
Tracks included in the mini album
Related Expressions
정규 앨범
jeongkyu aelbeom
full album
싱글 앨범
singgeul aelbeom
single album
컴백
keombaek
comeback
음반
eumban
music album/record
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