Korean Dictionary
How to say "Music Award" in Korean
“Music Award” in Korean is 음악 시상식 (pronounced "Eumak Sisangsik").
음악 시상식
Eumak Sisangsik
Usage & Context
음악 시상식 are major events in the Korean entertainment calendar including MAMA Melon Music Awards and Golden Disc Awards. These ceremonies are broadcast live and watched by millions. K-pop fans organize mass voting campaigns to help their favorite artists win awards.
Example Sentence
좋아하는 가수가 음악 시상식에서 대상을 받았어요.
My favorite singer received the grand prize at the music awards.
How to use 음악 시상식 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Music Award” is 음악 시상식, romanized as Eumak Sisangsik.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
음악 (Eumak) sounds like "oom-ock" with a short 'oom' and a soft 'k' at the end. 시 (Si) sounds like "she." 상 (sang) rhymes with "song." 식 (sik) sounds like "sick." The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Discussing upcoming events with friends.
연말 음악 시상식 라인업이 벌써부터 기대돼요.
I'm already looking forward to the lineup for the year-end music awards.
Recapping an awards show.
그 아이돌 그룹은 음악 시상식에서 여러 개의 상을 휩쓸었어요.
That idol group swept several awards at the music awards ceremony.
Lamenting about event tickets.
음악 시상식 티켓을 구하기가 하늘의 별 따기였어요.
Getting tickets for the music awards was incredibly difficult.
Cultural Context
Korean music awards ceremonies like MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards), Melon Music Awards, and Golden Disc Awards are massive annual events. They are not just about awards; they are major performance showcases for K-pop groups, often featuring elaborate stages and special collaborations. Fan voting is crucial, leading to intense online campaigns by fandoms to secure wins for their idols. These events are a huge part of the K-pop industry's global appeal.
Editorial note
We review entries like 음악 시상식 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
음악 시상식에 가다
To go to a music awards ceremony
음악 시상식에서 상을 받다
To receive an award at a music awards ceremony
음악 시상식 라인업
Music awards lineup
Related Expressions
시상식
sisangsik
Awards ceremony (general)
연말 시상식
yeonmal sisangsik
Year-end awards ceremony
대상
daesang
Grand prize (the highest award)
본상
bonsang
Main prize (a significant award, usually multiple winners)
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