Korean Dictionary
How to say "MVP (Most Valuable Player)" in Korean
“MVP (Most Valuable Player)” in Korean is MVP (최우수 선수) (pronounced "em-bi-pi (chousu seonsu)").
MVP (최우수 선수)
em-bi-pi (chousu seonsu)
Usage & Context
An award given to the top-performing player in a game match or tournament. Earning an MVP designation is a significant honor in Korean esports, both in professional competitions and casual ranked play.
Example Sentence
이번 경기에서 MVP를 받았어요!
I received the MVP award in this match!
How to use MVP (최우수 선수) naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “MVP (Most Valuable Player)” is MVP (최우수 선수), romanized as em-bi-pi (chousu seonsu).
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
MVP is pronounced by saying each English letter: 'em-bi-pi'. For 최우수 선수 (chousu seonsu), 최 (choe) sounds like 'choy' in 'toy', 우 (u) like 'oo' in 'moon', 수 (su) like 'soo' in 'soon'. 선 (seon) sounds like 'sun', and the final 수 (su) again like 'soo'.
More Example Sentences
A player proudly sharing their personal achievement despite a team loss.
우리 팀이 졌지만, 그래도 제가 MVP였어요!
Our team lost, but I was still the MVP!
Commenting on the results of a professional esports match.
결승전 MVP는 역시 그 선수였네요.
The MVP of the finals was that player, as expected.
Friends playfully celebrating a good game performance.
MVP 포즈 취해봐! 사진 찍어줄게.
Strike an MVP pose! I'll take a picture.
Cultural Context
MVP is a highly esteemed title in Korean esports and gaming, signifying individual excellence and often accompanied by rewards in professional settings. In casual games, achieving MVP status is a source of pride and bragging rights among friends, with many games prominently displaying MVP statistics. The term extends beyond gaming, used in sports or business to denote the 'most valuable person,' and K-pop fans might even use it to describe their favorite member's performance.
Editorial note
We review entries like MVP (최우수 선수) 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
MVP 받다
To receive MVP
MVP 먹다
To get MVP (Lit. 'eat MVP', more casual)
MVP 선정되다
To be selected as MVP
Related Expressions
캐리
kaeri
Carry (A player who single-handedly leads their team to victory)
에이스
eiseu
Ace (Top player)
킬뎃
kil-det
K/D (Kill/Death ratio, a common performance metric)
POG (피오지)
pi-o-ji
Play of the Game (Highlight reel moment)
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