Korean Dictionary
How to say "Karaoke room" in Korean
“Karaoke room” in Korean is 노래방 (pronounced "Norebang").
노래방
Norebang
Usage & Context
Private karaoke rooms where friends rent a room and sing together. A beloved Korean social activity, very different from Western karaoke bars where you sing in front of strangers. Noraebangs are everywhere in Korea and often visited after dinner and drinks. Open until very late.
Example Sentence
회식 끝나고 노래방 가요! 스트레스 풀어요.
Let's go to norebang after the company dinner! Let's relieve some stress.
How to use 노래방 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Karaoke room” is 노래방, romanized as Norebang.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
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 노래방.
Pronunciation Guide
노 (no) sounds like 'no'. 래 (rae) sounds like 'ray'. 방 (bang) sounds like 'bang'. Put it together as 'NO-ray-BANG', with a natural, even rhythm.
More Example Sentences
Recounting a fun social outing.
친구들이랑 노래방 가서 신나게 놀았어요.
I had a blast singing at the norebang with my friends.
Explaining a common cultural practice to a newcomer.
회식 끝나고 노래방 가는 건 한국 문화의 일부예요.
Going to norebang after a company dinner is part of Korean culture.
Sharing a personal stress-relief method.
스트레스 받을 때 노래방에서 소리 지르면 정말 좋아요.
When I'm stressed, it feels great to shout it out at the norebang.
Cultural Context
Norebang is a quintessential Korean social activity, vastly different from Western karaoke bars. Instead of singing in front of strangers, groups rent private rooms by the hour, complete with large screens, microphones, and songbooks. It's a popular post-dinner or post-drinking activity, a place to let loose, sing your heart out, and bond with friends or colleagues. Many K-pop idols started their careers by practicing in norebangs.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
노래방 가다
To go to norebang
노래방에서 노래 부르다
To sing at norebang
노래방 기계
Karaoke machine
Related Expressions
코인 노래방
koin norebang
Coin karaoke room (pay per song)
노래하다
noraehada
To sing
마이크
maikeu
Microphone
점수
jeomsu
Score (karaoke machines often give scores)
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