Korean Dictionary
How to say "Product review" in Korean
“Product review” in Korean is 후기 (pronounced "Hugi").
후기
Hugi
Usage & Context
Customer feedback and reviews for products. 후기 (review/feedback) is a critical part of Korean online shopping. Shoppers write detailed reviews with photos, and platforms reward reviewers with points. 포토 후기 (photo review) attracts bonus points. A product's 후기 score heavily influences buying decisions.
Example Sentence
이 제품 후기가 좋아서 샀어요. 정말 만족해요.
I bought this product because the reviews were good. I'm really satisfied.
How to use 후기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Product review” is 후기, romanized as Hugi.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
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 후기.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 후 (hu) like 'hoo' in 'hoot', and 기 (gi) like 'gee' in 'geese'. The stress is fairly even on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Deciding on a restaurant based on online feedback.
이 식당 후기가 너무 좋아서 와봤어요.
I came here because the reviews for this restaurant were so good.
A friend or customer service asking for feedback.
새로 산 폰 후기 좀 남겨주세요.
Please leave a review for the new phone you bought.
Explaining one's shopping habits.
저는 항상 제품 사기 전에 후기를 꼼꼼히 읽어봐요.
I always carefully read reviews before buying a product.
Cultural Context
In Korea, online reviews (후기) are incredibly influential for purchasing decisions, from food delivery to electronics. Many platforms incentivize detailed reviews, especially '포토 후기' (photo reviews), with points or discounts. Shoppers often spend significant time reading 후기 before committing to a purchase, making them a crucial part of the e-commerce ecosystem.
Editorial note
We review entries like 후기 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
후기 남기다
To leave a review
후기 좋다
Reviews are good
포토 후기
Photo review
Related Expressions
리뷰
ribyu
Review (loanword)
평가
pyeongga
Evaluation, assessment
상품평
sangpum-pyeong
Product review (more specific)
별점
byeoljeom
Star rating
More Shopping Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Product review and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
