Korean Dictionary
How to say "Paparazzi" in Korean
“Paparazzi” in Korean is 파파라치 (pronounced "paparachi").
파파라치
paparachi
Usage & Context
Paparazzi are freelance photographers who take candid photos of celebrities. In Korea's entertainment industry, paparazzi activity around K-pop stars is common.
Example Sentence
파파라치가 그 배우를 몰래 촬영했다.
The paparazzi secretly photographed the actor.
How to use 파파라치 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Paparazzi” is 파파라치, romanized as paparachi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
파파라치 (paparachi) is pronounced 'pa-pa-ra-chee'. '파' (pa) sounds like 'pa' in 'papa'. '라' (ra) sounds like 'ra' in 'rabbit', but with a light 'r' sound, closer to an 'l' sound. '치' (chi) sounds like 'chee' in 'cheese'. This is a direct loanword, so the pronunciation is very close to the original Italian/English.
More Example Sentences
Describing the intrusive nature of paparazzi.
파파라치들이 유명 배우의 사생활을 쫓고 있다.
Paparazzi are chasing a famous actor's private life.
A celebrity trying to maintain privacy.
그 아이돌은 파파라치를 피해 몰래 데이트를 즐겼다.
That idol secretly enjoyed a date, avoiding the paparazzi.
The consequence of paparazzi activity.
파파라치 사진 때문에 스캔들이 터졌다.
A scandal broke out because of paparazzi photos.
Cultural Context
파파라치 (paparachi) are very active in Korea, especially given the intense public interest in K-pop idols and actors. Media outlets like Dispatch are well-known for their 'exclusive' celebrity dating news, often obtained through paparazzi-style photography. The term is widely understood and frequently appears in entertainment news, reflecting the constant scrutiny celebrities face in the highly competitive Korean entertainment industry.
Editorial note
We review entries like 파파라치 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
파파라치에게 찍히다
to be caught by paparazzi
파파라치를 피하다
to avoid paparazzi
파파라치 사진
paparazzi photo
Related Expressions
연예인
yeonyein
celebrity
사생활
saenghwal
private life
스캔들
seukaendeul
scandal
사진 기자
sajin gija
photo journalist (more formal)
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