Korean Dictionary
How to say "PC room (internet cafe)" in Korean
“PC room (internet cafe)” in Korean is 피시방 (pronounced "Pisibang").
피시방
Pisibang
Usage & Context
Korean internet cafes where people play online games, browse the internet, and even sleep. Characterized by high-end computers, fast internet, and food/drinks available at the desk. A central part of Korean gaming culture and social life. Open 24 hours and very affordable per hour.
Example Sentence
피시방에서 친구들이랑 게임 하는 게 너무 재미있어요.
Playing games with friends at a PC room is so fun.
How to use 피시방 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “PC room (internet cafe)” is 피시방, romanized as Pisibang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'pee-shee-bang' — the Korean spelling 피시방 reads each English letter name (P-C) out loud. 'Pee' like the English letter, 'shee' like 'she,' and 'bang' like 'bahng' (not the English bang).
More Example Sentences
A high school student texting a friend
수업 끝나고 피시방 갈래?
Want to go to the PC room after class?
Explaining PC bang culture to a foreigner
피시방에서 라면도 시켜 먹을 수 있어요.
You can even order ramen to eat at the PC room.
Inviting friends for a gaming session
롤 하러 피시방 가자.
Let's go to the PC room to play League of Legends.
Cultural Context
피시방 is short for '피시 (PC) + 방 (room)' and it's more than an internet cafe — it's a gaming lounge with high-spec rigs, mechanical keyboards, and cheap food delivered right to your seat. Hourly rates are typically 1,000–2,000 won, and many stay open 24 hours; students often go in group sessions after school or late at night. Ordering 피방 라면 (PC-bang ramen) at your seat is a rite of passage.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
피시방 가자!
Let's go to the PC room!
한 시간에 얼마예요?
How much is it per hour?
라면 시켜도 돼요?
Can I order ramen too?
Related Expressions
노래방
noraebang
Karaoke room
만화방
manhwabang
Comic book room / manga cafe
롤
rol
League of Legends (LoL)
자리
jari
Seat / station
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