Korean Dictionary
How to say "PC Bang" in Korean
“PC Bang” in Korean is PC방 (pronounced "PC Bang").
PC방
PC Bang
Usage & Context
PC방 is a Korean internet cafe where customers pay hourly to use high-spec gaming computers. PC방 are central to Korean gaming culture and have spawned the global esports phenomenon. They offer fast internet food delivery service and a social gaming environment.
Example Sentence
친구들이랑 PC방에서 밤새 게임했어요.
I stayed up all night gaming at the PC bang with friends.
How to use PC방 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “PC Bang” is PC방, romanized as PC Bang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'pi-ssi-bang' — 'PC' is pronounced letter by letter as 'pi-ssi', 'bang' rhymes with 'bahng' (means 'room').
More Example Sentences
classic PC방 experience
PC방에서 라면 시켜 먹었어요.
I ordered ramyeon at the PC bang.
high school students making plans
수업 끝나고 PC방 갈래?
Wanna go to the PC bang after class?
explaining pricing to a foreigner
PC방 한 시간에 천원이에요.
PC bang is 1000 won per hour.
Cultural Context
PC방 is a uniquely Korean institution that birthed the global esports industry. Customers pay hourly for access to gaming-spec PCs and can order food delivered to their seat — especially famous is 'PC방 라면' which somehow tastes better than at home. Even casual gamers visit to play with friends, and many younger Koreans have fond memories of PC방 hangouts after school.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
PC방 가자.
Let's go to the PC bang.
PC방 몇 시간 할 거야?
How many hours will you play at the PC bang?
PC방 와이파이 빨라요.
The PC bang Wi-Fi is fast.
Related Expressions
PC방 라면
pissibang ramyeon
PC bang instant noodles (iconic dish)
롤
rol
League of Legends (LoL)
게이머
geimeo
gamer
PC방 알바
pissibang alba
PC bang part-time job
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