Korean Dictionary
How to say "Performance" in Korean
“Performance” in Korean is 퍼포먼스 (pronounced "peopomaenseu").
퍼포먼스
peopomaenseu
Usage & Context
Performance in K-pop encompasses singing, dancing, and stage presence combined into a polished show. K-pop performances are known for their high production value and synchronized precision.
Example Sentence
그 그룹의 퍼포먼스는 정교함과 에너지가 인상적이었다.
The group's performance was impressive in its precision and energy.
How to use 퍼포먼스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Performance” is 퍼포먼스, romanized as peopomaenseu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'peo-PO-maen-seu' — Korean rendering of 'performance' with four syllables: 'peo' (soft p), 'po', 'maen' (like 'man'), 'seu' (short).
More Example Sentences
Fan review after a music show stage
엔딩 퍼포먼스에서 센터가 완전히 빛났어요.
The center absolutely shone during the ending performance.
Concert-goer telling a friend about the show
라이브 퍼포먼스가 뮤비보다 더 좋았어요.
The live performance was even better than the MV.
Music producer explaining training on TV
아이돌은 노래뿐 아니라 퍼포먼스도 중요해요.
For idols, not just singing but performance is also important.
Cultural Context
In Korean entertainment, 퍼포먼스 specifically refers to the visual/choreographic element of a stage performance — separated from 보컬 (vocals) as distinct skills. K-pop groups typically have a designated '퍼포먼스 포지션' member known for dance, and terms like '퍼포먼스 디렉터' (performance director, like Sunmi or BoA) are common. The word is almost never used for non-performance contexts — for 'performance' in work/sports contexts, Koreans say 성과 or 실적 instead.
Editorial note
We review entries like 퍼포먼스 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
퍼포먼스 미쳤다.
The performance is insane (amazing).
퍼포먼스가 진짜 멋있어요.
The performance is really cool.
무대 퍼포먼스 준비했어요.
We prepared a stage performance.
Related Expressions
안무
anmu
choreography
무대
mudae
stage
칼군무
kalgunmu
razor-sharp synchronized dance
라이브
raibeu
live (performance)
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