Korean Dictionary
How to say "Photo card" in Korean
“Photo card” in Korean is 포토카드 (pronounced "Potokaadeu").
포토카드
Potokaadeu
Usage & Context
Small collectible cards featuring K-pop idol photos, included in album packages. Highly sought after, especially rare versions. Fans trade, buy, and sell photo cards. 피카 (PICA) and 포카마켓 (poca market) apps facilitate photo card trading. Getting your bias's (favorite member's) photo card is a celebrated event.
Example Sentence
제 최애 멤버 포토카드를 드디어 구했어요!
I finally got my favorite member's photo card!
How to use 포토카드 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Photo card” is 포토카드, romanized as Potokaadeu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'Po-to-ka-deu' is pronounced like 'po-toe-car-doo'. 'Po' as in 'pole', 'to' as in 'toe', 'ka' as in 'car' (without the 'r'), and 'deu' is a very light 'doo' sound, almost just a 'd' with a subtle vowel. The stress is on 'po' and 'ka'.
More Example Sentences
A K-pop fan excitedly sharing their album unboxing result.
이번 앨범 포토카드 중에 최애 멤버가 나왔어요! 대박!
My favorite member's photo card came out in this album! Awesome!
A collector talking about a prized possession.
이 포토카드 희귀템이라 구하기 진짜 힘들었어요.
This photo card is a rare item, it was really hard to get.
A fan posting on a social media group for trading.
포토카드 교환하실 분 찾아요. 저랑 같은 멤버 있으신가요?
Looking for someone to trade photo cards with. Do you have the same member as me?
Cultural Context
In K-pop, '포토카드' (photo cards) are small, collectible cards featuring idol photos, randomly included in physical albums. They are highly sought after by fans, especially rare versions or cards of their '최애' (choeae, ultimate bias/favorite member). A vibrant trading culture exists, with fans using online platforms like '피카' (PICA) or '포카마켓' (Poca Market) and even meeting in person to exchange cards. Getting a desired photo card is a significant event for fans, adding a fun, interactive layer to album purchases.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
포토카드 모으다
to collect photo cards
포토카드 교환하다
to trade photo cards
포토카드 앨범
photo card album (binder)
Related Expressions
굿즈
gutjeu
merchandise/goods
랜덤
raendeom
random
교환
gyohwan
exchange/trade
최애
choeae
ultimate bias (favorite member)
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