Korean Dictionary

How to say "Rap Line" in Korean

Rap Line” in Korean is 랩 라인 (pronounced "laep rain").

랩 라인

laep rain

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Usage & Context

The rap line refers to the members of a K-pop group who primarily perform as rappers. Many K-pop groups have a designated vocal line, dance line, and rap line.

Example Sentence

그 그룹의 랩 라인은 강렬한 가사와 유니크한 스타일로 주목받는다.

The group's rap line receives attention for their intense lyrics and unique style.

How to use 랩 라인 naturally

Quick answer

The Korean word for “Rap Line” is 랩 라인, romanized as laep rain.

Usage tip

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Common mistake

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Pronunciation Guide

랩 (laep) sounds like 'lap' in 'laptop'. 라 (ra) sounds like 'ra' in 'radar', but with a light 'r' sound (closer to 'l' for English speakers). 인 (in) sounds like 'in' in 'ink'. Combine as 'lap-line'.

More Example Sentences

Highlighting the creative involvement of a K-pop group's rap line.

이 그룹은 랩 라인 멤버들이 직접 가사를 쓴다.

The rap line members of this group write their own lyrics.

Praising a specific performance segment by the rap line.

콘서트에서 랩 라인 유닛 무대가 정말 멋있었다.

The rap line unit stage at the concert was really cool.

Discussing fan preferences within K-pop fandoms.

힙합을 좋아하는 팬들은 주로 랩 라인에 더 관심을 가진다.

Fans who like hip-hop are usually more interested in the rap line.

Cultural Context

In K-pop, '라인' (line) refers to a sub-unit or group of members who share a common role or characteristic. The '랩 라인' (rap line) specifically designates the members responsible for rapping. Other common 'lines' include the '보컬 라인' (vocal line) and '댄스 라인' (dance line). These distinctions help fans appreciate the specialized talents within a group and often lead to unique unit performances or content.

Editorial note

We review entries like 랩 라인 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

랩 라인 멤버

rap line member

랩 라인 유닛

rap line unit

랩 라인 케미

rap line chemistry

Related Expressions

보컬 라인

bokeol rain

vocal line

댄스 라인

daenseu rain

dance line

막내 라인

mangnae rain

maknae line (youngest members)

맏형 라인

mathyeong rain

oldest member line

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