Korean Dictionary
How to say "Reaction Video" in Korean
“Reaction Video” in Korean is 리액션 영상 (pronounced "riaeksyeon yeongsang").
리액션 영상
riaeksyeon yeongsang
Usage & Context
Reaction videos are recordings of people watching and reacting to K-pop content for the first time. International reaction videos to K-pop music videos have introduced millions of new fans to the genre.
Example Sentence
그의 케이팝 리액션 영상이 유튜브에서 폭발적인 조회수를 기록했다.
His K-pop reaction video recorded explosive views on YouTube.
How to use 리액션 영상 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Reaction Video” is 리액션 영상, romanized as riaeksyeon yeongsang.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 리액션 영상.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, "ri-aek-syeon," sounds like "ree-ack-shun," similar to "re-action." The second part, "yeong-sang," sounds like "young-sang," where "young" is like the English word "young" and "sang" is like "sang a song." Put it together as REE-ack-SHUN YOUNG-sang, with stress on "ri-aek" and "yeong."
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about a newly released reaction video.
새 뮤직비디오 리액션 영상 보셨어요?
Did you watch the reaction video for the new music video?
Describing a trend in K-pop content where idols react to fan reactions.
아이돌들이 자기들 리액션 영상을 보는 콘텐츠가 인기예요.
Content where idols watch their own reaction videos is popular.
Sharing a personal experience of creating a reaction video.
친구들과 함께 영화 리액션 영상을 찍어봤어요.
I tried filming a movie reaction video with my friends.
Cultural Context
'리액션 영상' is a very popular genre on YouTube, especially within the K-pop community. Fans love watching others react to their favorite groups' music videos, performances, or even funny moments, as it's a way to share excitement and discover new perspectives. Idols themselves sometimes watch '리액션 영상' of their own content, creating a meta-layer of entertainment that further engages fans and highlights the interactive nature of K-pop fandom.
Editorial note
We review entries like 리액션 영상 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
리액션이 좋다
To have a good reaction
리액션이 크다
To have a big reaction
첫 리액션
First reaction
Related Expressions
먹방
meokbang
Eating broadcast (another popular video genre)
언박싱
eonbaksing
Unboxing (video genre)
리뷰 영상
ribyu yeongsang
Review video
직캠
jikcaem
Fancam (fan-shot video, usually of one idol)
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