Korean Dictionary
How to say "Rom-Com" in Korean
“Rom-Com” in Korean is 로맨틱 코미디 (pronounced "romaentik komidi").
로맨틱 코미디
romaentik komidi
Usage & Context
A K-drama combining romance and comedy. Rom-coms are light-hearted and entertaining. They balance humor with romantic development.
Example Sentence
로맨틱 코미디가 제일 좋아!
I like rom-coms the best!
How to use 로맨틱 코미디 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Rom-Com” is 로맨틱 코미디, romanized as romaentik komidi.
Usage tip
Drama lines are memorable, but some expressions are emotional or exaggerated compared with everyday Korean.
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 로맨틱 코미디.
Pronunciation Guide
Say '로맨틱 코미디' as 'ro-maen-tik ko-mi-di'. '로' is like 'ro' in 'robot'. '맨' sounds like 'men' in 'man'. '틱' is like 'tik' in 'tick'. '코' is like 'ko' in 'Korea'. '미' is like 'mi' in 'mint', and '디' is like 'di' in 'dig'.
More Example Sentences
Someone recommending a genre for stress relief.
스트레스 받을 땐 로맨틱 코미디가 최고야.
When I'm stressed, rom-coms are the best.
Praising a specific rom-com to a friend.
이 로맨틱 코미디는 정말 설레고 웃겨.
This rom-com is really heart-fluttering and funny.
Asking for recommendations from a friend.
요즘 볼 만한 로맨틱 코미디 드라마 추천해 줄 수 있어?
Can you recommend a good rom-com drama to watch these days?
Cultural Context
K-drama rom-coms are incredibly popular globally, known for their charming leads, witty banter, and often fantastical elements (e.g., time travel, body swapping). They frequently feature tropes like 'enemies-to-lovers,' 'contract relationships,' and 'chaebol' (rich heir) protagonists, providing a lighthearted escape. Many K-pop idols also make their acting debut in rom-coms, further boosting their appeal.
Editorial note
We review drama-style expressions like 로맨틱 코미디 for tone, because lines that sound natural in a scene can feel too emotional or direct in everyday Korean.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
로맨틱 코미디 드라마
Rom-com drama
로맨틱 코미디 영화
Rom-com movie
설레는 로맨틱 코미디
Heart-fluttering rom-com
Related Expressions
로맨스
romaenseu
romance
코미디
komidi
comedy
드라마
deurama
drama
달달하다
daldalhada
to be sweet/sugary (often used to describe rom-coms)
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