Korean Dictionary
How to say "Invasion of Privacy" in Korean
“Invasion of Privacy” in Korean is 사생활 침해 (pronounced "sasaenghwal chimhae").
사생활 침해
sasaenghwal chimhae
Usage & Context
The violation of celebrities' personal space and privacy, which is a serious issue in the K-pop industry. Both fans and media can be culprits, and agencies work to protect their artists.
Example Sentence
아이돌의 사생활 침해는 심각한 문제예요.
Invasion of an idol's privacy is a serious issue.
How to use 사생활 침해 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Invasion of Privacy” is 사생활 침해, romanized as sasaenghwal chimhae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'사생활' (sasaenghwal) sounds like 'sah-saeng-hwal'. 'Sah' is like 'sa' in 'sad'. 'Saeng' is like 'sang' in 'sang-woo'. 'Hwal' is like 'hwahl' with a soft 'h'. '침해' (chimhae) sounds like 'chim-heh'. 'Chim' is like 'chim' in 'chimney', and 'hae' is like 'heh' in 'hello'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the negative impact of media on celebrities' lives.
파파라치들의 사생활 침해는 연예인들에게 큰 스트레스예요.
Paparazzi's invasion of privacy is a huge stress for celebrities.
A general statement about data security and privacy rights.
개인 정보 유출은 심각한 사생활 침해에 해당합니다.
Personal information leaks constitute a serious invasion of privacy.
Expressing a strong opinion about extreme fan behavior.
사생팬들의 도를 넘는 사생활 침해 행위는 처벌받아야 해요.
Sasaeng fans' excessive acts of privacy invasion should be punished.
Cultural Context
'사생활 침해' is a critical issue in the Korean entertainment industry, particularly concerning K-pop idols. This often involves '사생팬' (sasaeng fans), who engage in extreme and obsessive behaviors like stalking, breaking into dorms, or obtaining private information. Agencies frequently issue warnings and take legal action against such fans. The intense public interest in idols' lives, coupled with the digital age, makes protecting their privacy a constant battle, highlighting the darker side of idol culture.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
사생활을 침해하다
to invade privacy
사생활 보호
privacy protection
개인의 사생활
individual's private life
Related Expressions
사생팬
sasaengpaen
sasaeng fan (obsessive fan)
개인 정보 유출
gaein jeongbo yuchul
personal information leak
스토킹
seutoking
stalking
프라이버시
peuraibeosi
privacy
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