Korean Dictionary
How to say "Social media" in Korean
“Social media” in Korean is SNS (pronounced "SNS (Es En Es)").
SNS
SNS (Es En Es)
Usage & Context
Social Networking Service — the Korean term for social media platforms. Major platforms in Korea include KakaoTalk (메신저), Instagram (인스타그램), Twitter/X, YouTube, TikTok, and Naver Blog. Influencers (인플루언서) wield massive commercial power in Korean digital culture.
Example Sentence
SNS에서 인기 있는 음식점을 찾아서 가봤어요.
I found a popular restaurant on social media and visited.
How to use SNS naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Social media” is SNS, romanized as SNS (Es En Es).
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 SNS.
Pronunciation Guide
Each letter is pronounced individually, similar to how you'd say 'S-N-S' in English. 'Es' sounds like 'ess', 'En' like 'en', and 'Es' again like 'ess'. There's no strong stress on any particular letter.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend for trendy recommendations.
요즘 SNS에서 핫한 카페가 어디야?
What's the hottest cafe on social media these days?
Someone reflecting on their social media usage.
SNS를 너무 많이 하면 시간 낭비인 것 같아.
I feel like spending too much time on social media is a waste of time.
Discussing how K-pop idols interact with their fanbase.
아이돌들은 SNS로 팬들과 소통하는 경우가 많아요.
Idols often communicate with fans through social media.
Cultural Context
In Korea, 'SNS' (Social Networking Service) is the widely used term for social media platforms. It's an integral part of daily life, from finding the latest trends in fashion and food to connecting with friends and following celebrities. Platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and KakaoTalk (often used for messaging but also has social features) are dominant. Influencers (인플루언서) on SNS have significant commercial power, shaping consumer behavior and trends, making it a crucial aspect of modern Korean digital culture.
Editorial note
We review entries like SNS 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
SNS 계정 있으세요?
Do you have a social media account?
SNS에 올릴 사진 찍자!
Let's take a picture to upload on social media!
SNS에서 봤는데...
I saw it on social media, and...
Related Expressions
소셜 미디어
Sosyeol midieo
Social media (more direct English translation)
인스타그램
Inseutagram
유튜브
Yutubeu
YouTube
팔로우
Pallowu
Follow (on social media)
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