Korean Dictionary
How to say "Solo" in Korean
“Solo” in Korean is 솔로 (pronounced "Sollo").
솔로
Sollo
Usage & Context
A performance or album by a single artist without a group. Common for K-pop idols to release solo projects.
Example Sentence
솔로 앨범을 냈어요.
They released a solo album.
How to use 솔로 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Solo” is 솔로, romanized as Sollo.
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 솔로.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 솔 (sol), sounds like 'sole' as in 'sole of a shoe'. The second syllable, 로 (lo), sounds like 'low'. The 'l' sound is a clear 'l'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing an idol's career path after branching out from their group.
그 아이돌 멤버는 솔로 활동으로 더 성공했어.
That idol member became more successful with solo activities.
Asking about the tracklist of a new music album.
이번 앨범에 솔로곡이 몇 개 들어있어요?
How many solo songs are included in this album?
A person lamenting their single status to a friend.
나 아직 솔로인데, 언제쯤 연애할 수 있을까?
I'm still single, when will I be able to date?
Cultural Context
솔로 (sollo) is a versatile loanword in Korean. In the music industry, it refers to a single artist's work, often an idol's release outside their group activities. Beyond music, it's very commonly used colloquially to mean 'single' (unmarried or not in a relationship). This double meaning is important for learners to grasp, as '나 솔로야' (I'm solo/single) is a very common phrase in daily conversation.
Editorial note
We review entries like 솔로 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
솔로 활동
Solo activities
솔로 앨범
Solo album
솔로 탈출
Escaping solo (i.e., getting into a relationship)
Related Expressions
개인
gaein
Individual (more formal)
싱글
singgeul
Single (loanword, often for a single person or a music single)
듀엣
dyuet
Duet
그룹
geurup
Group (antonym in music context)
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