Korean Dictionary
How to say "Spoiler" in Korean
“Spoiler” in Korean is 스포일러 (pronounced "seupoeillo").
스포일러
seupoeillo
Usage & Context
Information that reveals plot details before someone watches. K-drama fans are careful about spoilers to preserve the viewing experience. Spoiler warnings are common in fan communities.
Example Sentence
스포일러 주의!
Spoiler warning!
How to use 스포일러 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Spoiler” is 스포일러, romanized as seupoeillo.
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 스포일러.
Pronunciation Guide
For 스포일러 (seupoeillo), 'seu' is like 'soo' (but with a very short 'u' sound, almost like 's' in 'stop'), 'po' like 'poe' (as in Edgar Allan Poe), 'il' like 'eel', and 'leo' like 'luh' (with a soft 'r' sound). The 'oei' diphthong can be tricky, often pronounced closer to 'oi' or 'we'. Stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
A polite request in an online forum or discussion.
아직 안 본 사람들을 위해 스포일러는 자제해주세요.
Please refrain from spoilers for those who haven't watched it yet.
Expressing frustration after accidentally encountering a spoiler.
나 스포일러 당했어! 결말을 알아버렸어.
I got spoiled! I found out the ending.
A common warning at the beginning of an article, review, or social media post.
이 글에는 스포일러가 포함되어 있습니다.
This post contains spoilers.
Cultural Context
The concept of '스포일러' is taken very seriously in Korean fan communities, particularly for K-dramas, movies, and webtoons. It's considered a significant breach of etiquette to reveal plot details without a clear warning. Terms like '스포 금지' (spoiler forbidden) or '스포 주의' (spoiler warning) are ubiquitous online, and many platforms offer specific spoiler tags or sections to protect the viewing experience of others.
Editorial note
We review drama-style expressions like 스포일러 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
스포일러 주의
Spoiler warning
스포 금지
No spoilers
스포 당했다
I got spoiled (passive voice)
Related Expressions
스포
seupo
Short for spoiler (very common slang)
결말
gyeolmal
Ending, conclusion
줄거리
julgeori
Plot, storyline
누설하다
nuseolhada
To leak, to reveal (a secret)
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