Korean Dictionary
How to say "Subscription" in Korean
“Subscription” in Korean is 구독 (pronounced "gudok").
구독
gudok
Usage & Context
A subscription means paying regularly to receive a newspaper, magazine, or online media. In the digital age, Korean users subscribe to streaming and news services online.
Example Sentence
이 뉴스레터를 구독하면 매일 최신 뉴스를 받을 수 있다.
Subscribing to this newsletter lets you receive daily news.
How to use 구독 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Subscription” is 구독, romanized as gudok.
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 구독.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'gu,' sounds like 'goo' in 'goose.' The second syllable, 'dok,' is pronounced like 'dock' but with a slightly softer 'd' and a short 'o' sound. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
A person informing someone about canceling a streaming service.
넷플릭스 구독을 취소했어요.
I canceled my Netflix subscription.
Celebrating a milestone for a YouTube content creator.
유튜브 채널 구독자가 백만 명을 넘었어요.
The YouTube channel's subscribers exceeded one million.
Discussing a deal for a magazine subscription.
이 잡지는 연간 구독하면 더 저렴해요.
This magazine is cheaper if you subscribe annually.
Cultural Context
The term '구독' has become ubiquitous in modern Korean life, especially with the rise of digital content. K-pop fans and content creators frequently use phrases like '구독 좋아요 알림 설정' (subscribe, like, turn on notifications) to encourage engagement on platforms like YouTube. It's a key concept for anyone consuming or producing online media in Korea.
Editorial note
We review entries like 구독 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
구독과 좋아요!
Subscribe and like!
채널 구독해주세요.
Please subscribe to the channel.
구독 취소
Subscription cancellation
Related Expressions
구독하다
gudokhada
to subscribe (verb)
구독자
gudokja
subscriber
정기 결제
jeonggi gyeolje
regular payment/billing
해지
haeji
cancellation
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