Korean Dictionary
How to say "Teaser" in Korean
“Teaser” in Korean is 티저 (pronounced "tijo").
티저
tijo
Usage & Context
A teaser is a short promotional clip released before a K-pop comeback to build anticipation. Fans analyze every frame of K-pop 티저 videos for clues about upcoming music and concepts.
Example Sentence
컴백 티저가 공개되자마자 팬들이 숨겨진 단서를 찾기 시작했다.
As soon as the comeback teaser was released, fans started looking for hidden clues.
How to use 티저 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Teaser” is 티저, romanized as tijo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
This is a direct loanword from English. '티저' (tijo) sounds like 'tee-juh'. 'Tee' is like 'tea' as in the drink. 'Juh' is similar to the 'ger' in 'burger' but with a softer 'j' sound.
More Example Sentences
A fan excitedly announcing a release.
새 앨범 티저 영상이 드디어 공개되었어요!
The teaser video for the new album has finally been released!
Expressing anticipation for a movie.
영화 티저만 봐도 너무 기대돼요.
Just watching the movie teaser makes me so excited.
Analyzing K-pop comeback content.
컴백 티저 사진에서 멤버들의 새로운 컨셉을 엿볼 수 있었다.
We could get a glimpse of the members' new concept from the comeback teaser photos.
Cultural Context
In the K-pop world, '티저' is a crucial part of the comeback cycle. Fans eagerly await and meticulously analyze every detail in teaser photos, videos, and audio snippets for clues about the upcoming concept, music, and storyline. This creates immense hype and engagement, turning the pre-release period into an interactive puzzle-solving experience for the fandom. The strategic release of teasers is a hallmark of K-pop's sophisticated marketing, building anticipation to a fever pitch.
Editorial note
We review entries like 티저 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
티저 영상
teaser video
티저 사진
teaser photo
컴백 티저
comeback teaser
Related Expressions
예고편
yegopyeon
preview, trailer (more common for movies/dramas)
스포일러
seupoilleo
spoiler (loanword)
컴백
keombaek
comeback (K-pop term for a new release)
콘셉트
konsepteu
concept (loanword, often refers to the theme of a K-pop release)
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