Korean Dictionary
How to say "Trending / Popular" in Korean
“Trending / Popular” in Korean is 유행 (pronounced "Yuhaeng").
유행
Yuhaeng
Usage & Context
Something that is fashionable or popular at a given time. 유행하다 (to be trendy). 요즘 유행하는 게 뭐예요? (What's trending these days?). Korean trends spread rapidly through SNS and can go from niche to mainstream overnight. K-pop comebacks, drama premieres, and food trends regularly dominate Korean social media.
Example Sentence
요즘 이 춤이 유행이에요. 따라 해볼게요!
This dance is trending these days. Let me try following along!
How to use 유행 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Trending / Popular” is 유행, romanized as Yuhaeng.
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 유행.
Pronunciation Guide
유행 (Yuhaeng) is pronounced 'yoo-hang.' 'Yoo' is like 'yoo' in 'yummy,' and 'hang' is like 'hang' in 'hanger,' but the 'h' is very soft, almost silent, and the 'ae' vowel is like the 'a' in 'cat.' The stress is on the first syllable, '유.'
More Example Sentences
Asking about current fashion trends.
요즘 어떤 패션이 유행이에요?
What fashion is trending these days?
Describing the global popularity of a song.
이 노래는 전 세계적으로 유행하고 있어요.
This song is trending worldwide.
Discussing past trends versus current ones.
작년에 유행했던 헤어스타일인데, 지금은 아니에요.
It was a trending hairstyle last year, but not anymore.
Cultural Context
유행 (Yuhaeng) is a dynamic concept in Korea, where trends can emerge and fade very quickly, often amplified by social media and celebrity influence. From K-pop dance challenges and drama-inspired fashion to specific food items or slang, what's '유행' today might be old news tomorrow. Koreans are generally quite trend-sensitive, and being aware of the latest '유행' is often a way to stay connected and participate in contemporary culture.
Editorial note
We review entries like 유행 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
요즘 유행하는 게 뭐예요?
What's trending these days?
유행에 뒤처지다
To fall behind the trend
유행을 타다
To follow the trend / To be in vogue
Related Expressions
유행하다
Yuhaenghada
To be trendy/popular (verb form)
트렌드
Teurendeu
Trend (loanword)
인기
Ingi
Popularity
최신
Choesin
Latest/newest (often related to trends)
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