Korean Dictionary
How to say "Viewer" in Korean
“Viewer” in Korean is 시청자 (pronounced "siCheongia").
시청자
siCheongia
Usage & Context
A viewer is someone who watches television or video content. Korean broadcast networks regularly survey 시청자 preferences to shape programming decisions.
Example Sentence
시청자들의 반응이 방송 내용에 영향을 미친다.
Viewer reactions influence broadcast content.
How to use 시청자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Viewer” is 시청자, romanized as siCheongia.
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 시청자.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '시' (si) like 'see'. '청' (cheong) sounds like 'chong' in 'Hong Kong' but with a softer 'ch' sound, similar to 'church' + 'ong'. '자' (ja) is like 'ja' in 'jargon'. The stress is relatively even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a popular TV drama's success.
이 드라마는 시청률이 높아서 시청자들이 정말 좋아해요.
This drama has high viewership ratings, so viewers really love it.
Explaining interactive features of a live streaming platform.
라이브 방송에서 시청자들과 실시간으로 소통할 수 있어요.
You can communicate with viewers in real-time during a live broadcast.
Describing the mission of a news channel.
뉴스 채널은 시청자들의 알 권리를 충족시키기 위해 노력합니다.
News channels strive to satisfy viewers' right to know.
Cultural Context
In Korean media, '시청자' is a fundamental term. K-dramas and K-pop shows frequently address their audience as '시청자 여러분' (dear viewers). Viewership ratings (시청률) are incredibly important in Korea, influencing everything from advertising revenue to drama extensions and even political discourse. While '시청자' is used for TV and general video content, online platforms might also use '구독자' (subscriber) depending on the context.
Editorial note
We review entries like 시청자 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
시청자 여러분
Dear viewers (formal address)
시청자 게시판
Viewer bulletin board
시청자 참여
Viewer participation
Related Expressions
관객
gwangaek
audience (for live performance, movie)
독자
dokja
reader (for books, newspapers)
청취자
cheongchwija
listener (for radio, podcast)
시청률
sicheongnyul
viewership rating
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