Korean Dictionary
How to say "Viewership" in Korean
“Viewership” in Korean is 시청자 (pronounced "sicheongja").
시청자
sicheongja
Usage & Context
The audience watching a K-drama. Viewership numbers determine a drama's success. Large viewership leads to cultural impact and recognition.
Example Sentence
이 드라마의 시청자가 많아!
This drama has a large viewership!
How to use 시청자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Viewership” is 시청자, romanized as sicheongja.
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 시청자.
Pronunciation Guide
시청자 (si-cheong-ja) is pronounced like "she-CHONG-jah." 'Si' is like 'she,' 'cheong' is like 'chong' in 'strong,' and 'ja' is like 'jah' in 'jar.'
More Example Sentences
Describing a show that encourages audience interaction.
이 프로그램은 시청자 참여가 활발해요.
This program has active viewer participation.
Talking about a drama that incorporated fan feedback.
시청자들의 의견을 반영해서 드라마를 만들었대.
They say they made the drama reflecting viewers' opinions.
Wondering about the potential success of an upcoming drama.
새로운 드라마는 시청자들을 사로잡을 수 있을까?
Will the new drama be able to captivate viewers?
Cultural Context
In Korea, '시청자' (sicheongja) refers to the audience or viewers, and their engagement is highly valued. K-drama production teams often pay close attention to viewer feedback, especially through online forums and social media. Fan culture is strong, with viewers actively discussing, analyzing, and even influencing dramas, sometimes leading to changes in plot or character development.
Editorial note
We review drama-style expressions like 시청자 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
많은 시청자
many viewers
시청자 게시판
viewer message board
시청자 의견
viewer opinion
Related Expressions
관객
gwan-gaek
audience (for live performance)
청중
cheongjung
audience (for speech/music)
팬
paen
fan
대중
daejung
the public / masses
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