Korean Dictionary
How to say "Vocalist" in Korean
“Vocalist” in Korean is 보컬 (pronounced "Bokeol").
보컬
Bokeol
Usage & Context
A singer who performs the main vocal part of a song. Central role in any musical group.
Example Sentence
보컬이 좋아요.
The vocalist is good.
How to use 보컬 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Vocalist” is 보컬, romanized as Bokeol.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 보 (bo), sounds like 'bow' as in 'bow and arrow'. The second syllable, 컬 (keol), is similar to 'curl' but with a softer 'k' sound and a slightly open 'o' vowel. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
A band member praising their vocalist's voice.
우리 밴드의 보컬은 목소리가 정말 매력적이야.
Our band's vocalist has a really charming voice.
Discussing the talent of a new K-pop group's singer.
이번 신인 그룹 보컬 실력이 장난 아니던데?
The new rookie group's vocalist's skills are no joke, right?
Someone commenting on the difficulty of a song's singing section.
그 노래는 보컬 파트가 너무 어려워서 부르기 힘들어.
That song's vocal part is too difficult, it's hard to sing.
Cultural Context
보컬 (bokeol) is a direct loanword from 'vocal' and is widely used in K-pop and general music contexts. It specifically refers to the singer, often the main singer, in a group or band. In K-pop, the '메인 보컬' (main vocal) is a highly valued position, known for their strong singing ability and often carrying the most challenging parts of a song.
Editorial note
We review entries like 보컬 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
보컬 트레이닝
Vocal training
메인 보컬
Main vocalist
보컬 라인
Vocal line (the vocalists in a group)
Related Expressions
가수
gasu
Singer
메인 보컬
mein bokeol
Main vocalist
서브 보컬
seobeu bokeol
Sub-vocalist
싱어
singeo
Singer (another loanword, less common than 가수)
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