Korean Dictionary
How to say "World Tour" in Korean
“World Tour” in Korean is 월드 투어 (pronounced "weoldeu tueo").
월드 투어
weoldeu tueo
Usage & Context
A world tour is a series of concerts performed across multiple countries. K-pop world tours have become massive events, with artists selling out stadiums globally.
Example Sentence
그 그룹은 5개 대륙을 도는 월드 투어를 발표했다.
The group announced a world tour spanning five continents.
How to use 월드 투어 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “World Tour” is 월드 투어, romanized as weoldeu tueo.
Usage tip
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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 월드 투어.
Pronunciation Guide
This is a loanword, so its pronunciation closely mimics the English 'world tour'. '월드' (weoldeu) sounds like 'wul-duh'. 'Wul' is similar to 'wool' but with a slightly more open 'o' sound. 'Duh' is like the 'duh' in 'duh-uh'. '투어' (tueo) sounds like 'too-uh'. 'Too' is like 'too much', and 'uh' is like the 'uh' in 'uh-oh'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a K-pop group's achievements.
방탄소년단은 여러 번의 성공적인 월드 투어를 마쳤다.
BTS has completed several successful world tours.
A fan expressing their wish.
내년에는 좋아하는 가수의 월드 투어 콘서트에 꼭 가고 싶어.
Next year, I really want to go to my favorite singer's world tour concert.
Speculating about a group's busy schedule.
월드 투어 일정 때문에 멤버들이 많이 바쁠 거예요.
The members will be very busy because of the world tour schedule.
Cultural Context
'월드 투어' is a ubiquitous term in the K-pop industry. For K-pop groups, a successful world tour is a major milestone, signifying global popularity and a strong international fanbase. These tours often involve elaborate stages, multiple costume changes, and fan engagement events, making them highly anticipated by fans worldwide. The scale of K-pop world tours has grown immensely, with groups selling out stadiums in North America, Europe, and Asia, showcasing the genre's global reach.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
월드 투어 일정
world tour schedule
월드 투어 콘서트
world tour concert
월드 투어 발표
world tour announcement
Related Expressions
콘서트
konseoteu
concert
투어
tueo
tour
해외 공연
haeoegongyeon
overseas performance
팬미팅
paenmiting
fan meeting (often part of a tour)
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