Korean Dictionary
How to say "Year-end Awards" in Korean
“Year-end Awards” in Korean is 연말 시상식 (pronounced "yeonmal sisangsik").
연말 시상식
yeonmal sisangsik
Usage & Context
Major Korean music award ceremonies held in December, including Melon Music Awards, Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), and Golden Disc Awards. These events are the pinnacle of the K-pop annual calendar.
Example Sentence
연말 시상식에서 어떤 상을 받을지 기대돼요.
I am excited about what awards will be given at the year-end ceremony.
How to use 연말 시상식 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Year-end Awards” is 연말 시상식, romanized as yeonmal sisangsik.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, 'yeonmal', sounds like 'yawn-mall', with 'yeon' similar to 'yawn' and 'mal' like the English word 'mall'. The second part, 'sisangsik', is pronounced 'see-sang-sick', with 'si' like 'see', 'sang' rhyming with 'sang', and 'sik' like 'sick'. The stress is generally even, with a slight emphasis on 'sang'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing predictions for major awards with friends.
올해 연말 시상식은 누가 대상을 받을까?
Who do you think will win the Grand Prize at this year's year-end awards?
Commenting on a celebrity's fashion after watching an awards show.
연말 시상식 무대 의상이 정말 화려했어요.
The stage outfits at the year-end awards were really glamorous.
Sharing a personal tradition or preference about year-end activities.
저는 연말 시상식 보는 재미로 한 해를 마무리해요.
I wrap up the year by enjoying watching the year-end awards.
Cultural Context
연말 시상식 (yeonmal sisangsik) are a huge cultural event in Korea, especially for K-pop and K-drama fans. These ceremonies, often held by major broadcasting stations (KBS, SBS, MBC) or music platforms (MAMA, MMA, Golden Disc), are not just about awards but also feature elaborate special stages, collaborations, and red carpet fashion. They are a significant part of the year-end festivities, offering a recap of the year's achievements and memorable performances.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
연말 시상식 시즌
year-end awards season
연말 시상식 라인업
year-end awards lineup
연말 시상식 드레스
year-end awards dress
Related Expressions
시상식
sisangsik
award ceremony
연말
yeonmal
year-end
대상
daesang
Grand Prize (the highest award)
축제
chukje
festival
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