미남
minam[ˈmi(ː)na̠m]
The Korean phrase for "handsome man" is 미남 (minam).
미남 is used to describe a man who is physically attractive, often translated as "a beautiful man."
How do you pronounce it?
minam
Did you know?
- While 미남 focuses on physical beauty, the phrase 훈남 describes a man who is 'warm' and attractive through his kind personality and style.
- In modern Korean pop culture, fans often use the term 꽃미남 (flower boy) to describe a man with delicate, beautiful features rather than a ruggedly handsome look.
- The character 美 in 미남 is the same character used in the word for 'American', 미국, though they represent entirely different concepts.
Examples in context
- 멋있고 잘 생긴 남자A stylish and handsome man
- 잘생긴 얼굴을 가진 남자A man with a handsome face
- 그 배우는 정말 미남이에요.geu baeuneun jeongmal minam-ieyo.That actor is a real handsome man.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Minjun are watching a movie together.
- 서연 Seo-yeon저 남자 주인공 진짜 미남이지 않아요?jeo namja ju-ingong jinjja minamiji anayo?Isn't that male lead a really handsome man?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 정말 잘생긴 것 같아요.ne, jeongmal jalsaengin geot gatayo.Yes, I think he is really handsome.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준 씨도 미남이라서 비슷해요.Minjun ssido minamira-seo biseuthaeyo.You are also a handsome man, Minjun, so you are similar.
- 민준 Min-jun갑자기 무슨 말씀이세요?gapjagi museun malsseum-iseyo?What are you talking about all of a sudden?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 미남, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
