한드
handeu[ha̠ndɯ]
Kdrama in Korean is 한드 (handeu).
The term refers to a television drama series produced in South Korea.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
한드 is an informal abbreviation frequently used in casual conversation and online communities. For a full, formal way to say the phrase, use 한국 드라마. Another formal way to denote South Korean dramas is 대한민국 드라마. For an informal way to say kdrama, you can also use K드라마.
How do you pronounce it?
handeu
Did you know?
- Korean viewers often use the term 입덕 to describe the moment they become a fan of a specific 'kdrama' or actor, literally meaning 'entering the fandom gate'.
- While 한드 is the standard abbreviation, fans often use the term 정주행 when watching a 'kdrama' from the first episode to the last without stopping.
- Many 'kdramas' are written as 'single-season' series with a definitive end, unlike the multi-season format common in English-language television.
Examples in context
- 한국드라마를 보는 것을 좋아해요.I enjoy watching Korean dramas.
- 요즘 한드 보는 거 좋아해요?yo-jeum han-deu bo-neun geo jo-a-hae-yo?Do you like watching K-dramas lately?
- 이 한드는 정말 재미있어요.i han-deu-neun jeong-mal jae-mi-it-eo-yo.This K-drama is really fun.
- 어떤 한드를 추천할까요?eo-tteon han-deu-reul chu-cheon-hal-kka-yo?Which K-drama should I recommend?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekend plans at a cafe.
- 지훈 Ji-hun주말에 뭐 할 거예요?ju-mal-e mwo hal geo-ye-yo?What are you going to do this weekend?
- 지은 Ji-eun집에서 한드 정주행하려고요.jib-e-seo han-deu jeong-ju-haeng-ha-ryeo-go-yo.I'm going to binge-watch K-dramas at home.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은 씨는 한드 자주 봐요?ji-eun ssi-neun han-deu ja-ju bwa-yo?Ji-eun, do you watch K-dramas often?
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 정말 좋아해요.ne, jeong-mal jo-a-hae-yo.Yes, I love them.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 한드, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
