Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 뮤직비디오 | myujikbidio | [mjud͡ʑik̚p͈idio̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 뮤비 | myubi | |
| 비디오 클립 | bidio keullip |
A music video is a motion picture that accompanies a song. You can use the loanword 뮤직비디오 or the more native-style term 음악 동영상, where 동영상 means 'video'. When talking about the act of filming a music video, the standard expression is 뮤직비디오를 찍다, using the verb 찍다 (to film/take a photo).
Which one should you use?
뮤직비디오 is the standard full transcription of the English loanword. For casual conversation or online contexts, people often use the shortened abbreviation 뮤비, which functions similarly to how English speakers use 'MV'. The term 비디오 클립 can also be used to refer to a video clip.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
뮤직비디오 is the standard loanword and is appropriate for formal writing, news reports or official announcements. For a more formal or purely Korean-style phrasing, you can use 음악 동영상. Conversely, 뮤비 is an informal abbreviation used in casual settings.
How do you pronounce it?
myujikbidio
Did you know?
- The verb 찍다, used for filming a 뮤직비디오, is the same word used for cracking an egg or stamping a document.
- While 뮤직비디오 refers to official productions, Korean speakers use a different term, 직캠, for 'fancams' shot by fans focusing on a single idol.
- K-pop fans often use the term 뮤비 (MV) alongside 'comeback' to describe a specific promotional cycle, where the release of the 뮤비 signals the start of a new album era.
Examples in context
- 그 노래 동영상은 파란 느낌이 강하네요.That music video has a strong blue vibe.
- 해당 가수(그룹)의 음악 동영상Music video by the corresponding singer (group)
- 이 음악 동영상을 꼭 봐야 해요!You must watch this music video!
- 이 뮤직비디오 정말 예쁘다.i myujikbidio jeongmal yeppeuda.This music video is really pretty.
- 새로 나온 뮤직비디오 봤어요?saero naon myujikbidio bwasseoyo?Did you see the new music video?
- 그 가수의 뮤직비디오는 항상 화려해요.geu gasuui myujikbidioneun hangsang hwaryeohaeyo.That singer's music videos are always flashy.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a singer in a cafe.
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨, 이 뮤직비디오 봤어요?Dohyeon ssi, i myujikbidio bwasseoyo?Dohyeon, have you seen this music video?
- 도현 Do-hyeon아니요, 아직 못 봤어요.aniyo, ajik mot bwasseoyo.No, I haven't seen it yet.
- 민지 Min-ji영상미가 정말 대단해요.yeongsangmiga jeongmal daedanhaeyo.The visual beauty is amazing.
- 도현 Do-hyeon지금 바로 찾아볼게요.jigeum baro chajabolgeyo.I'll look it up right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “music video” translations and entries 뮤직비디오, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
