티비 프로그램
tibi peurogeuraem
The English phrase "tv show" is translated into Korean as 티비 프로그램 (tibi peurogeuraem).
티비 프로그램 refers to a program or a series of videos produced to be broadcast on television.
Which one should you use?
While 티비 프로그램 refers to the content itself, 방송 refers to the act of broadcasting or the broadcast session.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In both South Korea and North Korea, 드라마 is used to refer specifically to TV dramas. In South Korea, 버라이어티쇼 is more commonly used to describe variety shows.
How do you pronounce it?
tibi peurogeuraem
Did you know?
- Because many TV shows are now consumed via streaming, the term 정주행 is frequently used. It literally means 'driving in the right direction' but is used to describe binge-watching a series from the first episode to the last.
- When a TV show is extremely popular, Koreans describe it as having a 신드롬 or 'syndrome'. This doesn't refer to a medical condition but to a cultural phenomenon where the show's fashion and slang dominate daily life.
- While 티비 프로그램 is the standard term, Koreans often use the word 본방 to refer to the original air time of a show. Missing the 본방 is considered a social event of its own, often leading to a surge in 본방사수, which literally means 'defending the original broadcast'.
Examples in context
- 가장 좋아하는 TV 프로그램은 무엇인가요?What is your favorite TV show?
- 저 드라마 정말 좋아해요!I really love that drama!
- 이 TV 프로그램 정말 재밌어요!This TV show is really entertaining!
- 재미있는 티비 프로그램을 보고 싶어요.jaemiitneun tibee peurogeuraemul bogo sipeoyo.I want to watch a funny tv show.
- 그 티비 프로그램은 정말 인기가 많아요.geu tibee peurogeuraemeun jeongmal ingiga manayo.That tv show is really popular.
- 어떤 티비 프로그램을 좋아하세요?eotteon tibee peurogeuraemul joahaseyo?What kind of tv show do you like?
Example conversation
Subin and Minjun are talking about their hobbies.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨, 요즘 재미있는 티비 프로그램 있어요?Minjun ssi, yojeum jaemi-inneun tibi peurogeuraem isseoyo?Minjun, is there any interesting TV show lately?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 요리 티비 프로그램이 아주 재미있어요.ne, yori tibi peurogeuraem-i aju jaemi-isseoyo.Yes, a cooking TV show is very interesting.
- 수빈 Su-bin저도 요리하는 걸 좋아해요.jeodo yorihaneun geol joahae-yo.I like cooking too.
- 민준 Min-jun그럼 나중에 같이 봐요.geureom najung-e gachi bwayo.Then let's watch it together later.
