예능 프로그램
yeneung peurogeuraem
In Korean, the term for variety show is 예능 프로그램 (yeneung peurogeuraem).
The term is used to describe a type of entertainment featuring a succession of short, unrelated performances by various artists. You may also see the shortened form 예능, which refers broadly to entertainment-oriented programs.
Meaning: type of entertainment featuring a succession of short, unrelated performances by various artistes (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term 예능 (yeneung) is a shortened form of 예능 프로그램 (yeneung peurogeuraem) and literally refers to the art of entertainment or variety arts.
How do you pronounce it?
yeneung peurogeuraem
Did you know?
- In Korean media, a person who is particularly good at appearing on these shows is often called an '예능돌' (yeneung-dol), a portmanteau of 'yeneung' and the English word 'idol'.
- Koreans often use 예능 as a noun to describe a person's 'variety sense' or natural comedic timing, which is considered a distinct professional skill for celebrities.
- The term 예능 contains the character 藝, which is the same character used in the word for 'fine arts', linking popular entertainment to high art through its etymology.
Examples in context
- 오늘 텔레비전에서 방송 예능 프로그램을 볼 수 있을까요?Can we watch a variety show on television today?
- 인기 있는 방송 예능 프로그램들이 많이 있어요.There are many popular variety shows.
- 저번 주 예능 프로그램 재밌게 봤어!I had fun watching the variety show last week!
- 사실, 예능 프로그램이 좀 더 좋아.Actually, I prefer variety shows.
- 요즘 어떤 예능 프로그램을 좋아해요?yojeum eotteon yeneung peurogeuraemul joahaeyo?What kind of variety show do you like these days?
- 그 예능 프로그램은 정말 재미있어요.geu yeneung peurogeuraemun jeongmal jaemiisseoyo.That variety show is really funny.
Example conversation
Subin and Minjun are talking about their favorite TV shows.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨, 요즘 재미있는 예능 프로그램 있어요?Minjun ssi, yojeum jaemiinneun yeneung peurogeuraem isseoyo?Minjun, is there any interesting variety show lately?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 최근에 시작한 프로그램이 아주 웃겨요.ne, choegeune sijakhan peurogeuraemi aju utgyeoyo.Yes, a program that started recently is very funny.
- 수빈 Su-bin그 프로그램 이름이 뭐예요?geu peurogeuraem ireumi mwoyeyo?What is the name of that program?
- 민준 Min-jun나중에 링크 보내줄게요.najunge ringkeu bonaejulgeyo.I will send you the link later.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 예능, 프로그램, CC BY-SA 4.0.
