English–Korean

“main character” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchuingong

Example

이 소설의 주인공은 용감한 소년이다.i so seo rui chu in gong eun yong gam han so nyeo ni da

The main character of this novel is a brave boy.

Illustration for 주인공 (main character)

How to say “main character” in Korean

“Main character” in Korean is 주인공 (chuingong).

The character at the center of a story, whose choices and actions move the plot forward.

Full entry for 주인공: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 주인공

드라마에서 주인공의 대사가 많은 화제가 되었다.teu ra ma e seo chu in gong ui tae sa ga ma neun hwa je ga toe eot tta

The main character's dialogue in the drama became a major topic of conversation.

Tips for using 주인공

  • A main character can be flawed or villainous, so this word describes importance in the story rather than goodness.

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