Korean word

연예인

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeonyein

Meaning

  • nounentertainer

Example

그녀는 연예인이라서 바빠요.keu nyeo neun yeo nye i ni ra seo pa ppa yo

She's busy because she's an entertainer.

Illustration for 연예인 (entertainer)

More examples

저는 연예인 팬이에요.cheo neun yeo nye in pae ni e yo

I am a fan of entertainers.

Core concept

Someone who becomes well known through music, acting, television, or another part of popular entertainment.

Common phrases

  • 연예인 사진yeo nye in sa jin

    photo of an entertainer

  • 연예인 팬yeo nye in paen

    fan of an entertainer

  • 연예인 인터뷰yeo nye in in teo byu

    interview with an entertainer

Similar words

배우paeu: A performer who plays a character in a film, television show, or live stage production.
가수kasu: A person who sings as a job or regular activity, either live or in recordings.

Definition in Korean

대중문화 분야에서 유명하거나 활동하는 사람을 이르는 말.tae jung mun hwa pu nya e seo yu myeong ha geo na hwal dong ha neun sa ra meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word combines 연예 (yeonye, "entertainment arts") with 인 (in, "person"), pointing to a person in the entertainment arts.

Usage tips

  • A famous athlete or politician may be a celebrity in English, but this Korean word usually points to someone active in popular entertainment.

Other meanings

  • celebritynoun

Related words

  • 연예계yeonyegyeentertainment industrynoun

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