Korean word

주인공

Pronunciation

Romanizationchuingong

Meaning

  • nounmain character

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 주인공 대사chu in gong tae sa

    main character's dialogue

  • 주인공 소개chu in gong so gae

    main character introduction

  • 주인공 성격chu in gong seong gyeok

    main character's personality

Similar words

등장인물teungjanginmul: A person who appears in a story, play, or film.
주연chuyeon: The most important role in a stage, film, or television production.
주연배우chuyeonbaeu: An actor who plays one of the most important roles in a production.
주역chuyeok: A central figure who plays a decisive part in a story or event.

Definition in Korean

이야기나 영화에서 줄거리의 중심이 되는 인물로, 사건을 이끌거나 변화를 일으키는 사람i ya gi na yeong hwa e seo chul geo ri ui chung si mi toe neun in mul lo sa geo neul i kkeul geo na pyeon hwa reul i reu ki neun sa ram

Word origin

This Sino-Korean term was borrowed from Chinese and came to mean the principal person in a story.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • 조연choyeonsupporting characternoun

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