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분홍색

bunhongsaek

pink (color associated with K-pop fandom)

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What it means

분홍색 is the Korean word for pink — a color with enormous cultural significance in K-pop. BTS fans (ARMY) associate pink and purple; many fandoms have signature colors (응원봉 color = lightstick color).

Nuance & when to use

분홍 = pink (noun). 분홍색 = pink color. 분홍빛 = pinkish glow. Korea uses many specific color words: 연분홍 (light pink), 진분홍 (deep pink). In K-drama fashion, pink often signals innocence or romance. Fan merch in 응원봉 colors floods concert venues.

⚠ Common mistake

핑크 (pink, English loan) is more casual. 분홍색 is the standard Korean word. Both are understood.

Example sentences

분홍색 옷이 예뻐요. Bunhongsaek osi yeppeoyo. The pink outfit is pretty.
분홍색을 좋아해요. Bunhongsaeg-eul joahaeyo. I like the color pink.
봄에 분홍색 꽃이 펴요. Bome bunhongsaek kkochi pyeoyo. Pink flowers bloom in spring.

See also

색깔 보라색 응원봉
References Naver Korean Dictionary ↗ 국립국어원 표준국어대사전 ↗ Wikipedia ↗
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FAQ

When is this used?

분홍 = pink (noun). 분홍색 = pink color. 분홍빛 = pinkish glow. Korea uses many specific color words: 연분홍 (light pink), 진분홍 (deep pink). In K-drama fashion, pink often signals innocence or romance. Fan merch in 응원봉 colors floods concert venues.

What's a common mistake?

핑크 (pink, English loan) is more casual. 분홍색 is the standard Korean word. Both are understood.

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