Booking concert tickets in Korea, especially for popular artists, can be a fast-paced and sometimes challenging experience. This guide provides the essential Korean vocabulary and phrases you need to navigate the online ticketing process, understand key terms, and successfully secure your spot at the show. Learn how to ask relevant questions and understand the nuances of Korean concert culture.
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Core Expression
This is the fundamental phrase for the action of booking concert tickets.
- Expression: 콘서트 티켓 예매하기 (or 예매하다)
Pronunciation: Kon-seo-teu ti-ket ye-mae-ha-gi (or ye-mae-ha-da)
Meaning: Booking concert tickets (or To book concert tickets)
Essential Booking Vocabulary
These are key terms you’ll encounter during the ticket booking process.
- Expression: 예매
Pronunciation: ye-mae
Meaning: Booking, reservation (often used for tickets/seats) - Expression: 티켓 오픈
Pronunciation: ti-ket o-peun
Meaning: Ticket sales open - Expression: 좌석 선택
Pronunciation: jwa-seok seon-taek
Meaning: Seat selection - Expression: 결제하기
Pronunciation: gyeol-je-ha-gi
Meaning: To make a payment - Expression: 매진
Pronunciation: mae-jin
Meaning: Sold out - Expression: 취소표
Pronunciation: chwi-so-pyo
Meaning: Cancelled ticket(s) (tickets that become available after cancellation) - Expression: 예매 대기
Pronunciation: ye-mae dae-gi
Meaning: Waiting list for booking / Standby - Expression: 예매처
Pronunciation: ye-mae-cheo
Meaning: Ticketing site/platform (e.g., Interpark, Yes24) - Expression: 회원가입
Pronunciation: hoe-won-ga-ip
Meaning: Sign up / Membership registration - Expression: 로그인
Pronunciation: ro-geu-in
Meaning: Login - Expression: 아이디
Pronunciation: a-i-di
Meaning: ID / Username - Expression: 비밀번호
Pronunciation: bi-mil-beon-ho
Meaning: Password
Basic Phrases for Booking
Use these phrases when discussing or attempting to book tickets.
- Expression: 콘서트 티켓 예매하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: Kon-seo-teu ti-ket ye-mae-ha-go si-peo-yo.
Meaning: I want to book concert tickets. - Expression: 티켓팅 언제 시작해요?
Pronunciation: Ti-ke-ting eon-je si-jak-hae-yo?
Meaning: When does the ticketing start? - Expression: 어디서 예매할 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: Eo-di-seo ye-mae-hal su i-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Where can I book the tickets? - Expression: 이 콘서트 티켓 아직 있어요?
Pronunciation: I kon-seo-teu ti-ket a-jik i-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Are there still tickets for this concert? - Expression: 벌써 매진이에요?
Pronunciation: Beol-sseo mae-jin-i-e-yo?
Meaning: Is it already sold out? - Expression: 좌석을 선택할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: Jwa-seo-geul seon-taek-hal su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I choose my seat? - Expression: 티켓 가격이 얼마예요?
Pronunciation: Ti-ket ga-gyeo-gi eol-ma-ye-yo?
Meaning: How much is the ticket price? - Expression: 한 장 예매할게요.
Pronunciation: Han jang ye-mae-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll book one ticket. - Expression: 결제는 어떻게 해요?
Pronunciation: Gyeol-je-neun eo-tteo-ke hae-yo?
Meaning: How do I make the payment? - Expression: 예매 확인 메일 받았어요.
Pronunciation: Ye-mae hwa-gin me-il ba-da-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I received the booking confirmation email. - Expression: 취소 수수료가 있나요?
Pronunciation: Chwi-so su-su-ryo-ga in-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a cancellation fee? - Expression: 예매 번호가 뭐예요?
Pronunciation: Ye-mae beon-ho-ga mwo-ye-yo?
Meaning: What is the reservation number?
Navigating Ticketing Websites
These phrases are helpful when using online ticketing platforms.
- Expression: 다음 단계로 넘어가기
Pronunciation: Da-eum dan-gye-ro neo-meo-ga-gi
Meaning: Proceed to the next step - Expression: 좌석 배치도 보기
Pronunciation: Jwa-seok bae-chi-do bo-gi
Meaning: View seating chart - Expression: 원하는 좌석을 클릭하세요.
Pronunciation: Won-ha-neun jwa-seo-geul keul-lik-ha-se-yo.
Meaning: Please click on the desired seat. - Expression: 예매 정보를 확인해주세요.
Pronunciation: Ye-mae jeong-bo-reul hwa-gin-hae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please check your booking information. - Expression: 결제 수단을 선택하세요.
Pronunciation: Gyeol-je su-da-neul seon-taek-ha-se-yo.
Meaning: Please select a payment method. - Expression: 신용카드 정보를 입력하세요.
Pronunciation: Sin-yong-ka-deu jeong-bo-reul im-nyeok-ha-se-yo.
Meaning: Please enter your credit card information. - Expression: 무통장 입금
Pronunciation: Mu-tong-jang ip-geum
Meaning: Bank transfer (without a bankbook) - Expression: 예매 완료
Pronunciation: Ye-mae wan-ryo
Meaning: Booking complete - Expression: 나의 예매 내역
Pronunciation: Na-ui ye-mae nae-yeok
Meaning: My booking history - Expression: 예매 취소하기
Pronunciation: Ye-mae chwi-so-ha-gi
Meaning: Cancel booking - Expression: 새로고침
Pronunciation: Sae-ro-go-chim
Meaning: Refresh (the page) - Expression: 서버 시간 확인
Pronunciation: Sseo-beo si-gan hwa-gin
Meaning: Check server time
Korean Culture Notes
Understanding these cultural points can make the ticketing process smoother.
- “피켓팅” (Piketing): This slang term combines “피” (pi – blood) and “ticketing,” signifying the intense, “bloody” competition for popular concert tickets. It highlights how stressful and difficult securing tickets can be.
- Fan Club Pre-sales (선예매 – Seonyemae): Often, official fan club members get early access to tickets before the general public sale. Joining the fan club might be necessary for high-demand concerts.
- Major Ticketing Platforms: The most common websites for booking tickets in Korea are Interpark Ticket (인터파크 티켓), Yes24 Ticket (예스24 티켓), and Melon Ticket (멜론 티켓). Familiarize yourself with these platforms.
- Importance of Speed: Ticketing for popular K-pop groups or artists often sells out within minutes, sometimes seconds. Being logged in, having payment info ready, and clicking fast is crucial. Using internet cafes (PC방 – PC Bang) with faster internet is common.
- Resale Market (양도 – Yangdo): While official platforms discourage it, tickets are often resold (양도 – yangdo) on social media or secondary market sites, sometimes at inflated prices. Be cautious of scams when buying resale tickets.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Two friends (Mina and Jiho) are trying to book tickets online for a popular idol group’s concert right when sales open.
Roles:
* A: Mina (Ready at the computer)
* B: Jiho (Also trying on another device, slightly panicked)
- Expression: A: 지호야, 8시 정각이야! 빨리 새로고침 해!
Pronunciation: Ji-ho-ya, yeo-deol-si jeong-ga-gi-ya! Ppal-li sae-ro-go-chim hae!
Meaning: Jiho, it’s exactly 8 o’clock! Quick, refresh! - Expression: B: 헉, 하고 있어! 아, 서버 터졌나 봐! 로딩이 안 돼!
Pronunciation: Heok, ha-go i-sseo! A, sseo-beo teo-jeon-na bwa! Ro-ding-i an dwae!
Meaning: Ack, I’m doing it! Oh, I think the server crashed! It’s not loading! - Expression: A: 내 건 들어가지는데… 좌석 선택 화면이야! 어디 앉을까? 스탠딩? 지정석?
Pronunciation: Nae geon deu-reo-ga-ji-neun-de… jwa-seok seon-taek hwa-myeon-i-ya! Eo-di an-jeul-kka? Seu-taen-ding? Ji-jeong-seok?
Meaning: Mine is loading… I’m on the seat selection screen! Where should we sit? Standing? Reserved seating? - Expression: B: 아무데나! 일단 잡아! 포도알 보여? 빨리 클릭해!
Pronunciation: A-mu-de-na! Il-dan ja-ba! Po-do-al bo-yeo? Ppal-li keul-lik-hae!
Meaning: Anywhere! Just grab something! Do you see any available seats (grapes)? Click quickly! (Available seats are often shown as purple dots, resembling grapes – 포도알 podoal). - Expression: A: 아, 없어! 다 회색이야! 스탠딩 구역 눌러볼게… 됐다! 결제 창 넘어갔어!
Pronunciation: A, eop-seo! Da hoe-sae-gi-ya! Seu-taen-ding gu-yeok nul-leo-bol-ge… dwaet-da! Gyeol-je chang neo-meo-ga-sseo!
Meaning: Ah, none! They’re all grey (taken)! I’ll try clicking the standing section… Got it! I’m through to the payment window! - Expression: B: 진짜? 다행이다! 내 건 아직도 로딩 중이야… 제발 결제 성공해!
Pronunciation: Jin-jja? Da-haeng-i-da! Nae geon a-jik-do ro-ding jung-i-ya… Je-bal gyeol-je seong-gong-hae!
Meaning: Really? That’s a relief! Mine is still loading… Please succeed with the payment! - Expression: A: 성공! 예매 완료 떴어! 우리 콘서트 간다!
Pronunciation: Seong-gong! Ye-mae wan-ryo tteo-sseo! U-ri kon-seo-teu gan-da!
Meaning: Success! The booking complete message appeared! We’re going to the concert! - Expression: B: 와! 대박! 진짜 고마워! 역시 피켓팅은 어려워~
Pronunciation: Wa! Dae-bak! Jin-jja go-ma-wo! Yeok-si pi-ke-ting-eun eo-ryeo-wo~
Meaning: Wow! Awesome! Thank you so much! As expected, ‘piketing’ is hard~
Practice Tips
Mastering concert ticket booking takes practice! Try navigating Korean ticketing sites like Interpark or Yes24 (even without buying) to get familiar with the layout and vocabulary~ You can practice the phrases with a language partner or friend, simulating the booking process. Watching videos of Korean fans doing ‘티켓팅’ (ticketing) on YouTube can also give you a real sense of the speed and terms used. Good luck with your next booking attempt! 파이팅! (Fighting!)
