Travel Phrases — Entry No. 1194
제주도
jeju-island · noun
제주도
jeju-island
[je-joo eye-lund]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Jeju Island (제주도), Korea’s largest island and primary vacation destination known for natural beauty, seafood, and romance. The word combines 제주 (Jeju) + 도 (island). It’s a cultural icon in Korean media and K-Pop tourism.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Jeju Island appears constantly in K-Dramas—’Crash Landing on You’ features iconic Jeju scenes. BTS has filmed numerous travel content on Jeju. NewJeans shot the music video for ‘Attention’ in Jeju’s scenic locations. K-Drama couples treat Jeju as the ultimate romantic destination, making it essential vocabulary for fans wanting to understand cultural references.
Example Sentences
제주도에 가고 싶어요.
je-joo-doh-eh gah-go shee-puh-yo
I want to go to Jeju Island. (expressing travel desire)
제주도는 아름다워요.
je-joo-doh-neun ah-reum-dah-wuh-yo
Jeju Island is beautiful. (describing the island)
제주도 여행은 로맨틱해요.
je-joo-doh yuh-haeng-eun roh-maen-tik-hae-yo
A trip to Jeju Island is romantic. (cultural association)
⚠️ Don’t use jeju-island when…
1) The full name is ‘제주도’ (Jeju-do), not just ‘제주’—adding ‘도’ (island) is correct formal usage, though locals may drop it colloquially. 2) Jeju pronunciation in Korean is ‘je-joo,’ not ‘jay-zoo’—match native speakers to sound natural.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Crash Landing on You — Yoon Se-ri and Ri Jeong-hyuk explore Jeju Island’s iconic waterfalls and beaches
- K-Pop: NewJeans — ‘Attention’ (music video filmed on Jeju Island’s scenic coastal locations)
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.