Dictionary — Entry No. 0864
파랑
parang · noun
파랑
parang
[pah-RAHNG]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Means blue, one of the primary colors representing calmness, sadness, and tranquility in Korean culture. Often symbolizes melancholy or depth in emotional contexts.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
NewJeans and BLACKPINK frequently incorporate blue in their concepts and music videos. In K-dramas like ‘Goblin,’ blue lighting creates atmosphere in emotional scenes. The color represents both hope and sorrow in Korean artistic traditions.
Example Sentences
하늘은 파랑색이야.
Haneul-eun parang-saekkali-ya.
The sky is blue (literal description)
그는 파란 기분이었다.
Geuneun paran gibun-i-eossdda.
He was feeling blue/sad (emotional expression)
파란 바다에서 수영했어.
Paran bada-eseo suyeong-haesseo.
I swam in the blue ocean (vivid description)
⚠️ Don’t use parang when…
Parang (파랑) is a noun; when modifying another noun, use the adjective form ‘paran’ (파란). Don’t confuse parang with other shades—it’s a pure blue, not navy or light blue which have separate words.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Goblin — The magical blue lighting in scenes emphasizes the supernatural and melancholic nature of the story.
- K-Pop: NewJeans — ‘OMG’ features predominantly blue tones in the choreography and styling, emphasizing the group’s cool, refreshing concept.
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.