Dictionary — Entry No. 0944
다음 주
da-eum-ju · noun
다음 주
da-eum-ju
[dah-eum joo]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Next week. A temporal expression referring to the week following the current one. Used for future planning, scheduling concerts and performances, and building anticipation in K-Pop and K-Drama narratives.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
K-Pop groups announce album releases and concert dates ‘다음 주’ to allow fans preparation time and ticket pre-orders. K-Drama characters use this phrase when discussing future plot developments, creating narrative tension and viewer anticipation. Fan communities plan meetups and viewing parties around ‘다음 주’ events.
Example Sentences
다음 주에 콘서트가 있어요.
da-eum ju-e kon-seo-teu-ga i-sseo-yo.
There’s a concert next week (exciting announcement)
다음 주 앨범을 기대해요.
da-eum ju ael-bum-eul gi-dae-hae-yo.
I’m looking forward to next week’s album (anticipation)
다음 주에 뮤직비디오가 공개돼요.
da-eum ju-e myu-jik-bi-di-o-ga gong-gae-dwae-yo.
The music video will be revealed next week (promotional schedule)
⚠️ Don’t use da-eum-ju when…
Don’t confuse 다음 주 (next week) with 다음 달 (next month) or 다음 해 (next year)—each timeframe requires different planning and commitment. The phrase assumes immediate future context, so use it for events 7-14 days away.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay — Characters plan future healing moments and emotional breakthroughs scheduled for ‘다음 주,’ creating narrative tension and setting viewer expectations for upcoming episodes.
- K-Pop: TWICE — Album releases, concert dates, and fan meet announcements consistently use ‘다음 주’ to allow fans time for preparations, travel planning, and merchandise pre-orders.
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.