Dictionary — Entry No. 0946
구름
gurim · noun
구름
gurim
[goo-rim]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Cloud. A natural phenomenon frequently referenced in Korean poetry, music, and visual media. Symbolizes dreams, ephemeral beauty, and emotional transience. Often used metaphorically in K-Pop aesthetics and K-Drama cinematography for romantic or melancholic scenes.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
NewJeans uses cloud imagery extensively in their visual branding—soft, ethereal aesthetics that define their youthful debut concept. K-Drama cinematographers employ cloud scenes during emotional moments, separations, and romantic montages to convey fleeting beauty and impermanence. Clouds appear throughout Korean romantic narratives as symbols of temporary happiness.
Example Sentences
구름이 정말 아름다워요.
guu-rim-i jeong-mal a-reum-da-wo-yo.
The clouds are really beautiful (appreciating natural scenery)
구름 위를 걷는 기분이에요.
guu-rim wi-reul geot-neun gi-bun-i-e-yo.
It feels like walking on clouds (metaphor for happiness or euphoria)
구름처럼 흘러가요.
guu-rim-cheo-reom heul-leo-ga-yo.
It flows away like clouds (expressing transience or loss)
⚠️ Don’t use gurim when…
Don’t confuse 구름 (gurim/cloud) with 굼 (gum/stickiness) or other similarly-toned words—context is essential. While ‘구름’ is poetic and frequently appears in music and drama, it’s not commonly used in everyday practical conversation compared to concrete nouns.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — Cloud-filled sky cinematography punctuates emotional separation scenes between the military doctor and the journalist, visually representing the temporary and precarious nature of their wartime romance.
- K-Pop: NewJeans — ‘Attention Please,’ ‘Cookie,’ and other music videos incorporate dreamy cloud visuals and soft-focus aesthetics that perfectly align with their signature ethereal branding and youthful imagery.
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.