Travel Phrases — Entry No. 0384
롯데월드
lotte-world · noun
롯데월드
lotte-world
[LOH-teh WUHL-deu]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Lotte World (롯데월드) is one of the world’s largest indoor theme parks, located in the Jamsil district of Seoul. It features an indoor section called Adventure and an outdoor section called Magic Island built on a lake. The park is a beloved landmark for both Korean locals and international tourists.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Lotte World is a quintessential Seoul date spot that appears constantly in K-Drama romantic scenes and idol vlogs. NCT, EXO, and other SM Entertainment artists have all filmed content near the park, which sits steps from the Han River. It’s particularly magical in winter when the outdoor section becomes a full ice rink.
Example Sentences
롯데월드에 가고 싶어요!
Lotte Woreude gago sipeoyo!
I want to go to Lotte World! (excited wish, common among fans planning a Korea trip)
우리 롯데월드에서 데이트해요.
Uri Lotte Woreude-eseo deiteuhaeyo.
Let’s go on a date at Lotte World. (romantic suggestion, classic K-Drama line)
롯데월드는 서울에서 가장 큰 테마파크예요.
Lotte Woreudeuneun Seoureseo gajang keun temapakeuyeyo.
Lotte World is the biggest theme park in Seoul. (factual travel statement)
⚠️ Don’t use lotte-world when…
Don’t confuse 롯데월드 (the theme park) with 롯데월드타워 (the 123-floor skyscraper next door). Also, ‘롯데’ is pronounced ‘LOH-teh,’ not ‘LOT’ — the final syllable ‘데’ is a distinct beat.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Her Private Life (2019) — the lead character visits Seoul theme parks as part of her devoted idol fan lifestyle, capturing exactly the joy K-Pop fans associate with Lotte World.
- K-Pop: NCT DREAM — Candy
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