K-pop & K-drama · Beginner 2 · A2
Titles & Names in K-dramas: Office and Family
드라마 속 호칭
Why does everyone in K-dramas call each other 팀장님, 선배 or 이모 instead of using names? Korean relationships are built on titles. This lesson explains the most common ones in office, family and everyday dramas, and when real Koreans use them.
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💬 Key words
회장님
hoejangnim
chairman (of a company group)
사장님
sajangnim
company president, boss; also a shop owner
대표님
daepyonim
CEO
본부장님
bonbujangnim
division head
팀장님
timjangnim
team leader
선배
seonbae
senior (someone who started school or work before you)
후배
hubae
junior (someone who started after you)
아저씨
ajeossi
mister (a middle-aged man)
아줌마
ajumma
ma'am (a middle-aged woman, casual)
이모
imo
aunt (mother's sister); a friendly way to call a restaurant lady
형님
hyeongnim
older brother (respectful); the boss in gangster dramas
자기야
jagiya
honey, darling
🗣 Example sentences
팀장님, 회의 자료 여기 있습니다.
timjangnim, hoeui jaryo yeogi itseumnida.
Team leader, here are the materials for the meeting.
선배, 커피 한잔 하실래요?
seonbae, keopi hanjan hasillaeyo?
Sunbae, would you like a cup of coffee?
이모, 여기 김치찌개 하나 주세요!
imo, yeogi gimchijjigae hana juseyo!
Auntie, one kimchi stew over here, please!
사장님, 오늘 정말 맛있었어요!
sajangnim, oneul jeongmal masisseosseoyo!
The food was really delicious today! (to the owner)
✅ Quick quiz
Choose the correct meaning.
Updated: November 2026