떼창 (ttechang): when the whole crowd sings along

🎤 Meaning

A mass sing-along: the whole audience singing a song together, often loudly and emotionally. Korean crowds are famous for it, and visiting foreign artists often mention it.

Origin

떼 (tte, “crowd” or “flock”) + 창 (唱, “singing”).

✍️ Examples

1. 후렴에서 다 같이 떼창했어.
   Huryeom-eseo da gachi ttechang-haesseo.
   Everyone sang the chorus together.

2. 한국 관객 떼창은 진짜 유명해.
   Hanguk gwangaek ttechang-eun jinjja yumyeonghae.
   Korean audiences are really famous for singing along.

💡 Usage tip

떼창 is the crowd singing the lyrics. 응원법 (eungwonbeop) is the scripted chant shouted between lines. At a concert you’ll often do both in the same song.