1. What does it mean?
혼코노 combines 혼자, alone, with 코노, coin karaoke. It means taking a solo karaoke session, often to sing freely or practice without coordinating with a group.
Also written or said as honkono
2. The nuance
The term describes being alone, not feeling lonely or singing badly. Payment methods and session formats differ by venue despite the word coin.
3. Examples
“노래 연습하고 싶어서 잠깐 혼코노했어.”
I wanted to practice singing, so I had a short solo karaoke session.
“혼코노는 노래 순서를 기다리지 않아도 돼서 좋아.”
I like solo karaoke because I don't have to wait for my turn.
Sources
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