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Since its rise in the 1990s, K-pop has grown from a regional development to a global phenomenon, generating unique subculture and language along with its spread.[1] In English-speaking countries that K-pop has reached, special terms adopted from Korean or derived new meanings than the original English definition become popular among fans, and it is essential to understand them to participate in the K-pop fandom.

Note: Korean words that are used in general (e.g. unnie, oppa and -nim) are not included on this list, unless a description with a reference for notability can be provided that shows how they relate.

Terms (A to Z)

A

Aegyo
Super cuteness expressions and gestures made by idols.[2][3]
Age Line
Idols that are born in the same year. For example, " '97 liners" refers to idols both born in '97.[2]
All-Kill
When a song achieves the number one spot on certain Korean music charts as noted by Instiz.[2][3][4]
Anti-fan
Also anti, referring someone who dislikes a particular celebrity.[2]

B

Beagle line
In an idol group, the members who are the most playful and/or loud, like beagle dogs.[2]
Bias
A favorite member of a group. A bias group is a favorite group.[2][3][4]

C

Comeback
When a K-pop group releases new music and it isn't their debut.[2][3][4]
Concept
A theme that a K-pop group follows for their albums.[4]

D

Daesang
Also known as Grand Prize, a music award for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, or Artist of the Year.[2] It is given at the Golden Disk Awards and the Seoul Music Awards.[3]

E

Eye smile
A type of facial expression where the idol's eyes look like crescents.[3]

F

Fan Cam

Footage that is taken by fans instead of official broadcasting cameras.[5]

Fan chant
Words shouted by fans during idol performances, usually include names of every member and specific lyrics.[2]

G

Gayo
An end-of-year K-pop music show.[2][3]

H

Hallyu
The increase in global popularity of South Korean culture since the 1990s.

K

Killing part
The fan's favorite part of a K-pop song or dance.[2]

M

Maknae
The Korean term for the youngest member in a group.[2][6][4]

MR removed

“MR” stands for “music record”. “MR removed” means when in a live performance, the original singing is minimized that audiences can listen to the raw voice of the singer with only the accompaniment. In many live K-pop performances, MR is half removed to support idols, so that the vocal remain sounding rich and in tune even with fast-paced choreography.[7]

P

Point dance
The most prominent move of a K-pop song’s choreography.[3]

S

Sasaeng fan
An over-obsessive fan who may stalk idols or conduct other extreme behavior that constitutes an invasion of privacy.[6][4]
Subunit
A smaller group generated from a large K-pop group. It offers specific members more opportunities to shine and release music and perform separately from the big group.[2][8]

T

Trainee
Aspiring K-pop idols who have been recruited by entertainment companies. Trainees undergo long and rigorous training on vocal, dancing, and presentation.[2][3]

V

Visual Appearance or looks.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Lee, Sangjoon; Nornes, Abé Markus (2015). Hallyu 2.0. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press. ISBN 9780472072521.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "K-pop 101: 21 words every fan should know". SBS PopAsia. Retrieved 2019-03-31.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Tucci, Sherry (2016-09-04). "K-pop Terms and Meanings: Korean Words All Fans Should Know". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 2019-03-31.
  4. ^ a b c d e f http://www.sac.media/pop/2018/03/26/k-pop-101-a-guide-to-korean-pop-culture-lingo-for-noobs/
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference :4 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ a b "English terms all K-Pop fans should know". Allkpop. Retrieved 2019-03-31.
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference :3 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2018/03/14/12-k-pop-sub-units-you-should-love
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