Since k-pop groups usually consist of many members, it is highly common for fans to become especially attached to one of them, thus selecting him or her as their favorite. Said favorite member is referred to as someone’s bias. There are a myriad of criteria that might be considered, all of which ...
Nugu (누구) is a Korean word that means “who”. In the context of K-pop, it refers to groups that aren’t popular enough (if at all), usually due to being managed by smaller, less notorious labels. The English equivalent would be something akin to calling a group “a bunch of nobodies”. Since the ...
This term refers to when a group comes back with a new release after the end of a previous cycle of promotions. Said release can be either a single, a mini album or a full album. Said release is also accompanied by an MV (music video). After a comeback, a new cycle of promotions begins anew. ...
As defined on Wikipedia, aegyo (애교) is “a cute display of affection often expressed through a cute/baby voice, facial expressions, and gestures.” The definition found on the blog Eat Your Kimchi expands on that, specifying that “aegyo body language can be as simple as a small pouty lip, a hand ...
Daebak (대박) is a Korean exclamation that denotes approval. It is often translated as “awesome”. As stated on The Korea Blog, it might also be used as “a way of greeting, particularly to wish someone good luck or success.” The blog expands on the definition, adding that “daebak is also used when a ...
A fancam is a live performance recorded by a fan. It might feature the whole group or focus on a specific member. The video is then uploaded to a video hosting website and shared with other fans. This is a highly popular practice, since most people cannot attend the performances and even those ...
Oppa (오빠) is a Korean honorific. As defined on the Busy Atom website, it is “a gender specific term and used by a girl (or female) to call her elder brother (or brother like figures). The following 3 major definition summarize who oppa is as of today in Korea: a girl's big brother (including ...
Noona (누나) is a Korean honorific. As stated on the Dramabeans website, “Traditionally, noona is what a boy calls his older sister, from childhood all the way through adulthood. It’s also a term indicating friendship, or an informality between kids whose families are really close. Between kids, ...
