Decoding K-Pop lingo: Explaining the meaning of THESE words
Karen Noronha
July 16, 2023
K-Pop lingo
A look at terms new fans of K-pop may not be familiar with in light of global K-pop phenomenon
4D
This Korean slang - considered a compliment - is for Idols who have a weird, eccentric personality
Aegyo
A term used when an Idol acts cute, pitching their voice high, speaking in baby talk, and making gestures
Finger heart
A gesture in which a person crosses their thumb and index finger to make a small V
Hwaiting
An expression of encouragement derived from the English word 'fighting'
Lightstick
An official cheering wand that K-pop fans wave at concerts
All-kill
It is when a K-pop group is ranked at number one spot on all eight Korean music charts at once
Anti
Someone who attacks an idol they don't like, especially rival groups
Bias
A person's 'bias' is basically fans' favourite idol in a K-pop groups or a particular group
Bias wrecker
This is when another member from the same group tempts fans to switch their bias
Ending fairy
It is when a member of a group has the camera linger on them at the end of a performance on stage
Fancam
A video that tracks a single idol throughout a group performance
Fanchant
A set cheering guides that K-pop fans follow during song performances
Daesang
The highest accolade groups can win at one of the annual music award shows like the Grammys
Fanmeets & Fansigns
When Idols organise greeting events that gives them one-on-one time with fans
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