K-Pop Dictionary

Your favorite member in a group.

When an artist releases new music and promotes it.

The youngest member of a group.

When a song reaches #1 on all major real-time music charts.

The member considered the most good-looking or fitting Korean beauty standards.

Your ultimate favorite idol or group above all others.

A member who often makes you question your main bias.

Supporting all seven members equally in a group.

An obsessive fan who invades idols’ privacy.

Cute behavior meant to charm fans.

The member shown in the final close-up of a performance.

A fan-filmed video focusing on one member.

An official glowing item fans use at concerts.

Playing songs on platforms to help charting.

Collectible idol cards included in albums.

The member performing at the middle during key moments.

The member who guides the group.

Someone training to become an idol.

To strongly support an idol or group.

The first performance after a comeback.

How singing lines are divided among members.

A self-taken photo; selfie.

Fans meet idols and receive autographs.

The period before an idol debuts.

The theme or style of an album or comeback.

A preview clip or image before a comeback.

A short album with several tracks.

The fan community supporting an idol or group.

A newly debuted idol or group.

A smaller group formed within a larger group.

The professional name an idol uses.

The main song promoted during a comeback.

Non-title tracks in an album.

A coordinated chant fans shout during performances.

An event where fans high-five idols.

Multiple members you favor strongly.

When you have two main biases.

Fans streaming songs together to boost charts.

An official event for direct fan interaction.

A specific time period defined by a comeback concept.

The most addictive or iconic part of a song.

The member with the strongest vocal role.

Supports the main vocal with many lines.

The best dancer in the group.

Supports the main dancer with notable parts.

The member with main rap duties.

The second rapper supporting the main role.

A standout facial expression during performances.

A wide concert shot showing the whole stage.

Online arguments between fandoms.

A fan who only supports one member and dislikes the rest.

A fan-run site dedicated to an idol with photos and updates.

An album autographed by members.

A banner fans hold at concerts with supportive messages.

A celebratory stage after winning on a music show.

A group winning first place on a music program.

A top-level grand prize at award shows.

A major award given to multiple artists.

Award given to the best new artists.

Music video for an idol's song.

Fans or creators reacting to a music video.

A specific day for idols to post selfies.

Content created by fans, such as edits or art.

Fans pairing idols together platonically or romantically.

Physical affection between idols, like hugs or touches.

Worldwide auditions to recruit trainees.

An idol who also works in dramas or films.

Fans adding unofficial subtitles to videos.

Korean internet users commenting online.

Korean netizens.

International K-pop fans.

Chart performance on streaming platforms.

Album sales in CD or physical formats.

Organized fan actions like ads or charity events.

When a K-pop song or album charts on Billboard.

A fan who supports only one member or solo work.

A fan who supports multiple groups.

News about upcoming concerts or tours.

Crowd filled with glowing lightsticks at concerts.

Online video call events between idols and fans.

Brief greeting events after concerts.

How albums are distributed across retailers.

The timeline of teasers leading up to a comeback.

Short preview of the music video.

Multiple members who keep bias-wrecking you.

A livestream platform used by idols to interact with fans.

A studio video showing the choreography clearly.