If you are getting confused by the large amount of jargon surrounding k-pop culture, I have compiled a list of useful k-pop terms in this beautiful glossary for your reference! This list will get continuously updated, so please don’t have a conniption if something is missing.
*Disclaimer: All definitions are grounded in my own understanding, as opposed to official definitions
- All-Kill: A song that achieves first place on all major South Korean music charts
- Bias: Your favorite member of an idol group
- Comeback: NOT a return from retirement, but simply another promotion cycle for a new release
- Fan Club: A usually-paid, membership-only support club for an idol group that can be officially or unofficially organized to buy merchandise, create fan chants, attend concerts, and vote for awards etc.
- Goodbye Stage: The last active promotion for a promotion cycle (i.e. until the next comeback)
- Magnae: The youngest member of a group (aka the butt of everyone’s harassment)
- Triple Crown: Can either refer to A) Winning #1 on a music show 3 weeks in a row or B) winning #1 on all three major music shows in the same week
- Ultimate Bias: Your absolute favorite idol everrr
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