Aegyo To All-Kill: Common Terms Every K-pop Stan Should Know

As the Hallyu keeps growing, the influence of Korean pop culture has become even more strong over the world. So before you plunge into the realm of K-pop, you better brush up on the lingo.

Take a plunge into the realm of K-pop.

Idol: K-pop celebrities are referred to as idols. Idols can be single artists or group members, however, the term is frequently used for K-pop artists who have made their debut

Bias: A favorite band member is referred to as bias by fans. A fan's all-time favourite group is commonly referred to as a bias group.

Bias Wrecker: The term bias wrecker describes a fan's second favourite within a group who has a good chance of defeating their bias

Fan chant: Before an idol's performance, admirers often yell out fan chants in the crowd. The names of each member of a group are typically included in fan chants.

Comeback: When an idol or a group releases a new song, that is when the term comeback is mostly used.

Aegyo: The cutest member of a group who uses gestures to convey how cute they are is known as an aegyo in K-pop.

All-Kill: A solo artist or group is said to have all-kill when they are at the top of all of the major Korean music charts.

Sasaeng: The term Sasaeng describes fans that have gone too far and are more like stalkers.