This five member K-pop girl group has become one of the most influential groups in K-pop. Within only months of debut the members are being praised for their outstanding vocals, dance, professionalism, visuals, and stage presence. Alongside that they broke records with their debut EP exceeding 444,000 copies in pre-sale, breaking the record for most debut pre-order sales in K-pop history.
NEWJEANS
This seven member boy group is one of the most popular and influential group in history, being one of the first K-pop groups to gain global recognition and currently have the largest fan following. They are also the first K-pop group to ever be nominated for the Grammy music awards not only once but twice, though they did not win either time their nomination alone was enough to break barriers for the K-pop music genre.
BTS
“Cookin' like a chef I'm a 5 star 미슐랭”
Gods Menu - Stray Kids
A term often used to talk about the youngest in the group or family.
Maknae
These agencies are the four biggest entertainment agencies in K-pop, and are commonly referred to as “the big four”. These agencies work to manage all of the idols under them, produce their music, and fund their activities and promotions.
HYBE, SM, YG, JYP
This popular four member girl group was the first K-pop group to have their two of their music videos reach 1 billion views on Youtube, and perform as one of the main acts at the annual Coachella music festival.
BLACKPINK
This eight piece boy group has been very successful since debut with their debut album globally reaching #1 on iTunes. Alongside that, their album titled “Oddinary” had reached 2.24 million copies sold in presale within the first 24 hours of pre-release, this group also became the first K-pop group and second overall artist to have 2 No.1 songs in the same year. Within the current year they have also been recognized as Best K-Pop Group at the 2023 MTV Video Music Award’s.
STRAY KIDS
“I’m twerkin’ on the runway”
Queencard - (G)I-DLE
A collection of specific words or names fans will say before and during an idols performance.
Fan Chant
AntiFragile- Le Sserafim
This nine member kpop girl group received 21 hourly PAKs (perfect all kills) on the Korean charts with their hit song “Cheer Up” and ‘TT”, making them the first K-pop girl group in history to achieve 100 PAKs in total. Alongside that, two members have made successful debuts as soloists, with their music videos getting record breaking amounts of views and streams on many music streaming platforms.
TWICE
Debuting thru the K-pop survival show “I-LAND” this seven member boy group has proven their talent countless times, receiving the ROTY (rookie of the year) and RGS (rookie grand slam) awards shortly after their debut. Alongside that they have sold out massive venues on their world tours within minutes of ticket sales being posted, their tour tickets were sold so fast they had to add additional shows on almost all of their stops.
ENHYPEN
“I’m breaking every rule”
28 Reasons - Seulgi
A word fans use when talking about their favorite idol or member of a group.
Bias
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SEVENTEEN: CARAT BONG
A member of former girl group SNSD this idol is known for her soft vocals and visuals, alongside that she has played in number of roles. With some of her most notable works being “Big Mouth”, “The K2”, “The Miracle”, “Exit”, “Love Rain”, and “The King In Love”.
Yoona
Part of the boy group 2PM this idol is known for his masculine appearance and smooth fast paced rap. Alongside his idol appearance, he is also an actor.vWith some of his most notable works being “Vincenzo”, “Save me”, “Bring It On Ghost”, “Blind”, “Secret Royal Inspector Joy”, “The Game: Towards Zero”, and “Dream High”.
Ok Taec-yeon
“Blow your mind 가라”
Mr. Simple - Super Junior
A word used to talk about when an idol does a series of cute or adorable actions and facial expressions.
Aegyo
Wa Da Da- Kep1er
This former eight member girl group is one of the most influential groups in K-pop history, with some of the most well known songs and dances among K-pop fans. Some of the biggest accomplishments made by this group was with their hit song “Gee”, not only did this song received several awards but it also allowed the group to start global fashion trends. This is one of the groups that truly set the stage for all generations of K-pop with their record setting album sales, tours, views, and talent.
SNSD/GIRLS GENERATION
This second generation five member K-pop boy group is one of the most globally recognized K-pop groups with hit songs like “Ring Ding Dong”, “Replay”, “Lucifer”, and “Don’t Call Me”. This Kpop group is also the first group to ever produce a “dance practice” video, which would in the future become a staple to the “K-pop culture”.
SHINEE
“Bless me achoo!”
Simon Says
A fan who obsessively watches and observes their idols, and in some scenarios becoming a borderline stalker and invading their idols privacy.
Sasaeng
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THE BOYZ: HEART BBYONG BONG