粉丝实地指南 · K-pop 용어 사전 A–Z
K-Pop glossary A–ZK-pop 용어 사전 A–Z
New to K-pop fandom? This A–Z glossary collects the words fans and the industry actually use — from "bias" and "comeback" to "fancam" and "daesang". Each term has a short definition here and links to a fuller guide.
Every term, A to Z
- A
- Aegyo
- A cute, charming display of affection.
- All-kill
- When a song tops every major Korean music chart at once.
- B
- Bias
- Your favorite member of a K-pop group.
- Bias wrecker
- A member who threatens to replace your bias.
- C
- Comeback
- A new release with a fresh concept and promotions.
- D
- Daesang
- A "grand prize" — the top award at a Korean music ceremony.
- E
- Encore
- A short repeat performance after winning on a music show.
- F
- Fan chant
- A synchronized chant fans shout during songs.
- Fancam
- A close-up video focused on one member during a performance.
- Fandom
- The organized community of a group's fans.
- Fandom name & color
- The official name and signature color of a fandom.
- Fansign
- A meet-and-greet where fans get autographs.
- K
- Killing part
- The most memorable, standout moment of a song.
- L
- Lightstick
- An official fandom light used at concerts.
- Line distribution
- How a song's parts are divided among group members.
- M
- Maknae
- The youngest member of a group.
- Music shows
- Weekly TV programs where idols perform and win trophies.
- N
- Noraebang
- A private Korean karaoke room — title-track practice without a stage.
- Etiquette (fandom)
- Concert, line, and lightstick manners for shared spaces.
- Streaming etiquette
- How to stream and vote without bots or pile-ons.
- Group vs solo
- OT counts, subunits, and solo debuts that do not end the group.
- Unpacking
- How a K-pop album’s random photocards and versions actually work.
- P
- Photocard
- A collectible idol card included with albums.
- Point choreography
- A signature, easy-to-copy dance move from a song.
- Positions
- Roles within a group: leader, vocalist, rapper, visual, center.
- S
- Stan
- A devoted, highly active fan of an artist.
- Sub-unit
- A smaller group formed from a larger group's members.
- T
- Title track
- The lead single promoted from a release.
- Trainee
- A performer in training before debut.
- V
- Visual
- The member representing the group's public image.