The K-Pop have been in the trend for decades, and there are many unique Jargons and terms used by the fans. Newbies and beginners can get confused with the words both in Korean and English. K-pop idols are known for their excellent vocals, choreography, dancing style, and fancy attire. Every year many groups are formed, and fans gets blessed with the name of their fandom. If you are into K-Pop after listening to BTS or Twice, you must have heard jargon such as Oppa, Bias, and Unnie. Every word carries a meaning, and you will discover some familiar words that you can use while interacting with your favorite K-Pop idol’ss.
1. Maknae
The Maknae refers to the youngest member of a group. The group can be a girl or boy group. The youngest member is the one who is perfect in every aspect of K-Pop. In BTS, Jungkook is the youngest member of the group.He is often called the Golden Maknae. The Golden Maknae is the one who’s hardworking and excels in vocals, visuals, and choreography.
2. Oppa
Oppa is a Korean Jargon used for older brothers or boyfriends. It varies depending upon whom girls want to call what. In K-pop, fandom girls used Oppa to address their favorite Idols and crush on them. It’s an adorable term, and anyone can use it. Oppa is one of the most widely used terms among international fans.
3. Fanchants
Fan chants are some jingles or slogans made and executed by the fans. The fan chants are usually sung by the entire fandom before the beginning of an Idol’s performance. The fan chants can include the names of the group’s members or lines about the idol’s. Fan chants vary depending on the particular occasion.
4. Leader
A leader is the most important and responsible member of a group. He is responsible for binding the group and guide them when things go hay. He is the one who maintains the unity in the group. The BTS’s RM is the best K-pop leader industry has ever got. He learned English to converse with foreigners and has always been motivated and inspired his members to work hard.
5. Anti-Fan
Whenever a group rises to fame, they had face criticism and unreasonable, hateful comments. These are mainly carried out by the opposite fandom who don’t want to see other groups successful. Many people find some artists or idols overrated and thus walk on the track to hate them.
6. Aegyo
Aegyo is a word used to express something cute. When an Idol acts cute, he does that by showing gestures or addressing something appealing to the crowd. Aegyo gestures or words could be used by both male and female idols. The fans act cute when they see their idol’s to captivate their attention.
7. Debut
The word debut is like the lifeline of an idol trainee. The trainee worked hard for years to get into an agency and then debut as a solo or a group. Whenever they make their debut as a new artist solo or in a group, that day decides their future. Whether they will be accepted by the people or not.
8. Unnie
The word Unnie could be used for elder sister. Mainly the word is used for female idols. The youngest member of the group uses these words to address their seniors. Even the fans can use the term Unnie to call out their favorite word. The word Unnie is an emotion and sounds beautiful when called by someone significant.
9. Comeback
It’s a ritual in the K-pop industry to make a comeback. The idol’s includes a response with their latest album or songs whenever they want to connect with their fans. With Comeback, the fans gets entertained with their Idol’s new picture, photobook, variety of themes, a bunch of recent performances, and many more.
10. Bias
The word bias is one such popular word among K-pop stans. It refers to the most favorite member of a fan and the one they cherish the most. For example, someone stans BTS and likes every member equally, but they tell you their Bias is Jungkook. It means they love and admire Jungkook the most BTS.
