noun
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bonsang
BOHN-sahng · noun · slang
A 'main prize' award, ranking below the daesang.
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A main award given to several artists at a ceremony, below the single grand-prize daesang. A solid but non-peak achievement.
“They took home three bonsangs but missed the daesang.”
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bonsang In A Sentence
They took home three bonsangs but missed the daesang.
Origin & Usage
Korean 본상 (bonsang), 'main prize'.
Variants
본상
People Also Ask
What is a bonsang?
It's a 'main prize' award given to multiple artists at a K-pop ceremony, ranking below the single grand-prize daesang.
Is a bonsang a big deal?
It's a solid achievement and recognition, but it sits below the daesang, so groups still aim for the grand prize above it.
Where does 'bonsang' come from?
It comes from the Korean word 본상 (bonsang), meaning 'main prize.'
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