noun Internet Slang

daesang

DAE-sahng · noun · slang

The highest 'grand prize' award at a K-pop ceremony.

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The top-tier grand prize at major award shows such as MAMA or the Golden Disc Awards. Winning one is a career-defining honor.

“Winning their first daesang made the whole group cry.”
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daesang In A Sentence

Winning their first daesang made the whole group cry.

Origin & Usage

Korean 대상 (daesang), 'grand prize'.

Variants 대상

People Also Ask

What is a daesang?

It's the highest 'grand prize' award handed out at major K-pop ceremonies like MAMA or the Golden Disc Awards, considered a career-defining honor.

How is a daesang different from a bonsang?

A daesang is the single top grand prize in a category, while a bonsang is a main prize awarded to several artists ranking below it.

Where does the word 'daesang' come from?

It comes from the Korean word 대상 (daesang), meaning 'grand prize.'

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