noun Internet Slang

It girl / It boy

IT GURL / IT BOY · noun · informal

The iconic, of-the-moment top idol everyone is talking about.

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Definitions

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The female or male idol who defines the current moment through popularity, influence, and buzz.

“With this comeback she became the It girl of the year.”
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It girl / It boy In A Sentence

With this comeback she became the It girl of the year.

Origin & Usage

From English 'It girl' (1920s), applied to idols.

Variants it-girlit-boy

People Also Ask

What is an 'It girl' or 'It boy' in K-pop?

It's the iconic, of-the-moment top idol who defines the current moment through popularity, influence, and buzz.

Where does the term 'It girl' come from?

It comes from the English 'It girl' of the 1920s, later applied to trend-defining idols.

How does someone become an It girl or It boy?

Usually through a standout comeback or moment that makes them the idol everyone is talking about that year.

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