noun
Internet Slang
nugu
NOO-goo · noun · slang
A small, relatively unknown idol group.
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A little-known group with a small fanbase and low public recognition. Sometimes used dismissively, sometimes affectionately by underground-group fans.
“They were a total nugu group before that one song blew up.”
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nugu In A Sentence
They were a total nugu group before that one song blew up.
Origin & Usage
Korean 누구 (nugu), 'who?', implying nobody knows them.
Variants
nugu group
People Also Ask
What does nugu mean in K-pop?
Nugu describes a small, relatively unknown idol group with a tiny fanbase and low public recognition.
Where does the word nugu come from?
It comes from the Korean word 누구 (nugu), meaning 'who?', implying the group is so obscure that people wouldn't know who they are.
Is calling a group nugu an insult?
It can be dismissive, but fans of smaller groups often use it affectionately or matter-of-factly to describe underground acts they support.
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