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subunit
SUHB-yoo-nit · noun · informal
A smaller official group formed from members of a larger group.
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A permanent or project-based smaller lineup drawn from a bigger group, releasing its own music. Common in large groups like SEVENTEEN or NCT.
“The subunit's ballad is completely different from the main group's sound.”
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subunit In A Sentence
The subunit's ballad is completely different from the main group's sound.
Origin & Usage
English 'sub-' + 'unit', a K-pop group structure.
People Also Ask
What is a subunit in K-pop?
A subunit is a smaller official lineup formed from members of a larger group that releases its own music, either permanently or as a project.
Which groups use subunits?
Subunits are common in large groups such as SEVENTEEN and NCT, where members split into smaller teams with distinct sounds and styles.
Is a subunit a separate group?
It's an official offshoot of the main group rather than a fully independent group. The members still belong to and promote as the parent group.
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