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sunbae
SUN-bae · noun · informal
A senior with more experience in the industry.
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A person senior to you in experience within a field, such as an idol who debuted earlier. Juniors show them deference and respect.
“The rookies bowed deeply to their sunbae backstage.”
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sunbae In A Sentence
The rookies bowed deeply to their sunbae backstage.
Origin & Usage
Korean 선배 (sunbae), 'senior'.
People Also Ask
What does sunbae mean?
It refers to someone senior to you in experience within a field, such as an idol who debuted before you, and is treated with deference.
How is sunbae different from hoobae?
A sunbae is your senior in a field, while a hoobae is your junior; they're direct counterparts in the seniority hierarchy.
Where does 'sunbae' come from?
It comes from the Korean word 선배 (sunbae), meaning 'senior,' and is also romanized 'seonbae.'
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