#korean

Korean for 'awesome' or 'jackpot' — what you yell when something's incredible.

'Thank you' (polite/formal).

Korean for 'older sister' used by women — fandom-speak for an older female idol.

'Whoa' / 'OMG' — an exclamation of shock.

'Friend'.

A heart-fluttering, crush-inducing moment.

A 'real/manly man' — an idealized masculine male image.

Korean for 'you got this!' — a cheer of encouragement before something tough.

Korean for 'older sister' used by men — fandom-speak for an older female idol or fan.

An aspiring K-pop idol training at an entertainment company before debut.

Korean for 'I love you'

Performed cuteness — the baby voice, finger hearts, and pout idols do on demand.

Someone who falls in love at first sight instantly.

A very casual 'yeah / okay'.

Korean for 'older brother' used by men — fandom-speak for the elder male members.

'What the...?!' — confusion at something bizarre.

The standard Korean greeting, 'hello'

An obsessive, boundary-crossing fan who stalks idols — the dangerous extreme, not a compliment.

Korean slang for a woman with a baby face but a glamorous, grown-up body.

To be intensely annoyed or fed up.

Korean term for a selfie, used heavily by K-pop idols and their fans.

The youngest member of a K-pop group — often the spoiled, hyped baby of the team.

Simultaneously funny and sad; laughing-through-tears.

'Cute!' — an admiring reaction to something adorable.

'Bare face' — an idol showing minimal or no makeup.

An internet-famous 'best face' known for attractive looks

Korean for 'fool' or 'silly'

Korean for 'older brother' used by women — turned into stan-speak for an older male idol.