Korean Pop Culture Dictionary

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Daebak : means "big win", "great success" or something awesome.

Daesang / Bongsang - Awards. While the "bongsang" award is given to a number of the top artists of the year, the "Daesang Award" is only given to the best artist of the year. Essentially, the "bongsang" is a nomination to be able to win the 'daesang."

Digital Single : A track that is only available through an online download.

-Dol (-돌) : Shortened version of the word 'idol' to be combined with another word to describe a group or person. Ex. "beastly-dols," "model-dols," "fairy-dols."

Dongsaeng (동생) : Meaning "younger sibling," it can refer to a true blood sibling, or a close friend whom you treat as a younger sibling. The word can apply to both genders.

Dream Concert : It is one of the largest annual concerts in Korea, having many of K-Pop's biggest names appear on the same stage. The event is not to be confused with the similarly named "Hallyu Dream Concert."

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Date Published: 04/20/15
Edited: 04/14/18