Korean Pop Culture Dictionary

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Idol : General term for young K-Pop entertainers. What sets them apart from normal "singers" is that they are also trained to do other things such as act, MC, DJ model and dance.

Idolization: The process through which one goes from looking average to over-the-top hot with the help of weight loss, eyebrow waxing, cosmetics, fabulous hair styles, and maybe, just maybe... plastic surgery.

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