Makjang : Over-the-top and overly-used plot points in a K-Drama, like “Surprise, you’re siblings!”, or a birth secret, cancer, car accident, evil stepmother, etc.
Maknae (막내) : The youngest member of a group.
me2day : A social network that was created in Korea.
Mini Album : Usually contains two to three new tracks in addition to remixes or instrumentals. It is the middle ground between releasing a single and a full album.
MR Removed : A song that has had it’s music backing removed so that only the singer’s voice is heard. They can be used to hear how well a singer can perform live
Music Program : Includes shows such as M! Countdown, KBS Music Bank, MBC Music Core, SBS Inkigayo and more. During promotions for a new song or album, performers will want to appear on these shows to promote their new release. The MCs of each program may change several times a year. Their schedules are…
Mnet M! Countdown – Thursday – 6:00 PM KST. Winner = “Song of the week”
jTBC Music On Top – Thursday
KBS Music Bank – Friday 5:50 PM KST. Winner = K-Chart. There is no limit on wins.
MBC Music Core – Saturday 3:50 PM KST. No weekly winner
SBS Inkigayo – Sunday 3:50 PM KST. Winner = Mutizen
Watch the performances from the music programs.
MV: Music Video
