KPOP 101: The terms you need to know before you stan

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You've heard the catchy, genre-bending songs. You’ve seen the feature-film-like music videos. You’ve been hypnotized by tropical drink-colored hair and the dynamic dance moves. Now you all you need is the lingo to fully lose yourself in the dazzling, fascinating world of K-pop.

But the K-pop world is stuffed with unique etiquette, inside jokes, and in many cases, its own entire vocabulary. Little Mix fans may have a favorite member, but K-pop fans have a bias. While many American artists dream of their Grammy speeches, K-pop artists stand in front of the mirror pretending to hold a daesang. So where to begin? We figure that one of the best ways to familiarize yourself with a new culture is to start with the lingo

Here's an entry-level primer on some of K-pop's most common phrases and terms for those who are ready to dive into a new, exciting community. Or, as fans often say, getting sucked into the K-hole.

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Sources; Refinery29