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From 'Anti' to 'V Live': a K-pop glossary for newbies

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Agence France-Presse

<p>SEOUL -- Newcomers to the K-pop world will often find themselves lost in an online culture riddled with inside jokes, confusing terms and a unique vocabulary.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/12/22/global-talent-korean-trained-k-pops-new-recipe-for-world-domination">Global talent, Korean-trained: K-pop&#x27;s new recipe for world domination</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/04/22/charlie-dizon-proud-of-newly-launched-k-pop-idol-chanty">Charlie Dizon proud of Chantal Videla for being part of K-pop group Lapillus</a></li></ul><p>AFP takes a look at some of the most common K-pop terms:</p><div><strong>K-pop </strong></div><p>Korean popular music or &quot;K-pop&quot; is the genre of music originating from South Korea.</p><p>Originally sung in Korean -- but now often in English -- K-pop songs may have musical elements from hip hop, electronic dance, jazz or rock.</p><p>It is mostly performed by boy bands and girl groups. Key components include tight choreography, high production values and original concepts.</p><div><strong>Anti-fan </strong></div><p>Also shortened as &quot;anti,&quot; it refers to someone who hates a particular celebrity so much that they devote their time to mocking and criticizing that artist.</p><div><strong>Comeback </strong></div><p>A K-pop &quot;comeback&quot; means a group releasing new music or an album -- with no long passage of time required.</p><p>Often a multi-step process, a comeback is teased out for weeks with images, videos, and in some cases, even pre-album singles.</p><div><strong>Fan chant </strong></div><p>These are words shouted by fans during performances.</p><p>A chant usually includes naming all the members of a group during the intro and then repeating specific words or lines throughout a song.</p><p>The chants are often tailored to specific songs.</p><div><strong>Fingerheart </strong></div><p>A gesture of forming a small heart shape with thumb and index fingers.</p><p>It is frequently used by K-pop artists to express their fondness towards their fans.</p><div><strong>Idol </strong></div><p>An &quot;idol&quot; is a K-pop star, who has been trained before &quot;debuting&quot; -- releasing their first music -- through an entertainment agency.</p><p>Idols can be solo artists or members of a group.</p><div><strong>Leader </strong></div><p>Most K-pop bands have a designated &quot;leader&quot; who is responsible for guiding and overseeing the group.</p><p>The person usually starts any public introductions off and will be the first to speak at events.</p><div><strong>Lightstick </strong></div><p>Don&#x27;t dismiss them as mere glow sticks. </p><p>K-pop lightsticks have evolved to become symbols of the fans&#x27; devotion to their artists.</p><p>They are custom-made for many groups, and fans show their unity by waving them at concerts.</p><div><strong>Sasaeng fan</strong></div><p>The super-obsessed fan who goes over the top for the attention of their favorite K-pop artist.</p><p>In Korean, &quot;sa&quot; means private and &quot;saeng&quot; means life, referring to the fans&#x27; intrusion into the stars&#x27; private lives.</p><p>In some cases, this may amount to borderline criminal acts, such as breaking into their homes, stealing their personal items or information, and sending inappropriate gifts such as lingerie.</p><div><strong>V Live </strong></div><p>If you want to keep up with your favorite K-pop star, &quot;V Live&quot; is a must.</p><p>It&#x27;s a livestream platform used by most K-pop idols to connect with their fans.</p><p>Some upload behind-the-scene footage, while others use it to livestream after shows.</p><div><strong>© Agence France-Presse</strong></div><div><strong>FROM THE ARCHIVES:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1963263" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Newcomers to the K-pop world will often find themselves lost in an online culture riddled with inside jokes, confusing terms and a unique vocabulary.