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Kkap

A term used to describe over-the-top, hyper active behavior. Can sometimes also mean cheap/cheesy behavior.

Sometimes 2AM's Jokwon is refered to as "Kkap-Kwon." credit:Newsen.

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By jero2in Kpop 101: E-KJune 4, 201137 WordsLeave a comment

Hyung

Term used by male idols to refer to older males, with the sense of being an “older brother”.  All the members of Boyfriend (all of whom are  six years younger than Kim Donghyun, including the twins) refer to Donghyun as hyung because he is the oldest.

http://sellys-imaginationzone.blogspot.com/2011/05/boyfriend-profile.html

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By CeeFuin Kpop 101: E-KJune 3, 2011June 4, 201160 WordsLeave a comment

Hwaiting/Fighting!

An expression often used to express encouragement (i.e. “Good Luck” or “You can do it!”  Super Junior’s Leetuk Hwaiting!

Credit: sujucp.com

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By CeeFuin Kpop 101: E-KJune 3, 2011June 4, 201131 WordsLeave a comment

Hoobae

A hoobae is a person who is a junior in the industry.  It can refer to boys and girls.  For example, SHINee’s Minho is TVXQ’s Changmin’s hoobae, because Changmin has been in the music industry longer.

http://www.tvxqaustralia.org/?tag=shinee

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By CeeFuin Kpop 101: E-KJune 3, 2011June 4, 201150 WordsLeave a comment

Hallyu

Hallyu is a term used to describe the spread of South Korean culture internationally. KPop, Korean drama (Kdrama) and Korean film are the primary cultural exports.

Credit: photo@yukotvxq.deviantart

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