Kkap

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

About the TV Appearances

So, we’ve started adding lists of TV Appearances for all the idols. Which is awesome, right? But you may look at those lists and think that shows are “missing” because they aren’t listed. Variety shows like Star Golden Bell or 100 out of 100, and interview shows like 3 Color Women or Strong Heart haven’t been listed because…

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.

Hwaiting/Fighting!

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

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.

V-Line

Anime character-like, v-shaped jaw line.

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

4D Personality

A person with a 4D personality is someone who has a unique personality, who has a different way of thinking, speaking and acting. For example, SS501’s Leader Joong is said to have a 4D personality because he models, acts, volunteers, sings and dances and says unusual and exaggerated things.

Brown Eyed Girls: Their Story

Brown Eyed Girls (B.E.G.) is a four member group currently signed with Nega Network. Members include JeA (Kim Hyo Jin), Miryo (Jo Mi Hae), Narsha (Park Hyo Jin) and Gain (Son Ga In) and former member Yoari (Kang Mi Jin), who left before B.E.G. debuted in March 2006. To see the enhanced profile, including discographies…

Aegyo

The act of being excessively cute. For example, cute smiles, hand gestures and poses.