Sunbae (선배, senior) is used in the entertainment industry to describe somebody who has trained for more time than you or who debuted before you. The opposite is hubae (후배, junior). Hwaiting! (화이팅 / 파이팅) ...
Many Korean honorifics also frequently appear in the K-pop scene. Men use “hyung” and “noona” to refer to older men and women respectively, while women use “oppa” and “unnie.” A younger person is called a “dongsaeng” regardless of gender, and a “sunbae” is someone who began...
Mi-so admits that she was always curious why she was hired, because she only applied on the advice of a sunbae but never expected to get the job. She wants to know what he meant by what he said, but he says there was no special reason. ...
It is a scene that remains vivid in my mind like a still cut.” Chae Soo Bin said,“For me, it is the scene in <Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People> where I hang high on a pole and yell at Gildong-ie. Playing a character is my job as an actor, but sometimes I reminisce as ...
Nada:In Korea I like Hyori Lee and Swing sunbaenim. And Rihanna and Nas for oversees artists. Nari:I really like Nicole Scherzinger who is the main vocal who’s also doing a solo act. Jiae:I like Jessie J for my favorite artist. ...
3. Build a Unique Cultural Ecosystem Did you know that K-pop has its own language? Do you understand bias, bias wrecker, stan, skinship, maknae, eonni (unnie), oppa, hyung, noona, dongsaeng, hoobae, sunbae, dongan, selca, OTP? Aside from that, they borrow music genres, musical styles...
Duel:It’s still a little slow going, but this show has a detective and a clone on the lam. Together. I mean, I’m not gonna not watch that show. I just wish the reveals would come a bit faster. If the clone is a clone of an evil mastermind, shouldn’t he be quicker on the...
“What is this? I heard there are plenty of erts in such establishments…” This thought madeJungyeon shiver as she hastened her movements. “Jungyeon sunbae!” The nervous girl let out a sigh of relief when she heard the familiar voice.“Jihyo-ah, you scared me!” ...
“Hyung, how is it living in America?” (형, 미국에서의 생활은 어떤가요?) “Thanks for always looking out for me, Hyung.” (형이 항상 나를 지켜줘서 고마워.) Sunbae (선배) This honorific term means “senior.” It’s used to address...
Why “Gwenchana” Is Trending on TikTok | Other Korean Terms | Video | Tips Whether you’re casually interested in the Korean language or are working your way up to fluency, “gwenchana” is a common expression you’ll need to learn. It means “it’s okay” or “I’m fine,” depe...