Glossary

As written in text

K-pop/Korean terminology

lead vocal - the lead vocalist for an idol group

comeback - a new release

stan - (verb) for support/am a fan of

hyung - oldest male member of a group

Mandarin

Dàjiā hào 大家好 - Hello everyone

刀 dāo- blade

疯蝴蝶 fēng húdié - crazy butterfly

Korean

hyung - oldest male member of a group

jagi - honey, darling, baby (used between lovers)

maknae - youngest member of a group

nuna - address to a female friend older than you. Used exclusively by males

won - South Korean currency unit. Like the U.S. “dollar”.

Japanese

seiza 正座 (せいざ) - proper sitting

ja ne - Rough equivalent of “See ya!”

French

mon amour - my love

ma merveille - my wonder / my marvel

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