케이팝 그룹
keipap geurup
The English phrase "kpop group" is translated into Korean as 케이팝 그룹 (keipap geurup).
This phrase refers to a musical ensemble that performs Korean popular music. While 케이팝 그룹 is a direct translation, speakers in Korea more frequently use the term 아이돌 그룹 (idol group) to refer to these ensembles. Additionally, the word 아이돌 (idol) is often used as a shorthand noun to refer to either the specific group or its individual members.
Which one should you use?
케이팝 그룹 is a direct way to say "K-pop group," but 아이돌 그룹 (idol group) is the more common term used within Korea. You may also see the shortened form 아이돌 used to refer to the group or its members.
How do you pronounce it?
keipap geurup
Did you know?
- The word 그룹 is a loanword from English and is a doublet of 그루빠, which is derived from the Japanese pronunciation of 'group'.
- The word 최애 is used by fans to name their absolute favorite member of an 아이돌 그룹, combining the characters for 'most' and 'love'.
- Before becoming an 아이돌 그룹 member, a person must first be a 연습생, a term specifically for the rigorous trainee period.
Examples in context
- 저는 방탄소년단과 같은 보이그룹을 좋아해요.I like boy groups like BTS.
- 저는 트와이스의 멤버 중 몇 명을 좋아해요. 걸그룹 음악이 너무 좋아요.I like some members of TWICE. Girl group music is so good.
- 내가 제일 좋아하는 아이돌 그룹은 엑소야.My favorite idol group is EXO.
- 그 케이팝 그룹은 정말 유명해요.geu k-pop geureub-eun jeongmal yumyeong-haeyo.That kpop group is really famous.
- 새로운 케이팝 그룹이 데뷔했어요.saeroun k-pop geureub-i debwi-haesseoyo.A new kpop group has debuted.
- 당신이 좋아하는 케이팝 그룹은 누구예요?dangsin-i joahaneun k-pop geureub-eun nuguyeyo?Who is your favorite kpop group?
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin are talking about music.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨는 어떤 케이팝 그룹을 좋아해요?Subin ssineun eotteon keipap geurupeul joahaeyo?Subin, which K-pop group do you like?
- 수빈 Su-bin저는 요즘 이 케이팝 그룹에 빠졌어요.jeoneun yojeum i keipap geurupe ppajyeosseoyo.I'm into this K-pop group lately.
- 민준 Min-jun정말요? 노래가 아주 좋더라고요.jeongmalyo? noraega aju jodeoragoyo.Really? Their songs are very good.
- 수빈 Su-bin맞아요. 춤도 정말 멋있어요.majayo. chumdo jeongmal meoshisseoyo.Right. Their dancing is also really cool.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 그룹, CC BY-SA 4.0.
