케이팝 아이돌
keipap aidol
The English phrase 'kpop idol' is translated into Korean as 케이팝 아이돌 (keipap aidol).
This phrase refers to a popular singer or performer from the South Korean music industry.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 케이팝 아이돌 is a transliteration of the English 'K-pop idol' into the Korean phonetic script (Hangul).
Which one should you use?
While 케이팝 아이돌 is the full term, you may encounter 아이돌 (aidol), which is a shortened version often used in casual conversation. Additionally, 아이돌 가수 can be used to specifically emphasize the person's role as a singer by adding the word for 'singer' to the word 'idol'.
How do you pronounce it?
keipap aidol
Did you know?
- Fans often use the term 입덕 to describe the moment they officially 'enter' the fandom of a specific 아이돌.
- The word 아이돌 shares its ultimate linguistic roots with the English word 'idea', as both stem from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to see'.
- In Korean fan culture, the term 아이돌 often implies a much stricter level of public image management and training than the English word 'idol' suggests.
Examples in context
- 나는 Kpop 아이돌들의 팬이에요!I'm a big fan of Kpop idols!
- 당신의 가장 좋아하는 Kpop 아이돌은 누구인가요?Who is your favorite Kpop idol?
- Kpop 아이돌들은 성공을 위해 믿기 힘든 노력을 합니다.Kpop idols work incredibly hard to achieve success.
- 그는 유명한 케이팝 아이돌이에요.geuneun yumyeonghan keipap aidol-ieyo.He is a famous kpop idol.
- 제 꿈은 케이팝 아이돌이 되는 거예요.je kkum-eun keipap aidol-i doeneun geoyeyo.My dream is to become a kpop idol.
- 어떤 케이팝 아이돌을 제일 좋아하세요?eotteon keipap aidol-eul jeil joahaseyo?Which kpop idol do you like the most?
Example conversation
Dohyun and Seoyeon are talking about their hobbies.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연 씨는 케이팝 아이돌 좋아해요?Seoyeon ssi-neun keipap aidol joahaeyo?Seoyeon, do you like K-pop idols?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 저는 정말 좋아해요.ne, jeoneun jeongmal joahaeyo.Yes, I really like them.
- 도현 Do-hyeon누구를 제일 좋아하세요?nugu-reul jeil joahaseyo?Who do you like the most?
- 서연 Seo-yeon요즘 가장 인기 있는 아이돌을 좋아해요.yojeum gajang ingi inneun aidol-eul joahaeyo.I like the most popular idol these days.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 아이돌, CC BY-SA 4.0.
