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What does idol mean?
A young performer trained by an entertainment company in singing, dancing, and multiple entertainment skills. The core professional category of K-pop.
"Becoming an idol can take years of trainee life first."
Origin
English 'idol', from Japanese 'aidoru' pop-star culture.
Frequently asked questions
What is a K-pop idol?
A K-pop idol is a young entertainer trained by a company in singing, dancing, and other performance skills to work as a professional pop star.
How do you become a K-pop idol?
Most idols first spend years as a trainee under an entertainment company, learning to sing, dance, and perform before debuting in a group or as a soloist.
Where does the word idol come from?
It comes from English 'idol' by way of the Japanese 'aidoru' pop-star tradition, which shaped the Korean idol system.
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