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it girl
What does it girl mean?
A female idol regarded as the defining, most influential star; 'it boy' is the male equivalent.
"With that comeback she cemented herself as this year's it girl."
Origin
General pop-culture 'it girl', adopted in K-pop fandom.
Frequently asked questions
What does it girl mean?
It describes a female idol seen as the defining, most influential and trend-setting star of the moment. The male equivalent is 'it boy'.
Where does the term it girl come from?
It comes from general pop culture, where 'it girl' has long described a fashionable, buzzed-about woman, and it was adopted into K-pop fandom.
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