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sajaegi
What does sajaegi mean?
The illicit practice of inflating a song's chart position by mass-purchasing or bulk-streaming it. A serious accusation in the industry.
"Rivals accused them of sajaegi after the suspicious chart jump."
Origin
Korean 사재기 (sajaegi), 'hoarding/bulk-buying'.
Frequently asked questions
What does sajaegi mean?
It refers to chart manipulation, where a song's ranking is illicitly inflated by mass-purchasing or bulk-streaming it.
Is being accused of sajaegi serious?
Yes, it's a serious accusation in the K-pop industry because it implies fraud, and such claims can damage an artist's reputation.
Where does the word 'sajaegi' come from?
It comes from the Korean word 사재기 (sajaegi), meaning 'hoarding' or 'bulk-buying.'
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