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survival show
What does survival show mean?
A televised contest where trainees compete and are eliminated, with the final winners debuting as a group. A high-stakes, fan-vote-driven format.
"She won her spot in the final lineup on a survival show."
Origin
English 'survival show', a K-pop competition format.
Frequently asked questions
What is a survival show in K-pop?
It's a televised competition where trainees are eliminated round by round, and the final winners debut together as a group.
How do contestants win a survival show?
The format is heavily fan-vote-driven, so fans' votes often decide who survives elimination and makes the final lineup.
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