Hallyu

What does hallyu mean?

Korean wave

A term that refers to the increase in popularity of South Korean culture.

The wave of popularity is mostly due to the rise of K-pop and its dedicated fandom. Hallyu is similar to the "British Invasion" led by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in the 1960s.

Example

Thanks to hallyu he has become a superfan of South Korean culture

Related Slang

K-popKorean Pop music
SuperfanAn extremely dedicated fan
FanboyA dedicated male fan
FangirlA dedicated female fan
FandomCommunity of fans

Categories

Pop Culture
Updated August 12, 2015

Hallyu definition by Slang.net

This page explains what the slang term "Hallyu" means. The definition, example, and related terms listed above have been written and compiled by the Slang.net team.

We are constantly updating our database with new slang terms, acronyms, and abbreviations. If you would like to suggest a term or an update to an existing one, please let us know!