✨Jpop Idol Dictionary : Starter Terminology✨ [[ IDOLpedia ]]
As always, this is based on my experience, as well as a few online resources I referenced for more concise descriptions of certain words. They are linked below. If you have other definitions, context to add, or other words you'd like to me to go over, please comment! I am always open to discussion, as nothing is as black and white as it may seem.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Idol
1:00 Chika Idol / Kaigai Idol / Alt Idol
1:54 Wota
2:48 Wotagei
3:16 Penlight / Lightstick / Kingblade
4:29 Generation
4:46 Graduation
5:32 Oshi / Kamioshi
6:19 Center / Ace
7:10 8888888
7:34 Cheki / Bromide
8:14 Outro & Idol Reccs
Intro to Wotagei Guide: / beginners_guide_to_basic_concert_callschant
(this is a fantastic source, though its on the Love Live subreddit, it applies to more than just anisong culture!)
The groups mentioned in the video are just some examples of the categories I provided.
Groups referred to in this video:
@fruitszipper3040
@BrokenByTheScream
@ochanorma
@PLANCKSTARS_THE_MOVIE
Yui Ogura
@ggPAiDA
BG Music: Fansa - covered by Alex Pinku (Available for streaming everywhere!) Originally by Honeyworks
Other references:
An introduction to Japanese idols: https://hallyuplus.net/threads/a-begi...
Jpop Terminology: https://www.danseiidolgirl.com/2017/1...
Thank you so much for watching, and I look forward to making more videos in this series!
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