Meaning of "Seo Gong-ye"
An abbreviation for Seoul Performing Arts High School; it refers to the school’s status as a sort of “pilgrimage site” among fans due to the large number of idols who graduated from there
"These days, among fans, there’s a general consensus that if someone is a graduate of Seo Gongye, they’re automatically worth checking out."
Related slang words
Yeongtong Fan MeetingThis refers to a fan signing event conducted via video call; it is a form of contactless communication that has become established since the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing fans and artists to exchange greetings directly from a distance.DebutA new celebrity begins their official activities in front of the public for the first timeFan-camThis refers to footage shot by fixing the camera on a single person (usually an idol group member) and filming them directly; it describes a filming technique or the resulting footage that focuses intensely on that person’s movements and facial expressions.FlirtingA cultural practice (or behavior) involving the act of lavishing exaggerated and witty praise on someone one admires, or expressing affection through related comments or conversationsReverse gift-givingThe act of handing gifts or snacks to fans upside down (backwards) as a gesture of gratitudeAlkangThe practice of buying large quantities of idol albums and immediately opening them on the spot to check for the desired photo cardsPoint-and-shoot cameraA term referring to a large camera equipped with a long telephoto lens; it is used to photograph distant subjects, and the name comes from the fact that the equipment looks as big as a cannon.RawA fan event where fans rent out a café or a specific venue, decorate it with photos and props, and celebrate together to mark a celebrity’s birthday