K-Pop — Entry No. 1061
데뷔 꿈
debut-dream · noun
데뷔 꿈
debut-dream
[deh-BYOO KKOOM]
nounbeginner
Meaning
The aspiration and personal goal of becoming a professional K-pop idol, often cultivated from childhood or adolescence. It represents the dream of debuting as a successful artist after years of training, reflecting both passion and the competitive nature of Korea’s entertainment industry.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
NewJeans’ successful 2022 debut sparked renewed debut-dreams among young Korean trainees; EXO members trained 4-6 years before realizing their debut-dream. IVE members’ journey from trainees to debuting illustrates the long path to achieving debut-dreams.
Example Sentences
그녀의 데뷔 꿈이 마침내 이루어졌다
Geu-nyeo-ui deh-byuu kkum-i ma-chim-nae i-ru-eo-jyeo-ssda
Her debut-dream finally came true — emphasizes the fulfillment after years of effort
많은 연습생들이 데뷔 꿈을 가지고 있어요
Maneun yeonseup-saeng-deul-i deh-byuu kkum-eul ga-ji-go i-sseo-yo
Many trainees hold onto their debut-dream — shows the common aspiration among hopefuls
데뷔 꿈을 포기하고 싶었어요
Deh-byuu kkum-eul po-gi-ha-go sip-eo-sseo-yo
I wanted to give up on my debut-dream — reflects the difficult personal decisions trainees face
⚠️ Don’t use debut-dream when…
1) Achieving a debut-dream doesn’t guarantee long-term success—many groups disband within 2-3 years despite debuting. 2) The path is extremely competitive; approximately 99% of trainees never achieve their debut-dream.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Dream High — follows trainees pursuing their debut-dreams through Kirin Art High School
- K-Pop: Stray Kids — ‘God’s Menu’ from their debut-dream fulfillment journey in 2020
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.