K-Pop — Entry No. 1063
데뷔 주
debut-week · noun
데뷔 주
debut-week
[deh-BYOO JOO]
nounbeginner
Meaning
The specific week when an idol group or soloist officially releases their first album and makes their public debut in the K-pop industry. It marks the critical transition from trainee status to active performer and is vital for establishing initial fanbase and chart presence.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
aespa’s highly anticipated debut-week in November 2020 set record pre-orders; TWICE’s debut-week in 2015 was a major JYP Entertainment moment that transformed the group into a phenomenon. NewJeans’ debut-week in 2022 generated massive streaming records.
Example Sentences
아이즈의 데뷔 주가 대성공이었어요
Aizeue-ui deh-byuu ju-ga dae-seong-gong-i-eo-sseo-yo
IVE’s debut-week was a huge success — indicates strong sales/streaming numbers
데뷔 주 동안 많은 팬들이 응원했다
Deh-byuu ju dong-an maneun pan-deul-i eung-won-haess-da
Many fans supported during debut-week — emphasizes fan excitement during the period
데뷔 주 판매량이 기대 이상이었어요
Deh-byuu ju pan-mae-ryang-i gi-dae i-sang-i-eo-sseo-yo
Debut-week sales exceeded expectations — common metric for measuring success
⚠️ Don’t use debut-week when…
1) Strong debut-week sales don’t guarantee longevity—many groups with impressive debuts disband within 2-3 years. 2) Debut-week metrics (first-week sales) are heavily inflated by fan pre-orders and don’t reflect sustainable popularity.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Produce 101 series shows trainees’ journey toward their potential debut-week moments
- K-Pop: IVE — ‘Either Way’ from their successful 2021 debut-week launch
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.