K-Pop — Entry No. 0894
레전드
legendary · adjective|noun
레전드
legendary
[lej-en-der-ee]
adjective|nounbeginner
Meaning
Exceptionally great, iconic, or unforgettable. In K-Pop, legendary status means an artist/song/performance transcends current trends and becomes permanently part of K-Pop history. Legendary status is earned through sustained excellence and cultural impact.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
BTS achieved legendary status through innovation and longevity. BLACKPINK’s impact on global K-Pop acceptance is legendary. Red Velvet’s ‘Dumb Dumb’ and ‘Rookie’ performances are legendary among fans. EXO’s ‘Growl’ era is legendary for redefining K-Pop sound and visuals.
Example Sentences
그 댄스는 정말 레전드야.
geu daenseu-neun jeongmal rejendeuyya.
That dance move is legendary. (Historic performance)
이 아이돌은 레전드 될 거야.
i aidoreul rejendeul dwel geoya.
This idol will become legendary. (Future prediction)
BTS는 K팝 레전드가 됐어.
BTS-neun Kpap rejendega dwaesseyo.
BTS became a K-Pop legend. (Achieved status)
⚠️ Don’t use legendary when…
1) Legendary is not the same as ‘popular’—legendary implies lasting historical significance. 2) Only certain releases and performances earn legendary status; don’t overuse the term.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — the series achieved legendary status in Korean entertainment, setting viewership records.
- K-Pop: EXO — ‘Growl’ is a legendary K-Pop release that defined an era and influenced subsequent generations of groups.
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.