K-Pop — Entry No. 1126
뮤직뱅크
music-bank · noun
뮤직뱅크
music-bank
[myu-zik-bank]
nounbeginner
Meaning
KBS’s iconic weekly music show where K-Pop artists perform and compete for the weekly trophy award. One of the ‘Big 3’ music shows in Korea, alongside Inkigayo and M Countdown.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Winning Music Bank trophy is a prestigious achievement for K-Pop groups; legendary groups like EXO, TWICE, and Stray Kids celebrate Music Bank wins as major career milestones. The show’s longtime opening theme is instantly recognizable to all K-Pop fans.
Example Sentences
뮤직뱅크 1위했어!
myu-jik-baeng-keu 1-wi haesseo!
We won Music Bank! (celebration of major achievement)
그룹이 뮤직뱅크에 출연했다
geurupi myu-jik-baeng-kue chuleonyeon haessda
The group appeared on Music Bank (performing on the show)
뮤직뱅크 무대는 항상 멋있어
myu-jik-baeng-keu mudaenun hangsang meosiseo
Music Bank stage performances are always amazing (appreciation for production quality)
⚠️ Don’t use music-bank when…
Not all releases result in Music Bank wins—popularity varies weekly based on chart performance and voting. Some groups may skip Music Bank if they don’t expect to win, focusing on other shows instead.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo — characters watch Music Bank performances while discussing idol crushes
- K-Pop: TWICE — ‘Set Me Free’ won Music Bank, continuing their long history of prestigious show wins
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