K-Pop — Entry No. 1122
퍼포먼스 비디오
performance-video · noun
퍼포먼스 비디오
performance-video
[per-FOR-mance VID-ee-oh]
nounbeginner
Meaning
An official music video or filmed performance showing a K-pop group or artist executing choreography, singing, and entertaining. Performance videos are typically studio-recorded or professionally filmed live performances, distinct from official music videos by emphasizing dance and live vocal performance over narrative storytelling.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
K-pop performance videos are essential content releases alongside music videos and comebacks. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Korean music streaming sites feature performance video charts, and choreography quality is directly linked to a group’s ‘performance video value.’ Groups like aespa and Stray Kids are celebrated for their performance videos’ technical execution, with fans analyzing formation changes, facial expressions, and synchronization down to single frames. Performance video view counts can exceed music video views, demonstrating how seriously K-pop audiences treat stage presence.
Example Sentences
새 퍼포먼스 비디오가 올라왔어.
Sae performance-video-ga olrawasseo.
The new performance video is up. (올라오다 = to be uploaded)
이 퍼포먼스 비디오의 안무는 정말 어려워.
I performance-video-ui anmu-neun jeongmal eoryeowo.
The choreography in this performance video is really difficult. (안무 = choreography, 어렵다 = to be difficult)
퍼포먼스 비디오를 보고 춤을 배웠어.
Performance-video-reul bogo chum-eul baeosseo.
I learned the dance from the performance video. (배우다 = to learn)
⚠️ Don’t use performance-video when…
Don’t confuse performance videos with music videos—music videos often feature storylines, sets, and styling that may differ from actual stage performances. Some ‘performance videos’ are actually music videos, so check the context and channel before assuming what you’re watching.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: True Beauty — The protagonist watches K-pop performance videos to learn dance moves and study idol styling, reflecting Gen Z fan culture.
- K-Pop: aespa — ‘Spicy’ performance video showcases intricate formation changes and lighting effects, considered one of the most technically complex performance videos in 2023.
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.