K-Pop — Entry No. 0986
팝업스토어
pop-up-store · noun
팝업스토어
pop-up-store
[pahp-up-STOR]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Temporary retail location where K-Pop artists sell exclusive merchandise. Pop-up stores appear in major cities for limited durations, creating urgency and exclusive fan experiences.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
K-Pop labels strategically open pop-up stores during comebacks in Seoul, Tokyo, NYC, and Los Angeles. Pop-up stores create iconic photo opportunities. Limited merchandise availability drives both sales and buzz.
Example Sentences
팝업스토어에 가봤어요.
Pahp-up-seu-to-e ga-bwa-sseo-yo.
I visited the pop-up store — shopping experience
팝업스토어에서만 살 수 있는 상품이 있어요.
Pahp-up-seu-to-e-seo-man sal su i-sseun sang-pum-i i-sseo-yo.
There are products you can only buy at the pop-up store — exclusivity
팝업스토어 앞에 줄이 길었어요.
Pahp-up-seu-to ap-e jul-i gil-eo-sseo-yo.
The line in front of the pop-up store was long — high demand
⚠️ Don’t use pop-up-store when…
Pop-up stores have LIMITED dates and locations; official announcements specify when/where they appear. Don’t rely on unofficial information.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Tomorrow — characters work at temporary retail locations during special events
- K-Pop: BLACKPINK — Comeback pop-up stores in Seoul, Tokyo, NYC featuring exclusive ‘Pink Venom’ merchandise
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.