K-Pop — Entry No. 0890
틱톡
tiktok · noun
틱톡
tiktok
[TIK-tok]
nounbeginner
Meaning
A Chinese-owned short-form video platform where users create 15-second to 10-minute videos. TikTok has become a primary platform for K-pop content, dances, and fan engagement.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
K-pop groups use TikTok for viral marketing, and dance challenges on TikTok can make songs global hits. NewJeans’ ‘Super Shy’ and SEVENTEEN’s ‘God’s Menu’ became worldwide trends through TikTok choreography challenges originating from official accounts.
Example Sentences
틱톡에서 춤을 배웠어요.
tik-tok-e-seo chum-eul bae-weo-ss-eo-yo.
I learned the dance on TikTok. (Most common usage)
틱톡이 제일 좋은 앱이에요.
tik-tok-i je-il jo-eun ap-i-e-yo.
TikTok is my favorite app. (Expressing preference)
틱톡 챌린지에 참가했어요.
tik-tok chaen-rin-ji-e cham-ga-hae-ss-eo-yo.
I participated in a TikTok challenge. (Active engagement)
⚠️ Don’t use tiktok when…
Don’t post copyrighted full music videos on TikTok—the platform will remove them or mute audio. Don’t assume TikTok content is accurate; misinformation spreads quickly, especially K-pop rumors.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Itaewon Class — young characters use social media like TikTok to spread messages
- K-Pop: NewJeans — ‘Super Shy’ choreography challenge launched on TikTok becoming global trend
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.