nugu
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Relatively unknown, obscure, or new groups that have not yet gained significant recognition or popularity among the K-Pop fandom. Comes from the Korean word "누구" (lit. nugu) which translates directly to "who?". Sometimes comes with a negative connotation in fandom culture.
Register: informalEra: 2020s
Sources & notes
Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.
Common questions
What does “nugu” mean?
Relatively unknown, obscure, or new groups that have not yet gained significant recognition or popularity among the K-Pop fandom. Comes from the Korean word "누구" (lit. nugu) which translates directly to "who?". Sometimes comes with a negative connotation in fandom culture.
Is “nugu” formal or informal?
nugu is generally informal.