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K-Pop slang term
What does Bonsang (본상) mean?
About this term
Bonsang (본상) is a main prize at Korean award shows — prestigious, but below the top daesang (grand prize). Fans track bonsang wins as proof of a strong year.
Award night posts often list bonsang first, then hope for daesang.
Frequently asked questions
Bonsang vs daesang?
Daesang is the grand prize. Bonsang are major category wins beneath it.
Do bonsang help charts?
Indirectly — buzz and prestige matter more than an instant chart formula.