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What does Concept (콘셉) mean?

Term

콘셉

Concept

Phonetic

kon-sep

Definition

The visual and thematic identity of a comeback — styling, mood, storyline. Fans debate "dark concepts," "girl-crush concepts," and concept photos endlessly.

Context / Example

“This concept is totally different from their last cute era.”

Tags

FandomComebackBeginner

About this term

Concept (콘셉) is the visual and thematic identity of a comeback — styling, colors, story, and mood. Fans argue endlessly about dark, cute, girl-crush, or retro concepts.

Concept photos and films drop early in promo. Reading "concept" correctly helps you follow reviews and fandom debates beyond just "I like the song."

Frequently asked questions

What does "concept change" mean?

A noticeable shift from the group's previous era look or theme — often hyped or debated by fans.

Is concept only about outfits?

No. It includes story, choreography vibe, set design, and marketing narrative — outfits are one part.

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