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K-Pop slang term
What does Debut (데뷔) mean?
About this term
Debut (데뷔) is an artist's official first release or stage under a company — the start of their idol career. Fans celebrate debut anniversaries and compare trainee content to the debut era.
It sits next to trainee (yeonseup-saeng), comeback, and sunbae/hoobae in beginner industry vocabulary. Search queries like "debut meaning K-Pop" spike whenever a new group launches.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between debut and comeback?
Debut is the first official launch. Comeback is any later release cycle with new music and promos.
What comes before debut?
Usually a trainee period (yeonseup-saeng) under a company, sometimes shown on survival shows.