Shawol

English

Etymology

From Korean 샤월 (syawol), shortening of Korean 샤이니 월드 (syaini woldeu, “SHINee World”), from 샤이니 (syaini, “SHINee”) and 월드 (woldeu) (from English world).

Noun

Shawol (plural Shawols)

1. (South Korean idol fandom) A fan of the South Korean boy band SHINee.
   • 2011, Jaelle Hwang, “SHINee's First Concert in Singapore”, in Hallyu Magazine, number 1, page 29:

     A few lucky Shawols standing close to the stage were able to snap exclusive Polaroid pictures and fancams of the boys as they collected their gifts.

   • 2013, Lauren Tussey, "The Fashion Prodigy", The Network (Marian High School, Omaha, Nebraska), Volume 57, Issue 5, January 2013, page 10:

     “I'm a major Shawol [SHINee fan],” Lajba said.

   • 2014, "Shinee World Tour 3 Live in Jakarta", AsiaNews Magazine, 20 June 2014 - 26 June 2014, page 71 (approx.):

     Shawols will be lulled by the 24 songs including SHINee's hit songs like Replay, Lucifer, Sherlock […]