Shawol
English
editEtymology
editFrom Korean 샤월 (syawol), shortening of Korean 샤이니 월드 (syaini woldeu, “SHINee World”), from 샤이니 (syaini, “SHINee”) and 월드 (woldeu) (from English world).
Noun
editShawol (plural Shawols)
- (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 […]