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🎤킬링파트

/kil-ling-pa-teu/

킬링파트, from the Koreanized English phrase “killing part,” means the most memorable, addictive, or standout moment in a song, stage, video, or other content. In K-pop, it often refers to the line, hook, gesture, or scene where a member’s charm leaves the strongest impression.
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💖 Idol fandom▶️ YouTubeFirst seen 2010

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The expression comes from the Koreanized English phrase “killing part,” where “killing” is used to mean extremely impressive or attention-grabbing. It spread widely in K-pop fandom, performance reviews, YouTube comments, and music-show clips to describe the line, gesture, chorus, or scene that fans replay the most. The exact first use is unclear, so the year is approximate.

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  • "That wink during the chorus was definitely the killing part of the stage."
  • "I kept replaying the killing part because the line was so addictive."

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