Across
- 5. To say a word correctly, especially when learning Korean song titles or names. (9)
- 7. Someone with extraordinary intelligence or talent, like a brilliant songwriter. (6)
- 9. To grow or develop successfully, as a K-pop group does as its popularity increases. (8)
- 10. A huge venue where BTS, BLACKPINK or other stars may perform for thousands of fans. (7)
- 11. Feeling proud and happy after winning, like a group celebrating a major award. (10)
- 12. A special or higher-quality experience, such as a premium concert seat. (7)
- 14. A dark underground room or prison, a setting that could appear in a dramatic music video. (7)
- 15. A person who manages financial records, including those of a large entertainment company. (10)
- 16. Suggested or understood without being directly stated, like a hidden meaning in a song. (8)
- 17. Shaking with excitement or nervousness before meeting a favourite idol. (9)
- 19. A nation, such as South Korea, where K-pop began and grew into a global phenomenon. (7)
- 21. A very light gas that can make balloons float above a K-pop concert. (6)
- 22. Stuck out beyond the surface, like part of an unusual stage design. (9)
- 23. The surface above your head, which fans might look at while singing along indoors. (7)
- 25. A structure from which water sprays into the air, sometimes seen in beautiful concert venues. (8)
- 28. Something kept to remember a special event, such as a concert ticket or album. (8)
- 29. Someone who steals, such as a character in a dramatic K-pop music video storyline. (5)
- 31. Extremely shocking, surprising or unreasonable, like an unbelievable stage outfit. (10)
- 34. Looking dangerous or threatening, like a villain in a dramatic K-pop music video. (8)
- 36. A problem that performers or a group may have to solve together. (7)
- 37. Giving someone confidence or support, like fans cheering for their favourite group. (11)
- 39. Moved slowly in a thin stream, like rain running down a window during a music video scene. (8)
- 40. A smell, especially one that is strong or unpleasant. (5)
- 41. As much as is needed, even when a group has practised the choreography enough times. (6)
- 44. Found or learned something new, like discovering a new K-pop group. (10)
- 46. The trip from a trainee's early days to becoming a successful K-pop star. (7)
- 47. The distance from the centre of a circle to its edge, useful when imagining a concert stage. (6)
- 49. An open area of land, or an area of study such as the music and entertainment field. (5)
- 50. A mineral that helps keep bones strong, important for dancers who train hard. (7)
- 51. A place where fish swim, like the colourful world of an underwater K-pop music video. (8)
- 53. The organisation and control of a group, including schedules, performances and promotions. (10)
- 55. The part of the body often used in dance moves and choreography. (8)
- 57. A state of extreme excitement or confusion, like a fan overwhelmed at a huge concert. (8)
- 59. The dark outline of a person, often used dramatically in a music video or stage performance. (10)
Down
- 1. To be all around someone, like fans surrounding a stage with their light sticks. (8)
- 2. A test or judgement of someone's progress, similar to evaluating a trainee's performance. (10)
- 3. Clearly stated or shown, leaving little doubt about the meaning. (8)
- 4. A strong feeling that something is about to happen, such as sensing a surprise announcement. (11)
- 6. The bravery needed to perform confidently in front of thousands of fans. (7)
- 8. At once, such as fans reacting immediately when a new BTS or BLACKPINK song is released. (11)
- 10. Representing a deeper meaning, such as a colour, logo or gesture used by a K-pop group. (8)
- 13. A line that marks the edge of an area, such as the boundary between the stage and audience. (8)
- 15. A large hall where people watch performances, speeches or concerts. (10)
- 18. Extremely large, like the number of views a hugely successful K-pop video can receive. (9)
- 20. To officially tell fans about a new album, song, tour or concert. (8)
- 23. Brave and confident, qualities needed to perform before a huge audience. (10)
- 24. The number 1,000, a number that could describe the size of a large group of fans. (8)
- 26. A thought or plan, such as an idea for a new song, dance or music video. (4)
- 27. Feeling worried before going on stage in front of thousands of fans. (7)
- 30. Something funny that makes people laugh, often used by idols during interviews or variety shows. (6)
- 32. People who live near one another, just as fans from nearby countries may attend the same concert. (10)
- 33. A strong, lightweight metal, suitable for imagining a powerful K-pop stage structure. (8)
- 35. The appearance of something such as pink in BLACKPINK's name or the colours of a group's light stick. (6)
- 38. Having made a choice, such as deciding which song to perform at a concert. (7)
- 39. From beginning to end or in every part, like a song played throughout a concert. (10)
- 42. The story told through a music video, performance or series of songs. (9)
- 43. Easy to see, hear, or recognise because it stands out. (10)
- 45. A size that is neither small nor large, just like a medium-sized concert venue. (6)
- 48. A chemical element found in salt, something a K-pop trainee might learn about in science class. (6)
- 52. A very high natural landform, perhaps part of a dramatic K-pop music-video setting. (8)
- 54. The daughter of your brother or sister. (5)
- 56. A state of balance, something performers need when dancing complicated choreography. (11)
- 58. To meet or experience something unexpectedly, such as meeting a favourite K-pop star. (9)