Nov 8, 2021 · I don't know either, but once I saw somewhere that Koreans utilize "nugu" in a derogatory way, they use it when they want to throw hate to the group, it's like mang dol is a more mild, common version and nugu is the extreme hateful way to saying a group is flopping or nobody knows them.

Jun 16, 2022 · Nuguness depends on sales, views, streams and popularity. Lovelyz for example, are not Nugu and are quite beloved domestically, especially at their prime, but to international fans one might think they are. Cherry Bullet are nugu despite selling over 20k albums and having appearances on multiple survival shows.

Nov 10, 2022 · Is the term nugu was something that was already popular term in Korean culture before kpop or kpop fans made that term to acknowledge group who are not that popular Edit: thanks y'all for explaining in detail 💗

Apr 13, 2022 · Loona isn't nugu, but I overestimated their popularity a lot - just from engaging with kpop twitter before getting into kpop myself, I assumed they were like the second biggest group after BTS. Also Zimzalabim was one of the first Red Velvet tracks I heard (just when it was referenced in some YouTube video about a bunch of songs) and I assumed ...

Mar 10, 2023 · The OP didn't specify what THEY classify as nugu when asking for recommendations, and Purple Kiss might certainly be on their way up and out, but I do look at things like MV views, music show performance views, and fancam views and when I compare it to other groups...especially some even newer 4th gen groups, I …

Honestly though, nugu is typically bands who are incredibly low sellers, low viewers, etc. From your list, the only one I agree with is Kiss Of Life, but I dislike calling a freshly debuted group as nugu in general simply because it feels like an auto write off. If you want true nugu I have some recommendations: PinkFantasy - Poison and Shadow Play

Jan 25, 2022 · people joke about this but its also very true: nuguism is a spectrum. you have NUGU nugu groups that have literally zero budget that 99.8% of kpop fans don't even know the names of; only people who specifically like nugu groups tend to know these. these are the ones that usually last like 1-2 years and/or release mostly digital stuff. 2eyes, wegirls, hey girls, purplebeck, g-reyish, laysha. i ...

I think you'd like Pixy! They're a nugu girl group who does mainly horror/dark concepts and they have amazing vocalists (Dia, Dajeong, Sua, formerly Ella), dancers (Dia, Rinji), and rappers (Lola, Rinji, formerly Satbyeol). I've seen them live and they're also great performers. Some recs from their discography: Title tracks Wings. Let Me Know ...

Oct 24, 2018 · GFriend were quite nugu when they debuted, with their agency barely standing, a low cost MV and even not so nice comparisons like getting called an Apink rip-off or that Glass Bead was a copy of Into The New World, following the attention they got with SinB's resemblance with Jessica Jung.

yes they are still considered nugu group although they reached 3rd place on Music Bank on their most recent comeback. but as everyone knows Music Bank is now in their controversial scoring system so I'm glad they never actually end up nominating/winning because it'll do more harm than good to them now FNC need to give them another comeback asap