Stars face punishing training and ___ competition

important, serious, or significant.

K-Pop is one of South Korea's __ exports to the world today.

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.

If we know that everyone is ___ and lonely, I hope we can create an environment where we can ask for help.

Involving many carefully arranged parts or details

Perfecting every step of these fast-paced, ___ dance routines are not easy.

direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something.

A vast army of young people in South Korea and beyond ___ to become K-pop performers

critical observation or examination

Stars face punishing training, intense competition, unrelenting ___ via social media.

direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something.

A vast army of young people in South Korea and beyond ___ to become K-pop performers

It is used for performances on stages

A beam of light from a ___ .

regard or consider in a specified way

Drop any romantic relationships and any behavior that might be ___ "unwholesome."

Mix vigorously in a country where ___ appearance is paramount — and that has been dubbed the world capital for plastic surgery.

Of, on, or from the outside.

They ___ in a dormitory, with reduced communication with family and friends.

(of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose.

a person or thing competing with another for the same goal

The intense competition expands to include K-pop ___ also battling to be at the top of the charts.

Going faster or higher

The idols' tunes are ___ to the top of the popular music charts.