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A '''noraebang''' (Korean: 노래방) refers to a singing venue in South Korea where private sound-proof rooms are available for rent, equipped for singing – typically microphones, remote controls, a large video screen, couches, and mood décor such as disco lights and tambourines. The term noraebang is a Korean compound word, blending norae (노래 - song) and bang (방 - room).<ref> ''International TEFL Academy'', Jan 20, 2013</ref> It is the regional equivalent to the ] in Japan. Sometimes even tourist serve as noraebangs.<ref>, ''Let's Travel Korea^^'', 1/3/2014</ref> |
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Singing is an important part of social life in Korea, where people will perform, and be persuaded to perform, an impromptu song at virtually any social occasion.<ref>{{cite book |last=Clark |first=Donald |date=2000 |title=Culture and Customs of Korea}}</ref> As such, noraebangs are popular and widespread, often identifiable by bright neon signs with musical notes or microphones.<ref> ''USA Today'' <!-- retrieved December 7, 2015 --></ref> |
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Often the last stop after a night of alcohol-lined entertainment for youths and businesspeople alike,<ref> ''Huffington Post'' 10/29/2013</ref><ref> ''Korean New Zealand Business Council <!-- retrieved December 7, 2015 --></ref> noraebangs are also a favorite family pastime, and many are surprisingly dry venues.<ref> ''Korea.net'' 7/16/2014</ref> People also frequent noraebangs as a form of stress relief, and some noraebangs cater to those who seek to sing alone.<ref> ''Korea Herald'', 2/12/2014</ref> |
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