shawolEtymologyFrom Korean 샤월 (syawol), shortening of Korean 샤이니 월드 (syaini woldeu, “SHINee World”), from 샤이니 (syaini, “SHINee”) and 월드 (woldeu) (from English world).nounA fan of the South Korean boy band SHINee.“A few lucky Shawols standing close to the stage were able to snap exclusive Polaroid pictures and fancams of the boys as they collected their gifts.”